RENOLocal TipsART GALLERIES Maybe it's the incredibly blue skies, the quality of light, the crisp mountain air, or simply, the sublime vistas of the Sierra Nevada that is the reason why so many artists self-select to live here. The mix of galleries in Reno-Tahoe comprise a vibrant kaleidoscope of the artistic experience. You will be pleasantly surprised at the diversity and quality of art work available. Whether you are just "gallery hopping" or are a serious buyer or collector, you will find each gallery is unique. SHOPPING The Summit, an open-air, lifestyle shopping center with over 70 shops; complete with fountains, paths and fire pits to gather round on cool evenings. The Summit offers a wide variety of shopping and dining that will please even the most demanding patron. Meadowood Mall, a longtime Reno favorite, is an enclosed regional center located city center and attracting over six million tourists who visit the region annually. Shoppers will be delighted with over 100 stores to explore. If you are looking for a high end botique shop visit the California Jean Bar located on California Street. Located in the area of Reno's Truckee River Whitewater Park is the Truckee River Arts District. Plan to visit both the CalAve and Riverwalk sections of the district for unique shopping excursions to specialty shops, antique stores, boutiques and galleries. This area is quickly becoming Reno's pre-eminent neighborhood retail, restaurant, entertainment and business district. No big box stores here in this newest, hippest section of Reno. WINTER SPORTS With an average of 40 feet of snow per year in the Sierras, Reno-Tahoe has countless winter activities. Climate Reno rests at a comfortable 4,400 feet above sea level, and gets over 300 sunny days each year. We get about 12 inches of precipitation annually, with lots of snow falling at the 15 easily-accessible ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area. Jan-March Avg. High: 51 Low: 25 April-June Avg. High: 75 Low: 40 July-Sept Avg. High: 87 Low: 50 Oct-Dec Avg. High: 56 Low: 27 |
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