Reno/Lake
Tahoe has plenty to see and do even if you don't ski, golf, or
gamble. What other fun things can you and your family do
in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area? No trip to Reno is complete
without a trip to the National Automobile Museum. Along
with several traditional state of the art movie theaters, Reno
is also home to two locations which show large format
adventure films. You can also find plenty of water
sports including: fishing, diving, sailing, water skiing,
windsurfing, and jet skiing. Check below for some of the
best attractions and activities in Reno/Lake Tahoe.
Browse around the rest of the site for other valuable
information and resources.
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Eldorado Hotel & Casino:
The Eldorado Hotel Casino is downtown Reno’s most exclusive destination with 816 rooms and suites, nine tempting restaurants, convention center, 81,000-square-foot casino and unparalleled service. Reno’s hottest showroom features 580-seats and dazzling entertainment. Other amenities include a microbrewery, outdoor pool and spa, exclusive retail shops and Reno’s hottest nightclub-the BuBinga Lounge.
Reno, NV / Phone: 800-648-4597
Attractions & Activities
Animal
Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
- Located North of Reno, 11.5 miles East of Highway
395 (Red Rock exit 78), this desert wildlife preserve hosts an
array of fascinating animals including burrowing owls, kit
foxes, wolves, a black bear, a mountain lion and more! Open
April through October, Thursday through Sunday, 10:00am to
4:30pm Spring and Fall months, weekends only. (775)969-3111
Boomtown
Family Fun Center - The
latest in video games! Antique Carousel, Miniature Golf and
Motion Theatre with 4 thrilling programs including Space
Pin-Ball and The Devil's Mine! Antique Carousel: $1.00 Motion
Theatre: $3.00 Miniature Golf: $2.75 (775)345-6000
or (800) 648-3790
Circus
Circus Mezzanine Arcade - Video
amusement and free circus acts all day! Circus arcade games! Win
fabulous prizes including giant stuffed animals!
(775)329-0711 or (800) 648-5010
Fleischmann
Planetarium - Entertaining
and informative star shows in the Sky Dome Theatre, as well as
telescope viewing weekly! Also, a unique gift shop featuring
glow-in-the-dark constellation maps, freeze dried foods and much
more! Call for current star and dome theatre shows!
(775)784-4812
Fun
Quest - Video games,
Magnetic Bumper-Cars, Galaxian Video Game Theatre and Laser Tag!
Reno Hilton also offers a 50 lane bowling alley, 2 screen movie
theater and shopping mall. Bumper Cars: $2.00 Galaxian Video
Theatre: $2.00 Laser Tag: $6.00 (775)789-2000 or (800)
648-5080
Magic
Carpet Golf - Video games
and 3 golf courses! Two 19 hole and one 28 hole. Also, Giorgio's
Pizzeria! 19 hole course: $5.00 28 hole course: $7.00 (775)853-8837
Planet
Hollywood - The restaurant
chain established by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone
and Bruce Willis! Visitors can expect to see an extensive
collection of world famous Hollywood memorabilia in addition to
previewing trailers of soon-to-be-released movies! Be sure to
see the handprint wall featuring the palms of Hollywood's most
prominent! The featured menu offers California new classic
cuisine. (775)323-7837
Playland
Amusement Rides in Idlewild Park - Where
family fun never stops! Ride the T-Cups, Merry-Go-Round, Flying
Planes, Mini- Roller Coaster, Tilt-A-Whirl and famous
Mini-Train!
The
Reno Arch
- The celebrated icon of the Biggest Little City
presents many a photo opportunity for visiting tourists! If
you're a history buff, visit the old arch bordering the Truckee
River near the corner of Lake and Mill streets!
Sierra
Safari Petting Zoo - See,
feed, touch & play with exotic animals! More than one
hundred and fifty animals including pot-belly pigs, emus, 4-horn
sheep, deer & zebras! Open April 1st to November 1st.
(775)677-1101
Wilbur
D. May Great Basin Family Adventure
- An adventure to explore! Enjoy panning for gold or
riding the Log Flume! Visit the Discovery Room where children
can dress up in various period costumes! Also featured are
dinosaur exhibits, the Great Basin Mine Slide and a small
petting zoo with chickens, sheep, miniature goats and pot belly
pigs! (775)785-5961
Wild
Island Family Recreation Center - Open
year round (Water Slides: May through September) The ultimate
family fun destination! Video & arcade games, two 18 hole
miniature golf courses, 3 go-cart raceways for all ages, and of
course, the Wild Waters Super Slides featuring The Viper and
Voodoo Express! Miniature Golf: 18 holes- $3.95 36 holes-$5.95
Raceway: Mini-Electric Race Cars- $1.50 Sprint Cars- $2.00 Indy
Cars- $3.50 (775)331-WILD or 359-2927
Reno/Lake
Tahoe has plenty to see and do even if you don't ski, golf, or
gamble. What other fun things can you and your family do
in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area? No trip to Reno is complete
without a trip to the National Automobile Museum. Along
with several traditional state of the art movie theaters, Reno
is also home to two locations which show large format
adventure films. You can also find plenty of water
sports including: fishing, diving, sailing, water skiing,
windsurfing, and jet skiing. Check below for some of the
best attractions and activities in Reno/Lake Tahoe.
Browse around the rest of the site for other valuable
information and resources.
