China East

The Cactus Creek Southwestern Steakhouse is worth the effort it takes to find it, although you might have passed it or may be close to it without even realizing it! The restaurant is in the Bonanza Casino just north of downtown, and both the casino and eatery are local favorites that tourists may not find right away. The steaks are plentiful slabs of beef, and the side dishes are just as delectable. Add in great service, no-hassle parking and a usually short wait for a table and you've found a real jewel of a restaurant.

If whitewater rafting is your choice recreation activity, then bring the whole family or your rafting buddies for a great afternoon on the water courtesy of the pros at Sierra Adventures. Your adventure begins on the scenic and challenging Truckee River and in addition to taking on the challenge of whitewater rafting, you'll also be able to enjoy some of the most picturesque areas of the river.

Looking for art in all the wrong places? Then you owe it to yourself to pay a visit to the Artist's Co-op Gallery in Reno. You will find some of the most impressive works of art rendered in all types of media like oil, watercolor, pastel, pen and ink, pencil, mixed media and photography. It is such a vast array of styles created by twenty local artists and there are several openings and exhibits put on nearly every week. So make plans to visit this artsy attraction and stay awhile, as the art from these talented individuals will draw you in and will surely capture your imagination.

The Reno Philharmonic invites you to get your culture on! Not only does the orchestra regularly perform master classics on stage, the organization realizes the importance of preserving the work of the composers whose music they lovingly recreate. The Reno Philharmonic also prides itself in fostering a love of music in the area's youth so that the legacy of the classics can continue. Performances are scheduled regularly, so instead of the usual evening, make plans to experience true music masterpieces as only the classic Reno Philharmonic can perform them.