Reno Nevada Travel, Activities, Things to Do

Known as "America's Adventure Place," Reno earns this reputation because there are so many things to do there. Whether you're exploring a state-of-the-art-planetarium, whitewater rafting, or hanging with the supernatural on a haunted ghost walk, you'll find this northern Nevada has something for everyone, mind, body, and spirit!

Right in the heart of Reno is a water adventurer's delight. Truckee River Whitewater Park is open year round and is easily accessible from all directions. No matter what your ability level, these waters have been engineered to be safe yet exciting. There are eleven large drop pools for kayak, canoe, raft, inner tube users. The Class II to III rapids stretch for 2,600 feet (or about one half mile). If getting wets not your thing, grab your clubs and hit the greens at any one of the fifty golf courses within ninety minutes of Reno.

For those who'd like to learn something while they travel, the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is a great place to explore the stars and beyond. The whole family will enjoy Planetarium's high-tech lightshow that brings faraway galaxies to life before your eyes. The Center has many free hands-on exhibits, such as a working model of the solar system and mind-bending perceptional illusions. If science isn't your thing, Reno's Art Museum is another great destination.

Not for the faint of heart or easily spooked, Reno's haunted ghost trails offer an unusual experience that couples history lessons with ghost stories. You'll learned about Reno's rich history and maybe meet a friendly ghost along the way.