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Reno Riverwalk District, Reno, NV
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Reno Riverwalk District

135 N Sierra Street · Reno, NV

Why you should go…

The Reno Riverwalk District is a downtown business district along the Truckee River, centered on Virginia Street between Court and 4th Streets. It is represented by the Riverwalk Merchants Association, made up of more than 60 local restaurants, museums, theaters, boutiques, hotels, and shops. The association hosts recurring events including the monthly Reno Wine Walk to draw visitors to the district.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Reno Riverwalk District, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Reno Outdoors

    $50+

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

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Reno Arch

    Free

    Stand under the lit sign spanning Virginia Street that reads The Biggest Little City in the World.

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  • Museums
    History Buff

    National Automobile Museum

    Under $25

    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

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Nevada Museum of Art

    Under $25

    Walk rotating exhibitions on art and the environment in a Will Bruder building in downtown Reno.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Virginia City

    Free

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

    17 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Visit Carson City Visitors Center

    Free

    The state's visitor center in the capital, with Nevada maps, trip planning help and a rotating local art gallery.

    25 mi awayMore like this