With a wide choice of adventure and exciting nightlife, northern Nevada offers something for everyone. Take a look below to see some of our sites & attractions and choose your own adventure. Please note we only list regional attractions for the Reno/Sparks area.

From classic cars to modern art, to world class dining you will find northern Nevada a haven for all things old and new. From beautiful lush parks to dusty ghost towns, there are major attractions exclusive to northern Nevada you can't find anywhere else.


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The Chamber maintains two separate tourist centers, one in Sparks, Nevada and the other located in downtown Reno, Nevada. You can learn more about visitiors centers including hours and directions here.

Sites & Attractions for northern Nevada

Animal Ark The Animal Ark in North Reno provides a wild life experience to visitors and children of all ages. The Animal Ark provides a quality sanctuary for wild animals, many whom are deemed "disadvantaged" who are unable to live in the wild. The Animal Ark provides a safe and educational "interactive" experience for children and animal lovers. From the petting zoo to more exotic species, you will be delighted with the assortment of rescued animals and are sure to learn something new! http://www.animalark.org/

Downtown Reno Riverwalk Renovated to provide a new downtown experience, the Reno Riverwalk is a premiere destination in downtown Reno offering its world famous Kayak park. Along with an assortment of boutique shops and fine restaurants, the Riverwalk plays host to a wide variety of exclusive Reno events including: Movies by the River, Reno Artown, the Reno River Festival and much more. http://reno.gov/

Downtown Reno Come explore "The Biggest Little City In The World" Filled with exciting casinos, dining and entertainment - no place is quite like Reno. From it's friendly community events to its wide array of dining choices, you can find something for everyone in downtown Reno. •Casinos •Casino Hotels •Hotels & Accommodations •Community Events •Search for Reno services

Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center Fleischmann Planetarium is part of the University of Nevada, Reno and Extended Studies. They offer public star shows and large-format films showing daily in our dome theater, and public star observing courtesy of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. Built in 1964 and originally called the “Fleischmann Atmospherium-Planetarium,” they were the first planetarium in the world to project full-dome movies (of time-lapse clouds and weather phenomena). Catch eye popping shows and science films that are not only fun but educational too! http://planetarium.unr.nevada.edu/

Legends at the Sparks Marina The Legends at the Sparks Marina is one of the impressive shopping destinations in northern Nevada featuring works of art paying homage to Nevada's history. Legends Outlets Sparks has attracted a number of unique destination and entertainment retailers, restaurants, night clubs and attractions with some of the biggest names in retail. Soon to feature an IMAX theatre, the Legends at Sparks Marina is one of the hottest attractions in Sparks. http://www.experiencelegends.com/

Meadowood Mall Meadowood is Reno's go-to mall, with stores like Macy's, Sears and JC Penney's offering a great selection of items. More than 100 stores make this a place for one-stop shopping. Good for the whole family with a large food court and children's play areas. Check out one of the largest shopping malls in Reno/Sparks. Meadowood Mall

National Automobile Museum The museum has become a favorite of residents and visitors to northern Nevada. Don’t miss “One of America’s Five Greatest Automobile Museums” and one of the best 16 car museums in the world. See classics from across history to many "one-of-a-kind" models that don't exist anywhere in the world but here. Authentic streets scenes, facades and artifacts complete the experience. Located in downtown Reno, the museum is sure to please any car buff or history fan. http://automuseum.org/

Nevada Museum of Art The Nevada Museum of Art is the only accredited art museum in the state of Nevada. Recognized for following best practices as outlined by the American Association of Museums, the Museum is committed to continuous institutional improvement and change. With accreditation, the museum joins the ranks of other significant institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. With evolving collections and exhibitions there is always something new to see at the Nevada Museum of Art. http://www.nevadaart.org/

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park The park is home to the May attractions which include the Wilbur D. May Museum, Arboretum and the Great Basin Adventure. Briefly, Wilbur D. May was a resident of Reno for many years. He was a philanthropist as well as a rancher and world traveler. He left much of his collections from his many trips around the world to the people of Washoe County. http://www.washoecounty.us/parks/rsrp.htm

Reno Events Center The Reno Events Center provides over 7,000 seats for a wide variety of live music concerts, sporting events and more. The Reno Events Center is also the home of the NBA D-League Reno Bighorns basketball team. Click the link to see upcoming acts and live entertainment. With easy access to downtown and convenient parking across the street it's easy to enjoy the Reno Events Center. Reno Events Center

Sierra Safari Zoo Sierra Safari has become a fixture of the Reno Sparks community over the last twenty years. Though small it has become the largest zoo in Nevada, with over two-hundred animals of over forty different species. The zoo educates and entertains young and old alike. Some unusual animals reside at the zoo, Sloths, Lemurs, Zebras, Camels, Cavies, and Leopards. The zoo boasts six kinds of monkeys and eight kinds of wild cat including Lions and Tigers. “The dream was to bring the animals I loved together with the children of the area to promote empathy for animals everywhere." http://www.sierrasafarizoo.org/

Sparks Heritage Museum The official museum of Sparks embraces our Western heritage containing many exhibits and era pieces from Nevada's early days. From authentic heirlooms to a special exhibit on the Space Age, the Sparks Heritage Museum is sure to please visitors of all ages. Also on display is the old No. # 8 train located at Victorian Ave. & Pyramid Highway, as well as the historic Glendale School House first constructed in 1864. http://www.sparksmuseum.org/

The Summit Shopping Center The Summit is South Reno's premiere shopping destination featuring large brand name stores, a variety of dining choices, movie theatres and more. The Summit is a great way to spend a day shopping or relaxing in the South Reno area, conveniently located next to the Mt. Rose highway. http://www.thesummitonline.com/reno/

Victorian Square - Downtown Sparks A project of the Sparks Redevelopment Agency, Victorian Square is "downtown" Sparks. A beautiful tree lined street becomes the best special events plaza in Northern Nevada. During the summer you can watch children running through the interactive fountain (or join them) for a very wet, fun time. Watch the latest blockbuster movie at the 14 screen theater and then dine at one of the great restaurants lining Victorian Avenue. Victorian Square - Downtown Sparks

Virginia City, Nevada Enjoy a walk through Western History as you relive pioneer days at the heart of the Comstock era. See the historic buildings, see characters dressed in period costume and enjoy restaurants & saloons that deliver authentic nostalgia for every history buff. Take a real train ride to Carson City, or tour a real mine beneath the Virginia mountains. Enjoy the Bucket O' Blood Saloon, famed hangout of famed American writer Mark Twain. http://www.virginiacity-nv.org/

Wild Island Family Adventure Park Enjoy one of the hottest places in Reno/Sparks! Wild Island Offering an amazing assortment of summer water rides including the Lazy River, the Wave Pool and the fastest water slide in Nevada, The Widow Maker. Wild Island offers a great way to cool off during those hot summer days. Wild Island also offers the Coconut Bowl, a year round indoor bowling alley that caters to kids of all ages! With ticket games, pool tables, arcade and more, the Coconut Bowl features fun all year around in a kid friendly, family environment sure to please everyone! Wild island also offers a seasonal go-cart track, mini-golf and assorted rides and attractions for the whole family. http://www.wildisland.com/

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