2009-2010 Reno-Tahoe Visitor Planner by Debra Dudley

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The Elements of the PERFECT Vacation.

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All The ELEMENTS

For A Grand Adventure

This is no normal travel planner. This is the Reno-Tahoe Periodic Table of Elements, which, when combined, transforms the region into a spectacular destination. We’re talking rare forms found only in this special corner of the western United States, stuff like Ou365 — 365 days of outdoor fun ranging from day-hiking and trail-riding to whitewater kayaking and paragliding. You’ll experience exotic compounds like Sr18Li168Sn40 —Tahoe basin’s 18 ski and board resorts (the largest concentration of resorts, by the way, in North America) with 168 total lifts and some

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40 feet of annual snowfall. And Gc50 — the 50-plus golf courses within a 90-minute drive of Reno. And Ex24 — 24-hour excitement, including casino

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Photos: Grand Sierra Resort; Patagonia; Peppermill; Larry Prosor

gaming, world-class entertainment and an incredible

Sunlight is a constant visitor to the Reno-Tahoe region. The sun shines more than 300 days a year here, which makes all things possible. And everything absolutely warm and wonderful.

variety of nightlife. And don’t forget the rich amalgams of dining, shopping, an exuberant downtown arts and music scene, and a full calendar of special events like the National Championship Air Races, the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off, Hot August Nights, the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest and more.

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Photos: Artown; TomZikas.com; RSCVA; Justin Bailie

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The Reno-Tahoe region is a host of entertaining

next door, while Incline Village and Crystal Bay represent the Tahoe delegation. The inviting aspect is that each locale is within an easy drive of the other. So it’s not unreasonable to start with a few

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cities and towns. Sparks, Reno’s sister city, is right

Tc 1 – Table of Contents

8 ENTERTAINMENT

Nothing says vacation like a different dining experience every day of your stay.

12 SHOPPING

We like our diversions big, bold and oh-so frequent. Come join the party.

Biking, hiking, tennis, fishing, rafting… And that’s just Day One.

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days of skiing or boating, and then add a day-trip to

DINING

We’ll set historic Virginia City. Embellish your stay with a

the stage so you can get your show on.

morning round of golf, a lazy afternoon strolling

through Scheels – the World’s Largest All-Sports

Boutique to big name, downtown to cowboy, pick your pleasure and enjoy.

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High notes, brush strokes, fire art, 3-D smart, hip-hop beats and ballet feats are all on tap.

EXPLORE

Store, a dinner show and an evening of gaming. You might even throw in some boutique browsing along the Truckee River.

at the brand-new downtown ballpark and Stadium Entertainment District. All the elements are here. Now it’s up to you to study up and prepare for your perfect vacation.

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SKI/BOARDRESORTS

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Reno-Tahoe is easy. The leaving part – not so easy.

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Truckee

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DONNER LAKE

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Virginia City

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the heat when the flakes fall. Skiing, boarding, sledding, snow-man building…

you could very possibly play the best golf game of your life! At our altitude, golf balls automatically fly 10 percent farther.

Sometimes,

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Meeks Bay

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To Sacramento, San Francisco

Museum, and an afternoon watching the Reno Aces

Getting to

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aspen groves, a visit to the National Automobile

water to a high desert oasis, and the river that beautifully ties them together.

A collection of our best itineraries. You’ll soon understand why Reno-Tahoe is such a popular destination.

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huge trout at Tahoe, a leisurely hike through Sierra

High altitude blue

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Balloon Race. Then add a day of guided fishing for

Photos: TomZikas.com/Camp Richardson Resort; City of Sparks; Wolf Run Golf Club; Larry Prosor; Peppermill

Or bring the whole family to see the Great Reno

Photos: John Ascuaga’s Nugget; TomZikas.com; RSCVA; Lake Tahoe Cruises; Pioneer Center

day you’re here. There are really no boundaries on what you can do in Reno-Tahoe. Indoors to out, mild to wild, action to relaxation… all of it in grand style.

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the best thing to do on vacation is just sit back and relax…

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En 1 – Entertainment

We like our games hot, music live and nightlife that goes into the wee hours. That’s how we roll.

Va r i e t y i s t h e S p i c e o f N i g h t .

Photos: Grand Sierra Resort; Artown; Larry Prosor; RSCVA; Peppermill; Circus Circus

With so much outdoor activity, you can almost forget Reno-Tahoe’s dizzying array of indoor excitement (Ie78) — at least until the sun sinks behind the Sierra and the neon lights flicker on. Start at your favorite casino (Ca21). Stake out a blackjack table with friends, settle in for a few hands of live Texas Hold ’Em, or just spin some slot reels (Sr10) before heading to the showroom for a Cirque-style extravaganza — family-friendly or adults-only. Or catch one of the pop superstars, country legends or comic icons that regularly play the new 7,000-seat Downtown Events Center (Ec59). Getting up close and personal with local rockers, traveling bluesmen or jazz virtuosos at one of dozens of intimate live-music venues throughout Reno, Sparks and Tahoe’s North Shore is an easy ticket too. Particularly when you catch one of the dozens of free summer concerts at Rollin’ on the River in downtown Reno, or in the summer, at the weekly Sparks Farmer’s Market on Victorian Avenue. After the show, hit one of the glittering constellations of posh lounges — both independent and inside the casinos — complete with top DJs, state-of-the-art sound and projection, VIP booths and bottle service. And perhaps the most appealing aspect is that your evening journey usually involves short walks or cab rides, as the pods of entertainment areas are conveniently close to each other.

May we offer a suggestion: Get plenty of rest prior to your arrival. With all the ways to entertain yourself here, you’ll appreciate the friendly advice.

Photos: Silver Legacy; Elvin Biship/Eldorado; Artown; RSCVA

From kid-friendly shows to high-stakes poker and a vibrant, upscale club scene, we’ll keep your evening dance card full.

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Give your curiosity free rein and try out the range of menus offered here. It’s a delightful journey that takes you to the four culinary corners of the earth in one wonderful vacation.

Nothin’ ‘Home-Style’ About It.

the dining at Reno-Tahoe is staggering. The burger shops aren’t your typical burger shops. The noodle joints, not your average noodle joints. And the haute cuisine is undeniably hot. Enjoy.

