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Things to see in Reno, Nevada (United States): 27 places and when to go
Reno, Nevada is a city in United States with around 329,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (14), Nature (4), Mountains (3). The best known are Mount Rose, National Automobile Museum and Nevada Museum of Art. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.53, -119.82
- Population
- About 329,000
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (14) · Nature (4) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (3) · Architecture (2) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 308 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Rose, at 3,285 m.
What to see in Reno, Nevada
The places in and around Reno, Nevada, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount RoseMountain in Nevada, United States of America22 km
- National Automobile MuseumAutomobile museum in Reno, Nevada1.1 km
- Nevada Museum of ArtArt museum in Reno, Nevada1.2 km
- Peavine PeakMountain in Washoe County, Nevada, United States11 km
- Saint Thomas Aquinas CathedralChurch in Nevada, United States514 m
- Galena Creek BridgeRoad bridge in Washoe County, Nevada, United States20 km
- Mount HoughtonNature · Mountains24 km
- Mount Rose WildernessProtected wilderness area in the Carson Range20 km
- Virginia Street BridgeBridge in United States of America838 m
- Wilbur D. May CenterMuseum and garden in Reno, Nevada, US1.8 km
- Fleischmann Planetarium & Science CenterPlanetarium and museum in Reno, Nevada1.8 km
- Galena Creek SchoolhousePlace in Nevada listed on National Register of Historic Places19 km
- Wild IslandWater park in Sparks, Nevada, United States9.2 km
- 10 Torr Distilling and BrewingBrewery1.3 km
- Battle Born BeerBrewery922 m
- Brewers CabinetBrewery1.1 km
- Ferino DistilleryDistillery1.1 km
- High Mark Distillery /High Mark Barrel HouseDistillery7.0 km
- IMBĪB Custom Brews - RenoBrewery1.7 km
- Nevada Sunset WineryWinery1.0 km
- Pigeon Head BreweryBrewery1.5 km
- Revision Brewing CompanyBrewery4.7 km
- Seven Troughs Distilling Co.Distillery7.4 km
- The Depot Craft Brewery & DistilleryBrewery907 m
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: The Par by Parlay 6 Brewing Company, Under the Rose Brewery, Verdi Local Distillery
When to go to Reno, Nevada
The best time to visit Reno, Nevada is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:30
- FebPossible10:30
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:10
- JunBest time14:47
- JulBest time14:32
- AugBest time13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:47
- DecPossible9:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. In July, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Reno, Nevada
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 308 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Carson City, Nevada21 places41 km
- Pacific Crest Trail13 places50 km
- South Lake Tahoe16 places68 km
- Nevada City6 places108 km
- Fairfield6 places112 km
- Placerville19 places121 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Reno, Nevada?
The best known: Mount Rose, National Automobile Museum, Nevada Museum of Art, Peavine Peak, Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Reno, Nevada?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13.
How do you get to Reno, Nevada?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 308 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Reno, Nevada as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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