![]() Further south, you'll find Reno's largest casino resort, the Peppermill as well as the Atlantis, which boasts an overachieving restaurant lineup. Try the martinis at Roxy's, bottomless whiskey deals at Novi, and tropical cocktails at Rum Bullions Island Bar, which has giant mining equipment out front. Downtown has The Row, home to Circus Circus, Silver Legacy, and Eldorado-all connected by a convenient pedestrian overpass, allowing guests to carry booze between casinos. ![]() Gambling is legal in Nevada and while Reno doesn't quite have the mega-casinos you'd see in Vegas, a few of 'em are attractive gaming destinations for visitors and locals alike. If you prefer cars to planes, Street Vibrations is kinda the same thing, but with motorcycles and heavy metal tribute acts September 22-25. It's something of an unofficial companion event to the Reno Air Races (or more formally, the STIHL National Championship Air Races) at Reno-Stead Airport, with flights and demonstrations attracting 100,000 spectators a day September 14-18. The Great Reno Balloon Race (September 9-11) in San Rafael Regional Park is the largest free hot air balloon gathering in the world, with about a hundred colorful aircraft invited to take flight. ![]() Of course, everybody wants to eat, and the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off is serving more than 250,000 pounds of ribs between August 31 and September 5. The 70,000 attendees tend to hit Reno hard, clearing out Walmarts before the nine-day event and returning in a literal haze of dust afterwards. ![]() Burning Man-an eclectic art festival, campground, and pop-up city 120 miles north in the Black Rock Desert-returns this August 28–September 5. Hot August Nights brings together hundreds of vintage automobiles with free concerts by oldie music acts, first in Virginia City (July 29-30) and then the larger, five-day celebration in Reno/Sparks (August 2-7). The Reno River Festival takes over Wingfield Park May 7-8 with live music, craft beer, and a competition between whitewater athletes on the Truckee River. The biggest events in Reno usually happen between spring and fall. Just find time to snap a photo in front of Bonsai Rock, one of the most beautiful spots in Nevada. ![]() However, you can still grab a beer at Alibi Ale Works, enjoy a steak dinner at Lone Eagle Grille, and rent a bike for a ride along Billionaire's Row, home to some of the best real estate in the country. By comparison, the north side of Lake Tahoe is a little more quiet and residential, especially the upscale enclave known as Incline Village. Even if the snowfall is light, you can still ride the cable car between Heavenly Village (a collection of shops and restaurants) and the Heavenly Ski Resort. Most of the action for tourists is in South Lake Tahoe (and the casinos on the Nevada side of the border). The alpine lake straddles the California state line and is surrounded by ski resorts, shopping, and outdoor activities that include hiking, biking, and jet skiing. Lake Tahoe is worth a visit just to capture sandy beaches and snow-capped mountains in the same photograph. ![]()
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