This was such a fun event. I wish I had taken more pictures. Everybody was dressed up and looked…read moreamazing! The mansion was beyond beautiful and each room featured a cocktail from four different bars. They were all delicious and perfectly crafted, it was so hard to choose a favorite. Our night ended with a little crafting where we got to decorate our own candle holder. I hope there's another event like this one. 10/10!!

We came for the free event last week sponsored by Nevada Arts For All. Our 3 yo got to create…read moreseveral Christmas themed art projects, got a free Christmas themed book, and told Santa what he wanted for Christmas. We had a great time watching our boy learn to create, without spending much money. I really love this organization and location and encourage parents to check out their offerings. Truly a blessing to our community.

The city of Reno has gone through many changes through the years but you can always count on being…read moreable to see the famous Reno Arch. The first arch was installed in October of 1926 to commemorate the completion of the Lincoln and Victory highways. Since 1926, the arch has been through three iterations now in total. Visitors love to take pictures of it, near it, in front of it etc. It looks great during the day but at night is when it really shines! It's another quirky landmark in the great state of Nevada worth checking out while visiting The Biggest Little City In The World.

Who doesn't like pretty neon signs? The arch is great for snapping photos and letting you imagine…read moreyou're in a place more like Las Vegas when you drive under. I feel compelled to stop by here and take an obligatory photo when I stop through. Unfortunately on my most recent visit they had the road blocked off and we're changing the light bulbs the entire time I was in the area. Disappointing for me, but good to know they strive to keep the sign in working order and looking pretty and sparkly.

Driving to the Patagonia outlet we caught the Old Arch…read more Naturally had to get a shot of it.

My dad brought me to Reno for his bowling tournament once when I was very young but I still…read moreremember old arch and have fond memories of the trip. Since I have been an adult, I have visited Reno dozens of times and have lots of photos with the new arch, but on my last visit, I made a special trip to find this one and it brought back memories. The area is much less busy so it's easy to park and get out and take some photographs. I even recreated (ok, attempted to recreate) the photo from my childhood. I'm glad they didn't take it down when the new one was put up and I hope they never do.

Welcome to the book jungle!…read more This place showcases both library books and live plans in an absolutely amazing display. Does more oxygen help words stick better to your brain, come and find out!

We've visited twice now, and both times we were met with incredible service at the information…read moredesk. The staff were welcoming, knowledgeable, and took the time to help us get our library cards and walk us through how the system and rules work. They also helped us check out a state parks pass and showed us just how many online resources and programs are available as part of library membership. We were genuinely impressed by how much is offered beyond just books. I encourage everyone to join. It's free, easy, and comes with so many great (and genuinely useful) perks.

What a wonderful way to spend an evening! Our hostess was so knowledgeable, funny, and shared some…read moregreat ghost stories, as well as a lot of Carson City history with us! The night was perfect, and we did the flashlight tour, which made things a little spooky! If you've never done the Carson City goes to her I highly suggest you give it a try! It was a fun evening out & a fun date nigh!

What a gas! Our "scary tour" was given by the spirited spirit of madam Curry, the founders funny…read moreand most entertaining ghost! It was 90 minutes, an easy walk past many of our most haunted homes and businesses. Take the kids, grandkids or make it a group outing ! Description SUMMER SEASON 2021 SATURDAY EVENING TOURS: 28th season JUNE - OCTOBER 2021 DATES: 6/19, 7/3, 7/10, 8/14, 8/21 TIME: 7 PM DATES: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 TIME: 6 PM Ninety Minute Evening Tours Tickets: $15 Advance. $20 @ the Tour All Day October Ghost Walk - Saturday, October 23, 2021 The Carson City Ghost Walk reopens to the public for evening walking tours! Carson City's rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically re-lived in our seasonal tours, led by Madame Curry, a ghostly and witty community spirit based on the widow of Carson City's founder, Abe Curry. The Carson City Ghost Walks evening walking tours are a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City's Victorian era and diverse history. Hear about lingering spirits of the long ago centuries, haunted and paranormal stories and gossip from the past. This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district's west side historic homes and businesses. This is an outside tour leaving rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. Please dress for weather & walking. Tickets: All tickets $15 in advance with an additional online fee. $20 at the door. Under 3 Free. Tickets in advance available online at: purplepass or by mail. Location: Tours depart from 3rd & Carson Street next to the St. Charles Hotel (Firkin & Fox Pub). Early summer tours leave @ 7:00 PM. September and October Tours leave @ 6:00 PM The Carson City Ghost Walk follows all CDC Guidelines for Covid - 19 and community safety. Items Not Allowed

