Michele’s Reno/Tahoe guidebook
Great nearby hikes & mountain bike rides
The Lower Galena Creek Trail is a mellow out & back hike (or short mountain bike ride). Mostly wooded, through the Montreaux neighborhood and golf course. From the trail crossing at Joy Lake Rd, you can also connect to Brown's Creek trail, and the Jones/Whites trails (Galena Creek Regional Park) across Mt. Rose Hwy.
Callahan Park
16036 Callahan RdThe Lower Galena Creek Trail is a mellow out & back hike (or short mountain bike ride). Mostly wooded, through the Montreaux neighborhood and golf course. From the trail crossing at Joy Lake Rd, you can also connect to Brown's Creek trail, and the Jones/Whites trails (Galena Creek Regional Park) across Mt. Rose Hwy.
Great, extensive hiking trail system, and reasonably technical mountain biking. From the trailhead on Timberline Dr, you first come across the White's Creek Trailhead, and then the Thomas Creek Trailhead. Both trails can take you up into the forested Galena Creek Regional Park, where you can end up in the Mt. Rose Wilderness (no bikes), the Dry Pond Loop, and several other trails. Both trails also extend downhill into the mostly open, suburban areas of far southwest Reno.
Thomas Creek Trailhead
North Timberline DriveGreat, extensive hiking trail system, and reasonably technical mountain biking. From the trailhead on Timberline Dr, you first come across the White's Creek Trailhead, and then the Thomas Creek Trailhead. Both trails can take you up into the forested Galena Creek Regional Park, where you can end up in the Mt. Rose Wilderness (no bikes), the Dry Pond Loop, and several other trails. Both trails also extend downhill into the mostly open, suburban areas of far southwest Reno.
Mellow trails for hiking and biking in the lower, southern section of the park. Technical & steep trails in the Virginia foothills in the upper sections. The entire park has fantastic views of the entire Reno area and the Sierra.
Hidden Valley Regional Park
4740 Parkway DrMellow trails for hiking and biking in the lower, southern section of the park. Technical & steep trails in the Virginia foothills in the upper sections. The entire park has fantastic views of the entire Reno area and the Sierra.
Tahoe Meadows is great for year-round outdoor activities. In the winter, you can snowshoe, xc ski, sled, or go snowmobiling. In the warmer months, it's great for hiking and mountain mountain on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Note: Mtn biking is only allowed on even-numbered calendar days, between Tahoe Meadows and Tunnel Creek Rd.
13 locals recommend
Tahoe Meadows South Trailhead
Mount Rose HighwayTahoe Meadows is great for year-round outdoor activities. In the winter, you can snowshoe, xc ski, sled, or go snowmobiling. In the warmer months, it's great for hiking and mountain mountain on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Note: Mtn biking is only allowed on even-numbered calendar days, between Tahoe Meadows and Tunnel Creek Rd.
Peavine Peak has an extensive trail system that can be accessed from several trailheads on the north side of Reno, including East Keystone Trailhead, West Keystone Trailhead, Evans Canyon Trailhead, and Kings Row Trailhead. https://www.reno.gov/home/showdocument?id=48300
East Keystone Trailhead
2920 Keystone AvePeavine Peak has an extensive trail system that can be accessed from several trailheads on the north side of Reno, including East Keystone Trailhead, West Keystone Trailhead, Evans Canyon Trailhead, and Kings Row Trailhead. https://www.reno.gov/home/showdocument?id=48300
From the Hunter Creek Trailhead, you can hike up to Hunter Creek Falls, or you can hike & mountain bike along the flat and non-technical Steamboat Ditch trail. Great views of Reno!
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14 locals recommend
Hunter Creek Trailhead
From the Hunter Creek Trailhead, you can hike up to Hunter Creek Falls, or you can hike & mountain bike along the flat and non-technical Steamboat Ditch trail. Great views of Reno!
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Another potential starting point for the extensive trail system including Jones Creek, Whites Creek, Thomas Creek, and Galena Creek trails. Really nice and interesting visitors center.
7 locals recommend
Galena Creek Regional Park
18350 Mt Rose HwyAnother potential starting point for the extensive trail system including Jones Creek, Whites Creek, Thomas Creek, and Galena Creek trails. Really nice and interesting visitors center.
Reno Indoor Activities
Who doesn't love hot springs??!! Indoor private tubs for 1-2 people, or outdoor group tubs. Other spa services available such as massage. Check out the website for prices, hours, and reservations.
9 locals recommend
Steamboat Hot Springs
16010 S Virginia StWho doesn't love hot springs??!! Indoor private tubs for 1-2 people, or outdoor group tubs. Other spa services available such as massage. Check out the website for prices, hours, and reservations.
Just over a mile away from the house, and many movie options every day.
15 locals recommend
Cinemark Reno Summit Sierra
13965 S Virginia StJust over a mile away from the house, and many movie options every day.
You can usually find a local Groupon for an archery lesson, equipment rental, and target practice. Fun for the whole family!
Wasting Arrows
5260 Longley LnYou can usually find a local Groupon for an archery lesson, equipment rental, and target practice. Fun for the whole family!
Brainy Actz Escape Rooms Reno
5301 Longley LaneNerf Wars and Escape Rooms. Check Groupon for local deals.
Mesa Rim Climbing & Fitness
970 Harvard WayClimbing gym with frequent Groupon offers.
E Z Air Indoor Trampoline Park and Laser Tag Arena
895 E Patriot BlvdFun for all ages. Check Groupon for local deals.
National Automobile Museum
1 Museum DrAn extensive collection of unique automobiles!
Nevada Museum of Art
160 W Liberty StThe Discovery - Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
490 S Center StLots of fun for kids!
Galena Creek Visitor Center
18250 Mt Rose HwyNight Out in Reno
Funtime Theater
1981 Terminal WayDinner Murder Mystery. Check it out on Groupon.
Laugh Factory
407 N Virginia StAn evening of Comedy. Deals on Groupon.
LEX Nightclub
2500 E 2nd StHave a drink and unleash your inner Picasso! Check out the website, as there are multiple locations in Reno.
