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Animal Ark
1265 Deerlodge Rd., Reno
775-970-3111 (area code required)
This 38 acre wildlife park is home to animals including cheetahs, black bears, tigers and wolves. Open April - October, Tues-Sun from 10am-4:30pm. Take 395 north to exit #78, turn right on Red Rock Road and drive 11.5 miles to Deerlodge and follow the signs. Gift shop, guides and picnic tables available. Ask about special events such as Ark After Dark, Cheetah Challenge and Wolf Howl Night.
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Brüka Theatre
99 N. Virginia St., Reno
775-323-3221
bruka.org
Located in the heart of downtown Reno, this unique theatre is housed in the old masonic building at the corner of First and Virginia Streets. The non-profit theater began in 1992 producing educational fare for children. It has developed into a place for contemporary, original and classic productions for adult audiences and continues to produce and tour their theatre for children.
Bunker Indoor Golf Simulator at Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E. 2nd St., Reno
775-789-2444
grandsierraresort.com
Enjoy playing your favorite championship courses from around the world while testing and improving your golf skills on this high tech golf simulator. Golf clubs provided. Private parties are welcome. Open daily from 9am-12am.
Church Fine Arts Building (CFA)
1664 N. Virginia St., Reno
University of Nevada Campus
775-784-4ART
unr.edu/arts
The Church Fine Arts building is home to the School of the Arts and celebrates its 21st anniversary during 2008. The CFA invites the community to visit free exhibitions and lectures in the Sheppard Fine Art, McNamara, Front door and exit art galleries. The Nevada repertory company performs in the Redfield Proscenium and Redfield Studio Theatres and each year the University of Nevada dance program brings guest choreographers and world-class dance performances to the CFA. The University of Nevada’s Nightingale Concert Hall presents classical music, jazz (including the Reno Jazz Festival each April), opera and the performing arts series. The Black Rock Press designs broadsides and limited editions of handcrafted books. Call for the arts 365 calendar of arts events at the university.
Circus Circus Reno’s Midway of Fun!
500 N. Sierra St., Reno
775-329-0711
www.circusreno.com
Enjoy free, world class circus shows daily while playing exciting carnival, redemption and arcade games at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino-Reno. Fun for all ages!
Family Fun Center at Boomtown
I80 W. at Boomtown, Verdi
775-345-8668
boomtownreno.com
Kids of all ages enjoy a 3D motion theater, flight simulator, antique carousel, climbing wall, arcade games, miniature golf and more.
Fleischmann Planetarium
1664 N. Virginia St., Reno
(Located at the N. end of the University of Nevada Campus)
775-784-4811 or 775-784-4812
planetarium.unr.nevada.edu
If you’re interested in the universe, then Fleischmann Planetarium is the place to go. The planetarium houses the star theater featuring the skydome large format movie system and an exhibit hall with changing hands-on interactive displays. Free star viewing the first friday of every month beginning a half hour after sundown. Come visit and see all of Reno’s stars.
Fun Quest Family Fun Center at Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E. 2nd St., Reno
775-789-2386
Fun Quest is home of the free V.I.P. party room! One acre of video and redemption games. Activities include Reno’s only laser tag, bumper cars, miniature golf, frog hopper and spider mountain climbing apparatus. Family fun at its best!
Golden eagle regional park
6400 Vista Blvd., Sparks
Golden Eagle Regional Park is the largest public works project in the history of the City of Sparks! The 100-acre project includes six softball fields, two baseball fields, two youth baseball/softball fields, a stadium-size soccer field, two multi-purpose fields and two concession stands.
Grand Sierra Cinema at Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E. 2nd St., Reno
775-789-2093
Enjoy Hollywood and art films at the low price of $3 a ticket! Showing movies on two screens daily. Call for movies and show times.
Great Basin Adventure
Inside Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno
775-785-4319
This theme park features a log flume ride, walk-through mining exhibits, gold panning, petting zoo and a discovery room.
Lake Mansion
250 Court St., Reno
775-826-6100
vsanevada.org
The 1877 Lake Mansion near downtown Reno is listed on the national register of historic places. It was owned by the founder of Reno, Myron C. Lake and is now home to the non-profit VSA Arts of Nevada with self-guided tours, workshops, fine art for sale and special event rental for up to 150 people. Open Mon-Fri 11am-4pm and the third Sat of the month from 2-5pm. Also open for special events.
