Proof of its new reputation is the Uptown Downtown ARTown Festival, which runs July 1-31. This city-wide event features more than 150 different performances and exhibits. This year, the Festival welcomes the Coeur D'Alene Art Auction, which is the most historically significant auction in the history of fine western, sporting and wildlife art. Many other unique special events occur annually in Reno. Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring locations on earth.
Visitors can enjoy water sports during the summer or skiing in the winter.
The sandy shores are perfect for family outings and strolling with loved ones. Don't miss the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, which runs every summer. The classic theater presentations are set against the backdrop of Lake Tahoe. An overpowering feeling of serenity is sure to overtake anyone who visits the majestic beauty of this special place. Virginia City , set just 23 miles south of Reno has a history that dates back over 100 years.