Reno/Tahoe: Nevada's Finest
by Chris Tourigny
Intermingled among the Sierra Mountains, along the western border of Nevada, lies Reno
and Lake Tahoe. Travelers from all over the world come to experience world-class skiing,
stunning casinos, hotels and the natural beauty for which the area is known. Lake Tahoe is
by far Nevada's largest natural attraction. Its view is breathtaking. Tahoe is 12 miles wide,
measuring some 22 miles in length and is an average of 1,000 feet deep, making it one of
the deepest alpine freshwater lakes in the world.
There's no shortage of winter activities in Tahoe. Tahoe has more snowfall than Utah or
Colorado (averaging 40 feet annually). The resorts guarantee skiing into late spring, which
is advantageous for seasons-end travelers. There are 15 world-class ski resorts offering
downhill and cross-country skiing or snow boarding. If you're a thrill seeker you'll find some
of the country's longest vertical drops here. Most resorts offer discounted, beginner's
packages, which include lift ticket, ski rental and lesson.
If you're visiting in the summer or even after you've had your fill of the slopes, you may want
to spend your days exploring the many mountain trails. There are trails for beginning hikers
as well as for the more experienced. If mountain biking is more your speed, Tahoe boasts
some of the most challenging paths in the U.S. The trails also include some of the most
beautiful, natural scenery in the Tahoe National Forest.
There are more than 24,000 rooms to choose from. Hotel rates are lowest in the winter, and
most hotels are within an hour drive of the ski resorts, unless you prefer to stay where the
action is.
There's no shortage of excitement in Reno/Lake Tahoe either. After all, it's the birthplace of
Nevada gambling. There are spectacular hotels with world-class gaming facilities. All walks
of life come to Reno in hopes of striking it rich in a game of blackjack, poker, craps or
roulette. Don't forget slot machines, just one pull on the handle could make you a multi-
millionaire.
Of course, there are a number of other, less strenuous, things to do. Tour the National
Automobile Museum and see what impact the automobile has had on our culture. Spend
the day reliving history in Virginia City (the nation's largest national monument). What was
once the largest city in the West is now a prosperous ghost town. Silver from the city's
mines helped build San Francisco, finance the Union during the Civil War and bring Nevada
its statehood. And don't forget to stop in for a frosty beverage at the infamous Bucket of
Blood Saloon.
Children will enjoy spending the day at Wilber D. May Great Basin Adventure in Reno's
Rancho San Rafael Park. They can explore mining exhibits, a petting zoo and the discovery
room. There's also the Sierra Safari Zoo where kids can get up close and personal with the
animals.
There's no shortage of things to see and do in Reno and Lake Tahoe. It's an ideal
destination for any vacation - from family trips to honeymoons.
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Out on the Town in Reno
by Linda Anderson
More than five million visitors visited Reno, NV last year. In order to dazzle this many tourists,
the 24-hour city boasts top-notch entertainment, an enormous variety of cuisines and lively
casino action. Going out on the town with the locals will take you everywhere from the large
casinos to dance clubs and restaurants tucked away from the downtown action.
Dining Out
Restaurants in the Reno/Sparks area provide culinary delights to tempt even the most
discriminating palate. The variety of cuisine runs the gamut from Basque to Thai, either
served in the casinos and or around town. Reno restaurants are reasonably priced and the
quality of food is exceptional.
The Outback Steakhouse, in Sparks, is very popular among the locals. The Australian
Outback theme and friendly service makes this dining experience very pleasurable. On the
weekends, you may have to wait, but it is definitely worth it. The Bloomin' Onions and
Coconut Shrimp appetizers are scrumptious. The food is heavily seasoned but you can
request less seasoning if you wish. Two fish specials are served nightly. Happy Hour 4 p.m.
-7 p.m. (most drinks are two-for-one). In addition, the children's menu has a wide selection
and most meals are $2.99. Advance reservations are not accepted.
Hours: Sundays through Thursdays, 4 p.m. -10 p.m., Fridays 4 p.m.-11p.m., Saturdays, 3 p.
m. - 11 p.m. 1805 E. Lincoln Way, Sparks 775-358-2700
Tony Roma's, situated in the Sand's Regency Hotel and Casino in downtown Reno, has
some of the best Baby Back barbecued pork ribs in town. The ribs have a mild smoky flavor
and are slow-cooked on the premises. Each entr饠comes with your choice of two side
dishes. For an appetizer, try the unique and delicious loaf of onion rings. Nightly specials
vary and are reasonably priced. Tony Roma's will be accepting advance reservations soon.
