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Reno Arch, Reno, NV

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Reno Arch

Reno Arch is a sightseeing stop in Reno, NV, part of the Lake Tahoe guide. Cost: free.

Virginia St at Commercial Row · Reno, NV

Why you should go…

The Reno Arch spans Virginia Street at Commercial Row in the heart of downtown Reno. The first arch went up in 1926 to promote an exposition celebrating the completion of the Lincoln and Victory Highways, and the slogan "The Biggest Little City in the World" debuted on it on June 25, 1929. Today's arch is the third version, installed in 1987, fitted with LED bulbs in 2009 and repainted blue and silver in 2018. It appears in films such as Sister Act and Kingpin.

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What's around here?

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    Reno Outdoors

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    Guided luxury-van day tours from Reno to Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.

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    WildSlide Tahoe

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    A winter snow tubing park run by Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe on the Mt. Rose Highway, with its own lodge and parking.

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    Reno Riverwalk District

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    Downtown Reno arts and entertainment district along the Truckee River with shops, galleries, and dining.

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  • Museums
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    National Automobile Museum

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    See more than 200 historic cars from the Harrah collection displayed along recreated period street scenes in Reno.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

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    Virginia City

    Free

    A historic Comstock Lode silver-mining boomtown with board sidewalks, saloons, mine tours, and museums.

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    Sierra Valley

    Free

    Visitor information hub for Sierra Valley's small mountain towns in Sierra County, California.

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