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Sometimes, science and nature can put on a better show than any Hollywood movie. That is always the case at the Fleishmann Planetarium and Science Center at the University of Nevada in Reno. Through the technology of wide-screen film presentations, you can experience what it feels like to be caught in a hurricane on the bayou, go on a cosmic safari through the solar system and even brave the mysteries of the Nile. There's always a full schedule of exhibits and special presentations, and the kids will love the multidimensional, interactive activities. And don't forget, the planetarium is open until 9 so you can get up close to the planets and the stars through the high-powered telescopes that are housed in this showcase of natural, interplanetary wonder. If you crave and appreciate knowledge of planet Earth, this is the attraction for you.

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.

If you love cars, then make plans to be in Reno for Hot August Nights, a festival that features hundreds and hundreds of custom hot rods and restored muscle cars. It happens the first week in August every year and entire parking lots across the city turn into car shows. So get revved up and don't forget your camera and a big tube of sun screen to survive the heat.

Flash back to a much simpler, romantic time by taking your honey to a drive-in movie at West Wind Drive-Ins . Hear the film's audio through your car radio and get a big tub of popcorn as you and your main squeeze snuggle up to watch one of today's biggest movies in an old-fashioned, classic way.