Photos: Grand Sierra Resort; Silver Legacy; TomZikas.com

There was a time when the words “casino” and “buffet” seemed married to each other. That was a long time ago. The dining scene around Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe has taken on more delectable terms. Like Charlie Palmer’s. Restaurante Orozko. Bistro Roxy. Harrah’s Steak House… Even the casino buffets have become events unto themselves, offering truly sophisticated spreads at a great value. In fact, you could have three meals a day for a month in all the casinos without eating at the same place twice. Options range from 24-hour coffee shops to stylish, romantic bistros to contemporary fine dining to the quintessential steak house. Reno-Tahoe’s rapidly expanding culinary boundaries, though, encompass far more. Smaller urban eateries offer ethnic flavors from Mexican to Ethiopian, with menus ranging from Peg’s massive, fresh ham steaks and the weird, wonderful omelets at the Squeeze Inn, to fine French fare at Beaujolais Bistro and fresh fish at Sushi Pier. For lunch, grab a sandwich and a pint at the Great Basin Brewing Company or Silver Peak Brewery, or arguably the best burger in town at Big Ed’s Alley Inn (the legendary Awful Awful at the Nugget Diner shares the crown, but goes down better after midnight). Later, tuck into a family-style Basque feast at Louis’ Basque Corner or the Santa Fe, savor the fruits of Reno’s rich Italian heritage at one of half a dozen great eateries, or see what’s on this week’s menu at a crop of hip, exciting kitchens like LuLou’s and Sezmu. You’ll eat well because adventures attract appetites.

The sheer quality of

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It’s simple: The chefs bring their finest to your table. You indulge. You never have the desire to cook for yourself again. Ever.

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S h O 100 – Shopping

Oh the racks, the shelves, the aisles… Let the shopping commence.

It stands to reason that a mecca for outdoor adventure like Reno-Tahoe would be ready to outfit visitors accordingly — and we are. Between the 125,000-square-foot Cabela’s — World’s Foremost Outfitter store in Verdi, the brand new 295,000square-foot Scheels — the World’s Largest All-Sports Store at The Legends at the Sparks Marina, and a half-dozen other sport and outdoor specialty stores like REI and Orvis, we have you covered. Don’t miss the Patagonia Outlet, either, where you’ll find great deals on top-shelf technical and casual apparel. Don’t think for a minute, though, that outdoor gear is all you’ll find here. The open-air Summit Sierra center houses more than 70 shops, restaurants and salons, with names like J. Crew, bebe, Hollister, Aldo, Pottery Barn, M·A·C and Coach. Nearby Meadowood Mall is home to another 100 shops, while The Legends at Sparks Marina, a million-squarefoot mega-development that opened in fall 2008 will continue to add new retailers while it completes build-out in the coming years. Plans call for Legends to include 10 restaurants, an IMAX theater and a resort casino, in addition to a long list of specialty shops. For an entirely different experience, explore the boutique districts along the Riverwalk and California Avenue, where you’ll find one-of-a-kind gems like the Kalifornia Jean Bar, La Terre Verte and Lucky Star Western Americana Gallery. For retro threads, campy accessories and killer bargains on designer labels, hit up one of two true Reno originals — Rad Betty’s and Labels. We’re serious about that extra suitcase.

The brand names on the side of the bags say everything. Be sure to work a day or two of shop-wandering into your stay.

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Courtesy Patagonia

Photos: TomZikas.com; Scheels; RSCVA

“An empty suitcase…?” You’ll thank us later.

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All We Need Is a Good Reason to Get Together. The Reno-Tahoe area has created some of the most entertaining, innovative special events in the world. And perhaps the most inviting aspect? It’s easy to get a good seat, no matter the event.

Scan Reno-Tahoe’s calendar and you might wonder why we’re not called America’s “Event-ure” Place. The variety and magnitude of celebrations, competitions and exhibitions are staggering. Among the biggies are June’s Reno Rodeo (RR00), “The Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West;” Hot August Nights (HAN23), a 10-day extravaganza of nostalgia for ’50s and ’60s cars, music and culture; and The Great Reno Balloon Race (BR90) in September, a spectacle of color and light and flight perfect for early-rising families. We race bikes at the Northstar-at-Tahoe Tour de Nez, a quirky festival of all things pedalpowered; planes at the high-octane, high-excitement National Championship Air Races; and camels at the raucous Virginia City International Camel Races. The Reno River Festival in spring brings top freestyle kayakers, locals and visitors together for a sunny celebration of the Truckee River and the coming summer, while Sparks welcomes the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour and the late summer’s Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off, which come to the marina and downtown Victorian Avenue, respectively. And that rumble you’re feeling in your feet, that’s Street Vibrations. Every spring and fall, bikers from around the country – even Hawaii! – gather and ride and ride and ride. At Tahoe, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival casts the bard’s timeless dramas against the timeless beauty of the lake on an outdoor stage at Sand Harbor, and the Concours d’Elegance showcases the lake’s unmatched fleet of classic wooden powerboats. Whatever you’re into, chances are we race it, judge it, ride it, or show it off in grand fashion. Check out the calendar for a complete list of the region’s special events, at VisitRenoTahoe.com.

Photos: RSCVA; Kimber Moore; Sourdough Slim; Eldorado Italian Festival; Nugget Rib Cook-off

This is a sampling of the many events that are held in the region throughout the year. For a complete list go to VisitRenoTahoe.com.

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JANUARY Winter, Wine and All That Jazz FEBRUARY Alli Dew Tour at Northstar-at-Tahoe MARCH SnowFest WinterFest WAC Basketball Tournament St. Patrick’s Day Celebration APRIL Reno Aces AAA Baseball season begins Reno Jazz Festival MAY The Reno Film Festival Nevada Wide Open Marathon De Mayo Cinco de Mayo Celebration Reno River Festival Arts in Bloom Pembrooke Renaissance Faire Kit Carson Trail Wild West Tour JUNE Street Vibrations Spring Rally Northstar-at-Tahoe Tour de Nez Wooden Boat Week and Concours d’Elegance Sparks Hometowne Farmers’ Market opens Reno Rodeo Pony Express Re-Ride JULY Artown Fourth of July Star Spangled Sparks Tahoe Arts Festival Bluegrass on the Comstock Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Lake Tahoe Music Festival Great Basin Chautauqua Festival AUGUST PGA TOUR’s Legends Reno-Tahoe Open Silver Dollar Car Classic Hot August Nights Reno Gay Pride MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest Nevada State Fair S E P T EM B E R Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering Great Reno Balloon Race Virginia City Camel Races National Championship Air Races Street Vibrations Genoa Candy Dance O C T O BE R Eldorado Great Italian Festival Reno Celtic Celebration Kit Carson Trail Ghost Walk Tahoe/Reno Int’l Film Festival Nevada Day Celebration N O V E M B ER Reno Bighorns NBA D-League season begins North Tahoe Jazz Celebration DECEMBER Sparks Hometowne Christmas Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights Victorian Home Tour Nevada Chamber Music Festival

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A c 1 – Arts & Culture

From classical interpretations to displays by Bohemian tribes – and every shape, color and form in between – there’s something for every eye and ear.

A Kaleidoscope of Colors and Cultures. The Reno-Tahoe Arts Scene Rivals Our Outdoor Landscapes.

