Many times in life it's the simple things…read more Along the Truckee River there's a gentleman that takes rocks from the river and creates small sculptures of people and animals. He manages to balance these various sized river rocks to make his creations. It amazes me the size of the sculpture he can produce and how perfect they appear. I'm glad he has the passion and time to make these. I enjoy checking them all out when Sheela and I walk along the Truckee River. It is really disappointing to know that some people thinks it's ok to destroy the works; they are in anyone's way or bothering. Just enjoy.

I love art when it just sort of happens unexpectedly…read more I have been a fan of Mr. Hobo for awhile now as I am a frequent walker along the Truckee Riverwalk. His works are thoughtful, humorous, beautiful and poignant. I really love his reclining people and the little stories each one seems to tell. He is a gifted artist. The creativity of closing, arranging and balancing pieces of river rock to make his sculptures is truly a sight to behold. He does have pieces for sale that have the rocks attached, but most of his displays are completely stacked and balanced. When the water level is low enough, he adds pieces in the river between the Sierra and Virginia Street bridges. This guy Rocks! (Sorry, I couldn't help myself.)

West Street Plaza is a perfect little jem. A great space for a myriad of events…read more One of my favorites is the summer free concerts by the amazing talent from the Reno Phil. Every Tuesday at 6:30. Highly recommended

A small city plaza downtown…read more Nestled along the Truckee River as part of the Riverwalk, this area sits between the Cinemark Riverside theater and Java Jungle. It has ramp access from Arlington and Sierra Streets, stairs from West Street. There's also a bridge access across the Truckee to Wingfield Park. And a large stair area into the Truckee for wading on hot days. On beautiful days various artists and musicians set up spots to sell wares and play. Be careful on busy days, as pedestrians, dog walkers and bicyclists can make the area rather congested. During summer events this can often be full of vendors.

Ordered a custom rainbow pipe and it came with white and lavender color in it and a real light…read moreblue. After calling them they didn't offer to make what I wanted just fave excuses. DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM! Horrible Customer Service.

There is a little Cafe inside, The Biggest Little Cafe. It is open to the public and the food,…read moreespecially the homemade soups are very delicious. They have breakfast and lunch, drinks, snacks, etc.

We wanted to see downtown Reno before heading out. I saw this on Apple Maps and thought there would…read morebe more than a whale statue and a bunch of skateboarders. There is a reasonable view of the Truckee River but if you're looking for anything to do there or see you'll want to head elsewhere.

My husband and I recently moved back home, to Reno, and being that we are recent empty nesters, we…read morethought it would be a good time to downsize. We were thinking in terms of a smaller house....until we toured RED. Our daughter and son-in-law live at Emory, and we had our sights on Emory, but Atwood (the newest and largest development at RED) was about to open around the time that we were going to be back in Reno. I met with Jenn, who became our Leasing Agent, to tour Emory and Atwood. Both are absolutely amazing and I had a difficult time deciding. I have to say that Jenn spent a lot of time with me, asking the right questions to really understand what we were looking for so that she could get us towards our perfect home. Jenn shared with me the pros and cons of all of the units we toured, taking into consideration our lifestyle and of course, our mini doxie, Poppy! I must have changed my mind 2 or 3 times on which floorplan I wanted (because they are all amazing), and Jenn was absolutely supportive throughout because she sincerely wanted us to be happy with our decision. Jenn made the process so easy because she is extremely knowledgeable about the all of the floorplans, the amentities, and the overall vibe. The application and lease signing was all done through their portal. I feel like Jenn was just as excited for us and our move-in as we were and she checks in to make sure everything is great even after move-in!! I am blown away by the AMAZING experience we've had in finding our home at RED - Atwood. The amenities are first class, and no different than any 5 star resort. We highly recommend RED, whether Basecamp, Emory, or Atwood, and we cannot thank Jenn enough for helping us find our new home!

Great place to live and play. There is some much extra stuff here that other places do not offer…read more Atwood has the nicest roof too pool in Reno

So what happens when you get a group of intrepid, young entrepreneurs together in a rundown seedy…read moresection of town? You get an event like this. East 4th street in Reno is one of those scary areas with homeless shelters and gospel missions, iron works and auto repair shops, empty buildings and dicy looking businesses. Enter the likes of Under the Rose Brewery, Reno Bike Project, and just a few blocks down, the Morris Burner Hotel and soon to be opened craft distillery. I had the great pleasure of attending the second annual Positively 4th Street Event this year and what a great event is was. The real showcase to me was the demonstration of a proposed bike path/street beautification project being proposed along the 4th street corridor. Totally brilliant idea. The street was adorned with potted plants and carefully constructed wood flats benches and the two lane green bike path was carefully roped off with cones and caution tape. A street party was in progress when we arrived with food, bouncy houses, local farmers market (yes truly local!!!), and a bike swap. There were walking, bus and bike tours from the Historical society. There was a pop-up restaurant produced by Campo, Sup, and Homage. All I can say is, "Midtown, watch out. There is a new kid in town."