A children's menu is available.
Hours: Sundays 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays, 4 p.m. -10 p.m., Fridays and
Saturdays, 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Fourth and Arlington, Reno 775-348-2200
The Black Forest House Restaurant in Sparks was voted the Best European Style
Restaurant in the Reno Gazette-Journal 1997 Best of Reno poll. The simple handcrafted
chairs and booths, red-checkered tablecloths, and the emblems of different states in
Germany and Switzerland adorning the walls all add to the charm. The owners, Peter and
Elaine Koenig, have lovingly created a little of the Black Forest of Germany right here in
Reno.
Peter, who also serves as chef, prepares out-of-this-world German Bread Soup on
Saturdays. Cordon Bleu, schnitzels, and sauerbraten are just a few of the delectable
entrees that will keep you coming back. Entrees are served individually and side dishes are
served family style. Top off your meal with a delicious Apple Strudel, German Chocolate
Cake or the decadent Black Forest Chocolate Cake.
Live accordion music is featured on Sunday nights. Advance reservations are encouraged. A
children's menu is available.
Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fridays and
Saturdays, 5 p.m. -9:30 p.m., 175 E. Nugget Avenue Sparks 775-359-4500
Nightlife
The Brew Brothers
The award-winning Brew Brothers Microbrewery is located in the El Dorado Hotel and
Casino in downtown Reno. The Brew Brothers was voted Reno's "Best Microbrewery" in the
Reno Gazette-Journal 1998 Best of Reno poll. The Brew Brothers also received the "Best
Beer Selection" award in 1998. Eight custom microbrews are brewed on site.
The La Havanita Cigar Factory located in The Brew Brothers will hand roll a cigar for your
enjoyment. The La Havanita Cigar Factory has developed a signature cigar for the El Dorado
owner, Don Carano.
Live entertainment is featured everyday. You'll hear pop and rock on Sundays and Mondays,
rock on Tuesdays, disco on Wednesdays, swing on Thursdays and rock and blues during
the weekend. Don't worry, tables are cleared away for dancing.
The Brew Brothers is also a favorite during football season. Watch the play-by-play action on
the large screen plus 18 additional monitors. Food and drinks worthy of the Hall of Fame
are offered during Monday Night Football.
Happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily, microbrews are only $1.50, and chips and salsa are
free. Monday through Friday, Happy Hour food specials start at just $3.95.
No cover charge. Hours: Everyday 11 a.m. until ? Fourth and Virginia St. Downtown Reno
775-789-0490
Rodeo Rock Caf銼BR>
Put on your boot-scootin' cowboy boots and join the crowd at the Rodeo Rock Caf頴o do a
little line or country swing dancing. The Rodeo Rock Caf頨as been a popular nightclub in
Reno for almost a decade.
A DJ plays new country music every night except Tuesdays. On Tuesdays, Club Radio KRZQ
provides the music of modern hits. Wednesdays through Saturdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
the club offers free line and couple dance lessons. Sunday is teen night during the summer,
but all ages are welcome to dance to the top 40 hits. No alcohol is served at Rodeo Rock on
Sundays. Occasionally the Rodeo Rock Caf頦eatures live music.
The cover charge varies. Hours: 7 p.m. until 3 a. m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. On
Sunday, the club opens at 8 p.m. Closed on Monday. 1537 S. Virginia St., Reno. 775-323-
1600
Reno Live!
One of the most popular dance clubs in Reno is Reno Live, which boasts five dance
floors/bars decorated in different motifs. Ray Salaho, manager of Reno Live!, calls the club
"the largest complex in the Western United States. Most of the other dance clubs only have 2-
3 rooms."
Five live DJs present the current top 40 hits in Sharkeys, 80's hits in the Retro room, 70's in
the Polyester Palace, Techno in the GenX room, and the 50s and 60s in Eddie's.
Drink and drown on Thursday nights promotes free well and draft drinks from 9 p.m. until
midnight. Every Friday night is ladies' and college night with free cocktails for the ladies and
college students until 11 p.m. Rage 'N Party is the biggest party in Reno on Saturday nights.