Had a great time at the Fleischmann Planetarium. The planetarium part itself was not necessarily…read morethe biggest or most comfortable one we've been in, but the show we saw, narrated by Diego Luna, about the elemental makeup of the universe, was eye-opening. The real highlight of the place, though, was the museum-quality sci-fi movie and TV show displays they had throughout the building. It was like geek heaven. You could tell it was assembled with a combination of passion for the subject matter and a desire to share as much as possible with visitors. There were tons of obscure and iconic Star Wars-and Star Trek-related items in display cabinets everywhere, as well as a lot of interesting information about science-related human accomplishments through time. It's too much to describe . . . I highly recommend a visit if you're at all interested in anything sci-fi-related. It was fascinating for me; I had a really good time taking in as much as I could learning about meteorites, learning about the T.A.R.D.I.S. from Dr. Who, posing next to the R2-D2, etc. etc. It was great. Parking in the West Stadium Parking Complex was super easy; you just park on the third floor (which is the garage-entrance floor off the main street) and the Planetarium is practically connected right to the garage via a very small walkway/bridge right off the third floor.

What a fun place to explore! If you set your expectations that this isn't a huge planetarium, and…read morecheck the showtimes before you go, adults will have a fun time. Little ones (6 and under) will enjoy the age geared show. The sun dome in the center of the planetarium is where the shows are held. It's not huge inside, maybe a dozen rows. Kids won't stay quiet so be prepared for that while you watch the toddler show, but still really fun. Before the actual show starts they show constellations and views of space. Such a cool learning experience for littles and a reminder of how small we all are on this planet. Downstairs there is interactive astronaut stuff and a bunch of movies memorabilia. Upstairs is a beautiful moon display with a lot of American history. Bathrooms clean! Plentiful parking. Pay attention to signs. There's a walkway straight to the planetarium entrance.

Birthdays/Wedding Receptions/Anniversaries/Concerts This VENU You Can Have Any Event You Like! Up…read moreto 300 People!

Found a secret hiding spot that not many people dared to explore. If you go all the way to the top…read moredeck, there is a bar and some slots, and not a whole lot of people. Appears clean and the service is good. Busy on a 4th of July. The house brews are $2.50 so if you're thirsty for an adult beverage in the middle of downtown in our 90+ degree weather, Cal Neva is the place to go. Did I mention air conditioning too? Ahhhh..... The food is inexpensive. I've gotten a hot dog here and a patty melt, and the food is not bad. Great place for a brew, inexpensive food, great service, a little gambling if you're in to that. Parking is directly in back

Had dinner with a colleague and my food (a salad) took an hour. My colleague had eaten and was…read moretwiddling his thumbs. I ordered a grilled chicken cobb salad. when it did arrive, the waitress, Portia, literally dropped it and ran I had to get up to catch her. So, my salad had no grilled chicken. it had been replaced by a couple slices of processed sandwich meat. And I waited an hour. The response: "guess they were out of chicken." I reached out but management had nothing to say. Tried to speak with HR, and they were pathetically unprofessional. Do yourself a favor and avoid this burning dumpster fire. Also to anyone reading this from CalNeva: Enjoy seeing this review on every available platform. You deserve it.

Virginia Street Bridge is historic to Reno. Since its remodel, it's added more beauty to the…read moreriverwalk district. Check-out some history: https://renohistorical.org/items/show/22 https://www.newtoreno.com/virginia-street-bridge-replacement-reno.htm https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Street_Bridge

Built in 1905, the current Virginia Street Bridge is the FIFTH in a series of bridges that have…read morebeen built here in downtown Reno. It was built in 2016 and is a single arch bridge with suspension cables. There is a historical marker here that gives some info. It reads, "First settlement in this area was a toll station & bridge constructed on this site in 1859-60 by E.W. Fuller. It was later known as Lake's Crossing after Myron C. Lake purchased this property in 1863. Lake's land gift to the new overland railroad assured a station and settlement. Charles Crocker of the Central Pacific sold the first town lots May 9, 1868, naming the town Reno after his friend, a Union general, Jesse L. Reno, killed in the Civil War." The bridge is located next to the county courthouse. Rumor has it that newly divorced women would walk out of the courthouse and onto the bridge, where they would throw their old wedding ring into the river. And yes, some rings have been recovered from the river. In case you weren't aware, Reno is known as the "Divorce Capital of the World." [Review 17718 overall - 62 in Nevada - 1239 of 2022.]