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Eldorado Reno Hotel & Casino Meeting Room
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Value and Service Keeps Jane Townsend Coming Back to Reno
Jane Townsend, Associate Director, Ag Association Management Services, Inc. (AAMSI), is happy to talk about planning meetings with Caesars Entertainment in Reno. And being that Townsend has brought 27 events and counting to town, any meeting planner considering Reno would be wise to not only hear what she has to say, but also to recognize how enthusiast she is when discussing her time there.
Townsend’s first meeting in Reno as an event coordinator was in 1998 at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino for the Mid Pacific Water Users Conference—which has returned 20 times since and this January broke its attendance record.
The Family Farm Alliance Conference is set for October at Silver Legacy, continuing a seven-year run with Caesars Entertainment in Reno and the United States Committee on Irrigation & Drainage (USCID) which begins a two-year contract in 2025. She’s also hosted numerous events at Eldorado Resort Casino.
Asked, “what is it about Reno and Caesars Entertainment’s offerings that have led you to host events in the city?”
Townsend highlighted Reno’s value and the family-style service she receives from Caesars Entertainment.
Townsend was quick to emphasize strong attendance for her Reno events as well as the value Caesars Entertainment provides in catering, room rates and audio-visual costs – which she said are significantly less than other locations. She noted the Mid Pacific Water Users Conference attendance almost doubled when it settled in Reno. Family Farm Alliance Conference attendance was up 24% the first year it moved from a longtime stint in another destination, and has risen another 20% since.
“The less obvious, and more personal answer, is that Caesars staff have become like family over the years,” Townsend said. “From Don Goodman and Veronica Ecklund in sales to Elizabeth Marquis, Jennifer Fitzpatrick and Inga in catering, to Eric Jr. and his team in audio visual, and Albert, Jeff
and Monica at Roxy. Also, The Mid Pacific Water Users Conference does a bowling event at the National Bowling Stadium each year — super convenient and FUN— which has grown from about 40 people our first year to 240 this year. Shout out to Mike Larragueta and Renee McGinnes for their super efforts with Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority.”
Townsend also shared how she was treated as “just a sale” when working with other destinations whose sales teams failed to communicate properly and too often were unwilling to provide any logistical or financial accommodations. Her event wasn’t a priority and neither was building a long-term professional relationship.
“I’ve been doing this for 35 years, and I can honestly say that in my experience, Reno is the best value out there for hosting events. As a meeting planner, my job is to make money for the associations.”
Returning to Reno’s value, Townsend said: “I’ve been doing this for 35 years, and I can honestly say that in my experience, Reno is the best value out there for hosting events. As a meeting planner, my job is to make money for the associations. For most, their conference is their main revenue source for the year. TThe Reno value trickles down to our attendees – they are offer low resort fees, and we can keep registration fees reasonable. This compels our member companies to send more attendees. It’s a win for our members and a win for us. It was a constant and stressful struggle to try and make a profit in other cities/ venues.”
“Reno and Caesars Entertainment are the polar opposite; flexible and accommodating, and they offer creative solutions to help you tackle unique challenges,” she said.
Being that Reno is like a second home to Townsend there are a few stops she makes whenever she’s in town. There’s always a lunch at The Brew Brothers, dinner at Roxy and a fortune reading from Zoltar at the Circus Circus Midway.
Family Farm Alliance’s Annual Conference at Silver Legacy Resort Hotel & Casino.
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Dear Reader,
In Reno, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build by providing family-style service that focuses on attendee satisfaction and a strong return on your investment. In fact, it is an honor to provide our meetings and events customers world class service with small town hospitality. As many know, that’s our special sauce.
What many don’t know about this special Northern Nevada destination is that Caesars Entertainment has deep roots in Reno. The patriarch of our company, Don Carano, was born in Reno and opened the historic Eldorado Hotel Casino in 1973. Our history here is longstanding and expansive. We proudly showcased entertainment such Sammy Davis Jr. and the Rat Pack in our early days, and we continue to offer top-notch entertainment of today’s era.
We have seen many changes over the decades. Now, we encompass eight square blocks of Downtown Reno. Known as “The City within a City,” we have three distinct resorts in our portfolio: Silver Legacy, Eldorado and Circus Circus. These seamlessly connected resorts create the largest mega-resort in the western United States outside of Las Vegas.
