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Reno , Nevada

Reno Nevada

Reno, Nevada is famous for being the "Biggest Little City in the World", and is the third biggest city in the state of Nevada.  World known for its casinos, and the starting place of Harrah's Entertainment, during the 1950s, it was the gaming capital of the world.  However, Las Vegas grew exponentially, and the Native Americans in California opened their casinos, and the city started a steady decline.  Many of the older casinos have been torn down, while still many others have closed.  A number of players come to the city from the San Francisco and Sacramento areas, while those in the Los Angeles area head to Vegas.  During the winter months, the city slows down quite a bit, since the roads over the Sierra Nevada mountains get closed due to heavy snows.  Presently, some of the larger new hotel casinos are showing good growth; namely the Peppermill, Grand Sierra Resort and the Atlantis.  With new venues like the Great Reno Balloon Race, bowling tournaments, Hot August Nights, which are a classic car convention; the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, Street Vibrations with a motorcycle gathering and rally, and the Reno Air Races; the city stays fairly busy.

The area was first settled in the 1850s, in the Truckee Meadows, which is a fertile valley that the Truckee River flows through on its way to Pyramid Lake.  The river flows out of Lake Tahoe in California, goes through the mountains and passes by Reno.  Although the early settlers farmed, they earned a majority of their income from the many travelers going to California from the east.  During that time, gold was discovered in the Virginia City area and settlements grew from that event; but the main impetus to growth was the huge silver discover in 1859 which became known as the Comstock Lode.  The main connection to the rest of the country was in the Truckee Meadows area and Reno.  Over the next fifty years, the area grew, first with the railroads and then with the first Transcontinental Railroad itself bringing in many immigrants.  It became a business and agricultural center and the main supply depot between Sacramento and Salt Lake City.  While the gold mining industry has subsided a little, the state is still the third biggest producer in the world.  In 1931, gambling was legalized and easy divorce laws were passed which started another growth period in the city.  At one point, whenever anyone was going to Reno, it was surmised that it was for a divorce.

With many casinos closing and the housing market growing, the idea of condos helped spark another growth time for the city.  The University of Nevada, Reno is the oldest in the state, teaching agriculture, journalism, mining engineering and Basque; being one of two in the country to teach that language.  The only judicial college in the country is part of the university.  Numerous nightclubs and bars have opened in the downtown area, sparking a renewed interest in the after hours business.  With the Union Pacific Railroad, Interstate 80 and US 395, as well as Amtrak and bus service, the city is well traveled and easily accessible.  The Reno/Tahoe International Airport also brings in many visitors each year.  The sports venue is well represented, with many recreational activities available in the area.  There are three wonderful water areas near the city; Lake Tahoe, Truckee River and Pyramid Lake.  Many beautiful parks lay within the region and the ski resorts in the vicinity bring in a tremendous amount  of tourists.

The city in conjunction with Tahoe is trying to get the 2018 Winter Olympic games to come to the area, but it may be passed by in favor of it being in Chicago for the 2016 Olympic bid.  There are some museums located in the city, with art galleries, orchestras, performing arts and other venues that bring in visitors often.  Reno 911 has helped the city, although it is not filmed here.  A number of movies have been shot here, including Pink Cadillac, Magnolia, The Wizard, the Misfits, Kingpin, Sister Act, Ocean's Eleven, Matilda the Dancing Kangaroo and Austin Powers in Goldmember.  Also many great songs have mentioned the city, including; Woodie Guthrie in Reno Blues, Johnny Cash mentions it in Folsom Prison Blues, R.E.M., Beck, Kanye West, Tom Waits, Grateful Dead, Southern Pacific and many more.

When you go to Reno, do yourself a favor and rent a car to get around the area easier.  By renting a vehicle, you will gain some great flexibility to your holiday and take away any worries about traveling.  Many people pick up their rental car at or near the Reno/Tahoe International Airport since they have a greater selection.  The rental car companies can pick you up at or near the Reno/Tahoe International Airport to make it even easier on you.  Whatever you needs are, we can help with a compact, mid-size, full-size or luxury car, SUV or minivan.  So, the next time you are in Reno, or going to Reno let us help you choose the right vehicle for your vacation or trip needs.

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Reno National Auto Museum

The museum opened in 1989 and created quite a stir, with its special details and interactive exhibits.  With exquisite examples of autos from 1892 to the present, the collection of the late Bill Harrah, are in excellent condition.  When Bill died in 1978, the Holiday Corporation bought his holdings, including the wonderful collection of autos he had acquired over the years.  Using private donations and funding the governor of Nevada opened the museum with 175 cars donated with the automobile artifacts and research library; making it one of the biggest corporate gifts in history.  Named one of the top ten museums by Car Collector Magazine, it is a fabulous collection to enjoy and makes a trip to Reno even that much more interesting.

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Animal Ark in Reno, Nevada

Another exciting venue in the city of slots, is the Animal Ark, that houses neglected or hurt animals that would otherwise have no place to go and would certainly end up dying.  With tigers, bears and cheetahs, oh my; foxes, birds of prey and wolves, lynx and mountain lion; this wildlife sanctuary is a marvelous place to visit and take the family.  They accept donations, will let you adopt and have many great events that go on all year.  Set on 38 fantastic acres, it is a great opportunity to view these beautiful creatures in their natural environments.  The mountain lion was hit by a car and would have died had it not been for the compassionate folks at the ark.  Some of the other species include; coyote, white tiger, leopard, desert tortoise, barn owl, great horned owl, black bear and raccoon.  This haven for wild animals will thrill you with their beauty and wild eyed looks; come and see, it is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy in Reno.

June 30, 2009

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