Local Consensus

What to Do in Reno(According to Reno Locals)

Quick Answer

Reno is way more than casinos. Locals love the Riverwalk, Midtown District (bars, restaurants, shops), day trips to Lake Tahoe (30 min), Virginia City (25 min), and seasonal events like Hot August Nights and Artown. The craft beer and food scene is booming.

Top Recommended

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Midtown District

Shopping & Dining

#1 Pick

The cultural heart of Reno — walkable bars, restaurants, murals, and vintage shops.

#2
Truckee River Walk

Outdoor

Beautiful downtown river path, kayaking in summer, Whitewater Park.

#3
Nevada Museum of Art

Museum

World-class architecture and rotating exhibits. The only accredited art museum in Nevada.

#4
Lake Tahoe

Day Trip

30 minutes to one of the most beautiful lakes on Earth. Skiing, hiking, swimming.

What Locals Say

Reno is an outdoor person's paradise. Tahoe, skiing, hiking — all within 30 minutes.

u/reno_outdoors 187

Midtown on a Saturday afternoon is the best Reno experience. Walk the murals, hit the shops, grab food.

u/visiting_reno 92

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