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==Article Transcript==
Need a break from drawing? Want to see the sights? Here is a little sampling of what the area has to offer.
'''VIRGINIA LAKE PARK'''<br>
Virginia Lake Park Loop Trail,
190 E. Liberty Street.<br>
Looking to get in a short jog or walk
before the day gets started or just want
a break from the ballroom drawing? The
Virginia Lake Loop Trail is a local favorite
for lunchtime strolling, bird watching, and
running. The serenity of the lake and
beautiful foliage put the mind at ease, all
within close proximity of the Peppermill
Resort. Additionally, there are various picnic
shelters and restrooms for patron use.
ADA Accessible, 1 mile Paved Pedestrian,
and bicycling.
Directions: From the Peppermill it’s just
a few blocks away. Just ask the concierge.
From the intersection of Plumb Lane and
Lakeside Drive in Reno, travel south on
Lakeside Drive to Virginia Lake.
'''THE RIVERWALK DISTRICT'''
Downtown Reno is just minutes from
our hotel. You’ll find that the Riverwalk
District is centrally located and only a
short walk from Reno’s most celebrated
points of interest. The district is a focal
point in urban living, eclectic dining and
boutique shopping, all nestled along the
natural banks of the legendary Truckee
River in a safe, fun, friendly area.
[http://www.renoriver.org www.renoriver.org] There’s a wine
walk on the third Saturday of the month.
A $20 wine-tasting fee gets you a glass
to sample wine at participating merchants.
Our group loves to drink wine,
but they also have a beer crawl that
happens every fourth Saturday, if you’re
staying on to see the sights after the
conventions ends. For more information,
go to [http://www.visitrenotahoe.com www.visitrenotahoe.com]
'''LAKE TAHOE'''<br>
The 30 minute drive from Reno isn’t just asphalt and yellow lines.
No, the half hour you’ll spend in the car is filled with beautiful
scenery, and soon the Sierra mountains rise up around you. You
can rent a car at the Peppermill and get away to the natural wonder
that is the largest alpine lake in North America: Lake Tahoe. Go
ahead, breathe deep: That clean mountain air is quite refreshing
and the view is exquisite! If snow skiing is on your mind, there
should be enough snow in the mountain area resorts by the time
of the convention. Squaw Valley is the granddaddy in these parts,
legendary for its six mountain peaks and as home of the 1960 Winter
Olympics. Its sister resort, Alpine Meadows, is in the midst of a
five-year, $70 million renaissance, designed to improve all facets of
the resort experience. The resort boasts the world’s first ski-in/ski-out
Starbucks. One lift ticket gets you into both Squaw Valley and
Alpine Meadows.
Ski and snowboard aficionados also love Tahoe resorts like
Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly, and Northstar. To find the
ski experience that fits you, visit www.skilaketahoe.com. Even if
there isn’t any snow, the area offers many hiking trails and parks to
explore.
'''NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM'''<br>
2180 South Carson St. (US 395)<br>
@ Fairview Dr. Open 9 am - 5 pm<br>
Thursday through Monday. Admission,
$6. This small but satisfying
museum is a showplace for what
remains of railroading in Carson City.
A passenger coach is on display
here that carried the Golden Spike to
Promontory, Utah commemorating
the joining of the first transcontinental railway in the U.S. on May 10,
1869.<br>
[http://www.museums.nevadaculture.org www.museums.nevadaculture.org]
'''CARSON CITY, NEVADA'''<br>
Carson City, Nevada (a 30 minute drive from Reno) is the state
capitol of Nevada, and has been the Nevada capital since the
Nevada Territory was established in 1861. I personally drove
down to Carson City and the drive is scenic and the city maintains
some frontier architecture and there are some interesting
historical buildings in this city. Carson City was put on the map
during gold rush years. Until they began to decline in the 1880s,
these mines provided Carson City with most of its economic
importance. A mining railroad worked the mines and remnants of
it survive today as you can visit and ride a train at the Virginia &
Truckee Railroad (The V&T). [http://www.visitcarsoncity.com www.visitcarsoncity.com]
=== Getting Around Reno ===
'''RENTAL CARS''': Enterprise Car
Rental provides convenient pick-up
and return at Peppermill. You can
organize your car rental at our Bell
Desk next to the Hotel Front Desk
or by calling 775-825-7274, during
the hours 9am-3pm Monday - Saturday,
or 9am-1pm Sunday.
'''TAXI''': Taxis are readily available
from the hotel.
'''MASS TRANSIT''': Reno’s bus
public transit system now has a
rapid component, aptly called RTC
RAPID. It provides service on Virginia
Street between the downtown
Reno Citi Center terminal and the
Meadowood Mall station, the bus
system’s busiest route. Fares are
$2 for adults.
'''Free Shuttle Transportation
To/From Airport:'''
The Peppermill features an
easy and convenient airport
shuttle which departs from the
valet area outside the Hotel
Lobby, and runs every halfhour
beginning at 4
am. The last shuttle
departs from the
Peppermill going
to the airport at
11:30 pm. In addition,
the airport
shuttle departs
from the airport
going to the Peppermill
every half-hour beginning
at 4:15 am, and continuing to
11:45 pm. This shuttle picksup
at the North exit of the
Baggage Claim area.
Peppermill visitors and
guests also have access to
our parking garage in addition
to complimentary valet
parking. RV and oversized
vehicle parking
is available for
hotel guests only.
The Peppermill
Resort is located
at 2707 South
Virginia St. Reno,
NV 89502 If you’re
driving to the convention,
The hotel is just South
of Interstate 80 on State
Highway 395 (also S. Virginia
Street)
Need a break from drawing? Want to see the sights? Here is a little sampling of what the area has to offer.
