Bella Vita-Reno

Despite being in the middle of the desert, Reno offers some great opportunities for water recreation. The Tahoe Whitewater Tours is conveniently located near the bustling downtown hotel-casino and booming arts district. Lots of places to play including 11 pools for kayak fun, a kayak racing course and lots more.

Who's got the best ribs in the west? Find out at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off held every Labor Day weekend. For 23 years, the holiday weekend comes alive in Victorian Square in downtown Sparks and with plenty of food, live music, crafts and family-oriented fun to end the summer on a positively spicy note.

The Nevada Museum of Art invites you to explore and learn while contributing to help preserve the tradition of art for many generations to come. With various contemporary and classic exhibits, the curators and professionals at the museum work hard to continue hosting a steady stream of compelling presentations. If a tour of the museum isn't enough, the NMA offers the chance to dig deeper and learn about the art and the artists it supports at its E.L. Concord Museum School.

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.