Photos: Midori Goto/UNR PAS; TomZikas.com; Nevada State Museum; Preservation Hall Jazz Band/Clint Maedgen; Kimber Moore; James Stroud

Like our lineup of special events, Reno-Tahoe’s arts scene is as lively as it is eclectic.

Photos: Reno Philharmonic; Kerry Lyman; RSCVA

Take a break from the slopes or the trail and get to know our other side with a stroll around the Riverwalk Arts District (AD21) in downtown Reno. The delightful new district is enjoying a renaissance 10 years in the making. It has spawned a vibrant collection of artistic communities, shops and pubs like the one proudly stationed at the Riverside Artist Lofts in the historic Riverside Hotel (c. 1925). Exhibitions of all media flourish throughout the communities. The Sierra Arts Gallery in the Riverside and numerous other galleries and coffee houses, many within an easy walk, give you plenty to ponder. Then visit the Nevada Museum of Art, designed by internationally renowned architect Will Bruder, to see world-class touring exhibitions as well as the rooftop sculpture garden. Guided tours are free with admission. Musically, the region enjoys the talents brought to the stage by the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, the Nevada Opera and the Reno Chamber Orchestra. On more relaxed notes, you’ll find weekly summer outdoor concerts at Rollin’ on the River and the Sparks Hometowne Farmer’s Market, as well as from the many bands that play in the hundreds of clubs that liven up the landscape. Cultural and artistic vitality is on full display during Artown as well. For the entire month of July, Reno indulges in a community-wide celebration of the visual and performing arts that the National Endowment for the Arts has called one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the country. Reno and Sparks also bear witness to perhaps the world’s largest gathering of artists and their admirers during the annual Burning Man Festival. Every year, upwards of 40,000 people pass through the cities on their way to the playa for a Labor Day week-long celebration of human individuality. For calendars and exhibits, scope out the Arts pages on VisitRenoTahoe.com.

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Ex 365 – Explore No matter what direction you choose, you’ll find yourself in the great outdoors that surrounds Reno-Tahoe in a very short amount of time. Once there, you are free to roam.

T h e Fr e s h A i r W i l l D o Yo u Wo n d e r s .

the most famous ride on this or any other planet, is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Internal combustion your thing? Take a guided ATV tour of the Great Basin outback. Want to see Reno, Sparks and the Lake from a dramatically different perspective? Float over it in a hot air balloon. Heart rate still not up enough? Rope up for a rock-climbing lesson at Donner Summit. And that’s just the highlight reel. Feast your adventurous eyes on VisitRenoTahoe.com for the big picture.

of ways to enjoy the outside. And all of them will make you happy.

Photos: TomZikas.com; Ron Niebrugge/wildnatureimages.com

Sandwiched between the great peaks of the Sierra Nevada (Sn72) and the wide-open spaces of the Great Basin (Gb35), the region made up of Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe is the ultimate base camp for the full spectrum of outdoor adventure, from easygoing family fun to fasten-your-seatbelts-and-return-your-tray-to-the-uprightposition thrills. Hike shady streamside trails in the foothills west of town, wander from beach to secluded beach along a roadless stretch of Tahoe’s eastern shore, or pack a summit picnic for the climb to the top of 10,776-ft. Mount Rose (Mr776), which commands sweeping views of the entire region. Prefer cowboy boots to hiking boots? Saddle up for a leisurely trail ride or gallop among wild mustangs in the Virginia Range. Want to go self-propelled? Rent a mountain bike or bring your own. The Flume Trail (Ft28), arguably

There are hundreds

Photos: Larry Prosor; Kimber Moore; Ron Niebrugge/wildnatureimages.com

Hiking, biking, riding, climbing, off-roading, ballooning — outdoor adventure is everywhere in Reno–Tahoe. Pick your adventure and play!

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Live to Slide, Slide to Live.

Reno-Tahoe hosted the first televised winter Olympics in 1960. Our enthusiasm for winter and all of its many pleasures continues undiminished to this day.

Nowhere else on the planet do so many resorts offer so many different riding experiences so close to such a cool place.

Photos: Corey Rich; LTVA; RSCVA; TomZikas.com; Northstar-at-Tahoe

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Reno-Tahoe gets snow. As in, we get a lot of snow. Upwards of 40 feet a year. Once it lands, we put it to good use. Come join us.

Photos: Justin Bailie; Larry Prosor; TomZikas.com

Squaw Valley USA. Heavenly Lake Tahoe. Northstar-at-Tahoe™. Alpine Meadows… The marquee resorts are legendary — and for good reason: Incredible terrain, from freefall steeps to oceanic bowls to miles of tasty corduroy cruisers; sheer size, with some 14,000 skiable acres and 95 lifts between the big four. And perfect weather (Pw60), with weeks of bluebird skies (Bs33) and mild temperatures, punctuated only by the brief, intense storms that dump upwards of 40 feet a year. (Picture four stories of snow!) But limit yourself to just the headliners, and you’d miss out on maybe the best thing about skiing Reno–Tahoe — the incredible diversity of the area’s 18 alpine resorts. More specifically, you’d miss out on the funky, retro feel of gems like Donner Ski Ranch and the sweeping views (Sv88) of Tahoe from Diamond Peak and Homewood Mountain Resort. You’d miss out on Kirkwood Mountain Resort’s nonexistent lift lines and freakish snowfall totals (close to 70 feet one recent winter!) and Boreal Mountain Resort’s Olympic-caliber superpipe and the hundreds of man-made terrain features. You’d overlook The Chutes (Tc00) at Mt. Rose–Ski Tahoe, some of the steepest, triple black-diamond lift-served terrain on the continent just 25 minutes from downtown and... well, we’ll leave at least a few secrets for you to discover on your own. If downhill skiing and snowboarding are not your brands of snow play, consider this: There are nearly 1,000 km of cross-country skiing trails to traverse. For the off-piste free-heelers, boarders, snowshoers and backcountry touring types, you’ll find glades, peaks, vales and untracked fluff as only Mother Nature (Mn01) can manufacture. Several outfitters will also take you and your family on snowmobiling, dog-sledding and sleigh-ride tours, or set you and the kids up with a tube and saucer and send you down free-wheeling sled runs. Downtown Reno even fires up Rink on the River each winter for skaters, little and large. If there’s snow, we’ll show you how to enjoy it to the fullest.

