Reno is the home of Hot August Nights, the Great Reno Balloon Race, National Championship Air Races, Street Vibrations, and the world famous Reno Rodeo.

National Automobile Museum
200 antique, vintage, classic and special interest automobiles on display, fully restored and in mint condition. A tribute to America's love of the automobile. Open 9:30am to 5:00pm daily, 10:00am to 4:00pm Sun., except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Fleischman Planetarium
The planetarium is located 1.5 miles north of downtown Reno on Virginia Street. It's on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno., and is located: 1.5 miles north of downtown Reno on Virginia Street. The complex has a museum and gift shop, plus exhibits on space and astronomy. Free telescope viewings are available from 8:30-9:30 p.m. every clear Friday night.

Ft. Churchill Historic State Monument
You'll find this 1860 U.S. Army outpost eight miles south of Silver Springs, via Alternate Highway 95 (start by driving east from Reno on I-80). The 710-acre park has a visitor center, picnic area, and campground, located beside the Carson River. Nominal fees are charged for use of the campground and picnic areas. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday through Tuesday.

National Bowling Stadium Theater
Located downtown, at 300 North Center Street, this theater is part of the tournament bowling center. The 32-minute film "To be an Astronaut" is shown daily at 10:30 a.m., noon, 2:30, 4. and 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available on the fourth floor, at tournament level.

Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary houses animals mostly native to the American West, including coyotes, pronghorn antelopes, a black bear, mountain lion, wolves, bobcats, owls, desert tortoises, and more -- including two tigers (not found naturally in America). The park is open weekends from early April to late October, and also open on Thursdays and Fridays during summer months. To get there, take Interstate 395 north from Reno, and turn right on Red Rock Road, and drive 11 miles to Deerlodge. Turn right and drive one mile to the sanctuary.

Boomtown Family Fun Center
The latest in video games and redemption games! Antique Carousel, Merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, Miniature Golf and Motion Theatre with thrilling 3-D programs.

Atlantis Family Fun Center
With the newest video and pinball games like Dance Dance Revolution, Police 911, Daytona Racing, Top Skater, South Park and more, Atlantis' Fun Center lets kids rule their kingdom. Brand new to the Atlantis Fun Center are special bonus tokens and double value redemption tickets.

2002 Annual Events

• Reno Jazz festival - University of Nevada - Reno April 18 – 20
• Hot August Nights - August 3-11, 2002
• Gordie Brown - Harrah's Reno -- Nightly except Wedenedsdays
• Kalin & Jinger's Illusionarium
• Reno Days
• Celtic Celebration
• Virginia City Camel Races