'''VIRGINIA LAKE PARK'''<br>
Virginia Lake Park Loop Trail,
190 E. Liberty Street.<br>
Looking to get in a short jog or walk
before the day gets started or just want
a break from the ballroom drawing? The
Virginia Lake Loop Trail is a local favorite
for lunchtime strolling, bird watching, and
running. The serenity of the lake and
beautiful foliage put the mind at ease, all
within close proximity of the Peppermill
Resort. Additionally, there are various picnic
shelters and restrooms for patron use.
ADA Accessible, 1 mile Paved Pedestrian,
and bicycling.
Directions: From the Peppermill it’s just
a few blocks away. Just ask the concierge.
From the intersection of Plumb Lane and
Lakeside Drive in Reno, travel south on
Lakeside Drive to Virginia Lake.
'''THE RIVERWALK DISTRICT'''
Downtown Reno is just minutes from
our hotel. You’ll find that the Riverwalk
District is centrally located and only a
short walk from Reno’s most celebrated
points of interest. The district is a focal
point in urban living, eclectic dining and
boutique shopping, all nestled along the
natural banks of the legendary Truckee
River in a safe, fun, friendly area.
[http://www.renoriver.org www.renoriver.org] There’s a wine
walk on the third Saturday of the month.
A $20 wine-tasting fee gets you a glass
to sample wine at participating merchants.
Our group loves to drink wine,
but they also have a beer crawl that
happens every fourth Saturday, if you’re
staying on to see the sights after the
conventions ends. For more information,
go to [http://www.visitrenotahoe.com www.visitrenotahoe.com]
'''LAKE TAHOE'''<br>
The 30 minute drive from Reno isn’t just asphalt and yellow lines.
No, the half hour you’ll spend in the car is filled with beautiful
scenery, and soon the Sierra mountains rise up around you. You
can rent a car at the Peppermill and get away to the natural wonder
that is the largest alpine lake in North America: Lake Tahoe. Go
ahead, breathe deep: That clean mountain air is quite refreshing
and the view is exquisite! If snow skiing is on your mind, there
should be enough snow in the mountain area resorts by the time
of the convention. Squaw Valley is the granddaddy in these parts,
legendary for its six mountain peaks and as home of the 1960 Winter
Olympics. Its sister resort, Alpine Meadows, is in the midst of a
five-year, $70 million renaissance, designed to improve all facets of
the resort experience. The resort boasts the world’s first ski-in/ski-out
Starbucks. One lift ticket gets you into both Squaw Valley and
Alpine Meadows.
Ski and snowboard aficionados also love Tahoe resorts like
Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Heavenly, and Northstar. To find the
ski experience that fits you, visit www.skilaketahoe.com. Even if
there isn’t any snow, the area offers many hiking trails and parks to
explore.
'''NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM'''<br>
2180 South Carson St. (US 395)<br>
@ Fairview Dr. Open 9 am - 5 pm<br>
Thursday through Monday. Admission,
$6. This small but satisfying
museum is a showplace for what
remains of railroading in Carson City.
A passenger coach is on display
here that carried the Golden Spike to
Promontory, Utah commemorating
the joining of the first transcontinental railway in the U.S. on May 10,
1869.<br>
[http://www.museums.nevadaculture.org www.museums.nevadaculture.org]
'''CARSON CITY, NEVADA'''<br>
Carson City, Nevada (a 30 minute drive from Reno) is the state
capitol of Nevada, and has been the Nevada capital since the
Nevada Territory was established in 1861. I personally drove
down to Carson City and the drive is scenic and the city maintains
some frontier architecture and there are some interesting
historical buildings in this city. Carson City was put on the map
during gold rush years. Until they began to decline in the 1880s,
these mines provided Carson City with most of its economic
importance. A mining railroad worked the mines and remnants of
it survive today as you can visit and ride a train at the Virginia &
Truckee Railroad (The V&T). [http://www.visitcarsoncity.com www.visitcarsoncity.com]
=== Getting Around Reno ===
'''RENTAL CARS''': Enterprise Car
Rental provides convenient pick-up
and return at Peppermill. You can
organize your car rental at our Bell
Desk next to the Hotel Front Desk
or by calling 775-825-7274, during
the hours 9am-3pm Monday - Saturday,
or 9am-1pm Sunday.
'''TAXI''': Taxis are readily available
from the hotel.
'''MASS TRANSIT''': Reno’s bus
public transit system now has a
rapid component, aptly called RTC
RAPID. It provides service on Virginia
Street between the downtown
Reno Citi Center terminal and the
Meadowood Mall station, the bus
system’s busiest route. Fares are
$2 for adults.
'''Free Shuttle Transportation
To/From Airport:'''
The Peppermill features an
easy and convenient airport
shuttle which departs from the
valet area outside the Hotel
Lobby, and runs every halfhour
beginning at 4
am. The last shuttle
departs from the
Peppermill going
to the airport at
11:30 pm. In addition,
the airport
shuttle departs
from the airport
going to the Peppermill
every half-hour beginning
at 4:15 am, and continuing to
11:45 pm. This shuttle picksup
at the North exit of the
Baggage Claim area.
Peppermill visitors and
guests also have access to
our parking garage in addition
to complimentary valet
parking. RV and oversized
vehicle parking
is available for
hotel guests only.
The Peppermill
Resort is located
at 2707 South
Virginia St. Reno,
NV 89502 If you’re
driving to the convention,
The hotel is just South
of Interstate 80 on State
Highway 395 (also S. Virginia
Street)