Cover charge $5.00. Hours: Thursdays through Sundays, 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. 210 N. Sierra St.,
Reno 775-329-1952
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by Chris Tourigny
Intermingled among the Sierra Mountains, along the western border of Nevada, lies Reno
and Lake Tahoe. Travelers from all over the world come to experience world-class skiing,
stunning casinos, hotels and the natural beauty for which the area is known. Lake Tahoe is
by far Nevada's largest natural attraction. Its view is breathtaking. Tahoe is 12 miles wide,
measuring some 22 miles in length and is an average of 1,000 feet deep, making it one of
the deepest alpine freshwater lakes in the world.
There's no shortage of winter activities in Tahoe. Tahoe has more snowfall than Utah or
Colorado (averaging 40 feet annually). The resorts guarantee skiing into late spring, which
is advantageous for seasons-end travelers. There are 15 world-class ski resorts offering
downhill and cross-country skiing or snow boarding. If you're a thrill seeker you'll find some
of the country's longest vertical drops here. Most resorts offer discounted, beginner's
packages, which include lift ticket, ski rental and lesson.
If you're visiting in the summer or even after you've had your fill of the slopes, you may want
to spend your days exploring the many mountain trails. There are trails for beginning hikers
as well as for the more experienced. If mountain biking is more your speed, Tahoe boasts
some of the most challenging paths in the U.S. The trails also include some of the most
beautiful, natural scenery in the Tahoe National Forest.
There are more than 24,000 rooms to choose from. Hotel rates are lowest in the winter, and
most hotels are within an hour drive of the ski resorts, unless you prefer to stay where the
action is.
There's no shortage of excitement in Reno/Lake Tahoe either. After all, it's the birthplace of
Nevada gambling. There are spectacular hotels with world-class gaming facilities. All walks
of life come to Reno in hopes of striking it rich in a game of blackjack, poker, craps or
roulette. Don't forget slot machines, just one pull on the handle could make you a multi-
millionaire.
Of course, there are a number of other, less strenuous, things to do. Tour the National
Automobile Museum and see what impact the automobile has had on our culture. Spend
the day reliving history in Virginia City (the nation's largest national monument). What was
once the largest city in the West is now a prosperous ghost town. Silver from the city's
mines helped build San Francisco, finance the Union during the Civil War and bring Nevada
its statehood. And don't forget to stop in for a frosty beverage at the infamous Bucket of
Blood Saloon.
Children will enjoy spending the day at Wilber D. May Great Basin Adventure in Reno's
Rancho San Rafael Park. They can explore mining exhibits, a petting zoo and the discovery
room. There's also the Sierra Safari Zoo where kids can get up close and personal with the
animals.
There's no shortage of things to see and do in Reno and Lake Tahoe. It's an ideal
destination for any vacation - from family trips to honeymoons.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Out on the Town in Reno
by Linda Anderson
More than five million visitors visited Reno, NV last year. In order to dazzle this many tourists,
the 24-hour city boasts top-notch entertainment, an enormous variety of cuisines and lively
casino action. Going out on the town with the locals will take you everywhere from the large
casinos to dance clubs and restaurants tucked away from the downtown action.
Dining Out
Restaurants in the Reno/Sparks area provide culinary delights to tempt even the most
discriminating palate. The variety of cuisine runs the gamut from Basque to Thai, either
served in the casinos and or around town. Reno restaurants are reasonably priced and the
quality of food is exceptional.
The Outback Steakhouse, in Sparks, is very popular among the locals. The Australian
Outback theme and friendly service makes this dining experience very pleasurable. On the
weekends, you may have to wait, but it is definitely worth it. The Bloomin' Onions and
Coconut Shrimp appetizers are scrumptious. The food is heavily seasoned but you can
request less seasoning if you wish. Two fish specials are served nightly. Happy Hour 4 p.m.
-7 p.m. (most drinks are two-for-one). In addition, the children's menu has a wide selection
and most meals are $2.99. Advance reservations are not accepted.
Hours: Sundays through Thursdays, 4 p.m. -10 p.m., Fridays 4 p.m.-11p.m., Saturdays, 3 p.
m. - 11 p.m. 1805 E. Lincoln Way, Sparks 775-358-2700
Tony Roma's, situated in the Sand's Regency Hotel and Casino in downtown Reno, has
some of the best Baby Back barbecued pork ribs in town. The ribs have a mild smoky flavor
and are slow-cooked on the premises. Each entr饠comes with your choice of two side
dishes. For an appetizer, try the unique and delicious loaf of onion rings. Nightly specials
vary and are reasonably priced. Tony Roma's will be accepting advance reservations soon.