And our offerings are extensive. For one, attendees are never at a loss to find incredible food at our properties. A hallmark of our rich history, the Carano family — Don, his wife Rhonda, and his five children, Gary, Glenn, Gene, Gregg and Cindy — created our own golden standard in dining long before the terms “foodie” and “farm-to-table” were mainstream. This is a tradition and standard we proudly embrace at all our restaurants and through our catering services team.
There really is so much to discover in this vibrant and growing location, whether it is our beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range, and ample golf options or fly fishing on the Truckee River. And not to be missed are unique and historical landmarks like Virginia City. Also to be enjoyed is our burgeoning art scene and bustling Midtown. All are perfect for off-site experiences.
So, I invite you to read through the following pages and take a journey into Caesars Entertainment’s Northern Nevada enclave in Reno — where we set the table for you to succeed.
From our Reno family to yours, we are here at your service.
Sincerely,
Don Goodman
Executive Director of Sales-Northern Nevada,
Caesars Entertainment
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Experience Extraordinary Outdoors in Reno
Suggested packing plan for attending an event at one of Caesars Entertainment’s three Reno properties: smart business casual, evening wear, golf clubs, fishing waders, hiking boots, and an adventurers mindset for fun!
Caesars Entertainment has heard the call of the great outdoors in Reno and is excited to assist meeting planners in designing an impeccable VIP excursion, challenging team-building exercise or personal day of exploration. Caesars Entertainment’s unparalleled service and a company-wide commitment to wellness and producing unforgettable experiences can help take any meeting out of the convention hall and into the dynamic beauty of Northern Nevada.
With so many enticing outdoors options, meeting planners may not know where to start. How about a less than half-a-mile away from Caesars Entertainment’s Reno campus at Truckee River Whitewater Park at Wingfield Park. Open year-round, the free park is an ideal introduction to the prized waterway with kayaking, canoeing and whitewater rafting.
The Truckee River flows northeast through Reno before emptying into Pyramid Lake. A variety of outfitters are available to guide groups on various sections of its 121-mile course, which includes class 3 and 4 rapids. Self-guided floats are also popular.
The Carson River is a gentler experience with milder rapids.
Reno is a fisherman’s dream, with a variety of sites available to cast your line for rainbow and brown trout. And there are plenty of guide services to teach techniques and help find where the fish are biting. This makes for a fun group activation or bleisure opportunity.
Getting one’s steps in has never been stressed more at meetings than today. Luckily, Reno is a city asking to be explored with hiking
trails through the town’s parks, across the Great Western Basin and miles up into the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Noteworthy are the Huffaker Park Lookout Trail which offers sweeping views of the Reno skyline. It is about 1.7 miles long and is perfect for both walking and trail running. There is also a shorter option from the same trailhead if time is limited.
More challenging endeavors include the Hunter Creek Trail or Upper Thomas Creek Trail, with RenoTahoe saying both trails offer gorgeous views of streams and waterfalls during their 5.7- and 5.5- mile hikes, respectively.
Swap out your hiking boots for cowboy boots and venture back to the prospecting days of the mid-19th century in Virginia City. Roughly 20 miles southeast of Reno, the mining boomtown is most famous for the Comstock Lode – an 1859 discovery that extracted billions of dollars in silver and gold. Maybe you and your attendees won’t strike it rich, but the experience of strolling down a wooden sidewalk into a saloon, riding a steam train or being spooked on a ghost tour is worth its weight in… well, silver and gold.
And then of course, there’s Lake Tahoe!
With 72-miles of shoreline and surrounded by snowcapped peaks, Lake Tahoe is not only a boater’s paradise, but a tranquil destination for paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking and fishing. Lakeside Marina is a roughly five-minute walk from Harvey’s Lake Tahoe and Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.
Singing Reno’s praises, Outside Magazine said, “If you’re looking for endless outdoor fun with a side of city vibes, Reno just might be your next base camp, too.” The city was named one of the publication’s 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023.
Let Caesars Entertainment help add a bit of natural wonder to your next event in Reno.
And don’t forget the sunscreen.
Fly-fishing on the Truckee River along Downtown Reno’s Riverwalk. Credit VisitRenoTahoe.com
Hikers on the Hunter Creek Trail. Credit VisitRenoTahoe.com
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Credit Travel Nevada
A Reno Family Story: the Carano Family and Caesars Entertainment
The story of Caesars Entertainment cannot be told without Reno and its homegrown son, who would go on to be the patriarch of what is today the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment providers: Donald Carano.
