Why go
- City in Nevada, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Eldorado at the Row, Reno.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
History
Reno is a city in the northwest section of the U.S. state of Nevada, along the Nevada–California border. It is the county seat and most populous city of Washoe County. Sitting in the High Eastern Sierra foothills, in the Truckee River valley, on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, it is about 23 miles (37 km) northeast of Lake Tahoe. Reno is the 78th most populous city in the United States, the third most populous city in Nevada, and the most populous in Nevada outside the Las Vegas Valley. It is known as "The Biggest Little City in the World" and had a population of 264,165 at the 2020 census.
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
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Where to stay
407 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501 · caesars.com
941 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502 · bestbetmotorlodge.com
306 E 4th St, Reno, NV 89512 · thejessereno.com
2707 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502 · peppermillreno.com
121 West St, Reno, NV 89501 · plazaresortclub.com
3800 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502 · atlantiscasino.com
2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595 · grandsierraresort.com
2375 Market St, Reno, NV 89502 · ihg.com
345 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501 · caesars.com
1981 Terminal Wy Ste 1, Reno, NV 89502 · bestwesternairportplazahotelreno.us
345 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89501 · jresortreno.com
55 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 · bestwestern.com
1790 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502 · hyatt.com
1000 E 6th St, Reno, NV 89512 · wyndhamhotels.com
1250 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502 · choicehotels.com
1981 Terminal Wy, Reno, NV 89502 · bestwestern.com
4001 Market St, Reno, NV 89502 · wyndhamhotels.com
636 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501 · wyndhamhotels.com
1885 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502 · choicehotels.com
1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
1555 Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
Restaurants & places to go
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr, Sa 11:00-01:00; Mo-Th, Su 11:00-00:00 · 4805 Kietzke Lane · restaurants.applebees.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 2899 Northtowne Lane, Reno, 89512 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 2875 Northtowne Lane, Reno, 89512 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 00:00-24:00; Tu 03:00-01:00; We-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1155 Kietzke Lane, Reno, 89502-2713 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway · 6365 South McCarran Boulevard, Reno, 89509 · chick-fil-a.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:45-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 925 West 5th Street, Reno, 89503 · locations.chipotle.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 465 South Meadows Parkway, Reno, 89521 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 04:30-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 435 Sparks Boulevard, Sparks, 89434 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 06:00-24:00 · 1800 South Virginia Street, Reno, 89502 · restaurants.ihop.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:30-20:00 Features: takeaway · 925 West 5th Street, Reno, 89503 · locations.jamba.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:30-21:30; Th-Fr 09:30-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 5115 Mae Anne… · pandaexpress.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-18:00; Su 06:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 4798 Caughlin Parkway, Reno, 89519 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · 5165 Mae Anne Avenue, Reno, 89523 · locations.tacobell.com
Curry, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-14:00, 16:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:30, 16:00-22:00; Su 11:00-14:30, 16:00-21:30 Features: vegan options… · 7-spicesrestaurant.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 6340 Mae Anne Avenue, Reno, 89523 · renogotpho.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 04:00-22:00; Su 05:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 148 West Street, Reno,… · thalireno.com
Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 5100 Mae Anne Avenue, Reno, 89523
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 160 West Plumb Lane, Reno, 89509 · thajointsushi.com
Ramen, Vietnamese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:30 · asianphoreno.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 6170 Mae Anne Avenue, Reno, 89523 · bangkokexpressreno.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 11:00-14:00 · 6633 South Virginia Street · wrapitupreno.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: delivery
Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 5150 Mae Anne Avenue, Reno, 89523
Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · locations.cinnabon.com
Coffee, Espresso, Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-13:00, Sa-Su 08:00-12:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · 240 Court Street,… · nocityreno.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 · 1610 Robb Drive, Reno, 89523 · everbowl.com
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Hawaiian restaurant · 2835 North McCarran Boulevard, Sparks, 89431 · pokekingnv.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 725 South Center Street, Reno, 89501 · calafuriareno.com
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 777 South Center Street, Reno, 89501 · arariomidtown.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 490 South Center Street, Reno, 89501 · riceboxkitchen.com
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 5090 Kietzke Lane, Reno, 89511
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 5015 Kietzke Lane, Reno, 89511
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 6795 South Virginia Street, Reno, 89511 · renominatosushibar.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 999 South Virginia Street, Reno, 89502
Buffet, Restaurant · Buffet restaurant · grandsierraresort.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 4720 North Virginia Street, Reno, 89506
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Deli, Restaurant · Deli restaurant · 3064 Mill Street, 89502
Crepe, Cafe · Crepe cafe
Basque, Restaurant · Basque restaurant · 301 East 4th Street, Reno, 89512
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos restaurant · 811 South Center Street, Reno, 89501
Comfort Food, Restaurant · Comfort Food restaurant · 243 South Sierra Street, Reno, 89501
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant · 400 West 5th Street, Reno, 89503
Cafe · cafe · 717 South Center Street, Reno, 89501 · bibocoffeecompany.com
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Airports
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 1.2 mi to the centre
Reno, NV, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 13 destinations incl. Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Chicago… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 737-800) · 8 routes: Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, Seattle
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400, CRJ) · 4 routes: Los Angeles*, Portland*, San Jose*, Seattle*
- American Airlines AA (737-800, A319, A320, M83, CRJ) · 4 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix
- US Airways US (737-800, A319, A320, M83, CRJ) · 4 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, A320, CRJ) · 3 routes: Denver, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800) · 1 route: Salt Lake City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Carson Airport (CSN) 22 mi to the centre
Carson City, NV, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) 23 mi to the centre
Truckee, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Fallon Municipal Airport (FLX) 55 mi to the centre
Fallon, NV, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Silver Springs Airport 30 mi to the centre
Silver Springs, NV, US
Youngberg Ranch Airport 11 mi to the centre
Lemmon Valley, NV, US
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RNO has direct flights to 13 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Chicago…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Reno-Sparks, Nevada. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.