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 high quality "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 River Walk
Rennovated to provide a new downtown experience, the Reno River Walk is a premiere destination in downtown Reno offering it's world famous Kayak park. Along with a assortment of boutique shops and fine restaurants, the River Walk plays host to a wide variety of exclusive Reno events including: Movies by the River, Reno Art Town, the Reno River Festival and much more.
http://reno.gov/
Downtown Reno - the Biggest Little City in the World
Enjoy a electric nightlife offering gaming, food and entertainment in downtown Reno. Featuring a assortment of high end casino resorts, nothing is quite like downtown Reno offering 24 hour excitement. Home of the world famous Reno Arch, visitors can enjoy high class dining, live music and much, much more in the heart of downtown Reno.
http://reno.gov/
Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
Fleischmann Planetarium is part of the University of Nevada, Reno and Extended Studies. We 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,” we 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 will change the way you look at movies.
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 a IMAX theatre, the Legends at Sparks Marina is one of the hottest attractions in Sparks.
http://www.experiencelegends.com/
National Automobile Museum
The museum has become a favorite of residents and visitors to northern Nevada. It was named among the top ten museums by Car Collector magazine, and has been ranked one of the best 16 car museums in the world by Autoweek. It has been selected the Best Museum in Northern Nevada year-after-year in Nevada Magazines annual readers poll. See classics from across history and many "one-of-a-kind" models that don't exist anywhere in the world but here. Sure to please any car buff or history fan, be sure to visit the museum in downtown Reno.
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
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. “My 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/
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 Sierra Nevada mountains. Enjoy the Buck o Blood Saloon, famed hangout of famed American writer Mark Twain.
http://www.virginiacity-nv.org/
The Wilbur D. May Center
The Wilbur D. May Center is an adventure for people of all ages. It is a Museum, a collection of rare and exotic artifacts, a place to experience fun traveling exhibits and special moments. The Arboretum is where gardeners gather seeds of knowledge; an incomparable display and living museum of colorful flowers, creekside meadows, outdoor courtyards and secluded benches.
http://www.co.washoe.nv.us/parks/mc_home
Wild Island Family Adventure Park
Enoy one of the hottest places in Reno/Sparks! Wild Island
Offering a 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 Pizzeria and 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 envoirnment 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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