Reno City : Nevada

Reno is famous for its hospitality and is popularly known as "The Biggest Little City in the World". It is popular for its entertainment theaters, fine dining, top-class performers and gaming activities. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities that it has in store including golfing, and skiing. Lake Tahoe has some of the best ski resorts in North America. Nevada's liberal tax structures, along with Reno's free port status and central location in the West, also make the area an important regional warehouse and distribution center.

Reno is located at the western border of Nevada in the Truckee Meadows, about 20 miles east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Lake Tahoe, the second largest alpine lake in the world.

Temperatures in the region are mild, but there are fluctuations between day and night temperatures. The temperature at night during the summer rarely rises above 60 degrees. Reno has a low level of humidity with sunny skies prevalent throughout the year.

Area : 69.34 square miles (2000)

Elevation : 4,400 feet above sea level

Latitude : 39.53 N,

Longitude: 119.82 W

Average Temperatures : January, 33.3° F; August, 69.8° F; annual average: 51.1° F

Average Annual Precipitation : 7.29 inches of rain, 23.1 inches of snow

Population: 203,550 as on 2005

Attractions

    * Casinos
    * Reno Arch
    * National Automobile Museum
    * National Bowling Stadium
    * Wilbur D. May Center
    * Lake Tahoe

Festivals

    * SledFest in April
    * Reno Rodeo in June
    * Hot August Nights
    * Great Reno Balloon Race
    * National Championship Air Races
    * Eldorado's Great Italian Festival and the Celtic Festival in October