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 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.
The Reno Jazz Festival is sponsored by the University of Nevada, Reno and is scheduled every spring, usually in early April. The event prides itself in presenting the absolute best in jazz in the way of concerts, competitions and clinics. Aspiring musicians can learn about this incredibly complex and satisfying musical genre while seeing and hearing it performed by some of the most masterful players in the country.
Reno's downtown area is rife with historic buildings and architecture; to enjoy it while staying relatively cool, take a walk along the historic The River Walk District. The walkway winds through downtown and is not only scenic in its own right, it highlights the whole downtown area giving it an added touch of natural beauty amid the busy commercial landscape.