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The Lear Theater
528 W. 1st St., Reno
775-786-2278
The Lear Theater is one of the most historic buildings within the heart of Reno’s cultural district. It is a theater for the community and provides an exceptional place for the performing arts. Under renovation, re-opening soon. |
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McKinley Arts & Culture Center
925 Riverside Dr., Reno
775-334-2417
This historic building boasts gallery space, arts and crafts workshops, the City of Reno’s Arts and Culture Division and provides rental office space for local non-profit arts organizations. An auditorium and classrooms are available for rehearsal and performance space. Gallery open daily from 8:30am-4:30pm. |
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National Automobile Museum
(The Harrah Collection)
10 S. Lake St., Reno
775-333-9300
automuseum.org
The National Automobile Museum is all about automobiles and more. The museum’s authentic walk-through street scenes and four galleries showcase over 220 antique, vintage, classic and special interest automobiles, demonstrating the impact automobiles have had on our society. Free audio tours and theatre presentations available. We have plenty of free parking and are within walking distance of most downtown hotel/casinos. Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm and Sun 10am-4pm except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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National Bowling Stadium
300 N. Center St., Reno
775-335-8800
nationalbowlingstadium.org
Reno is the proud home of the National Bowling Stadium, built in 1995. Features include 78 championship lanes, a video wall, the world’s longest screen scoring display and a 10,000 square foot pro shop with a full-size lane offering computerized/video instruction by a professional instructor.
Nevada Historical Society Museum
1650 N. Virginia St., Reno
775-688-1191
nevadaculture.org
The Nevada Historical Society, Nevada’s oldest museum, retraces over 10,000 years of Nevada civilization. Tales of Nevada’s early inhabitants are unraveled in vivid detail through fascinating galleries and an extensive research archive. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Closed Sundays and state holidays.
Nevada Humanities
1034 N. Sierra St., Reno
775-784-6587
nevadahumanities.org
Nevada humanities helps Nevadans celebrate our living history in an ever-changing world. See our website for more information on Chautauqua, speakers bureau and grants program. Also visit Nevada humanities’ award winning online nevada encyclopedia at onlinenevada.org. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. |
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Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St., Reno
775-329-3333
nevadaart.org
Designed by architect Will Bruder, the Donald W. Reynolds center for the visual arts became the new facility for the Nevada
Museum of Art in May of 2003. With its torqued exterior wall, suspended atrium staircase and views of Reno’s skyline, as well as the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the building is recognized as one of the most distinguished architectural achievements in Nevada. The NMA’s feature exhibitions showcase national and international artists while the permanent collection of twentieth and twenty-first century art is divided into five focus collections linked by an overall emphasis on land and environment. This thematic focus provides scope and direction for future acquisitions and exhibitions. Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-8pm. |
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Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
100 S. Virginia St., Reno
775-686-6600
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts is the home of our area’s most prominent performing arts organizations: AVA Ballet, Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Nevada Opera Association, Washoe County Concerts Association and hosts Broadway Comes to Reno.
Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Way and Hwy 445, Reno
775-476-1155
Pyramid Lake is the largest remnant of ancient lake Lahontan. It is the only place on Earth that the prehistoric cui-ui (qwee-wee) fish is found. Pyramid Lake is known for its record cutthroat trout caught in 1922 at 41 lbs. It is one of the best trout fishing areas in northern Nevada. Pyramid Lake allows overnight camping, boating, personal watercraft, fishing, swimming, picnicking and hiking with the purchase of tribal permits.
Rancho San Rafael Park
1502 Washington St., Reno
775-785-4512
washoecountyparks.com
The park has an enchanting variety of facilities including the Wilbur D. May Museum where exotic artifacts from around the world are on display, a public garden and Great Basin Adventure family park. The park also features miles of trails and trail head access to Peavine Mountain. There are many discoveries to be made throughout the park and wetlands area, along with a number of group picnic and other reservable facilities.
Raymond I. Smith Truckee River Walk
Downtown, Reno
775-334-2077
The river walk, a two block-long walkway of marble, granite and bronze with sculptures and waterfalls, graces the banks of the Truckee River as it flows through downtown Reno. It was dedicated in 1991 to Nevada gaming pioneer Raymond I. “Pappy” Smith.
Reno Arch
N. Virginia St. and
W. Commercial Row, Reno
This unique entryway sign proclaims Reno as “The Biggest Little City in the World.” The arch features neon lighting and is recognized worldwide. An earlier welcome sign is located on Lake Street and was recently refurbished. It dates back to 1926.
Rink on the river
N. Virginia St. and First St., Reno
cityofreno.com
Open Nov 26, 2008-Feb 22, 2009, the popular outdoor ice rink makes the winter festive and memorable. .
