The Segway is the latest craze! It's part scooter, part motorbike but you ride it standing up, and the Reno Segway Tour leads you on a fun, informative tour of downtown Reno, the Riverwalk District, California Avenue and Idlewild Park. After a thirty minute training session, your guide leads you on a tour that feels more like an adventure, as you'll not only learn about Reno's history and architecture but also some fascinating facts about the area's pop culture, current events, and more. So grab your helmet and take the Segway to fun on this highly memorable tour.
Sometimes, science and nature can put on a better show than any Hollywood movie. That is always the case at the Fleishmann Planetarium and Science Center at the University of Nevada in Reno. Through the technology of wide-screen film presentations, you can experience what it feels like to be caught in a hurricane on the bayou, go on a cosmic safari through the solar system and even brave the mysteries of the Nile. There's always a full schedule of exhibits and special presentations, and the kids will love the multidimensional, interactive activities. And don't forget, the planetarium is open until 9 so you can get up close to the planets and the stars through the high-powered telescopes that are housed in this showcase of natural, interplanetary wonder. If you crave and appreciate knowledge of planet Earth, this is the attraction for you.
Every May, the Reno River Festival signals the beginning of summer, as it has come to be recognized as the first big event of the warmer months. Events that have become synonymous with the Reno River Festival include a whitewater kayaking competition, a 2.5-mile two person relay called Run Amuck, and the very popular Biggest Little Homebrew Challenge where festival goers are encouraged to enter their home-brewed beer in a hotly competitive showcase.