August 8, 2015 Saturday - 4:00 PM for BEER! 2 Adults…read more Atmosphere - 5 stars Food - 5 stars Service - 5 stars Background - Been to Freeze Your Pints Off so I had to go to Sweat Your Pints Off. Atmosphere - A cool night with a little rain which did not damper any ones spirits. I loved how they had covered areas with picnic tables and high top tables to rest, eat, or just get out of the heat, if there was any heat. Food Drinks - I think every brewery came from the area including Tonopah Brewing and The Brewing Lair. I love trying new beers and everyone brought stuff which I had not had before. The twist on the event today was most had two brews listed and soon as one of those beer were gone a new beer was added. So when you went around the second and third times around there were new beers to try. Dinner - With ticket purchase you get a coupon for a food truck, I picked Brothers. That sandwich was out before I could blink. It was so good, packed with meat. One of the things I have learned at these beer events is to eat during it so you are not overwhelmed by the alcohol. I even bring my own pretzels to snack on. Service - To me this event is about beer but more important interacting with the brewers. They all show the pride of their craft. Lots of the brewers were actually hopping around and work other booths to interact with each other. It is a small community and it is great to see them all work together so nicely. Future - Yes.

If you've never been to the The Great Reno Balloon Race, put it on your list. Watching the balloons…read morelight up before sunrise and slowly fill the sky is something you have to experience in person. The event is well organized, family friendly, and has a great community atmosphere. My biggest tip is to arrive early, dress in layers, and bring a chair or blanket. It gets chilly before the sun comes up, but it's absolutely worth it. Whether you're a local or visiting Reno, this is one of those events that reminds you how special our community is. I'll definitely be back.

Free Event yearly!!! It was an amazing experience seeing all the balloons up close. Rancho San…read moreRafael is such a big place it can accommodate all balloons that are joining the race. It's not a regret waking up 2 in the morning to see this magical event. The dawn patrol started at 5am so we were there about 3:30. Parking starts to fill at that time and we were all bundled up. If you plan to do this event, wear comfy shoes as there's a lot of walking to get to the parking and going into the park itself. There's $25 cash parking fee if you park at San Rafael. But if you park outside, it's always free. Bring blankets and folded chairs. There's merchants selling food and other things which start serving at about 5:30 am. The place is almost at full capacity as early as 5am so be there at least 3:30am. I'm sure you will have an amazing time! All balloons for Dawn Patrol ascended at 5:30. Then about 7am all the other balloons started going up. See you again, next year!

This is such a fun event, I hope it comes back next year! We went the night after Thanksgiving,…read morewhich was probably the most popular night ever, it was packed and parking was insane! I think if you are there not on a prime night like that, it would be much more enjoyable. We probably parked a mile from the entrance, and they had parking attendants all around to assist, so it was not difficult, just a hike! There is so much to do and see, the interactive lights at the main plaza were really fun for my toddler, and despite it being really busy, there were not a ton of lines for these types of activities. The light trail itself was very easy to navigate with a giant double stroller, although it was busy. The tunnels are so impressive and all of the themed lanterns are just beautiful. There is music piped throughout, and it is really just a pleasant environment. The price seems a bit steep, but there are online coupons floating around that you can search for to help with the cost!

I'm so delighted that we have the Dragon Light Show annually in Reno. What a fun event to get out…read morewith your friends and family! Fresh air , beautiful lights and food trucks! I love Dragon Lights! It's been an annual tradition for the last few years. I really appreciate them changing the themes so it' never boring. A must see!

Loved the lasagne, chicken piccata, veal Marsala and cheesecake; limoncello cake not so much. The…read moreinterior restoration is beautiful. Service spot-on, love that this is such a family centered business. We will be back for lunch on the patio!

Amazing food. Amazing service. I always manage to snag a seat at the busy bar without a…read morereservation, where I can order from the full menu. John is a fantastic bartender and always so welcoming. Thank you Marcolino's!!