Born in Reno on October 17, 1931, Carano attended Reno High School and the University of San Francisco (USF). After completing his undergraduate degree, he joined the United States Army and following two years of service returned to campus and graduated with honors from USF Law School. Engaging in a plethora of business ventures, including founding the prestigious McDonald Carano Law Firm and partnering in several smaller casino projects around Reno, Carano opened the landmark Eldorado Hotel Casino in 1973.
The Eldorado set a new standard for gaming properties. Located across the street from the famous Harrah’s Hotel and Casino, whose entertainment marquee featured the likes of Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and the rest of the Rat Pack in Sammy’s Showroom, Carano recognized El Dorado’s star attraction had to be uniquely its own.
El Dorado’s A-list celebrity became unmatched quality in food and beverage. True pioneers in the gastronomic field, the Carano Family (Don, wife Rhonda, and his children, Gary, Glenn, Gene, Gregg and Cindy) created a new golden standard in dining long before the terms “foodie” and “farm-to-table” became fashionable. That proud tradition of innovation in both dining and libations continues to this day.
Informed and energized by four decades of success and
understanding what the foundation of a gaming and hospitality company should be, the Caranos set their sights on expanding their hospitality family beyond Reno—one property they owned in Shreveport, Louisiana, was also named The Eldorado. Sadly, Don Carano would not witness the meteoric rise of Eldorado Resorts, Inc., to what is now known as Caesars Entertainment, as he passed away in October 2017.
From 2016-2020, the firm would acquire several major gaming companies, including Isle of Capri, Tropicana Entertainment and, of course, Caesars Entertainment. The spectacular growth has been defined by an ethos centered around family-style service, unmatched excellence in hospitality and an emphasis on exceptional food and beverage menus. Gary Carano, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for Caesars Entertainment, and his son Anthony Carano, President & Chief Operating Officer, Caesars Entertainment, are there to see to it that their family vision and legacy live on.
Caesars Entertainment’s roots are in Reno. The company’s and the Carano family’s commitment to the Biggest Little City in the World and Northern Nevada goes well beyond the thousands of jobs provided at Reno and Lake Tahoe properties.
Working with the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, the Caesars Nevada Team Member Scholarship is presented to graduating high school students of Nevada Caesars Entertainment employees.
The Don Carano Legacy Scholarship was established to provide support for dependents of Caesars Entertainment Team Members who are a graduating high school senior or who are enrolled in a college or advanced learning program. On Your 6 Bourbon partnered with the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada in support of the Don Carano Legacy Scholarship. On Your 6 featured Don Carano and the scholarship on the Hero Stories section of its website.
“At Caesars Entertainment, our primary focus is treating our Team Members and guests like family, something my grandfather started with the launch of Eldorado Resorts in 1973,” said Anthony Carano on the bourbon’s website. “He always considered education a fundamental building block, and I know he would be so proud to help open doors for our Team Members’ families.”
Supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, the Donald L. Carano Youth & Teen Clubhouse in Reno is a place where Club kids can socialize, get free meals, receive academic support, explore new interests, play sports and more.
Family-style service has always been the foundation of what is now Caesars Entertainment. It’s a tradition starting more than half a century ago in Reno and remains the company’s calling card in Northern Nevada and throughout all is resorts and casinos today.
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Award-Winning Dining
takes on a Starring Roll at
Caesars Entertainment’s
Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Eldorado Resort Casino and Circus Circus Hotel & Casino Reno
Around every corner of three connected but distinctive casino resorts, another culinary delight is waiting to be discovered. With dishes to satisfy every palate and meet every budget, options to satisfy all can be found in the menus of 25 unique restaurants. There’s timeless Old World favorites like La Strada’s award-winning Signature Mushroom Ravioli, globally iconic dishes like Chef Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington, elevated pub fare at Brew Brothers and everything in between.
And of course, save room for dessert as each delectable delight is prepared from
scratch by Caesars Entertainment’s talented pastry chefs.
Mention Mushroom Ravioli to any Reno resident, and you’re likely to get a one-word response, “Eldorado.” This dish, named onFood Network’s 2019 list of the “Best Pastas in the Country,” is a favorite at La Strada, the most authentic Northern Italian cuisine in Reno. There’s no wrong choice at La Strada, where the dining is complemented by beautiful Italian architecture and a warm homelike ambiance. For nine years, La Strada has won the Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence.” Experience award-winning wine paired with the superior knowledge and service that elevates any meal to la dolce vita!
