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GetAway to Reno/Tahoe

09.12.16

Now that JetBlue launched its non-stop flights from Long Beach to Reno last month it’s even easier and more convenient to get away to "The Biggest Little City in the World" and the beautiful Lake Tahoe, a perfect year-round vacation spot.

Reno, is less than an hour drive from Lake Tahoe, depending on where you are going. And, it’s a perfect place to spend some time discovering one of the best start-up cities. It’s seeing an economic upturn thanks to Tesla Motors' gigafactory and Apple’s data center--a big win for Reno’s economic development history.

For a visitor, you can discover some great restaurants such as the Liberty Food & Wine Exchange, an artisan wine bar and eatery that’s also a great place to stop by to pick up produce, cheese, charcuterie and salumi for snacking, single-serving and shareable plate sizes, and delicious desserts; the Wild River Grille offering American entrees and great cocktails; and Campo Reno offering farm to table offerings, freshly made pastas and Napoletana-style pizzas. 

On a recent trip, we stayed at The Whitney Peak Hotel in downtown. It’s Reno's only luxury boutique, non-gaming, non-smoking hotel. It also boasts the world’s tallest artificial rock climbing wall—at 164 ft. For a fitness enthusiast, this is a great place to stay. It also features indoor bouldering studio at 7,000 square feet—with climbing areas for all levels—even a kids’ area.

The hotel is also within walking distance from the Truckee River Arts District for shopping, galleries, coffee, eateries, a brewery and a theater; the National Auto Museum; and the Whitewater Park for adventurous activities.

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It would be a place to stay during the Reno River Festival in early May. Top whitewater athletes from around the world compete in freestyle races, stand-up paddleboard races, kayak races and boatercross.  It also features a craft beer village, a scenic bike ride, entertainment and more. 

For more information on events, concerts, shopping, things to do and more in Reno, visit here.

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