Old Southwest Travel Guide
Reno
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Popular places to visit
Nevada Museum of Art
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Nevada Museum of Art during your trip to Reno. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Peppermill
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Peppermill during your travels in Reno? Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Reno-Sparks Convention Center during your trip to Reno. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Hit the slopes at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe during your trip to Reno. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
National Bowling Stadium
Catch an event at National Bowling Stadium during your trip to Reno. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Riverwalk District
During your trip to Reno, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Riverwalk District. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Old Southwest
Econo Lodge new Reno - Sparks Convention Center
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Half-mi to Riverwalk: Midtown Reno Oasis!
Great location. Well equipped.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
We got the handicap room. Room was clean, huge bathroom. Not that far of a walk to shoreline amphitheatre
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Very professional. And room was clean.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Silver Legacy Reno- A Caesars Rewards Destination
Clean room
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Eldorado Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Room was clean nice staff great i did enjoy my stay
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Southwest
Cal Ave District
While there might not be top attractions in Cal Ave District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nevada Museum of Art and Riverwalk District.
Midtown
Midtown might not have many top sights, but Nevada Museum of Art and National Automobile Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Reno
Downtown Reno is beloved for its first-class casinos. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Reno Arch and National Bowling Stadium.
West University
If you're spending some time in West University, Lawlor Events Center and Great Basin Adventure are top sights worth seeing.
University District
If you're spending some time in University District, Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center and Lawlor Events Center are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Reno
While Northwest Reno isn't home to many top sights, Boomtown Casino and Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Southwest Travel Guide
- Nevada Museum of Art
- Nevada Shakespeare Company
- Peppermill
- Atlantis Casino
- Reno-Sparks Convention Center
- University of Nevada-Reno
- Diamond Peak Ski Resort
- National Bowling Stadium
- Riverwalk District
- Reno Events Center
- Boomtown Casino
- Reno Arch
- Sparks Marina Park
- The Sands Casino
- Outlets at Legends Sparks
- National Automobile Museum
- Reno Livestock Events Center
- Greater Nevada Field
- Club Cal-Neva Casino
- Diamond Peak Ski School
- Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
