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Artown brings distinguished artists from around the world to Reno each July 1-31, for music, arts and theater performances throughout the Reno area.
Artown is a culture festival, hosted in Reno, Nevada on a yearly basis which started in 1996. During the years it has hosted many famous artists like Mikhail Baryshnikov, Marcel Marceau and others.
The Nevada Museum of Art building was designed by Will Bruder and opened in 2003. It plays host to national and international touring exhibits in addition to smaller exhibits of regional significance. It is the only accredited art museum in Nevada. .
Closed through summer 2026. Along the Truckee River just a few blocks from the casino core, Wingfield Park features an amphitheater with regular performances during the summer months, a kayak park open year round, and many pleasant spots to sit and watch the world go by any day of the week, at pretty much any time of the day. Home of annual events the Reno River Festival, held for three days in early June, and the Artown Festival, July 1–31.
This area of small shops and restaurants is a short walk from the downtown casino core and provides a pleasant setting for a meal.
An ideal location for a pleasant stroll, the layout of the University campus was inspired by Jefferson's University of Virginia. Visitors will find a parklike setting with a variety of architectural styles, and the Fleischmann Planetarium. Guided walking tours are available by reservation.
A few blocks west of the north end of the University, this 570-acre county park is home to an arboretum, as well as the Wilbur D. May Museum, a fishing pond and a large off-leash dog area. This is the home of the Reno Balloon Races, held in late summer/early fall annually. The northern half of the park connects to trail networks in the hills.
A local neighborhood with a decidedly Latino flavor, this neighborhood features unique shopping and dining and generally winds down in early evening hours.