Things to do in Reno
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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
Virginia Lake Park Loop Trail,
190 E. Liberty Street.
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.
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 www.visitrenotahoe.com
LAKE TAHOE
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
2180 South Carson St. (US 395)
@ Fairview Dr. Open 9 am - 5 pm
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.
www.museums.nevadaculture.org
CARSON CITY, NEVADA
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). 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)
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