Reno calls the Nevada desert home. It is a small city that is not quite as big as its close neighbor, Las Vegas. Still, Reno still has great opportunities for gambling like Las Vegas. Also, Reno offers a an extensive variety of entertainment and attractions that have nothing to do with gambling. Set your sights on Reno for not only its gambling, but its exciting entertainment as well.

One of the most notable features that the Reno area has to offer is of course Lake Tahoe. Visitors love traveling around the 72 miles of shoreline of this desert lake. With features like camping, hiking and a host of other outdoor activities to choose from, Lake Tahoe remains an excellent place to spend the rest of your vacation should you lose your shirt on the first night in the Reno casinos!

Just up the road from Reno is a place called Virginia City. It is the location where Mark Twain wrote his "Territorial Enterprise" and remains to the this day a popular destination for people in the Reno area. There are museums to walk through, mines to explore, and the air is almost always cooler than that of Reno itself.

Looking for fun, wet, wild activities? Head to Wild Waters in Sparks. It is easily accessed from Interstate 80. Wild Waters offers activities that the entire family will enjoy. You can play miniature golf or race go-karts. Delicious food is available at Wild Waters.

Wish to see a Reno area attraction that is off the beaten road? Spend some time in Whitewater Park on the Truckee. It was built for kayakers by the city of Reno. It goes through the downtown area, so you can quickly get started kayaking. You can also take a relaxing stroll along the water.

There are more water areas to see in the Reno area like Pyramid Lake. You can see Pyramid Lake by spending time on the boat, lounging at the beach, or taking a picnic by the shoreline. There are plenty of fun outdoor activities to take advantage of while you are touring the Reno area.

You can also include an artistic experience by visiting the large number of art studios and galleries. Take in the galleries on 1st street, South Virignia Street, and California Avenue. They are an exciting adventure for any art admirer. They offer impeccable Southwestern art plus art from all over the glob. You can absorb the unique, local culture at these placed.

Now if none of these other options have interested you, then you always have the casinos. Also, just as with Vegas, Reno is a popular spot for people to tie the knot and there are a number of chapels and places offering their services to couples. Whatever you decide to do when visiting Reno, you can be certain that you will not get bored!