Get to Know Reno, Nevada

Have you heard of the Biggest Little City in the World? That’s my hometown: Reno, Nevada. Since moving here and falling in love with this desert city years ago, I’ve loved sharing it with anyone who will listen. Get to know Reno, Nevada’s attractions, bars, restaurants and events in my latest blog posts and stories. And you can follow me on Instagram and TikTok for the latest inspiration for things to do in Reno, Nevada.

Quick Information on Reno, Nevada

Sometimes you don’t have time for an entire blog post (I get it!). Tap through these bite-sized stories about Reno, Nevada.

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Fun Facts About Reno, Nevada

  1. Reno, Nevada’s nickname is the Biggest Little City in the World.
  2. Reno, Nevada is only about 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe.
  3. Reno gets about 300 days of sunshine every year.
  4. Despite being considered a desert (it’s dry!), we’re close to lots of Sierra Nevada mountains and snow.
  5. Reno is not that close to Las Vegas. It’s a 7-hour drive to get there.
  6. For many years, Reno was the “Divorce Capital of the World.”
  7. Reno has 4 distinct seasons, and they are pretty mild. A cold day will get down around 25 degrees Fahrenheit and a hot day might reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Reno is a hub for Burning Man travelers every August—and Burning Man art year-round.
  9. Reno is home to the world’s largest artificial rock climbing wall, right in Downtown near the Reno Arch.
  10. Reno is home to its own baseball team, the Reno Aces.