Maybe hitting the river with a group of experienced rafters who know how to have a good time is more your style of rafting recreation. If that's the case, then get ready for a wild ride along either the American River or Truckee River thanks to the students at the University of Nevada's Campus Recreation Department. They are not only well-versed in riding the whitewater waves, but also in having an excellent time doing it.
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.
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.