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Valentine's Vampire Bar Crawl
This blood-sucking bar crawl celebrates the fact that being in love often bites.
Reno Rodeo
Dubbed the "Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West," the Reno Rodeo rolls into town June 16-25 at the Reno-Sparks Livestock...
Great Italian Festival
For 30 years, the Eldorado has brought the sights, sounds and tastes of Italy to Reno during the Eldorado Great Italian Festival. more »
Ski resort snow totals
The following are snow totals as of Jan. 24.After Reno show, Sting at 60 looks back and ahead
Sting still has it after all these yearsHiking tips as the season changes
Fall is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, especially on one of the region's many hiking trails.Zombie Crawl
Lurching through downtown Reno on Halloween weekendSlide Back '80s ski day
Break all the rules of ski and normal fashion for a day on the slope that goes back in time to the glorious '80s. You could even earn new gear in the "most fashionable" contest, with the action and group photo at noon.Monthly Reno Beer Crawl
Find new microbrews and specialty beers every fourth SaturdayVirginia City - an old west experience
If you're looking for a true old west experience, you could do much worse than a trip to Virginia City, just a half-hour southeast of Reno.Rafting the Truckee isn't a lazy float down the river
There's more to explore of the Truckee River than the urban section that flows through downtown Reno. The river snakes 140 miles from the northwest side of Lake Tahoe at Tahoe City and empties into Pyramid Lake.Nevada Museum of Art
160 W Liberty StTahoe Celebrity Golf Tournament
What famous faces will show up for 2011?Reno-Tahoe Open
Recognized by the pros as a favorite stop on the PGA TourGo snowmobiling
My hands were the warmest part of me as I bounded about on a snowmobile on groomed trails between Spooner Summit and Kingsbury Grade earlier this week.Reno Air Races
Five days of racing. Six classes of aircraft. And speeds topping 500 mph. It all adds up to the 46th annual National Championship Air Races, flying into Reno Stead Field this September.Animal Ark
38-acre wildlife sanctuary just a stone's throw from Reno.Donner Memorial State Park and Donner Lake
Located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, Donner Memorial State Park offers the summer vacationer opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, and hiking.Great Italian Festival
For 30 years, the Eldorado has brought the sights, sounds and tastes of Italy to Reno during the Eldorado Great Italian Festival.Reno Bighorns
The Reno Bighorns kick off 2010-11 season on Nov. 20.Catch a Reno Aces baseball game
Reno's Triple A baseball team, the Aces, play their games in the $50 million Aces Ballpark, located in downtown Reno.Pyramid Lake
A boaters and fisherman's paradise, Pyramid sits within the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.Valentine's Vampire Bar Crawl
This blood-sucking bar crawl celebrates the fact that being in love often bites.Funquest arcade at Grand Sierra Resort
Grand Sierra ResortNational Bowling Stadium
Home to national bowling tournaments, the stadium, which opened in 1995, was dubbed the "Taj Mahal of Tenpins" by the L.A. Times.Riverwalk Wine Walk
Downtown merchants serve wine along the scenic Truckee River.Northstar at Tahoe Ice Skating Rink
The 9,000 square foot skating rink is in the heart of the Village at Northstar.National Automobile Museum
The National Automobile Collection opened in November 1989 in a sleek, modern structure built and designed specifically for the museum. The 105,000-sqaure-foot facility is located along the Truckee River in downtown Reno.Soak up history at hot springs to the south of Reno
This hot springs, about 30 miles south of Reno on the northeast side of Carson City, is the spring most similar to a community bathhouse experience and is frequented by locals.Earth Day at Idlewild
Annual celebration brings local tech, ag and artists to the park May 1.Halloween Parties
Casinos put on some of the biggest Halloween events in Reno.Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival
This summer, the best BBQ, Brews & Blues combine to take over North Virginia Street in front of the Eldorado Hotel Casino.Great International Chicken Wing Society Cook-Off
Chicken wing cookers compete and its the public who wins every Fourth of July weekend.Reno Rodeo
Dubbed the "Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West," the Reno Rodeo rolls into town June 16-25 at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center.Reno River Festival
Featuring thousands of fans, vendors, white water pros from around the world, and live music in the park May 6-8.Embark on a dog-sled adventure
A family huddles under thick blankets, the sled creaking beneath their weight. The girl points her mitten at the slopes ahead. Eight dogs paw the trail eagerly, their breath hovering in clouds around their dark ears.Great Reno Balloon Race
For more than 25 years, people from all over the world have chosen to spend their September mornings at the Great Reno Balloon Race, taking in the spectacular sights and sounds of this unique event.Virginia City Camel Races
If you plan on visiting Virginia City the month of September, be prepared to experience one of most hilarious and uncommon races of its kind, Sept. 10-12.Hot August Nights
Shine your Chevy, detail your Deuce Coupe and hustle your hot rod over to Reno and Sparks' Hot August Nights for a celebration of America's love affair with cars and rock & roll August 9-14.Artown
Each July, Artown highlights visiting artists and local talent for a month of events -- many of them free.Whole Foods Hometowne Farmer's Market
Victorian Square comes to life every Thursday with fresh food and family funEurofest at the Sands
Celebrate a wealth of European food, beer and music June 3-5International Reno Bachata Festival
Parties, classes and performances for dance fans of any skill level.Tahoe Rim Trail
This 165-mile loop was made to be hiked section by section, so don’t complain that the whole shebang will take too long. Pick a section for a dayhike or backpacking trip.Burning Man
Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather to create Black Rock City in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever.Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
Indulge in the country's best ribs every Memorial Day weekend in Victorian Square.Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
The 39th season begins July 15 and features the jovial "Twelfth Night."Street Vibrations
Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles. Street Vibrations offers tours, live entertainment, parades, ride-in shows, stunt shows and more.Wolf Pack Basketball
The 2009-10 season will be the first for head coach David Carter, a 10-year Nevada assistant coach who replaced Georgia-bound Mark Fox in April.Casino pool parties
Dance, drink and relax poolside this summerDining
Casino Dining
We've got the area's best guide to top restaurants like Charlie Palmer and Bimini Steakhouse.
Outdoors
Donner Memorial State Park and Donner Lake
Located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, Donner Memorial State Park offers the summer vacationer opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, and hiking.
Spas
Stillwater at Hyatt Spa
Nestled high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an elevation of over 6,000 feet, Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino is a luxurious reflection of the tranquil, natural environment of the region.
Casinos
Peppermill Hotel Casino
Located on Reno’s main thoroughfare, between a revitalized downtown and the city’s south end which features upscale shopping and dining, the Peppermill is Reno’s best resort experience. Just five minutes from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the Peppermill’s Virginia Street façade affords a glimpse into the elegance, luxury and excitement that awaits each guest.
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