Reno, Nevada
Reno is a city of 273,212 people in Washoe County, Nevada, founded in 1868.
Why visit Reno
Townapedia lists 95 museums and landmarks, 80 parks and trails, 259 places to eat, 57 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Reno Arch, Brüka Theatre, National Automobile Museum and McKinley Park School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 27°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Reno
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Reno
Reno (, REE-noh) is a city in the northwest section of the U.S. state of Nevada, along the Nevada–California border. It is the county seat and most populous city of Washoe County. Sitting in the High Eastern Sierra foothills, in the Truckee River valley, on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, it is about 23 miles (37 km) northeast of Lake Tahoe. Reno is the 78th most populous city in the United States, the third most populous city in Nevada, and the most populous in Nevada outside the Las Vegas Valley.
From the Wikipedia article Reno, Nevada (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Reno Arch
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
Landmark arch in Reno, Nevada, United States
Brüka Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Theatre company based in Reno, Nevada, United States
Pioneer Center
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
100 South Virginia Street, Reno
Cargo Concert Hall
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Music venue and bar
255 North Virginia Street, Reno
Museums and landmarks95
McKinley Park School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Reno, Nevada, listed on the NRHP in Washoe County, Nevada
Mount Rose Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
School building in Reno, United States of America
Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic train station in Reno, Nevada
325 East 4th Street, Reno
Reno
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Railway station in Reno, Nevada, United States
280 North Center Street, Reno
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Washoe County Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Library
1872 California-Nevada State Boundary Marker
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.3 mi
United States historic place
20th Century Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Clubhouse in Reno, Nevada, USA
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House (Reno, Nevada)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
United States historic place
Bank of Sparks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Bank building in Sparks, United States of America
Benson Dillon Billinghurst House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Nevada, United States
Bethel AME Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Church building in Nevada, United States of America
83 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds80
National Bowling Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.4 mi
300 North Center Street, Reno
68 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes259
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
407 North Virginia Street, Reno
Su,Th 06:00-18:00; Mo-We 06:00-12:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
690 Keystone Avenue, Reno
Mo 04:30-19:00; Tu-Th 04:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 04:30-22:00; Su 05:00-21:30
Bangkok Cuisine Express
Restaurant · Thai · 2.4 mi
6170 Mae Anne Avenue, Reno
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00
Casa Grande
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.3 mi
1655 Robb Drive, Reno
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
1295 West 7th Street, Reno
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00
247 more on the map.
Where to stay57
Eldorado Reno Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
345 North Virginia Street, Reno
Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
500 North Sierra Street, Reno
Courtyard Marriott Reno Downtown/Riverfront
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
1 Ballpark Lane, Reno
Churches and places of worship16
Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
1101 North Virginia Street, Reno
First Methodist Church of Reno
Church · Methodist · 2.4 mi
209 West 1st Street, Reno
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.6 mi
1309 Buena Vista Avenue, Reno
International Community of Christ, Church of the Second Advent
Church · 1.9 mi
643 Ralston Street, Reno
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries79
Healthcare21
Reno Orthopedic Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
555 North Arlington Avenue, Reno
Map of Reno
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 27°F | 1.3 in | 7.0 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 29°F | 1.0 in | 7.0 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 34°F | 0.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 0.5 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 0.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 54°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 61°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 60°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 43°F | 0.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 0.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 1.2 in | 7.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Reno Wfo (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washoe County has had 50 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-02: Bull Fire (Fire)
- 2026-09-01: Hawk Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-22: Hawk Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-11: Fred Mountain Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-11: Stallion Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-08: Bug Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Mogul 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Golden Valley 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Sun Valley 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Sparks 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Verdi 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Lemmon Valley 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Spanish Springs 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Cold Springs 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Truckee 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- South Lake Tahoe 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Reno, Nevada photo Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Keystone Trailhead, Reno, Nevada (21154814278), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Reno balloon races, User:visitandy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R on Mountain, Reno, Nevada (21331948422), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Psiloscops flammeolus, Reno, Nevada, Seabamirum from Ithaca, CC BY 2.0
- Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (3209242980), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (3209242958), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (3209243034), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (3209243012), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (3209242942), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (3209242920), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (3208397601), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (18980532598), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Day Before Beginning of Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (21154549130), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Day Before Beginning of Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (21331935712), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Day Before Beginning of Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (21331938512), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Day Before Beginning of Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (21350914151), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Day Before Beginning of Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (21342659605), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Day Before Beginning of Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (21331942452), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Day Before Beginning of Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (21350924801), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Day Before Beginning of Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (21155792449), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Day Before Beginning of Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (21155780369), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Day Before Beginning of Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno, Nevada (21154555760), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West University, Reno, NV, USA - panoramio, Janusz Cimoszuk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RenoI80, Davemeistermoab, CC BY-SA 4.0
- End of Great Reno Balloon Races, Reno, Nevada (251085620), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- End of Great Reno Balloon Races, Reno, Nevada (251085662), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- End of Great Reno Balloon Races, Reno, Nevada (251085649), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- StThomasAquinasCathedral, Mike Searson, CC0
- Reno NCO Station, Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad, Public domain
- Mount Rose School, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Renoamtrakback, Davemeistermoab, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McKinley Park School Reno, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washoe County Library, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nichols school (Sparks, Nevada) from W 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Luella Garvey House Courtyard 2, Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia Street Bridge, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- 204 N. Virginia Street, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JOSEPH GIRAUD HOUSE, RENO, WASHOE COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patrick Ranch House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
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