2 Top Fun & Free Things To Do In Reno

Reno is popularly known as a gaming town, but it is turning out to be more widely known as an outdoor paradise. In addition, staying in Kramer’s Midtown, the best and the coziest Reno NV hotel, you can take pleasure in and experience a lot of these outdoor areas that are completely free.

If you would like to stay outdoors, visit the Truckee River for more than a few free activities and events including tubing at the Truckee River Whitewater Park. If you would like to stay out of the water and simply take a walk, stay on the River Walk and check out a variety of Burning Man art and sculpture or jump on a bike to take pleasure in the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail that runs right through Downtown Reno.

At the time of enjoying and experiencing these bikes or walks, you can see some of the most beautiful parks of “The Biggest Little City of the World”. For visitors who do not mind taking a short drive, head up the Mount Rose Highway for some snow play or mountain hiking or visit Virginia City, which is popularly known as the most famous mining and ghost towns of the world.

1.    Virginia City

This is a historic town in the mountains above Reno, which was once the richest city of the world thanks to the largest gold vein ever mined, the Comstock Lode. Little has changed since those mid-1800s days, and C Street, the main thoroughfare, still looks much as it did decades ago. Leave your Downtown Reno Motel early in the morning to enjoy the top sights - the old town cemetery, the Bucket of Blood Saloon, The Castle (the only structure untouched by the fire of 1875), Fourth Ward School, Ponderosa Saloon, and Piper’s Opera House.

The most promising way to tour the city is to begin at the base of the hill on C Street and work your way upward. This route even affords absolutely stunning views of the neighboring mountains. VC is a must-see for any person who is interested in Wild West history. Remember, although walking around VC’s streets and a lot of events are free, however, you can even visit the shops, bars and restaurants of the city.

2.    Idlewild Park

Built in 1927, Idlewild Park is situated just west of Downtown and right on the Truckee River. The park features quite a lot of picnic spots, a few tennis courts, a bike trail, a few lakes and water features and access to the river. There is a Lions Club Park for children with a lot of fun equipment and a small train. The Tahoe-Pyramid trail even passes right by the park where you can walk or bile all the way up to Lake Tahoe or down to Pyramid Lake.

The park even features a rose garden, public sculptures and the seasonal Idlewild swimming pool. The park has plenty of parking in a lot of areas of the park and is home to a lot of the special events taking place in the area.

Book your room for rent in Reno at Kramer’s Midtown and maximizes your family tour!