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"The Biggest Little City in the World" has grown from the days in the 1920s and 1930s when it was the destination for hundreds of ladies looking for Reno-vation , a "quickie" divorce that required only 6 weeks of residence before "freedom." As a result, a goodly number of small Western "dude" ranches made a specialty of the 6-week stay, providing outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking, and swimming, and the nighttime excitement of rustic casinos. The town remained pretty much the same, even after the divorce boom petered out, until the late 1970s, when large casino-hotel resorts were built and the city grew to its present population of 207,000, with the adjacent town of Sparks adding another 90,000. The gambling may have arrived in force, but don't mistake this area for Las Vegas; if you're looking for a fantasy world of exotic casino-hotels you're in the wrong end of the state. In Reno the gaming action is only a part of the experience. Sure, you can have a great time gambling here 24 hours a day year-round, but it's the heady combination of hotel bargains, great restaurants, outdoor activities, and close proximity to Lake Tahoe that make Reno a fun and affordable tourist destination. Back to Top Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the co
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| History (Source: WCities) | Top | In 1844, John C. Fremont led a mapping expedition with the help of a Paiute chief who escorted the party through the wilderness of the Pyramid Lake region to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Two years later, in 1846, the ill fated Donner Memorial State Park party would rest on the banks of the cool Truckee before trying to cross the rugged mountains on their way to California. However, their disastrous journey did not discourage those who followed during the gold rush. Soon the Truckee Meadows became the meeting point of the emigrant trail going east to west and the north-south passage. Ruts made by the wheels still remain as testament to the long, hard journey. During this time, entrepreneur Charles Fuller decided he could make money by building a toll bridge across the Truckee to accommodate the travelers going west. In a log shelter close to the crossing, weary travelers and prospectors could rest and compare travel tales. Card games where a favorite way to entertain themselves, usually for money. In 1861, after having to rebuild the bridge several times because of floods, Fuller sold his business to Myron Lake, whose vision for the future was the start of a thriving community. His dream of connecting east with west by railroad would become reality. In March of 1868, the first train rolled into Lake’s Crossing. Teamed with a gentleman by the name of Charles Crocker, Lake was able to exact a promise from the Central Pacific Railroad to build a de
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| How To Get There (Source: WCities) | Top | Getting There Air Reno-Tahoe International Airport ( RTIA ) +1 775 328 6870 http://www.renoairport.com RTIA is located 3 miles from downtown and services the following airlines: Alaska Airlines ( +1 800 426 0333/ http://www.alaska-air.com ) Aloha ( +1 800 367 5250/ http://www.alohaairlines.com ) American Airlines ( +1 800 433 7300/ http://www.aa.com ) Continental ( +1 800 525 0280/ http://www.continental.com ) Frontier ( + 1 800 432 1359/ http://www.flyfrontier.com ) Northwest ( +1 800 225 2525/ http://www.nwa.com ) Skywest ( +1 800 453 9417/ http://www.skywest.com ) Southwest ( +1 800 435 9792/ http://www.southwest.com ) United ( +1 800 241 6522/ http://www.ual.com ) US Airways ( +1 800 428 4322/ http://www.usairways.com ) From the Airport Shuttle: Airport Mini Bus ( +1 775 786 3700 ) CitiFare/CitiLift ( +1 775 348 7433/ http://www.866 nvpride.com ) South Tahoe Express ( +1 866 898 2436/ http://www.southtahoeexpress.com ) Tahoe Casino Express ( +1 775 785 2424/ http://www.tahoecasinoexpress.com ) Taxi Service: Whittlesea Checker Taxi ( +1 775 322 2222 ) Yellow/Deluxe Cab ( +1 775 355 5555 ) On-Demand Limousine Service: Sierra West ( +1 775 329 4310 ) Bell Luxury ( +1 775 786 3700 ) Car Rental: Advantage ( +1 800 777 5500/ http://www.arac.com ) Alamo ( +1 800 327 9633/ http://www.alamo.com ) Avis ( +1 800 984 8840/ http://w
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| What To Do (Source: WCities) | Top | "The Biggest Little City in the World" is indeed that! When the slogan was adopted in 1929, the city fathers were desperate to find a way to gain recognition for the little town on the Truckee. That's hard to believe these days, since there's so much to do in Reno you might not have time to fit it all in. Theater, Dance and Opera The Pioneer Centre for Performing Arts is home to the Nevada Festival Ballet , Reno Philharmonic and the Nevada Opera . Nightingale Concert Hall on the campus of the University of Nevada Reno (UNR) offers first-rate entertainment by the Reno Chamber Orchestra which is becoming increasingly popular. The college also is home to the Nevada Repertory Company , the only university repertory company in the United States, which hosts several outstanding productions throughout the year. Music lovers will enjoy the Reno Jazz Festival , one of the largest jazz competitions in the country. During the summer head to Lake Tahoe to enjoy world-class performances with the stunning backdrop of the pristine lake. The Lake Tahoe Music Festival presents a feast of programs from classic to contemporary at various locations in the alpine forest. The Tahoe International Film Festival gives new filmmakers a venue to show their works. The ultimate cultural event of the summer in Reno/Sparks is a month-long feast of activities at Artown . More than 200 events and exhibits are featured at a dozen venues citywide. The residents in the
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