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- Destinations
- North America
- United States of America
- Nevada
- Reno
Reno
Priding itself as 'the Biggest Little City in the World', Reno
packs a powerful punch, giving visitors something to think about
the next time they assume Las Vegas is the only place worth
visiting in Nevada. Well, at least that's what the famous arch over
Virginia Street where the city's nickname is scrawled implies.
Nestled alongside the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains, Reno began
as a toll bridge for gold rush migrants and prospectors and has
since become a gateway for adventure-seeking travellers en route to
the great outdoors. Key natural attractions nearby include Squaw
Valley and Lake Tahoe, two of the United States' most popular ski
resorts, the latter to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. Reno is also
the starting point for travellers heading to the annual Burning Man
festival and many 'burners' pass through on their way to the Black
Rock Desert, site of this iconic event. Other passersby may be
heading to the eastern gates of the Yosemite National Park which
are located just under two hours from Reno. With Nevada's liberal
gaming laws, Reno had a good casino business for over 50 years, but
due to the tough competition from Las Vegas, this has slowed down
in recent years. However, the city still has a bustling nightlife
fraught with bright neon lights, bars, clubs, shows, slot machines
and plenty of debauchery, especially with the resident students
that attend the University of Nevada, which is, coincidentally, a
great place for visitors to take an afternoon stroll. One can also
visit the National Automobile Museum where John Wayne's 1953
Corvette #51 can be seen, visit the Nevada Museum of Art to view
local works, while culture vultures can enjoy performances by the
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra between the months of September and
April. Spring and Autumn are the best times of year to visit when
the summer heat has not yet kicked in, the winter frost is still at
bay, the weather is warm and mild, and the days are cooled off by
the infamous Washoe Zephyr, Nevada's distinctive wind.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.