Visiting Northern Nevada
Reno
Within an hour's drive, there are 15 ski resorts, Lake Tahoe, the state capital Carson City, thousands of mountain biking and hiking trails, several lakes that are perfect for fishing and boating, and the entire length of the Truckee River, which runs right through the center of Reno's downtown. Couple those activities with Reno's hotels and gaming, plus a growing nightlife, and you have the perfect place to put up for a few days and enjoy some recreation. More about Reno
Sparks
Sparks has come a great distance from its unassuming railroad roots. It has gained a distinguishing name as a leading special event venue, with annual attractions that draw hundreds of thousands of attendees. The Hometown Farmers Market, Star Spangled Sparks, Nugget’s Best in the West Rib Cook-off, Hot August Nights and Hometown Christmas events are eagerly anticipated and exceedingly well-attended every year. More about Sparks
Lake Tahoe
Blessed with sparkling natural beauty, has been selected as in the #1 most popular destination in the United States, Lake Tahoe is considered the jewel of the High Sierra. The lake is known for the clarity of its water and the panorama of surrounding mountains on all sides. At 6,229 feet above sea level, Lake Tahoe is the highest lake of its size in the United States, measuring 22 miles long by 12 miles wide, has a surface area of 191 square miles and an average depth of 989 feet and 72 miles of shoreline. More about Lake Tahoe
Virginia City
In 1859, placer miners and prospectors in the western Great Basin made two amazing strikes of gold and silver ore near Virginia City. The Comstock Lode, as people soon called the ore body, resulted in what would today be billions of dollars in riches. Virginia City became a highly urbanized, industrial setting and by the early 1870s, together with its smaller neighbor, Gold Hill, reached a population of nearly 25,000, becoming one of the nation's larger communities. More about Virginia City
