Trevor Bexon · CC BY 2.0
Reno
United States · RNO
Casinos, Tahoe up the hill, and the Nevada desert.
About
Reno is a city in the northwest section of the U.S. state of Nevada, along the Nevada–California border. It is the county seat and most populous city of Washoe County. Sitting in the High Eastern Sierra foothills, in the Truckee River valley, on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, it is about 23 miles (37 km) northeast of Lake Tahoe. Reno is the 78th most populous city in the United States, the third most populous city in Nevada, and the most populous in Nevada outside the Las Vegas Valley. It is known as "The Biggest Little City in the World" and had a population of 264,165 at the 2020 census.
Known for
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
- skiing · excellent
- affordability · good
- family friendly · good
- nightlife · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan43°F9d wet
- Feb47°F8d wet
- Mar52°F10d wet
- Apr63°F5d wet
- May72°F5d wet
- Jun84°F2d wet
- Jul92°F1d wet
- Aug90°F2d wet
- Sep81°F2d wet
- Oct67°F4d wet
- Nov53°F6d wet
- Dec44°F7d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Lake Tahoe Half-Day Morning Guided Tour from Reno | Small GroupFrom $240 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Virginia City and Lake Tahoe Full Day Small Group Tour from RenoFrom $360 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Horseback Riding Adventure from RenoFrom $240 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Downtown Historical Walking Tour Discover Reno's Rich HistoryFrom $49 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
ATV or UTV Trap Excursion from RenoFrom $440 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Reno City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Zombie ScavengersFrom $20 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), about 3.2 mi away.
Nearby destinations
The closest places to Reno we have written up.