VISITOR PLANNER RT-GP_180200_0C2_007.indd132795-CC-2.indd 1 2 1/30/182/2/18 8:44:318:27:32 AMPM CONTENTS 3 Adventure 4 Activities 8 Arts & Culture 12 Events & Festivals 16 Entertainment & Nightlife 18 Dining & Shopping 21 Trip Itineraries 28 Lodging 32 Maps 34 Golf Courses 36 Winter Recreation 38 Getting Here Advertising/Distribution Inquiries Chaco Mohler 530.583.9460 / [email protected] Morris Visitor Publications Donna W. Kessler, President Haines Wilkerson, Chief Creative Officer Reno Tahoe Visitor Planner is produced by Morris Visitor Publications (MVP), a division of Morris Communications Co., LLC, 725 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901, morrismedianetwork.com. ©2018 Morris Visitor Publications. All rights reserved. where® is a registered trademark of MORRIS COMMUNICATIONS. MORRIS COMMUNICATIONS William S. Morris III, Chairman William S. Morris IV, President & CEO VISITRENOTAHOE.COM 1 RT-GP_180200_0C2_007.indd 2 2/2/18 8:44:33 AM ALL YEAR. NOTHING LESS. NESTLED AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NEVADA high desert and the Sierra Nevada mountain range, this region revels in contrasts. Towering pines and vast desert expanses. Food trucks and five-star dining. Eclectic urban murals and gleaming alpine lakes. The world’s highest climbing wall and Burning Man. No rest from the beautiful here. No breathers for adventure seekers, fun lovers and free spirits. There’s caution-to-the-wind skiing and biking for adrena- line junkies, a hip day-n-night urban scene, museums and music for culture vultures, and gorgeous scenery drenched in 300 days of sunshine. Reno has come into its own with a robust mix of heavy hitters who have set up shop in this tech- savvy city, and a burgeoning arts community now takes to the streets with murals, sculptures and installation art. Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, is within easy driving distance of Reno. Its pristine waters are a summer sweet spot for paddleboarders, kayakers and fishing enthusiasts. The surrounding mountains provide a winter playhouse for snowboard- ing, skiing, snowshoeing and tubing. No matter how outsized your wishes are or off-the- hook your ambitions may be, seek and ye shall find your level of adventure in Reno Tahoe. VISITRENOTAHOE.COM 3 FULL THROTTLE. WARM DAYS, HOT FUN! Reno Tahoe goes full throttle in summer with a diverse array of activities to fill your day. Carb-load for the grueling 9.7-mile round-trip hike that takes you to the top of Mount Rose, or explore one of the many trails that wind through Reno’s regional parks. Ascend 164 vertical feet at BaseCamp, the world’s tallest climbing wall. Outside of Reno, world- class rock-climbing is found at Lover’s Leap, Big Chief, Eagle Canyon and Donner Summit. The Flume Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail reward intrepid bikers with stunningly beautiful scenery, while the Truckee River Bike Path runs through downtown Reno to Sparks. Reno lays claim to the state’s oldest links—Washoe County Golf Course, established in 1934—and Montrêux Golf Club, home of the PGA TOUR'S Barracuda Championship. Edgewood Tahoe, rated one of Golf Digest’s top 25 public U.S. golf courses, hosts the American Century Championship in July. Hone your stand-up paddling skills on Lake Tahoe, or rent a sailboat or kayak and head across the lake for a picnic at a local beach. Rock ’n’ roll through Class I to Class III rapids on the Truckee River. The Truckee River has a catch-and-release section just for fly-fishing. Pyramid Lake, located 45 minutes north of Reno, is a world-class fishing spot, with record-sized trout and other freshwater fish. (These you get to keep.) 4 RENO TAHOE VISITOR PLANNER VISITRENOTAHOE.COM 5 6 RENO TAHOE VISITOR PLANNER ADRENALINE RUSH. WINTER BLANKETS NORTH AMERICA’S largest concentra- tion of ski resorts with 400 inches of plush-pile powder each year. It’s catnip for the world’s best skiers and boarders, who descend on Reno Tahoe’s legendary ski resorts to test themselves on impeccably groomed runs and adrenaline-drenched terrain. Tahoe’s world-class skiing is within an hour’s drive of Reno. It’s only 22 miles from a RNO airline gate to the slopes of Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe and its 9,700-foot eleva- tion. Diamond Peak is just 11 miles farther—scenic runs perched above Lake Tahoe. There are more than a dozen downhill and cross-country resorts stretching from North Tahoe to Donner Summit, and another three from South Lake Tahoe. Tahoe’s mountains include those famous across the ski and ride world —Squaw Valley, site of the 1960 Winter Olympics; Northstar, with its pipes and parks; Heavenly's two-state skiing. Reno Tahoe brings on a blizzard of winter outdoor adventures for the whole family. Cross-country skiers can experience spectacular scenery on the beautifully groomed trails at Royal Gorge, Tahoe Donner Ski Area and Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area. Heavenly’s 