Picasso & Wine S. Reno
13925 S Virginia StHave a drink and unleash your inner Picasso! Check out the website, as there are multiple locations in Reno.
Downhill skiing
Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe
22222 NV-431Just up the "hill" from the house!
Amazing views of Tahoe! Free lift ticket on your birthday!
Terrain is just average, but the views are worth it.
169 locals recommend
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
1210 Ski WayAmazing views of Tahoe! Free lift ticket on your birthday!
Terrain is just average, but the views are worth it.
Awesome views of Tahoe, and excellent terrain! Also one of the least expensive ski resorts in the area.
86 locals recommend
Homewood Mountain Resort
5145 W Lake BlvdAwesome views of Tahoe, and excellent terrain! Also one of the least expensive ski resorts in the area.
Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar DrHeavenly Ski Resort
3860 Saddle RoadSugar Bowl Resort
629 Sugar Bowl RdSquaw Valley and Alpine Meadows have spectacular terrain. Squaw Valley was the site of the 1960 Olympics, and has a great village at the base of the mountain, in the beautiful valley.
Alpine Meadows is the lesser-known ski area, but equally good.
Can be very crowded and crazy traffic on weekends, especially at Squaw.
www.squawalpine.com
94 locals recommend
Olympic Valley
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows have spectacular terrain. Squaw Valley was the site of the 1960 Olympics, and has a great village at the base of the mountain, in the beautiful valley.
Alpine Meadows is the lesser-known ski area, but equally good.
Can be very crowded and crazy traffic on weekends, especially at Squaw.
www.squawalpine.com
Not as well known, but that's a good thing! GREAT terrain, lots of variety, and generally less crowded than the more famous resorts. Only drawback is that it's further away, just past South Lake Tahoe.
124 locals recommend
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
1111 Sierra-At-Tahoe RdNot as well known, but that's a good thing! GREAT terrain, lots of variety, and generally less crowded than the more famous resorts. Only drawback is that it's further away, just past South Lake Tahoe.
Other outdoor winter activities
Gorgeous scenary and immaculately groomed trails for classical and skate skiing. Some snowshoeing trails too.
56 locals recommend
Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center
15275 Alder Creek RdGorgeous scenary and immaculately groomed trails for classical and skate skiing. Some snowshoeing trails too.
Extensive trail system with well-groomed trails for classical and skate skiing.
52 locals recommend
Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
925 Country Club DrExtensive trail system with well-groomed trails for classical and skate skiing.
Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
9411 Pahatsi RdJust a short drive up Mt. Rose Highway, a great outdoor recreation area for FREE snowshoeing, sledding, and UNgroomed cross country ski trails. Several options for backcountry skiing nearby.
13 locals recommend
Tahoe Meadows
Just a short drive up Mt. Rose Highway, a great outdoor recreation area for FREE snowshoeing, sledding, and UNgroomed cross country ski trails. Several options for backcountry skiing nearby.
Village at Northstar Ice Skating Rink
100 Northstar DriveIce skating in downtown Reno! Skate rentals and concessions also available. Open for a couple of months in the winter. Check the website for dates/times. http://greaternevadafield.com/event/ice-rink/
33 locals recommend
Greater Nevada Field - Reno Aces & Reno 1868 FC
250 Evans AveIce skating in downtown Reno! Skate rentals and concessions also available. Open for a couple of months in the winter. Check the website for dates/times. http://greaternevadafield.com/event/ice-rink/
Depending on the winter, this could be a great place for snowshoeing, or for hiking.
7 locals recommend
Galena Creek Regional Park
18350 Mt Rose HwyDepending on the winter, this could be a great place for snowshoeing, or for hiking.
Reno restaurants
Midtown Eats
18 Cheney StLots of vegetarian/vegan (and carnivore) options. Healthy ingredients, extensive menu.
14 locals recommend
Great Full Gardens - SOUTH MEADOWS
748 South Meadows ParkwayLots of vegetarian/vegan (and carnivore) options. Healthy ingredients, extensive menu.
Mari Chuy's
764 S Virginia StOur favorite Mexican restaurant in Reno.
Asian Paradise
1131 Steamboat ParkwayAsian fusion, great food, really close to the house.
Our favorite place for Sushi. Try the Reno roll, or the Nevada roll. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Sushi buffet, sushi a la carte, and Chinese food menus.
Jazmine
9333 Double R BlvdOur favorite place for Sushi. Try the Reno roll, or the Nevada roll. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Sushi buffet, sushi a la carte, and Chinese food menus.
Thai Lotus
6430 S Virginia StOur favorite Thai restaurant in Reno.
Wild River Grille
17 S Virginia StRight on the Truckee River downtown, great menu and atmosphere.
Upscale French restaurant. But our favorite part is their burger night on Thursdays. The rumor is that they grind up any remaining steak left over from the past week to make gourmet burgers. Best burger I've ever had!
7 locals recommend
4th Street Bistro
3065 West 4th StreetUpscale French restaurant. But our favorite part is their burger night on Thursdays. The rumor is that they grind up any remaining steak left over from the past week to make gourmet burgers. Best burger I've ever had!
Super conveniently close to the house. The Sweet Corn Risotto is my favorite menu item!
18 locals recommend
The Twisted Fork
1191 Steamboat PkwySuper conveniently close to the house. The Sweet Corn Risotto is my favorite menu item!