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Mi. from Terrain Elevation/ R-T (lifts/trails/ Vertical Airport acres) Drop (ft.) skialpine.com 45 13/100+/ 8,637/ 2,400 1,802 rideboreal.com 45 9/41/ 7,700/ 380 500 camprichardson.com 62 — —

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Eagle Ridge Snowmobile, Inc. (6) Truckee, CA Description: Snowmobile tours. Granlibakken (7) Tahoe City, CA Description: Rentals, sledding, access to cross-country. Heavenly Lake Tahoe (8) S. Lake Tahoe, CA

(530)546-8667

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(530)583-4242 granlibakken.com (800)543-3221 (800)2-HEAVEN skiheavenly.com

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Homewood Mountain Resort (9) Homewood, CA

(530)525-2992

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Tahoe City, CA

Boreal Mountain Resort (2)

Soda Springs, CA

(530)583-4232 (800)441-4423 (530)426-3666

Camp Richardson Cross-Country (3) S. Lake Tahoe, CA (530)542-6584 Description: Lessons, rentals, lodge, snowshoeing. (800)544-1801 Diamond Peak (4) Incline Village, NV (775)832-1177 Donner Ski Ranch (5)

Norden, CA

Hope Valley Cross-Country (10) Hope Valley, CA

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(530)694-2203 sorensensresort.com (800)423-9949 Description: Lessons and rentals. No trail fees, donations encouraged. Kirkwood Mountain Resort (11) Kirkwood, CA (877)KIRKWOOD kirkwood.com Description: Lessons, rentals, all resort amenities, snowshoeing. Lake Tahoe Adventures (12) S. Lake Tahoe, CA (530)577-2940 laketahoeadventures.com Description: Snowmobile tours. Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Tours (13) Tahoe City, CA (530)546-4280 snowmobilingunlimited.com Description: Snowmobile tours. Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe (14) Reno, NV (775)849-0704 skirose.com (800)SKI-ROSE Northstar-at-Tahoe (15) Truckee, CA (800)GO-NORTH skinorthstar.com Description: Lessons, rentals, groomed trails, tubing park. Royal Gorge Cross-Country (16) Soda Springs, CA (530)426-3871 royalgorge.com Description: Lessons, rentals, retail shop, café, lodge. (800)500-3871 Sierra-at-Tahoe (17) Twin Bridges, CA (530)659-7453 sierraattahoe.com Description: Tubing available. (800)AT-TAHOE Soda Springs (18) Soda Springs, CA (530)426-3901 skisodasprings.com Description: Rentals, 2 lifts are for tubing, children areas.

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Spooner Lake (19) Glenbrook, NV Description: Backcountry cabins, groomed trails. Spooner Summit (20) — Description: Snow park Squaw Creek Nordic (21) Olympic Valley, CA Description: Lessons, rentals, snowshoeing allowed. Squaw Valley USA (22) Olympic Valley, CA

25/50/25

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Sugar Bowl (23)

Norden, CA

(530)583-6300 squawcreek.com (800)3-CREEK-3 (530)583-6985 squaw.com (800)403-0206 (530)426-9000 sugarbowl.com

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Truckee, CA

(530)587-9444

tahoedonner.com

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Zephyr Cove Resort (25) Zephyr Cove, NV Description: Snowmobile tours.

(775)589-4908

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G e t t i n g We t B y T h e N u m b e r s !

Photos: Justin Bailie; TomZikas.com; Larry Prosor; Wild Island

Photos: Larry Prosor; TomZikas.com; Zephyr Cove Resort/Lake Tahoe Cruises; Ron Niebrugge/wildnatureimages.com

What happens to the amazing winter snowpack come spring? It melts into that vital substance every body needs. From lounging on a sun-splashed Tahoe beach (Tb98) to paddling the Truckee River to tussling with Pyramid Lake’s (Pl21) indigenous monster cutthroat trout, Reno-Tahoe has a lot more to offer in the way of aquatic fun than you might think. There’s wakeboarding and waterskiing at Tahoe, of course, and paddle-wheeler cruises and swimming and personal watercraft rentals. But think too about renting a sea kayak to explore Tahoe’s hidden coves, or chartering a boat to go after huge mackinaw, or maybe parasailing. Right in the heart of Reno, the Truckee River (Tr65) Whitewater Park attracts not only the world’s best freestyle kayakers, but also tubers, rafters and spectators. There are even calm pools ideal for soakers and dippers of all sizes. Longer rafting and kayaking runs begin upstream from town and depending upon your put in and when, you could enjoy Class 4 whitewater. The Truckee offers anglers an array of game fish. Browns, brookies, rainbows and cutthroat over the years have given the river a cult-like following among fisher-people of all persuasions. In Sparks (Sp44), Wild Island Family Adventure Park sends kids and their grownups on a water-based free-for-all, with cutting-edge slides, wave pools, and the easy going Lazy River. A second whitewater park is set to open in summer 2009, and the 77-acre lake at Sparks Marina (Sm9) is ideal for swimming, sunning, flat-water kayaking and beach volleyball. In August, the Marina comes alive with whirlybirds, Pete Rose’s tantrums and other professional craziness, as The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour hits the water. Dive, splash, play, go fish. Last one in is a ???.

About the only class of water you won’t find in the Reno-Tahoe region is some form of ocean. Not that you’ll notice. The bodies of water here keep locals and visitors alike wet and smiling.

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A l w a y s Te e Ti m e .

Photos: D’Andrea Golf Club; Wolf Run; ArrowCreek

Photos: Jeff Dow; RSCVA; Larry Prosor; Genoa Lakes;

With 50 courses in the Reno—Tahoe footprint, flip a coin and line up your shot. Reno and Sparks lie at the gravitational center of a 900-hole universe of golf that spreads west to Tahoe, south to Carson City and Genoa, east to Dayton, and north to Graeagle. At high desert courses like D’Andrea, Dayton Valley and Wildcreek, emerald greens contrast dramatically with dusky sagebrush and craggy basalt outcrops. At Tahoe, stately ponderosa pines crowd the shady fairways of household names like Edgewood Tahoe, home of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship. Our thinner air — elevations range from 4,400 feet in Sparks to 6,300 feet at Tahoe — means life-changing drives, but you’ll also find plenty of technical links-style masterpieces that reward precision over power. Golf is imminently affordable here, too. You’ll be hard-pressed to find green fees over $100, and you can still play an afternoon round at the historic 1934 Washoe County Golf Course for $20. Every summer (Aug. 3-9, 2009) the PGA TOUR stops through town, too, for the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open (LRTO) at Montrêux. A favorite stop for players, the LRTO is also uniquely fun for spectators, who enjoy margaritas, tacos and a mariachi band on 16, a shish kebab cook-off on 17, wine-tasting stations throughout the course, and a kids’ fun zone. Get the details on your greens fiesta at VisitRenoTahoe.com/Golf.

Perhaps Reno-Tahoe’s love of golf borders on the fanatical. But last time we checked, no one was complaining about the 50 courses and the variety of play they could select from.

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RENO-SPARKS AREA GOLF COURSES Locator Map on page 45.

CITY, STATE

PHONE

RATE HOLES PRVT $

LAKE TAHOE AREA GOLF COURSES Locator Map on page 45.