Ramsay’s kitchen at Silver Legacy isn’t just a restaurant, but rather a one-of-akind global culinary expedition in a bus
tling casually refined atmosphere. Using a kaleidoscope of premium ingredients, the Michelin-starred Ramsay invites guests to gain a glimpse into his culinary favorites from across the globe. Each dish promises a gastronomic experience that blends bold flavors with elegant presentation, making every meal unforgettable.
Neighboring Eldorado’s magnificent Fountain of Fortune, the much-loved Roxy restaurant showcases seven different exterior and interior architectures, creating an enchanting European ambiance. Chefs hand-select top cuts of meats, poultry and
fish to create exquisite entrées prepared in a specialty wood-fired oven. The wait staff has a vast knowledge of fine wines and liquors and expert pastry chefs cre -
ate scrumptious breads, soufflés, tarts, sorbets and more in an state-of-the-art dessert kitchen . Roxy is listed on the prestigious DiRoNA Award list of “Distinguished Restaurants of North America.”
Not to be missed, the festive El Jefe’s Cantina at Circus Circus is home to hot Mexican fare and cool margaritas. From street tacos and fajitas to the cantina-style lights, everything at El Jefe’s will get you in the mood for a fiesta. Keep the party going into the night with margaritas, micheladas and plenty of finely crafted tequila.
Named Best Brewpub in the nation by Nightclub & Bar Magazine, The Brew Brothers at Eldorado Reno offers a comprehensive selection of custom microbrews and a creative menu, including gourmet wood-fired pizzas, salads, burgers, ribs, sandwiches, homemade soups and complete dinners. The Brew Brothers has been voted “Best Microbrew,” “Best Beer Selection” and “Best Live Music” in several Best of Reno polls.
“The Best Tasting Show in Town,” Ichiban Japanese Steak House at the El Dorado has been a local favorite for more than 40 years and was voted “Best Japanese in Northern Nevada.” Locally owned with 140 Teppanyaki table-style seats, Ichiban Japanese Steak House is where engaging Hibachi chefs create delicious Japanese entrées with entertaining skill tableside.
Each of the aforementioned restaurants, as well as others within Caesars Entertainment’s Reno resorts, are available for group dining, receptions and other events, one-of-a-kind activations and team-building exercises.
Bon Appétit! Salud! Cheers! Regardless of how your meal at one of Caesars Entertainment’s acclaimed Reno restaurants begins, you’ll know this won’t be a typical lunch or dinner—it’s a celebration.
Roxy Restaurant & Bar
La Strada’s Signature Mushroom Ravioli
Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington
The Brew Brothers
Ichiban Japanese Steak House
El Jefe’s Cantina
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No matter the size, every event hosted at a Caesars Entertainment property in Reno is a personalized experience. That’s an approach and work ethic that starts at the top. Let’s get to know Caesars Entertainment’s senior staff in Northern Nevada and their recommendations when visiting Reno.
Don Goodman,
Executive Director of Sales, Northern Nevada, Caesars Entertainment
Enjoying more than 25 years of experience in hospitality sales, Goodman and his team’s passion for Reno is evident in their drive to create amazing experiences for meeting planners, clients and all who visit the destination. Prior to joining Caesars Entertainment in 2017, he was the Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority’s Director of Sales and spent five years in top sales roles at the Eldorado Resort Casino. He’s a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno.
Reno Recommendation
The best place to view a sunset is at an Ace’s game (AAA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks) at Greater Nevada Field! Sitting on the outfield lawn gives you a special view of the Reno skyline and Sierra Nevada mountains. There is simply no better experience than enjoying a summer sunset sitting in the grass watching America’s great pastime!
Elek Sebestyen, Associate Director of Sales, Northern Nevada, Caesars Entertainment
A tenured sales professional with deep Reno ties, Sebestyen joined Eldorado Resorts Inc./Caesars Entertainment in 2015. He blends a wide array of expertise and knowledge to meet every client’s unique and important needs and leads a team of talented individuals who manage client relationships and provide each with a superb meeting, convention or special event tailored to their needs. He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno.
Reno Recommendation
Make sure you have Gregg’s BBQ Bacon Burger at Brew Brothers. It’s Gregg Carano’s creation and so good!
Mark Huse, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Eldorado Resort Casino and Circus Circus Hotel & Casino Reno
Overseeing Caesars Entertainment’s trio of Reno properties, Huse builds off years of operational leadership at properties in Las Vegas, Maine, Iowa and Harrah’s New Orleans, where he spent eight years.
