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Reno is a city in the state of Nevada that is located along the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada mountains. A destination in its own right and a gateway for many outdoors activities, Reno is also the second largest gaming destination in Nevada, featuring quite an assortment of resort hotel-casinos, though with nothing approaching the scale of Las Vegas.
It seems, the pursuit of wealth gave birth to what would become Reno. Starting with a toll bridge on the Truckee River, aggressive entrepreneurs extracted a fortune from the traveling goldrush migrants. Apparently, the city did not emerge from diligent community planning but rather was more the offspring of men driven to make a buck.
Since the birth of that river-crossing outpost, Reno has spread across much of the Truckee Meadows. Reno and Sparks (a smaller adjacent city) now spread across this small valley separating the Sierra Nevada mountains to the West and Nevada's expansive desert areas to the East.
It seems, the profiteering characteristic of the founders occasionally plagued the course of Reno's subsequent generations. Some Reno-ites claim Nevadans are simply of a freer nature. Others think the city has repeated the steps of the goldrush era founders. Certainly, the choices made today are what will determine the true nature of the community.
Here's a note from Mayor Bob Cashell about Reno:
"I'm proud to be Mayor of the city of Reno, a modern progressive and dynamic city. Reno is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and raise a family in the United
States. And, Reno has been voted "the Friendliest Town in Nevada" seven years running.
Reno offers year-round recreational opportunities, exciting community events and
entertainment for the whole family. Reno is also one of the major tourist destinations
within the United States.
"In addition, we enjoy a strong economy with very low unemployment, affordable housing, an excellent school system, low taxes, and wonderful higher education opportunities. I'm
proud to live here and invite you to visit our wonderful community."
Mayor Bob Cashell, City of Reno (by permission from the Reno Business Directory)
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Reno is an interesting city, with plenty to see and do day and night; many attractions which should be considered “must-see” are located 30 - 60 minutes outside of town by car. Therefore, renting a car is a good idea when visiting Reno.
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Casinos are Reno's most common visitor attraction.
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One thing Renoites know is food! Check out some of these great spots:
- Peg’s Glorified Ham ’n’ Eggs, 420 S. Sierra St., ? 329-2600.
- Pneumatic Diner, 501 West 1st Street (in the upstairs of the Truckee River Lodge), ? 786-8888. M-Su ???-Midnight.
- Jim Kelley's Nugget Diner, 233 North Virginia Street (in the back of the Nugget casino), ? 356-3300. Always open. Home of the Awful Awful, one of the best burgers in the state.
- JJ's Pie Company, 555 West 5th Street, ? 786-5555.
- Blue Moon Pizza, 6135 Lakeside Drive, ? 825-1120.
- Pirate's Pizza, 180 West Peckham Lane #1100 (in the Reno Town Mall), ? 828-0900.
- Louis Basque Corner, 301 East 4th Street, ? 323-7203.
- Santa Fe Hotel, 235 North Lake Street, ? 323-1891.
- Foley's Irish Pub, 2780 South Virginia Street, ? 829-8500.
- Silver Peak Brewery, 124 Wonder Street (corner of Wonder and Holcomb Avenue), ? 324-1864, [15].
- Ristorante Placido, 121 Vesta Street (corner of Vesta and Holcomb Avenue), ? 329-1110.
- Island Buffet, 2707 S Virginia St (at the Peppermill Casino), ? 826-2121, [16]. Comes up high on a google search for "Best breakfast in Reno", and is really fantastic.
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