500-foot long tubing hill, named the #1 Tubing Hill in America, heads a list of tubing and sledding parks located through- out the area. Ice skaters can perfect their triple lutzes on the area’s three outdoor skating rinks. Judges’ ruling: 10! VISITRENOTAHOE.COM 7 PHOTO CREDIT 8 RENO TAHOE USA VISITOR PLANNER ART, ON AND OFF THE WALLS. BURSTING WITH VITALITY AND ENERGY, Reno’s burgeon- ing arts scene has become as much a draw for visitors as the area’s famous casinos and legendary alpine lake. Local and internationally-renowned artists have trans- formed Reno’s urban landscape into a virtual outdoor gallery of more than 170 vibrant murals, sculptures and temporary art installations. The Nevada Museum of Art hosts both international touring exhibits and spe- cial shows, featuring works from its own collection and those of other museums. The National Automobile Museum stores 200 vintage, classic and special-interest automobiles and a priceless collection of horseless car- riages. The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum offers hands-on science exploration for all ages. World-class musicians, singers, dancers and other performers take the stage year-round in the Reno Tahoe area. Pops on the River and Broadway on the Beach are popular offerings of the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. Located downtown, the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts hosts classic and contemporary works by A.V.A. Ballet Theater and other events. Outdoor ven- ues don’t get more spectacular than the stage and natu- ral amphitheater at Sand Harbor State Park, home to the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. Outdoor festivals fill JOY STROTZ PHOTOGRAPHY © the summer calendar with music from Reno’s riverside PHOTO: to Lake Tahoe’s shoreline. VISITRENOTAHOE.COM 9 WITHIN A CITY THREE DISTINCT RESORTS. ONE AMAZING EXPERIENCE. With 25 restaurants, 22 bars and lounges, 11 nightspots and thousands of luxury rooms and suites, The Row is Reno’s ultimate destination. Book your getaway today at TheRowReno.com 132825-SILVER-10.inddRT-GP_180200_008_017.indd 1 10 2/2/18 8:46:56 AM 1/29/18 7:55:19 PM WITHIN A CITY THREE DISTINCT RESORTS. ONE AMAZING EXPERIENCE. With 25 restaurants, 22 bars and lounges, 11 nightspots and thousands of luxury rooms and suites, The Row is Reno’s ultimate destination. Book your getaway today at TheRowReno.com 132825-SILVER-10.indd 1 RT-GP_180200_008_017.indd 11 1/29/182/2/18 7:55:19 8:46:56 PM AM SECTION HEADER PHOTO CREDIT PHOTO CREDIT 12 RENO TAHOE VISITORUSA VISITOR PLANNER PLANNER GREAT TIMES. GUARANTEED. RENO TAHOE KNOWS HOW TO THROW A PARTY. Whatever fuels your ambition—rodeo, hot cars or cool art— there’s an event with your name on it. Summer sizzles with a glittering arts scene. More than 500 visual and performing arts events take place during Artown and tens of thousands of “burners” form a tempo- rary community dedicated to art and self-expression during Burning Man. Foodies, rejoice! Celebrate the art of the grill at the Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival and the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off. Get your pasta fix during the Eldorado Great Italian Festival, complete with a grape stomp, wine walk, entertainment and more. Indulge your craving for vintage cars during Hot August Nights. During Street Vibrations Fall Rally, motorcycles roar through downtown Reno, Tahoe, Carson and Virginia City, and more than 80 colorful hot-air balloons fill the skies during the Great Reno Balloon Race. USA Today readers named the National Championship Air Races as America’s Best Air Show in 2017. Watch athletes show off their skills during the Reno River Festival whitewater competition, the world’s best golfers compete during the Barracuda Championship, PGA TOUR Golf Tournament, and pro rodeo riders saddle up for the Reno Rodeo. Catch minor league baseball's Reno PHOTOS: ON THE LEFT ©MARCELLA ROSTAGNI; ON THE RIGHT ©CORNELIUS PHOTOGRAPHY Aces or Reno 1868 FC soccer at the Greater Nevada Field. VISITRENOTAHOE.COM 13 SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS CALENDAR JANUARY JUNE SEPTEMBER The Sheep Show Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off FEBRUARY Run Adventure The Great Depressurization Brew HaHa Street Vibrations Spring Rally The Great Reno Balloon Race Reno Craft Beer Week International Camel & Ostrich Races MARCH SuperCrawl-Rock Crawling World Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Big Sky Basketball Championship Championship National Championship Air Races Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry Reno Rodeo RenoCross Monster Jam The Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Street Vibrations Fall Rally APRIL Blues Festival OCTOBER Biggest Little Half Marathon/10k/5k U.S. Open of Watercross CANFEST Reno Jazz Festival Bob Feist Invitational Team Reno Celtic Celebration Virginia City Grand