Reno Recommendation
The Mushroom Ravioli at La Strada is an experience that can’t be passed up. It has been awarded Top 10 pastas in the nation by Food Network! It has been part of our family tradition at the Eldorado since the 1970s and part of the Carano family’s secret recipes for much longer! It really makes any dining occasion special.
Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Director of Convention Services, Caesars Entertainment Fitzpatrick arrived in Reno in 2012, as the catering and convention services manager at Silver Legacy Resort Casino. She transi-
tioned to Caesars Entertainment in 2013 and continues to build on a reputation of client-first service.
Reno Recommendation
My favorite place to unwind in the city is in Roxy’s in the Eldorado. The ambiance is perfect, then when you add in their live music and over 100 custom martini recipes to choose from you really can’t get any better.
Chef Ivano Centemeri, VP Northern Nevada, Executive Chef, Caesars Entertainment
Renown for creating dishes with a vibrant Mediterranean flare, Centemeri has helped the restaurants within Caesars Entertainment’s trio of Reno properties set the bar for gastronomic excellence while providing world class service. For three years he studied at the Culinary Institute Amerigo Vespucci in Milano, Italy, before spending another six years at Prater restaurant in Monza, Italy. His journey to Reno began when company patriarch Don Carano offered him the job of Executive Chef at LaStrada after dining at his restaurant.
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My favorite place to unwind around Reno is going up to Virginia City with my motorcycle.
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It’s All Here in Reno
What do you know about Reno?
“The Biggest Little City in the World” lives up to its nickname, boasting world-class meetings facilities, endless outdoor adventures, refined cultural endeavors and delectable dining. The opportunities and operations are sophisticated Big City. The family feel and warm hospitality are pure Hometown.
Caesars Entertainment knows Reno! Set in the heart of the city, three connected but distinctive casino resorts—Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Eldorado Reno Hotel & Casino and Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino—unite to offer more than 180,000 square feet of innovative meeting space and over 4,000 premium rooms and suites—all seamlessly linked across six city blocks. It’s a city within the city; a mega resort offering the major metropolitan amenities today’s meeting planners expect and a refreshing amount of block space at a value almost too good to be true.
The only thing Small Town you’ll find about Caesars Entertainment’s meetings portfolio in Reno is the warmness, drive and tailored service of Don Goodman, Executive Director of Sales, Northern Nevada, Caesars Entertainment, and his employees. That personalized care is a reflection of Reno: A cosmopolitan destination brimming with creativity, art, industry and energy that has never surrendered the welcoming and generous ethos too often absent in larger cities.
World Class Meetings Facilities
Silver Legacy Resort Casino is a meeting-planner hub. Discover 80,000 square feet of versatile meeting spaces, including the 20,091-square-foot Grand Exposition Hall. The multi-purpose space can accommodate receptions of up to 2,000 and features three configurations. The pre-function Salon can hold up to 300 with the four breakout rooms available. Six board rooms are also on-site.
Steps away from the Silver Legacy, the Reno Ballroom and Reno Events Center offers more than 150,000-square-feet of configurable event space.
Perfect for a lively team-building event, the 3,000-square-foot TopGolf Swing Suite immerses players in virtual reality experiences like TopGolf’s target game, Zombie Dodgeball, Hockey Shots, Quarterback Challenge and more.
The resort offers 1,645 guest rooms and suites outfitted with rich wooden furniture, luxe amenities, and awe-inspiring views of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Silver Legacy Resort Casino’s convention capabilities are augmented by the resort’s 25 restaurants and venues, full calendar of marquee shows, heated year-round pool and hot tub with a newly renovated 8,000-square-foot pool deck, high-end shopping and more.
Timeless luxury and gracious, personalized service has defined Eldorado Reno Hotel & Casino since its opening more than 50
The Eldorado Reno Hotel & Casino Panoramic Boardroom
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years ago. From team-building to elegant receptions, the versatile 10,212-square-foot Eldorado Convention Center can host a reception of 1,000 or reconfigure into eight rooms accommodating 100 to 200 guests.
Guests in the Panoramic Boardroom will enjoy striking views of the Reno skyline and Sierra Nevada mountains, with the Eldorado Showroom, a 580-seat Broadway style theater complete with 80-foot stage and 558-square foot LED screen. NoVi is the property’s nightclub and is ready to host 300 guests in 4,000 stylish square-feet.