A children's menu is available.
Hours: Sundays 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays, 4 p.m. -10 p.m., Fridays and
Saturdays, 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Fourth and Arlington, Reno 775-348-2200
The Black Forest House Restaurant in Sparks was voted the Best European Style
Restaurant in the Reno Gazette-Journal 1997 Best of Reno poll. The simple handcrafted
chairs and booths, red-checkered tablecloths, and the emblems of different states in
Germany and Switzerland adorning the walls all add to the charm. The owners, Peter and
Elaine Koenig, have lovingly created a little of the Black Forest of Germany right here in
Reno.
Peter, who also serves as chef, prepares out-of-this-world German Bread Soup on
Saturdays. Cordon Bleu, schnitzels, and sauerbraten are just a few of the delectable
entrees that will keep you coming back. Entrees are served individually and side dishes are
served family style. Top off your meal with a delicious Apple Strudel, German Chocolate
Cake or the decadent Black Forest Chocolate Cake.
Live accordion music is featured on Sunday nights. Advance reservations are encouraged. A
children's menu is available.
Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fridays and
Saturdays, 5 p.m. -9:30 p.m., 175 E. Nugget Avenue Sparks 775-359-4500
Nightlife
The Brew Brothers
The award-winning Brew Brothers Microbrewery is located in the El Dorado Hotel and
Casino in downtown Reno. The Brew Brothers was voted Reno's "Best Microbrewery" in the
Reno Gazette-Journal 1998 Best of Reno poll. The Brew Brothers also received the "Best
Beer Selection" award in 1998. Eight custom microbrews are brewed on site.
The La Havanita Cigar Factory located in The Brew Brothers will hand roll a cigar for your
enjoyment. The La Havanita Cigar Factory has developed a signature cigar for the El Dorado
owner, Don Carano.
Live entertainment is featured everyday. You'll hear pop and rock on Sundays and Mondays,
rock on Tuesdays, disco on Wednesdays, swing on Thursdays and rock and blues during
the weekend. Don't worry, tables are cleared away for dancing.
The Brew Brothers is also a favorite during football season. Watch the play-by-play action on
the large screen plus 18 additional monitors. Food and drinks worthy of the Hall of Fame
are offered during Monday Night Football.
Happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily, microbrews are only $1.50, and chips and salsa are
free. Monday through Friday, Happy Hour food specials start at just $3.95.
No cover charge. Hours: Everyday 11 a.m. until ? Fourth and Virginia St. Downtown Reno
775-789-0490
Rodeo Rock Caf銼BR>
Put on your boot-scootin' cowboy boots and join the crowd at the Rodeo Rock Caf頴o do a
little line or country swing dancing. The Rodeo Rock Caf頨as been a popular nightclub in
Reno for almost a decade.
A DJ plays new country music every night except Tuesdays. On Tuesdays, Club Radio KRZQ
provides the music of modern hits. Wednesdays through Saturdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
the club offers free line and couple dance lessons. Sunday is teen night during the summer,
but all ages are welcome to dance to the top 40 hits. No alcohol is served at Rodeo Rock on
Sundays. Occasionally the Rodeo Rock Caf頦eatures live music.
The cover charge varies. Hours: 7 p.m. until 3 a. m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. On
Sunday, the club opens at 8 p.m. Closed on Monday. 1537 S. Virginia St., Reno. 775-323-
1600
Reno Live!
One of the most popular dance clubs in Reno is Reno Live, which boasts five dance
floors/bars decorated in different motifs. Ray Salaho, manager of Reno Live!, calls the club
"the largest complex in the Western United States. Most of the other dance clubs only have 2-
3 rooms."
Five live DJs present the current top 40 hits in Sharkeys, 80's hits in the Retro room, 70's in
the Polyester Palace, Techno in the GenX room, and the 50s and 60s in Eddie's.
Drink and drown on Thursday nights promotes free well and draft drinks from 9 p.m. until
midnight. Every Friday night is ladies' and college night with free cocktails for the ladies and
college students until 11 p.m. Rage 'N Party is the biggest party in Reno on Saturday nights.
Cover charge $5.00. Hours: Thursdays through Sundays, 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. 210 N. Sierra St.,
Reno 775-329-1952
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