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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.

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.

Instead of having the kids stand in front of a video game, give them a chance to move around for some good old fashioned exercise at Fun Quest, located inside the Reno Hilton. In addition to a great selection of video games, the kids can enjoy a turn behind the wheel on the magnetic bumper cars, the Galaxian Video Game Theater and laser tag. Plus, mom and dad will enjoy the 50 lane bowling alley, 2 screen movie theater and shopping mall. Fun Quest could be the best family attraction in Reno - you be the judge.

Before the mining industry exploded to give the area an unprecedented economic boost, the minerals and rocks lay dormant under the surface of the earth. And before the industry of mining cut into the natural surroundings, rocks, silver and other minerals were just waiting to be discovered. The W.M. Keck Museum at the University of Nevada tells the story of that geological history through various exhibits that include fossils, mining artifacts and other items that reveal this fascinating side of Reno's history.