Casino Player Magazine heralded the Eldorado for having Reno’s
“Best Rooms and Suites.” North of 800 are available. Twenty restaurants, including the world-renowned La Strada and Roxy, nightlife for every taste, shopping, pool, spa and top-shelf entertainment calendar round out the Eldorado experience.
Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino offers a getaway for the whole family, including a 1,600-room hotel, casino, more than two dozen dining options, bars, a comedy club and Carnival Midway attractions.
The property features 24,000 square feet of meetings space. At 17,191 square feet, the Circus Circus Convention Center is the resort’s largest venue and houses the sweeping Mandalay Ballroom. A variety of configurations are available with more than 2,400 square feet offered for pre-function receptions.
The Skytower houses three conference rooms, able to accommodate 36 to 60 guests, with the Casino Ballroom a 3,000-square-foot space able to hold in upwards of 200 people in a theater-style setting. The 10,000-square-foot Midway is like meeting under the big- top with games, performers and other attractions adding to the fun.
From quick breaks between meetings to fuel creativity and teamwork, to impressive plated dinners and everything in between, Caesars Entertainment’s Reno catering service works in conjunction with team members to help craft a dining experience that sets a new standard—all rolled into one food and beverage minimum.
Culture on Every Corner
Reno is Northern Nevada’s cultural epicenter.
Home to the University of Nevada, Reno – the state’s flagship institution of higher learning—Telsa’s Gigafactory Nevada, a Panasonic Energy of North America campus and more boundary-pushing companies, Reno is educated and energetic with cultural and learning opportunities designed to stimulate locals and visitors alike dotting the town.
Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Eldorado Reno Hotel & Casino and Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino Reno’s centralized location invites meeting planners to spark the curiosities of their attendees.
Reno’s Museums are a Great Place to Start
The National Auto Museum opened in 1989. Its website noted Bill Harrah, a prominent gaming pioneer who founded Harrah’s Hotels and Casinos and the former Harrah’s Automobile Collection, assembled the largest and most historically significant collection in the world that reached approximately 1,400 vehicles. The museum said his legacy lives on at the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection). Cars owned by John F. Kennedy, Frank Sinatra and John Wayne are on display, as are many made famous on the silver screen and some from the 19th century.
The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery) is Nevada’s largest hands-on science center. Media assets said it boasts 67,000 square feet of ever-changing exhibitions focused on science, technology, engineering, art, history and invention. It also regularly hosts featured exhibitions on topics ranging from rare monster-sized fish to larger-than-life dinosaur fossils to mind-bending puzzles and more!
Founded in 1931, the Nevada Museum of Art (the Museum) is the only art museum in Nevada accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, its website notes. Designed by internationally renowned architect Will Bruder, the present Museum facility opened in 2003 at the heart of Reno’s downtown Liberty district. The four-level, 70,000-square-foot building is inspired by geological formations in Northern Nevada’s Black Rock Desert and serves as a visual metaphor for the institution’s scholarly focus on art and environment.
Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino
National Automotive Museum
A classroom setup at the Silver Legacy Resort Hotel & Casino
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Reno’s enthusiasm for nature is reflected in its 87 park facilities. Two highlighted by the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) include Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, home of the Great Reno Balloon Race and Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden, and downtown’s Wingfield Park, which offers easy access to, Truckee River for swimming. During the summer, the park is a popular spot for concerts, festivals and outdoor sports
events, including the Reno River Festival, during which professional whitewater kayakers compete every May.
Tee Time
Reno is a year-round golf destination with 300 days of sunshine per year and more than 40 golf courses. RSCVA said it has built their 18 holes to embrace surrounding landscapes. Established in 1934, the Washoe County Golf Course is Nevada’s oldest links.
Lakeridge Golf Course is open for daily use or memberships and is situated near the city center, offering above par views of both the mountains and downtown.
Touch Down at RNO
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is serviced by Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Jet Blue Airlines, JSX, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Air, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Volaris. More than 130 flights arrive and depart daily with nonstop service available to 20 destinations including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Seattle and New York (seasonally). Caesars Entertainment’s properties are less than 6 miles away.
The more you get to know Reno, the more you’ll fall for the “Biggest Little City in the World.” A dynamic value for events, it’s a Big City meetings operation produced by small town hospitality. It’s a cosmopolitan cultural center yet casual enough to let you swim in its river.
Caesars Entertainment knows it’s all right there in Reno. Take a look, you will too.
Lakeridge Golf Course
Montreux Golf & Country Club
