Should I spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Reno?

Should you spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Reno?

Many travelers spend one to three days in Reno during their visit. After all, the growing city has plenty to explore such as the nightlife scene, the famous sights and museums, and the restaurant scene.

While gambling is what people used to think of when they thought of Reno, the city has developed a growing arts and culture scene. The city's foodie reputation has also grown in recent years.

Do you have one or two days to visit Reno? Here's our comprehensive breakdown of how much time you might need for your trip along with some suggestions for things to do.

Is one day enough time in Reno?

Reno is a fun city that is somewhat popular with tourists because of its great list of sights and attractions. So with one day, you'll probably feel rushed to see the main attractions around the city. You really need more time to appreciate everything that the growing city has to offer. Many visitors prefer to have one to three days to fully enjoy the city even though it's not huge. If you have one day or less, we still have some great ideas for what to do while you're in town.

How to spend a day in Reno

Perhaps the most famous spot in Reno is the National Automobile Museum, so make sure you set aside some time to check it out. It might not be at the top of your list, but it's worth experiencing during your trip.

The nightlife scene is very popular here. After dark, head out to one of the many venues around town. There's a big nightlife scene with a huge number of bars and entertainment options. There are also a growing number of breweries in town.

Is a weekend (two to three days) enough time in Reno?

A weekend is the perfect amount of time in the growing city of Reno, as many visitors prefer to spend around one to three days here. Since it's not a huge city, over two days or on a weekend trip you'll be able to take advantage of the local nightlife, wander through the museums, dine out at amazing restaurants, and browse the shops. We have some suggestions for what to do and where to start your weekend adventure below.

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How to spend 2 days in Reno

With a weekend (two to three days) in Reno, you'll have a bit more time to enjoy everything that the city has to offer.

You'll find a few good museums and historic landmarks here, so it's worth your time to spend a day exploring a few of them. Museums in town range from art and history to local or quirky. The National Automobile Museum, the Nevada Museum of Art, Fleischmann Planetarium, and the Anthropology Museum are some of the favorites.

You can't miss out on tasting the fantastic cuisine at one of the best restaurants in town, so make sure you find somewhere special for lunch or dinner. The food scene has been growing in recent years and you'll find plenty of casual restaurants that serve hearty and filling comfort foods.

A few tour suggestions include:

• 1 Hour Distillery Tour and Tasting Flight ($25)
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