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Things to do in Reno: 2 local trip ideas

2 ready-made day trips in Reno, Nevada: adventure and entertainment. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

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Adventure trip

Thrills and Rapids in

5 stops · about 7 hr 45 min of stops · ~$158 per person

An action-packed day of rock climbing, river rapids, and outdoor exploration, paired with locally loved eats along a straight path from Midtown to Downtown Reno.

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    Two Chicks

    752 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501, USA
    Two Chicks, Reno

    Fuel up with gourmet breakfast melts and locally sourced eggs in a vibrant Midtown setting.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Truckee River Whitewater Park

    W 1st St &, N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89501, USA
    Truckee River Whitewater Park, Reno

    Rent a kayak or tube from a local outfitter and tackle the class II rapids and drop pools right in the heart of downtown.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions
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    The Eddy

    16 S Sierra St., Reno, NV 89501, USA
    The Eddy, Reno

    Grab local craft beer and quick bites from rotating food trucks at this lively, open-air shipping container park on the river.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$18 per person · Directions
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    BaseCamp Climbing Gym

    255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501, USA
    BaseCamp Climbing Gym, Reno

    Test your limits by scaling the 164-foot outdoor climbing wall on the exterior of the Whitney Peak Hotel, the world's tallest.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$40 per person · Directions
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    Wild River Grille

    17 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501, USA
    Wild River Grille, Reno

    Unwind with contemporary American dishes and creative cocktails on a scenic patio directly overlooking the Truckee River.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$35 per person · Directions
Entertainment trip

Shows, Music, and Riverfront

4 stops · about 7 hr 45 min of stops · ~$85 per person

This immersive, non-zigzagging route guides you through Midtown and Downtown Reno's finest breakfast, local arts, riverfront socializing, and vibrant live music scene.

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    Two Chicks

    752 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501, USA
    Two Chicks, Reno

    Try their signature local free-range egg dishes or a creative morning mimosa in Midtown.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    The Holland Project

    140 Vesta St, Reno, NV 89502, USA
    The Holland Project, Reno

    Explore the vibrant local art gallery at this renowned, youth-driven community arts space.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$5 per person · Directions
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    The Eddy

    16 S Sierra St., Reno, NV 89501, USA
    The Eddy, Reno

    Enjoy a casual, sit-down pizza lunch and local craft beers at this popular riverfront beer garden.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    The Alpine

    324 E 4th St, Reno, NV 89512, USA
    The Alpine, Reno

    Catch live bands, touring indie acts, or high-energy DJs at this premier Brewery District venue.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$35 per person · Directions

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