Welcome to Reno
View beautiful desert highlands and discover new adventures
The Reno Arch welcomes all visitors and displays its nickname as "The Biggest Little City in the World." This winsome, Western city has magnificent vistas and sits near a high desert plateau, but the town itself offers something thrilling for everyone. Reno, NV has transformed from a small outpost to a bustling city with a famous casino, scenic parks, highly-rated schools, and an abundance of entertainment options.
In Reno, locals enjoy all four seasons, so this choice location offers proximity to Lake Tahoe for watersports and ski resorts during the winter. Many pick a home in Reno because it offers many outdoor adventures and time outside at concerts, art exhibits, and other events downtown.
The neighborhoods in the Reno-Sparks Metropolitan area feature new construction properties, estates with all the amenities, and historic housing complexes. For artists, The Riverside Hotel is the site of the former casino and is now a studio space on the National Register of Historic Places. Downtown Reno boasts historic neoclassical buildings, a University, and many brick and Colonial Revival homes dotting the area. On the opposite end of the spectrum, plenty of buildings and homes sport modernist touches. In parts of Reno, real estate developments are building high-end townhouses, and suburban paradises are still underway, which means it's possible to either create or buy one of Reno's homes for sale.
What to Love
- The distinctive Reno-esque block architectural style downtown
- Promenade in Reno along a River Wine Walk
- Food Truck Fridays and eclectic University boutiques
- Large hotel-casinos and a vibrant tourist district
- Art museums like the Nevada Museum of Arts and Hawkins House
- Unique housing and Reno real estate options in the sites of former casinos
- Nearly 20 ski resorts and numerous parks
- A variety of stunning Reno houses for sale to choose from
Local Lifestyle - Living in Reno
Many locals enjoy spending their leisure time at the casinos, taking scenic walks along the Downtown Riverwalk along the Truckee River while the leaves fall, visiting the museums in this artistic city covered in murals, or skiing and snowboarding during the winter. There truly is something to enjoy in all four seasons. Midtown has many coffee shops and a small café to spend some time in. Life in Reno is filled with adventure, and several films were naturally set in this lovely town.
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment
A pleasant place to spend time in Reno is The Summit Mall, a large outdoor mall that welcomes pets and offers Internet access to all shoppers. Another shopping district is located in MidTown Reno on S. Virginia Street, which has local boutiques and eateries where a local can pass a nice day downtown.
Lulou's is an acclaimed, New American restaurant right on S. Virginia Street. Aside from the downtown area, THE ROW is the most famous section of Reno and home to three interconnected major casinos (The Eldorado Resort Casino, Circus Circus Reno, and Silver Legacy Resort Casino). In the casinos, The Ichiban Japanese Steak House is considered an indulgent dining experience.
Outside of three three casino megaplexes, the Atlantis Steakhouse in The Atlantis Casino and Resort Spa has the best ribeye and bison in town. Within the casino zone, The Whitney Peak Hotel offers visitors the once-in-a-lifetime chance to scale and rock climb the outside of a luxury hotel.
In short, Reno offers visitors and residents a superabundance of fine dining and upscale entertainment options, with the casinos always pushing the envelope and inventing novelty forms of entertainment.
Things to Do in Reno
Reno offers an immense array of festivals, premium golf courses, and access to nature and wildlife at its many parks and spas. For avid golfers, the Wolf Run Golf Club or the Montreux Golf & Country Club in Galena Creek Regional Park deliver exceptional, well-maintained, and challenging courses amidst the wetlands.
This western city is also an excellent place for car lovers, between the Hot August Nights event that hosts a classic car show to the National Automobile Museum that displays 220 vintage automobiles.
At the beginning of May, the Reno River Festival enthralls guests with everything from live acts to a summer carnival.
In June, the Reno Rodeo at the Reno Rodeo Association celebrates over 100 years in town and showcases the American West sport of the rodeo with competitions, events, and parades. At the end of the year, the Reno Santa Crawl is the only festival in America where upwards of 20,000 Santas can be seen gathering to celebrate Christmas.
The Lake Mansion Arts and Cultural Center is a historic venue available for rental for weddings and any occasion.
Schools in Reno
The Reno-Sparks Metropolitan Area is home to the high-performing Washoe County School District.
- The University of Nevada, Reno, Grades 13+, Ranks #4 of Nevada Colleges.
- The Davidson Academy of Nevada, Grades 6-12, Exclusive Gifted and Talented Program and #1 Public School in Nevada