CITY, STATE

PHONE

ArrowCreek Country Club (26)

Reno, NV

6,937

73.4

Yes

Bijou Municipal Golf Course (50)

S. Lake Tahoe, CA

Arrowleaf Golf Club (27)

6,860

Brockway Golf Course (51)

3,278

71.2

$$$

dandreagolf.com

6,849

72.2

Dayton, NV

(775)246-7888 daytonvalley.com

6,637

71.5

Eagle Valley Golf-East (31)

Carson City, NV

(775)887-2380 eaglevalleygolf.com

6,658

69.5

Eagle Valley Golf-West (32)

Carson City, NV

(775)887-2380 eaglevalleygolf.com

6,885

Empire Ranch Golf Course (33)

Carson City, NV

(775)885-2100 empireranchgolf.com

WEB SITE

MI. FROM R-T AIRPORT

PAR

YARDS

(775)850-4653 arrowcreekcc.com

Yerington, NV

(775)463-3300 —

Crystal Peak (28)

Verdi, NV

(775)345-1551

verdi.us

D’Andrea Golf Club (29)

Sparks, NV

(775)331-6363

Dayton Valley Golf Club (30)

MI. FROM R-T AIRPORT

PAR

YARDS

(530)542-6097 —

7,002

—

Kings Beach, CA

(530)546-9909 oldbrockway.com

3,367

71.6

Carson Valley Golf Course (52)

Gardnerville, NV

(775)265-3181

6,020

66.8

$$$

Coyote Moon (53)

Truckee, CA

(530)587-0886 coyotemoongolfcourse.com

7,177

74.1

$$$$

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course (54) Stateline, NV

(888)881-8659 edgewood-tahoe.com

7,445

75.5

$$$$

Feather River Park (55)

Blairsden, CA

(530)836-2328 featherriverparkresort.com

2,582

75.5

Genoa Lakes Golf Club (56)

Genoa, NV

(866)795-2709 genoalakes.com

7,358

73.7

$$$$

6,840

71.3

Genoa Lakes Golf Resort (57)

Genoa, NV

(866)795-2709 genoalakes.com

7,358

75.3

$$$$

Glenbrook Golf Club (58)

Glenbrook, NV

(775)749-5201

5,566

66.3

Yes

(888)227-1335

WEB SITE

carsonvalleygolf.com

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RATE HOLES PRVT $

Golf Course at Tahoe Donner (59) Truckee, CA

(530)587-9440 tahoedonner.com

6,968

73.5

$$$$

Graeagle Meadows Golf Course (60) Graeagle, CA

(530)836-2323 playgraeagle.com

6,725

72.1

Grizzly Ranch Club (61)

(530)832-4200 grizzlyranch.com

7,411

75.6

Yes

Incline Village Championship Course (62) Incline Village, NV

(775)832-1146

golfincline.com

7,106

74.1

$$$$

Incline Village Mountain Course (63) Incline Village, NV

(775)832-1150

golfincline.com

3,519

$$$$

Lahontan Golf Club (64)

Truckee, CA

(530)550-2400 lahontan.com/club.php

7,354

Yes

Lake Tahoe Golf Course (65)

S. Lake Tahoe, CA

(530)577-0788 laketahoegc.com

6,741

70.8

$$$

Nakoma Golf Resort (66)

Clio, CA

(877)462-5662 nakomagolfresort.com

7,075

74.7

$$$

Northstar-at-Tahoe (67)

Truckee, CA

(530)562-3290 northstarattahoe.com

6,781

72.4

$$$

Old Greenwood (68)

Truckee, CA

(800)754-3070 oldgreenwood.com

7,518

75.6

$$$$

Plumas Pines Golf Resort (69)

Graeagle, CA

(530)836-1420 plumaspinesgolf.com

6,421

71.1

$$$

74.4

Yes

Ponderosa Golf Course (70)

Truckee, CA

(530)587-3501 —

6,044

68.2

7,054

72.9

Resort at Squaw Creek (71)

6,931

72.9

$$$

6,731

70.6

Yes

Olympic Valley, CA (530)581-6637 squawcreek.com (800)327-3353

6,695

70.9

Tahoe City Golf Course (72)

Tahoe City, CA

(530)583-1516

—

5,261

65.2

visitrenotahoe.com/golf

6,976

72.5

Tahoe Paradise Golf Course (73)

S. Lake Tahoe, CA

(530)577-2121

tahoeparadisegc.com

4,034

59.9

wolfrungolfclub.com

7,100

73.1

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club (74)

Clio, CA

(530)836-0394 golfwhitehawk.com (800)332-4295

6,827

72.4

$$$$

Golf Club at Fernley (34)

Fernley, NV

(775)835-6933

golfclubatfernley.com

6,516

70.6

The Golf Course at Fallon (35)

Fallon, NV

(775)423-4616

golffallon.com

6,254

Hidden Valley Country Club (36)

Reno, NV

(775)857-4742

hvccreno.com

7,269

74.1

Yes

LakeRidge Golf Course (37)

Reno, NV

(775)825-2200 lakeridgegolf.com

6,715

71.6

Montrêux Golf and Country Club (38) Reno, NV

(775)849-9496 montreuxgolf.com

7,472

76.5

Yes

Resort at Red Hawk Hills Course (39) Sparks, NV

(775)626-6000 resortatredhawk.com

7,106

72.6

Yes

Resort at Red Hawk Lakes Course (40) Sparks, NV

(775)626-6000 resortatredhawk.com

7,140

72.9

Yes

Rosewood Lakes Golf Course (41)

Reno, NV

(775)857-2892

rosewoodlakes.com

6,693

70.7

Sierra Sage Golf Course (42)

Reno, NV

(775)972-1564

sierrasagegolf.org

6,604

70.4

Silver Oak Golf Course (43)

Carson City, NV

(775)841-7000 silveroakgolf.com

6,426

70.1

Somersett Country Club (44)

Reno, NV

(775)787-1800 somersett.com

7,252

Sunridge Golf Club (45)

Carson City, NV

(775)267-4448 sunridgegolfclub.com

Thunder Canyon (46)

Washoe Valley, NV

(775)882-0882 thundercanyon.com

Washoe Golf Course (47)

Reno, NV

(775)828-6640 washoegolf.org

Wildcreek Golf Course (48)

Sparks, NV

(775)673-3100

Wolf Run Golf Course (49)

Reno, NV

(775)851-3301

$$$$

$$$

Portola, CA

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Distance: 75 miles Approximate drive time: 1:45

Point Your Front Bumper That Way…

Virginia City and Carson City Loop

Mines, Mansions and Museums

Wanna see more? Hit the road for one of hundreds of fascinating day trips around Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe. Here are a few of our favorites, and each can be completed round-trip in a day or less.