Sheppard Fine Art Gallery
1664 N. Virginia St., Reno
(Church Fine Arts Building at the University of Nevada campus)
775- 784-6658
Twelve major exhibitions are showcased each year from regional and national artists displaying diverse mediums in contemporary visual art.
Sierra arts at the riverside
artist lofts
17 S. Virginia St., Reno
775-329-arts(2787) or 775-786-8824
sierra-arts.org
Since 1971, the local regional arts agency has been promoting and supporting the arts and artists in the community to make this a better place to live through leadership, support, programming and education.
Sierra Nevada Masterworks Chorale
775-333-9224 or 775-324-1940
The Sierra Nevada Master Chorale has entertained audiences locally and nationally for 27 years. The chorale’s music ranges from Classical to Modern music. The 60-member singing group has appeared on national television and performed at Carnegie Hall.
Sierra Safari Zoo
10200 N. Virginia St., Reno
775-677-1101
sierrasafarizoo.org
Nevada’s largest zoo, Sierra Safari includes more than 200 animals of 40 different species including antelope, alligator, bison, sloth, camel, llama and lion.
Sparks Heritage Museum
820 Victorian Ave., Sparks
775-355-1144
This museum features displays from the 1900’s including a grocery store, dispatch desks and telephone switchboard used by the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Sparks Heritage Museum
820 Victorian Ave., Sparks
775-355-1144
This museum features displays from the 1900’s including a grocery store, dispatch desks and telephone switchboard used by the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The Truckee River Arts District
Downtown, Reno
You’ll find that the arts are a terrific traveling companion as you explore Reno-Sparks/Lake Tahoe. Take a stroll along the Truckee River and rediscover Reno’s Downtown, home to The Truckee River Arts District, where you can take in a movie at the Riverside Theater, listen to a concert in Wingfield Park, enjoy a theater performance or simply relax along the
River Walk.
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Truckee River Whitewater Park at Wingfield
Arlington Ave. and First St., Reno
Opened in the Fall of 2003, the Truckee River Whitewater Park is the only Whitewater Park in the country that offers a location in the heart of a downtown resort area. The park features 11 drop pools, a competitive slalom course and 2,600 feet in length offering a variety of Class 2 and Class 3 rapids. |
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Ultimate Rush Speed and Thrill Park at Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E. 2nd St., Reno
775-786-7005
ultimaterushpark.com
Experience the thrill of falling 180 ft. in the air in a sky coaster or being tossed like a sling shot high into the sky. The park is complete with miniature golf, bumper cars and go-karts. Open daily at 11am year round (weather permitting).
University of Nevada
1664 N. Virginia St., Reno
775-784-1110
unr.edu
On one of the most beautiful college campuses in the world and founded in 1874 as Nevada’s land-grant university, the University of Nevada, Reno has more than 16,000 students, four campuses and hosts Cooperative Extension and other outreach services in all Nevada counties. It is ranked as one of the country’s top 150 research institutions by the Carnegie Foundation, and is home to America’s sixth-largest study abroad program, as well as the state’s oldest and largest medical school.
Victorian Square
Downtown, Sparks
This Victorian-themed venue is conducive for special events. It features a 14-screen Cineplex, fountain, amphitheater, bandstands, sandstone mosaics and Victorian street lamps. Celebrations and events include Hot August Nights, the popular summer-long Thursday night Farmer’s Market, Nugget Best in the West Rib Cook-off and Hometown Christmas Celebration.
Wilbur D. May Museum, Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno
775-785-5961
maycenter.com or washoecountyparks.com
The Center is comprised of the May Museum, May Arboretum and the Great Basin Adventure. The May Museum houses the collections of Wilbur May, who traveled around the world forty times. Many artifacts are rare treasures, bringing a taste of foreign lands and forgotten dynasties to northern Nevada. The new wing of the museum features an indoor Garden Court with two koi ponds, five waterfalls and thirty-foot tall trees. All exhibits have plenty of hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
Wingfield Park Amphitheater
First St. and N. Arlington Ave., Reno
775-334-2414
cityofreno.com
This amphitheater is located by the Truckee River Walk in downtown Reno and is the site of theater performances, ballets, music shows, storytelling events, children’s programs, films and much more. For updated event information, please go to our website and click on the event calendar.
Wing & A Prayer Dance Company
925 Riverside Dr., Suite 7, Reno
775-323-0766
Started in 1992, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to bringing dance performances to local schools, individual youths and the public. Students from 6 to 62 years old share in the intergenerational dances. |
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