The Reno area is a great place to live. The area offers much more than it's (in)famous casinos and gaming industry. Located on the eastern edge of the Sierra, there is a plethora of outdoor recreational opportunities within minutes of the university. The city also has a vibrant arts scene and a rowdy history. Visit the following links for more information about the area:

Restaurants | Museums and Galleries | Historical Sites
Outdoor Recreation | Scenic Areas

Or visit our group links for our favorite hiking, biking and skiing trails.

Restaurants and Night-life Reno.com and VisitRenoTahoe.com both offer information about the area's many gaming and night-life opportunities along with information about local restaurants. Top of Page

Museums and Art Galleries
Learn about Nevada's wild and rich history by visiting the Nevada Historical Society Museum or the W.M Keck Earth Science and Mineral Extraction Museum, both located on the UNR Campus. Also on campus is the Fleischmann Planetarium which offers star shows and large-format films.

The National Automobile Museum is located in the heart of downtown Reno and holds over 200 cars from 1892 to the present in it's collection.

Reno has a vibrant art community. Visit the Stremmel Gallery or the Nevada Art Museum to view local and renowned artists. Additional galleries are also available through the Arts and Culture page of VisitRenoTahoe.com.
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Historical Sites Experience the wild west at Virginia City. Located to the south east of Reno, Virginia City was the hotbed of wealth, politics and society in Nevada's early history. Today the city offers a wide variety of historical sites from mansions to railroads. The Nevada State Museum is located in the historic Carson City Mint building in Carson City. The museum offers exhibits of the natural and native history of Nevada, a ghost town, and a mine. Visit the National Park Service site for addition information on historic sites in northern Nevada. Top of Page

Outdoor Recreation
The Reno-Tahoe area offers a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities. Many hiking and mountain biking trails are minutes away from downtown. Reno is also home to a new kayak park on the Truckee River located in the heart of downtown. There are over 40 golf courses within 90 miles of Reno, enough to satisfy any level. For other exciting adventures such as hot-air balloon rides, fly-fishing, and kite sailing visit VisitRenoTahoe.com.
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Scenic Areas
The most popular attraction in the area is the beautiful blue waters of Lake Tahoe. The Lake Tahoe area is home to ski resorts and golf courses, with many options for camping, hiking and relaxing.

One of the most stunning areas near Reno is Pyramid Lake located 35 miles northeast of Reno on the Paiute tribe reservation. The drive to the lake winds through desert hills and valleys covered in rock and sage. The final rise before reaching the lake gives the visitor a startling, yet beautiful view of the dark blue water of the lake contrasted with the stark landscape.
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