From the south end of Reno, follow winding Geiger Grade (Highway 341) up through the steep canyons of the Virginia Range. There are several scenic overlooks offering near-aerial views of Reno-Sparks to catch before continuing over the crest to Virginia City. Virginia City, the archetypal mining boomtown, sprang into being in 1859 when silver was discovered nearby. The $400 million worth of gold and silver yielded by the Comstock Lode helped the Union fund the Civil War and essentially built San Francisco. Today, the town and its surroundings comprise the country’s largest National Historic Landmark. Quirky shops, saloons and gambling houses line the creaky wooden sidewalks, and numerous museums and tours recall the wild, wooly days of the 1860s.

From Virginia City, head down through picturesque Gold Hill and Silver City to Carson City. Check out the commanding 1871 Nevada Capitol Building, the second-oldest capitol west of the Mississippi, and the nearby Nevada State Museum, housed in the old Carson City Mint building. For history buffs, the Kit Carson Trail walking/driving tour is a don’t-miss, leading through shady backstreets past Victorian-style homes dating from the 1850s and 60s, including that of Mark Twain’s older brother, Orion Clemens, Nevada’s first Territorial Secretary. On your way back to Reno, take Old 395 instead of the main highway and stop off at Bowers Mansion, built in 1863 for an estimated $300,000 by a couple made suddenly wealthy by the Comstock mining boom. It’s now the centerpiece of a peaceful county park.

Photos: Larry Prosor; Ron Niebrugge/wildnatureimages.com; James Stroud

See the Fourth Ward School, the Way It Was Museum and do an underground mine tour, but don’t miss the haunting (and haunted?) old graveyards down the hill from town. Guided tours are available, or you can walk through on your own.

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I t 6 – Itineraries Truckee River Arts District Walking Tour

The Heart of Art in Reno Starting at the intersection of Virginia and First streets, head west (upstream) along First, dropping in on whichever art gallery, boutique, coffee house or restaurant catches your eye, such as those at the West Street Market. You might even want to tag along on a Saturday Downtown Wine Walk, should you time it right. Take note of the stately 1926 First Methodist Church at 209 West First.

Downtown Reno has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance over the past decade, and a walking tour of the Truckee River Arts District makes a wonderful day trip in itself. Here’s a good route:

A few steps farther you’ll come to Arlington Avenue. A left takes you across the Truckee River. Wander up the short hill where you’ll see the McCarran Mansion on the right and the Lake Mansion on the left. The McCarran manse was home to Sen. Patrick McCarran (he served from 1933 until his death in 1954), while the Lake Mansion was home to bridge tender/owner Myron C. Lake. The location of the Lake residence, now the home of Very Special Arts, is its third resting spot, having been moved twice prior. Continue on Arlington until you hit California Avenue. You’ll find the Chocolate Bar across the intersection. After satisfying your sweet tooth, head east (downstream) along California. You’ll find more funky eateries and shops. When you come to Hill Street, turn left. The enormous building before you, covered in plates of black zinc, is the Nevada Museum of Art. Be sure to ask a docent about the building’s history. It’s nothing short of a wonder in and of itself.

Photos: Jeff Dow; Silver Peak

Reemerge into reality; turn left on Liberty Street for three blocks until you land again at Arlington. Head toward the Truckee again until you reach the Riverwalk. Follow it downstream, keeping the Truckee on your left. Turn right toward the Riverside Artist Lofts building at the Virginia Street bridge, and enjoy the showings inside the Sierra Arts Gallery, on the bottom floor of the renovated Riverside hotel building. You can go several directions from here, depending upon your desires. Perhaps the best direction to take now is to VisitRenoTahoe.com for a listing of the various artistic and cultural caches found throughout the region.

Distance: 140 miles Approximate drive time: 3:15

Lake Tahoe Up Close and Personal

A Picture Is Only Worth 1,000 Words Of course you’ll have to get past the breathtaking views first. One of the best overlooks is at the sweeping switchback on the Mt. Rose Highway (431), between Mount Rose Summit and Incline Village. You can’t miss it.

There’s more to Lake Tahoe than legendary skiing and pristine water. This leisurely drive loops around the continent’s largest alpine lake to reveal charming towns, shopping, stunning vistas and Tahoe’s fascinating history.

After basking in the beauty and recording the moment, follow Highway 28 around the north shore through low-key Kings Beach and Carnelian Bay. In Tahoe City, visit the Gatekeeper’s Museum and nearby Fanny Bridge, so named for the rear ends of visitors leaning over the rail to see the monster trout finning in the clear water below. This is also the headwaters of the Truckee River, which flows through Reno and Sparks on its way to Pyramid Lake. On the lake’s relatively unknown western shore, stop at Sugar Pine Point State Park, where the historic Ehrman Mansion, built in 1901, is hidden by one of the basin’s most pristine tracts of forest. The giant cones of the park’s namesake trees can be collected from the undergrowth, and the uncrowded swimming beach is a treat. Near the southwest corner of the lake, the shores of iconic Emerald Bay are a one-mile hike from the roadside parking area. Take a guided tour of Vikingsholm, the 38-room, Scandinavian-inspired beachside summer mansion built in 1929 by Mrs. Lora J. Knight. You’ll want to walk a quarter mile up Eagle Creek for a once-in-alifetime view of nearby Eagle Falls and take in the views at the top of the road. South Lake Tahoe and Stateline are home to all sorts of shopping, ranging from art galleries to boutiques to outlet malls, as well as a variety of dining options. For more great lake views, ride the Heavenly Gondola — open winter and summer — up to 9,123 feet, where you’ll find a huge observation deck with picnic tables and a cafe. Tour yet another historic mansion, the Thunderbird Lodge, built in 1936 by notorious playboy George Whittell, Jr. on a secluded, rocky stretch of the eastern shore. From there, it’s a few short miles back to the Mount Rose Highway.

Photos: Larry Prosor; Jeff Ross; LTVA

Distance: +/-3 miles round-trip Approximate walking time: Depends upon your curiosity...

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Truckee and Squaw Valley

On Mountain Time

Photos: Justin Bailie; Squaw Valley USA/Nathan Kendall

Just west of town, Donner Memorial State Park commemorates the tragic winter of 1846-47, when a party of emigrants bound for California was trapped here by heavy snows and more than half of them starved. The Emigrant Trail Museum is fascinating, but don’t miss nearby Donner Lake, a sort of mini-Tahoe with a great swimming beach. Along Highway 89 between Truckee and Tahoe City is Squaw Valley, where a year-round aerial cable car swoops visitors 2,000 feet seemingly straight up to High Camp. In summer, lounge by the giant swimming lagoon with a frosty cocktail from the poolside bar; in winter, ski and/or board the peaks and runs that churn out Olympic champions, and skate on an open-air rink with views of Tahoe. Then warm up with a hot drink and an appetizer in the High Camp Lodge. Instead of driving, think about taking the train from Reno or Sparks to Truckee and back during the summer months. The timing is just right to grab lunch and explore town for a couple of hours, and the one-hour, one-way ride through the Truckee River canyon is both more scenic and more relaxing than driving. (Be sure to check the current AMTRAK schedule between the two towns before departing.)

