Old Southwest Travel Guide
Reno
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Popular places to visit
Nevada Museum of Art
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Nevada Museum of Art during your trip to Reno. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Peppermill
With 10 restaurants, more than a dozen bars and lounges, a spa, 1,500 slot machines and 48 gaming tables, this Tuscan-themed resort is an entertainment haven.
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Reno-Sparks Convention Center during your trip to Reno. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
National Bowling Stadium
This one-of-a-kind landmark building is dedicated to Reno’s favorite pastime and a quintessential American sport.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Hit the slopes at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe during your trip to Reno. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Reno Events Center
Reno Events Center is just one of the places to see in Reno, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning
Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning
Top hotels in Old Southwest
Econo Lodge new Reno - Sparks Convention Center
Worse room ever!! The clerk is as nice. Room smelled like pot! Old an very worn looking. Room location was hard d to get too! Nothing nice about this room!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Game Room & Putting Green: Reno Home!
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Workout room and steam room a definite plus! Clean room, spacious. Horrible view. Enjoyed our stay. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
everything was great, just a super surprise resort fee of 100 plus dollars per night, per room, when we arrived, t was like whoa. That was no where in the description (we stayed only one night) I will not be back again. 250 per room, plus 100 dollar resort fee, around 350 a night, is what the cost ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Silver Legacy Reno- A Caesars Rewards Destination
There was garbage under the beds. My children could of gotten sick or put the garbage in their mouth.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Clean room and a great view
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southwest
Cal Ave District
While there might not be top attractions in Cal Ave District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Riverwalk District and National Automobile Museum.
Midtown
Midtown might not have many top sights, but National Automobile Museum and Riverwalk District are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Reno
Downtown Reno is beloved for its first-class casinos. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Reno Arch and National Bowling Stadium.
West University
If you're spending some time in West University, Lawlor Events Center and Great Basin Adventure are top sights worth seeing.
University District
If you're spending some time in University District, Lawlor Events Center and Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center are top sights worth seeing.
Reno/Tahoe Airport
Get to know Reno/Tahoe Airport by checking out its casinos, restaurants and spas. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Atlantis Casino or Peppermill during your time in the area.
