About this city
Also known as: The Biggest Little City in the World
Commanding a spectacular position on the Truckee River along the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada mountains in western Washoe County, Reno is the state's third-most populous city and a dominant economic giant. Founded in 1868 during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, the planned city boomed into a wealthy global capital for gaming, Quick-Divorce litigation, and transit during the mid-20th century, famously crowned as 'The Biggest Little City in the World'. Today, following a phenomenal multi-billion-dollar post-industrial renaissance, Reno has transitioned into a premier global hub for advanced technology, lithium battery manufacturing—anchored by Tesla's Gigafactory nearby—and digital software startups, while boasting an elite arts culture and a roaring collegiate atmosphere anchored by the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Photograph the iconic neon letters of the world-famous Reno Arch straddling Virginia Street downtown. Explore the massive multi-story collections of pristine vintage American classic cars at the National Automobile Museum. Walk, run, or watch world-class kayakers navigate the standing waves at the Truckee River Whitewater Park.