Distance: 74 miles round-trip to Sutcliffe at Pyramid Lake; 220 miles round-trip to Gerlach Approximate drive time: 2:00 round-trip to Pyramid; 4:00-5:00 hrs. to and from Gerlach

Pyramid Lake may not be as large or deep as Lake Tahoe, but it’s equally impressive. When you crest the low ridgeline on Highway 445 and find yourself suddenly overlooking a vast turquoise lake in the middle of the arid Great Basin desert, you may wonder whether you’ve drifted into a daydream at the wheel.

Pyramid Lake and Gerlach

Desert Voyage

Distance: 140 miles round-trip to Grimes Point Approximate drive time: 2:30 round-trip

You are looking at one of the strangest, most ecologically remarkable lakes in the world. The Truckee River, which flows out of Tahoe, also feeds Pyramid Lake. The lake has no outlet. Dissolved minerals in the water formed the area’s fanciful rock formations, including the towering stone pyramid on the eastern shore, and give the lake its exotic color.

Fallon Area’s Petroglyphs, Dunes and Wetlands

Stories in Stone Today, it’s hard to imagine that the area was once verdant and wet, but imagination is what the Grimes Point Petroglyph Trail is all about. Not even scientists really know how to interpret the cryptic marks and figures chipped into the boulders, so your own theories are as good as any.

All of Pyramid is within the reservation of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, which was living along its shores centuries before the John C. Fremont expedition spied the shimmering body of water in the 1840s. Explore the tribe’s history and culture at the Pyramid Lake Museum & Visitor Center in Nixon, at the south end of the lake.

A few minutes beyond Grimes Point on Highway 50 is two-mile-long, 600-foot-high Sand Mountain, a “singing dune” that occasionally utters a strange, low rumble, audible from miles away. ATV enthusiasts flock here, but for a truly otherworldly experience, try riding the dune on an old snowboard.

All services, including fishing guides, use permits and boat rentals, are available in Sutcliffe, and the nearby fish hatchery offers tours. The west shore has plenty of good swimming beaches, but to get to the best one on the lake, take Highway 447 north from Nixon and watch for a signed left turn. A dirt road leads to a beach literally in the shadow of the pyramid itself.

Birders shouldn’t miss Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, just north of Fallon. Listed as a Globally Important Bird Area, these incredibly rich wetlands are a stopover for tens of thousands of migrating water birds, including avocets, stilts, dowitchers, ibises, egrets and phalaropes. More than 280 bird species have been spotted here. Throughout your journey, you’ll see vestiges of Nevada’s agricultural roots mixed with modern military firepower. Both Fallon and Fernley are farming and ranching communities that rely upon the land – and the water routed from the Truckee River – to thrive. And several years ago, the Navy relocated its Fighter Weapons School, known as Top Gun, from San Diego to Fallon. All are on ready display as you travel through the region.

Another hour north on Highway 447 will put you in the tiny town of Gerlach on the figurative shore of the great Black Rock Desert playa, home of the world land speed record and the Burning Man Festival. You can fuel up (food and gas) at Bruno’s Country Club (try the ravioli – honestly) and the sole Shell station. And for exquisite ceramics, be sure to visit Planet X pottery in Gerlach. But call first to make sure they’re open.

Photos: Larry Prosor; NCOT; Kimber Moore

Distance: 84 miles round-trip to Squaw Valley Approximate drive time: 1:45 round-trip

Some 8,000 years ago, the lookout boulders of Grimes Point lay along the shore of ancient Lake Lahontan, a shallow, marshy inland sea that spread its fingers through much of present day northwestern Nevada and into northeastern California. Ancient Native Americans living near the lake and hunting the game Lahontan supported left an extensive collection of petroglyphs – stone etchings – on those boulders.

Photos: Larry Prosor; NCOT

Half-an-hour west of Reno via I-80, the quaint mountain town of Truckee, California nestles among tall pines beside its namesake river. The old downtown, with its two-story brick storefronts, is a few blocks of shopping paradise, liberally sprinkled with eateries and bars ranging from local-eclectic to five-star.

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Reno-Tahoe boasts dozens of hotel-casinos offering accommodations to suit any taste and any budget — from palatial penthouses to simply comfortable rooms. In addition to the many downtown options, consider John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks for beautiful views of the Sierra and super-easy freeway access; the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, which just unveiled a new world-class spa complex; and the Peppermill Resort Casino, with its recent $400-million expansion. You’ll find a choice of ultra comfortable spas and decadent therapies, rubs and treatments, in most of the larger hotel casinos. If smaller scale is your style, we’ve got plenty of other options, including not only the familiar national brands, but also unique riverfront hotels and easygoing mom-and-pop motor lodges convenient to downtown. Don’t forget Incline Village, either, home to a variety of cozy mountain inns, rental cabins and lakefront resort-casinos, including the Hyatt Lake Tahoe, which recently completed a $20-million makeover, including the 20,000-square-foot Stillwater Spa. Get more on room and spa options at VisitRenoTahoe.com.

You’ll find that the attention to detail goes well beyond the simple mint on the pillow and latest rub fad. Indeed, we take our sleeping and rejuvenating quite seriously, which you should find immensely satisfying.

Photos: Atlantis; Peppermill; Silver Legacy; Hyatt Lake Tahoe; Larry Prosor; Eldorado

When it’s time to recharge your batteries, choose your spa and claim your pillow.

Photos: Peppermill; Eldorado; Grand Sierra Resort; Silver Legacy; John Ascuaga’s Nugget

Finest Fingers and Fluffiest Pillows on the Planet. Period.

One should never underestimate the importance of perfect accommodations and the settling, bliss-like feeling that comes from a spa session. At Reno-Tahoe, a collection of flawless rooms and sublime spas await your arrival.

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ensure, on an ongoing basis, that the Best Rates – i.e., the LOWEST ROOM-RATES posted on any given website for any specific room-night(s) at that property – are always offered on the hotel’s own website via a link from the VisitRenoTahoe.com website, and not on other websites, such as travel wholesale (a.k.a. ‘Merchant Model’) websites, although the same rate(s) can appear on both/all.

