Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

Just 32 miles west of Reno vial I-80 West, you'll find this country's most beautiful and pristine lake. Lake Tahoe, with an average depth of 980 feet, is the eighth deepest lake in the world and the second deepest lake in the U.S. You can enjoy a multitude of activities here: water and snow skiing, to gaming at one of the casinos on the south shore, mountain biking, horseback riding, gondola ride, scenic cable car rides, rock climbing and much more. You will enjoy the sheer beauty of this place with the crystal clear water, miles of beautiful shoreline and mountains all around.

This ancient beauty is the remnant of the prehistoric Great Basin Sea which once covered almost the entire area of Nevada. Located 45 miles northeast of Reno, this is probably the best fishing spot in the area offering lahontan Cutthroat trout and the ancient Cui-ui fish (the only other place in the world that has these fish is Lake Titicaca in Peru, South America). The Paiute Indians make this their home and offer guided tours of the fish hatcheries. The lake is dotted with mystical rock formations. Visit for the fishing or just to explore the magnificence of this lake.

There are more than thirty courses in the Reno/Tahoe area with numerous types of links: championship, executive, desert, alpine and finessee courses among the trees. Some of the courses: ArrowCreek Club, D'Andrea Golf Club, Dayton Valley Golf Club at Legado, Eagle Valley Golf Course, Empire Ranch Golf Course, Genoa Lakes Golf Club, The Resort at Red Hawk.

Meadowood Mall - located just off US 395 at the intersection of Virginia Street and McCarran Blvd. Featuring: Macy's, Victoria's Secret, Sharper Image, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Bath and Body Works, The Body Shop, Brookstone, The Children's Place, The Disney Store, Eddie Bauer, Express, G.A.P. Kids/Baby Gap, Gymboree and more. Summit Sierra - located south of Reno at the corner of S. Virginia Street and Mt. Rose Hightway. Featuring Dillard's, Coldwater Creek, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, William-Sonoma, Pottery Barn plus many more. Legends at the Marina - located just north of I-80 West and west of Sparks Blvd, next to the Sparks Marina. Shopping includes; Scheels, Best Buy, Bath and Body Works, GameStop, Banana Republic, Off Broadway, Jones New York Outlet.

This historic town was once the world's richest city thanks to the largest gold vein ever mined; the Comstock Lode. Points of interest include: old town cemetery, Mark Twain Museum, Bucket of Blood Saloon, The Castle (the only structure untouched by the fire of 1875), Piper's Opera House and the Silver Dollar Queen.

Grand Sierra Resort Movie Theater located on the Arcade level of the hotel. Century Riverside 12 - located at 11 N. Sierra St. in downtown Reno Century Summit Sierra - located in the Summit Sierra Shopping Mall at 13965 S. Virginia St. in Reno Century Sparks 14 - located at 1250 Victorian Ave. in downtown Sparks Century Park Lane - located at 210 Plumb Lane in Reno Fleischmann Skydome located at the University of NV, Reno at 1650 N. Virginia St.

Wilbur D. May Museum. This fascinating museum houses the personal collection of Wilbur D. May, department store magnate, rancher, and worldwide traveler. The May Museum's indoor garden houses pondes, waterfalls and a variety of plants and flowers and the park features a petting zoo and log ride. The museum is located in the beautiful Rancho San Rafael Park. Nevada Museum of Art - located at 160 West Liberty Street. The oldest cultural institution in the state of Nevada, this Museum provides the opportunity for peopld of all ages to encounter, engage, and enjoy a diversity of art experiences. Nevada State Historical Society Museum - located at the University of NV, Reno at 1650 N. Virginia St. An impressive collection of artifacts represents prehistoric times to the present, showcasing the state's role as a passageway to the west and as a focus of gold and silver mining and wealth. Fleichman Planatarium. This ulta-modern planetarium hosts a variety of astronomy exhibits and seminars, and is the only planetarium to show "full-dome" IMAS movies. The science museum exhibits a one-ton meteorite, a solar system model, weather instruments, and much more. National Automobile Museum - located at 10 S. Lake St in Reno. Featuring an extensive collection of 200 plus antique and vintage automobiles. Many were owned by celebrities or featured in classic films. Mark Twain Museum - located at 47-53 C. St and Hwy 341 in Virginia City. Mark Twain started his literary career in this Old West city while working for Virginia City's Territorial newspaper. The original printing presses and work desks still remain in the basement which is now a gift shop.