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Reno

Nevada Historical Society which includes a park
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center featuring modern architecture
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center showing interior views
Rancho San Rafael Park showing rides, a park and landscape views
Rancho San Rafael Park

Popular places to visit

Rancho San Rafael Park which includes autumn colours and a park

Rancho San Rafael Park

Take a break in Reno’s favorite park where wide open fields, formal gardens and hiking trails await.

Rancho San Rafael Park
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center showing modern architecture and autumn leaves

Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

Stargazers and science buffs will have all their questions answered in this landmark 1960s-designed planetarium.

Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
Nevada Historical Society which includes a park

Nevada Historical Society

From fossils to early slot machines, 10,000 years of Nevada history comes to life in this vast collection of artifacts, manuscripts, photographs and film.

Nevada Historical Society
Wilbur D. May Center featuring dangerous animals

Wilbur D. May Center

Take the whole family on a day of discovery at this museum and botanical garden, where curious artifacts from around the globe bring faraway cultures to life.

Wilbur D. May Center

University of Nevada-Reno

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Nevada-Reno during your travels in Reno. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

University of Nevada-Reno

Lawlor Events Center

Catch an event at Lawlor Events Center during your trip to Reno.

Lawlor Events Center

Things to do

Hear voices from the beyond at the Underground Theater.

Reno Ghosts Tour

฿844
per adult
Reno Ghosts Tour
Reno: XD Theater admission

Reno: XD Theater admission

฿325
per adult
Reno: XD Theater admission
Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning

Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning

฿779
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning
Reno: Zero Latency Extreme Virtual Reality Experience Ticket

Reno: Zero Latency Extreme Virtual Reality Experience Ticket

฿811
per adult
Reno: Zero Latency Extreme Virtual Reality Experience Ticket
Downtown Reno Tour

Downtown Reno Tour

฿1,785
per adult
Downtown Reno Tour
Reno's Original Brewery Tour

Reno's Original Brewery Tour

฿2,889
per adult
Reno's Original Brewery Tour
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Top hotels in West University

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown

2.5 out of 5
660 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,058 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,058
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
5/10 (1,013 reviews)
"Excellent staff"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown
Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown

Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown

2 out of 5
636 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,927 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿1,927
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
5.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place very polite employees"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown
Canyon Flats Condos By Barsala

Canyon Flats Condos By Barsala

2 out of 5
Reno, NV
Stay at this aparthotel in Reno. Enjoy in-room washers/dryers, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions Grand Sierra Resort Casino and Peppermill ...
7.4/10 Good! (104 reviews)
"5 star rating, because I dont want to ding them. I made the mistake of not researching what I was getting into. Good for the money if you need to be in downtown reno. This is Student Housing, which they didn't go out of their way to mention. The unit itself was nice, and clean. The neighborhood (downtown ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

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Canyon Flats Condos By Barsala
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

4.5 out of 5
2707 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,286 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,286
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,886 reviews)
Highly recommend this resort
"We got a room with the pool view & we loved it. Made our pleasure trip more lively. Restaurants had excellent, good quality food. And the beds were made daily & the bathroom was straightened up with clean towels also daily. The resort was light & bright with new fixtures. Absolutely beautiful & clean ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

4 out of 5
2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV
The price is ฿2,316 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿2,316
per night
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,136 reviews)
"Huge"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
J Resort

J Resort

3.5 out of 5
345 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV
The price is ฿1,729 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿1,729
per night
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,227 reviews)
"We enjoyed the restaurant and the pool"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

J Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around West University

Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum which includes signage

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.

Downtown Reno
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Cal Ave District

While there might not be top attractions in Cal Ave District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Peppermill and Grand Sierra Resort Casino.

Cal Ave District
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Old Southwest

While visiting Old Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Riverwalk District and Truckee River.

Old Southwest
Nevada Historical Society which includes a park

University District

If you're spending some time in University District, Mackay Stadium and Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center are top sights worth seeing.

University District
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum

Midtown

Midtown might not have many top sights, but Peppermill and Grand Sierra Resort Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Midtown
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Northeast Reno

If you're spending some time in Northeast Reno, Reno Livestock Events Center and Greater Nevada Field are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Reno

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