HOTELS

No. of ADDRESS PHONE/ ROOMS TOLL-FREE Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (75) 975 3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502 (775)825-4700 (800)723-6500 Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel 269 1981 Terminal Way, Reno, NV 89502 (775)348-6370 (800)648-3525 Boomtown Casino Hotel (76) 318 I-80 at Garson Road, Verdi, NV 89439 (775)345-6000 (800)648-3790 Cal Neva Resort Spa and Casino 220 2 Stateline Road, Crystal Bay, NV 89402 (775)832-4000 (800)225-6382 Circus Circus Hotel and Casino (77) 1,572 500 N. Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89503 (775)329-0711 (800)648-5010 Club Cal Neva Hotel Casino 181 38 E. Second Street, Reno, NV 89501 (775)323-1046 (877)777-7303 Comfort Inn and Suites 59 1250 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV 89502 (775)682-4444 (800)424-6423 Courtyard by Marriott 117 6855 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89511 (775)851-8300 (800)321-2211 Eldorado Hotel Casino (78) 815 345 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501 (775)786-5700 (800)648-5966 Extended StayAmerica 104 9795 Gateway Drive, Reno, NV 89521 (775)852-5611 (800)EXTSTAY Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 88 2085 Brierley Way, Sparks, NV 89434 (775)355-7700 (800)228-2800 Grand Sierra Resort (79) 1,995 2500 E. Second Street, Reno, NV 89595 (775)789-2000 (800)501-2651 Hampton Inn & Suites (80) 85 10599 Professional Circle, Reno, NV 89511 (775)336-2222 (800)HAMPTON Harrah’s Reno (81) 928 219 N. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501 (775)786-3232 (800)HARRAHS Hilton Garden Inn 132 9920 Double R Boulevard, Reno, NV 89521 (775)850-9700 (800)446-6677 Holiday Inn Express 98 2375 Market Street, Reno, NV 89502 (775)229-7070 (800)345-8082

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eldoradoreno.com

extendedstayamerica.com

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grandsierraresort.com

hamptoninnreno.com

harrahsreno.com

hiltongardeninn.com

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HOTELS, cont. Holiday Inn Sparks

No. of ADDRESS ROOMS 220 55 E. Nugget Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431

Homewood Suites

97 5450 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89511

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe (82) 422 111 Country Club Dr., Incline Village NV 89451 John Ascuaga’s Nugget (83)

1,564 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino (84)1,635 2707 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502 Ramada Reno Hotel and Casino

283 1000 E. Sixth Street, Reno, NV 89512

Residence Inn by Marriott

120 9845 Gateway Drive, Reno,NV 89521

Siena Hotel Spa Casino (85)

214 1 S. Lake Street, Reno, NV 89501

Silver Legacy Resort Casino (86) 1,710 407 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501 Staybridge Suites (87)

94 10559 Professional Circle, Reno, NV 89511

Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino

113 5 Hwy. 28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402

Terrible’s Sands Regency Casino Hotel (88) 833 345 N. Arlington Avenue, Reno, NV 89501 Western Village Inn & Casino MOTELS Airport Travelodge Bonanza Inn Days Inn Reno

268 815 Nichols Boulevard, Sparks, NV 89434

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118 2050 Market St., Bldg. B, Reno, NV 89502 (775)786-2506 (866)473-6668 56 215 W. Fourth Street, Reno, NV 89501 (775)322-8632 (800)808-3303 138 701 E. Seventh Street, Reno, NV 89512 (775)786-4070 (800)329-7466

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No. of ADDRESS ROOMS 96 666 N. Wells Avenue, Reno, NV 89512

PHONE/ TOLL-FREE Econo Lodge (775)329-3125 (800)553-2666 Gatekeeper Inn 28 221 W. Fifth Street, Reno, NV 89503 (775)786-3500 Gold Dust West Motor Lodge 30 444 Vine Street, Reno, NV 89503 (775)323-2211 The Inn at Renown 24 75 Pringle Way, Reno, NV 89502 (775)982-5080 In Town Motel 19 260 W. Fourth Street, Reno, NV 89501 (775)323-1421 Keno Motel 38 322 N. Arlington Avenue, Reno, NV 89501 (775)322-6281 La Quinta Inn 130 4001 Market Street, Reno, NV 89502 (775)348-6100 (800)753-3757 Motel 6 Reno Livestock 141 866 N. Wells Avenue, Reno, NV 89512 (775)786-9852 (800)4-MOTEL-6 Motel 6 Reno South 115 1901 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502 (775)827-0255 (800)4-MOTEL-6 Motel 6 Reno West 123 1400 Stardust Street, Reno, NV 89503 (775)747-7390 (800)4-MOTEL-6 Motel 6 Sparks 95 2405 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 (775)358-1080 (800)4-MOTEL-6 Quality Inn 103 1885 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502 (775)329-1001 (877)424-6423 Rodeway Inn 91 2050 Market St., Bldg. A, Reno, NV 89502 (775)786-2500 (800)648-3800 Seasons Inn 53 495 West Street, Reno, NV 89503 (775)322-6000 (800)322-8588 Sunrise Motel 20 210 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 (775)358-7010 Super 8 Meadow Wood Courtyard (89) 155 5851 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502 (775)829-4600 (800)797-RENO Super 8 Reno (90) 67 1651 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89503 (775)329-3464 (800)800-8000 Super 8 Sparks 71 1900 E. Greg Street, Sparks, NV 89431 (775)358-8884 (800)800-8000 Vagabond Inn 130 3131 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502 (775)825-7134 (800)522-1555

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152 1300 W. Second Street, Reno, NV 89509 178 2500 E. Second Street, Reno, NV 89595 104 1455 W. Fourth Street, Reno, NV 89503 203 2100 I-80 W at Garson Road, Verdi, NV 89439 46 735 Mill Street, Reno, NV 89502 164 1405 S. Rock Boulevard, Sparks, NV 89431 121 260 Parr Boulevard, Reno, NV 89512 43 2760 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502 204 1200 E. Lincoln Way, Sparks, NV 89434 105 350 I-80 W, Verdi, NV 89439 92 205 Nichols Boulevard, Sparks, NV 89431

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Reno-Tahoe International Airport welcomes all the major carriers from around the U.S. each day, with many non-stops and arrival times to select from. For drivers, Reno and Sparks are located at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. 395. It’s an easy and scenic drive from most of the 11 western states. I-80 provides all-weather access via Donner Summit from central and northern California. From southern California, it’s a straight shot up U.S. 395 along the dramatic eastern front of the Sierra Nevada. From the Northwest, take I-5 south to I-80 or, in good weather, opt for the scenic shortcut that leaves I-5 at Mount Shasta and follows California 89 and 44 southeast through Susanville. A third option is AMTRAK’s California Zephyr, which arrives daily from the Bay Area and Sacramento to the west and Salt Lake and Denver to the east. Trains from the Northwest, coastal southern California and the Central Valley connect to the Zephyr in Sacramento. VisitRenoTahoe.com will paint the big picture, including flights, road conditions, itineraries and such for your adventure-planning pleasure.

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