RENO / SPARKS
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RENO AND SPARKS
"The Biggest Little City in the World!" A lot of things to a lot of people, Reno is one of the Country's original gambling meccas, home of the University of Nevada Reno, and the Reno/Tahoe Airport, a major hub and access gateway to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Reno is currently experiencing an industrial boom, and has become one of the faster growing areas in the Nation. Part of the same metropolitan area, Sparks is just east of downtown Reno.
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Reno Area Recreation
With its easy access and considerable facilities, Reno is a popular spot for consumer shows and conventions. Most of these take place at the Convention Center and the larger casinos. Reno also hosts a number of other well-known events throughout the year, such as air races, rodeos, the golf tournaments and more. College sporting events are also big with Reno locals and the students at UNR. At some Reno's larger casinos you can take in a big-name show nearly any night of the week. Other recreation would include the many exceptional golf courses in the area, off-road sports in the nearby desert, in addition to the almost endless winter and summer mountain and lake activities found just up the road at Lake Tahoe. |
RENO-SPARKS SERVICES
Accommodations: Reno-Sparks offers all types of accommodations. Throughout the city there are hotels, motels, of all kinds. There are inns, bed and breakfasts, spas, campgrounds and RV resorts, and of course Reno has a multitude of casinos and resort hotels.
Gaming: Absolutely! Reno is second in Nevada only to Las Vegas for all types of gaming and sports betting. There are many casinos, large and small, in the downtown area, along Virginia Street and off I80. Most of the casion-style action is right downtown at the casino strip.
Nightlife and Entertainment: Reno has cocktail and social establishments of every genre; nightclubs, lounges, alternative lifestyle, biker bars, local bars and sports bars. You'll find arcades and diversions for the kids and teens at many of the casinos, live entertainment nightly at many casinos and clubs, and adult entertainment and cabarets throughout the downtown area.
Food and Drink: You'll find nearly every kind of dining here; health food, fast food, ethnic food, fine dining, creative cuisine. And there's lots of it. While there are some very good restaurants in the downtown area, in and around the casinos and on the strip, many of the more unique and locally famous establishments are interspersed throughout the area.
Shopping: There are several major malls, many shopping centers and department stores, and there are quite a few warehouse-style stores as well. The shopping experience in Reno, like many things, is quite diverse. Transportation comes in handy when shopping in the Reno-Sparks area.
Transportation: Getting around the more traveled parts of Reno-Sparks by cab is relatively easy. There are airport shuttles to and from the major casinos and downtown Reno. If you're traveling to and from Lake Tahoe, there are also shuttles running regularly between the South Shore Casinos and the Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
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Other Reno and Sparks Resources
| Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce |
Visitor information for the entire Reno and Sparks area. www.reno-sparkschamber.org |
| Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority |
RSCVA - Travel planning, deals, activities, events, conventions, attractions and recreation. www.visitreno.com |
| City of Reno |
Information for visitors and locals. www.cityofreno.com |
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