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Ready for something completely different? If you're comfortable in a rough and tumble atmosphere and want some great loud music and cold beer, then Davidson's Distillery is the perfect hangout for you. There's always music, whether on stage or from the jukebox, and bikers and other tough characters frequent what may be Reno's loudest best-kept secret.

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.

Downtown Reno celebrates its past and looks ahead to the future during the Pacific Fine Arts Festivals. The event is usually held in the latter part of July, and it features, among other attractions, more than 45 award-winning artists and crafts people showcasing a wide variety of their works including photography, oil paintings, ceramic artwork, jewelry, and lots more.

The Nevada Historical Society is a museum that highlights some of Reno's key historical pieces like an architectural drawing of the State Building as well as other artifacts, documents and photographs that tell the story of how this part of the state was key to Nevada's economic and geographical development. Visiting the Nevada Historical Society is a nice break from the usual bustle, and you'll learn quite a bit about the ever-developing desert city that is Reno.