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About RENO
Reno is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada. It is located in Northern Nevada, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lake Tahoe. Known as “The Biggest Little City in the World”, Reno is famous for its casinos and as the birthplace of Caesars Entertainment Corporation. It is the county seat of Washoe County, located in the northwestern part of the state. The city sits in a high desert at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and its downtown area (along with Sparks) occupies a valley informally known as the Truckee Meadows.
Reno is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas–Paradise, NV MSA, with an estimated population of 233,294 in 2013,[1] and is the third most populous city in the state after Las Vegas and Henderson.
Reno is part of the Reno–Sparks metropolitan area, which consists of all of both Washoe and Storey counties, and has a 2013 estimated population of 420,000, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Nevada.
Best time to fly to RENO
The best times to visit Reno are April to May and October to November. That’s when you’ll find pleasant weather and few crowds. But there’s a reason why so many travelers head to Reno during the summer and winter: The city’s proximity to the lake, beaches and ski slopes of Lake Tahoe make it an ideal place to explore the outdoors. No matter what season you decide to go, consider visiting during the week. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year, hotels raise their prices and fill to the brim with weekend gamblers and visitors from Lake Tahoe
Airports in RENO
Reno–Tahoe International Airport, RNO is the only airport in thw town.
Rno is a public and military use airport located (6 km) southeast of downtown.
Rno is the state’s second busiest commercial airport after McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. The Nevada Air National Guard has the 152nd Airlift Wing southwest of the airport’s main terminal.
Car rental
The airport provides convenient access to nine different rental car agencies with rental car pick up available right outside the terminal building. All nine rental car counters are located in Baggage Claim. After completing the rental agreement inside, vehicles may be collected from the Parking Structure located just outside the Baggage Claim.
Taxis and limousines
The passenger waiting area for taxis and limousines is located outside of the D Doors located North of Baggage Claim.
Bus
Public transportation to/from the airport is available via RTC Ride:
- Route No. 12, takes passengers either to Downtown 4th Street Station or Meadowood Mall and stops at Terminal Way & Villanova Street, which is a short walk from the north baggage claim via the marked pedestrian walkway.
- Route No. 19 takes passengers to Downtown 4th Street Station and stops outside the baggage claim. This route operates only on weekdays.
Shuttles
Complimentary Hotel Shuttles stop along the curb, outside the D Doors located North of Baggage Claim, to pick up passengers.
Airlines fly to RENO
| Airlines |
| Volaris |
| United Express |
| United Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |
| JetBlue Airways |
| Delta Connection |
| Delta Air Lines |
| American Eagle |
| American Airlines |
| Allegiant Air |
| Alaska Airlines |
Getting around RENO
Buses
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) has a bus system that provides intercity buses, intercity buses to Carson City, and an on-demand shuttle service for disabled persons.[85] The bus system has its main terminal on 4th Street in downtown Reno and secondary terminals in Sparks and at Meadowood Mall in south Reno.
Numerous shuttle and excursion services are offered connecting the Reno–Tahoe International Airport to various destinations:
- South Tahoe Express provides connecting shuttle service to South Lake Tahoe resorts.
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority provides shuttles to destinations south along the US-395 corridor in California, such as Mammoth Mountain and Lancaster
- Modoc Sage Stage provides shuttles to Alturas and Susanville, California, along the northern US-395 corridor.
Greyhound and Silver State Trailways stop at a downtown terminal. Megabus stops at the Silver Legacy Reno.
RAIL
Downtown Reno has two historic train depots, the inactive Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad Depot and the still active Amtrak depot, originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Amtrak provides daily passenger service to Reno via the California Zephyr and multiple Amtrak Thruway Motorcoaches connecting to trains departing from Sacramento.
Top hotels in RENO
- Concierge Hotel Tower at Atlantis Reno
- Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
- Siena Hotel
- Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
- Eldorado Resort Casino
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Top restaurants in RENO
- Squeeze In, 5020 Las Brisas Blvd., Reno, NV, USA, +1 775 787 2700
- 4th Street Bistro, 3065 W. 4th St., Reno, NV, USA, +1 775 323 3200
- Campo, 50 N. Sierra St., Reno, NV, USA, +1 775 737 9555
- Great Full Gardens, 555 S. Virginia St. #107, Reno, NV, USA, +1 775 324 2013
- Harrah’s Steak House, Harrah’s Reno Casino, 219 N. Center St., Reno, NV, USA, +1 775 786 3232
Activities in RENO
1- National Automobile Museum
2-Reno Aces Ballpark
3-Truckee River Walk
4-Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
5-Virginia Lake Park6-Animal Ark
7-Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
8-Nevada Museum of Art
9-Reno Air Racing Association
10-Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center