10 THINGS TO DO

10 THINGS TO DO

RENO-TAHOE, AMERICA’S ADVENTURE PLACE

1. Hit 855 putts: Reno-Tahoe has 43 public golf courses and seven private courses all within 90 minutes of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. America’s Adventure Place blends the best of high desert and high mountain terrain to offer courses for those just getting hooked to PGA TOUR professionals. Reno-Tahoe is home to the August PGA TOUR Reno-Tahoe Open, as well as South Lake Tahoe’s annual Century Celebrity Classic held each July.

2. Hike or mountain bike 968 miles of trail: From leisurely recreational trails just minutes from downtown Reno to mountains that challenge with intermediate trails and awe-inspiring vistas overlooking the Reno-Sparks and Carson valley, as well as Lake Tahoe, to the ultimate adventurer challenge—165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail that circles the Tahoe basin for true die-hards.

3. Free ride on more than 22,000 acres: There is never a dull moment on the slopes of Reno-Tahoe. Try any of the 18 world-class ski, board and cross-country resorts all within 90 minutes of the airport. Annually the resorts offer national championships and demos, as well as special events such as the annual celebration of Elvis’ birthday at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe—definitely a must see.

4. Water sports available on more than 400 square miles: As North America’s largest alpine lake, the water in Lake Tahoe could cover a flat area the size of California by 14 inches and is 99.9 percent pure offering visibility to 75 feet below the surface. In addition to Tahoe, water enthusiasts can take to boats, skis, wakeboards, kayaks, catamarans, wind surfers and sail boats at any number of desert and alpine lakes including Pyramid Lake, the second largest lake in the region, and Donner Lake.

5. Visit 31 museums: Reno-Tahoe is home to Nevada’s only accredited fine-arts museum, the Nevada Museum of Art (NMA), as well as 31 other museums including the Stewart Indian Museum, offering a historical look at the Native American culture, the Nevada State Railroad Museum, offering a glimpse into Nevada’s heritage as well as home to the mint, and the National Automobile Museum, home to the famed Harrah’s automobile collection, to name a few.

6. Try Lady Luck 15,000 times: Try your luck at one of the 14,000 slot machines or throw some dice at any of the 600 first-class tables or watch as the top players compete in the televised World Poker Tour Championships.

7. Fish at 250 fishing holes: Throw a couple of spinners at the Kokanee salmon in Lake Tahoe, catch a couple of killer cutthroat trout in Pyramid Lake or toss some flies in the Truckee River, home to both brown and rainbow trout, conveniently accessible from downtown Reno’s or just minutes by car.

8. Enjoy special events and festivals 188 days a year: Immerse yourself in one of the Reno-Tahoe’s 72 community-wide special events including the Wildest Richest Rodeo in the West, Artown, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Hot August Nights, Best in the West Nugget Rib-cook Off, National Championship Air Races, Great Reno Balloon Races, Virginia City Camel Races, Street Vibrations, the Great Italian Festival plus many more.

9. More than 1.2 million square feet of space to meet: Bring your next meeting or convention to America’s Adventure Place, where more than 1.1 million square feet of exhibition space awaits. Meet at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, the Reno Events Center, the National Bowling Stadium or any of the local casino resorts.

10. Dine 1,200 different ways and choose from 20,000 rooms: Reno-Tahoe has more than 1,200 restaurants serving a variety of combinations from tantalizing four-star meals to bottomless buffets and from ethnic cuisine to the mouthwatering Nugget Awful-Awful hamburgers, a regional favorite. And after a great meal, and all the adventure activities stuffed into a getaway, choose from more than 20,000 guest rooms at more than 32 resort casinos.

Reno-Tahoe, America’s Adventure Place offers it all from unlimited outdoor recreation to 24-hour Nevada-style gaming, top name entertainment and the nation’s largest special events, plus a booming arts and culture district in the heart of downtown Reno.

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