Reno Information Packet
Table of Contents Hotel ................................................................................................. 3 Silver Legacy Resort Casino ................................................................................ 3 Hotel Accommodations ....................................................................................... 3 Hotel Amenities ................................................................................................... 3 Hotel Dining ........................................................................................................ 4 Hotel Parking and Shuttle ................................................................................... 4 Other Hotel Options .......................................................................... 5 Hotels in Downtown Reno .................................................................................. 5 Hotels in Reno (Non-Casino) .............................................................................. 5 Complimentary Shuttle...................................................................... 6 Local Dining Options ......................................................................... 7 Restaurants on UNR Campus ............................................................................. 7 Restaurants Near UNR Campus.......................................................................... 7 Restaurants Near Downtown Reno ..................................................................... 7 Supermarkets and Specialty Grocery Stores ....................................................... 8 Local Attractions ............................................................................... 9 Places to Go.......................................................................................................... 9 Outdoor Activities .............................................................................................. 10
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Hotel Silver Legacy Resort Casino For your convenience we have secured a room rate at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Rates are for a deluxe room (maximum 4 people per room) at $59/night for Thursday and $99-$129/night for Friday. All rates are subject to Washoe County room tax (13.5%, subject to change) and a resort fee ($3.00, subject to change) to provide guest round trip shuttle to the airport, covered valet, self-parking and unlimited local phone calls. To reserve a room call: (800) 687-8733 Be sure to ask for a Sterling Class reservation with code “DAVIDSON01” or you will not receive the discounted rates listed above. The Silver Legacy has 1,720 guest rooms and suites decorated in turn-of-thecentury elegance and offer every amenity for your comfort and convenience. Check-In time: 3 p.m. Check-Out time: 11 a.m.
Hotel Accommodations All rooms have one king bed or 2 queen beds and feature a beautiful wood armoire and 20" television equipped with basic network television, pay-per-view movies and video checkout. Telephones are equipped with a data port for laptop Internet access and most rooms can access wireless Internet network. Each room includes an alarm clock, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, blackout curtains, shower/tub combination, an individual climate-controlled heating and air conditioning unit and writing table with chairs. 24-hour room service is also available for your dining needs.
Hotel Amenities •
Pool: the outdoor pool and sun deck are located on the fourth floor of the hotel tower just outside the Health Spa. Guests may relax with a dip in our outdoor heated pool and whirlpool bath from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
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On-Site Car Rental: Hertz Car Rental located in the hotel lobby. Cars available for rent are kept onsite. Please call (775) 325-7593 for car reservations and rates.
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Hotel Dining •
Sterling’s Featuring steak, veal, poultry and seafood specialties. Open from 5 p.m. nightly, reservations are recommended.
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Fairchild’s Oyster Bar Featuring World-Famous Pan Roast, Cioppino, crab cakes, coconut tempura prawns and more. Open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. daily.
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Flavors! The Buffet Featuring authentic American, Italian, Asian and Mexican specialties prepared fresh daily. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Café Sedona Featuring an extensive menu includes American favorites like hamburgers, steak and lobster, prime rib, chicken penne and more. Open 24 hours a day.
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Fresh Express Food Court Featuring a Chinese noodle kitchen, American grill, New York-style deli sandwiches and pizza oven.
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Sips Coffee & Tea Featuring a variety of gourmet coffee, teas, cappuccinos, espressos, lattes, pastries, desserts and more. Open from 6 a.m. daily.
Hotel Parking and Shuttle •
Parking: convenient and free in their 11-story self-parking garage; complimentary valet service is also available. In addition, Silver Legacy's valet can accommodate oversized vehicles such as RV’s and boats at an off property location.
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Shuttle: offers guests free airport shuttle service daily from 5:00 a.m. (first shuttle from hotel to airport) and 12 Midnight (last shuttle from airport to hotel); the service runs every half hour.
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Other Hotel Options Hotels in Downtown Reno The hotels listed below are within walking distance or have access to a free shuttle, Sierra Spirit, to the Davidson Academy at the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Circus Circus Hotel Casino 500 N. Sierra Street Reno, NV 89503 (800) 648-5010 $119/night
Sands Regency 345 N. Arlington Reno, NV 89501 (866) FUN-STAY $89/night
Eldorado Hotel/Casino 345 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89501 (800) 648-5966 $103/night
Siena Hotel Spa Casino One S. Lake Street Reno, NV 89501 (877) SIENA-33 $150/night
Harrah's Reno Hotel & Casino 219 N. Center Street Reno, NV 89501 (800) 427-7247 $117/night
Hotels in Reno (Non-Casino) The hotels listed below are a non-casino choice. Please be aware, they do not have access to a free shuttle and are not within walking distance to the Davidson Academy at the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Fairfield Inn and Suites Reno Sparks 2085 Brierley Way Sparks, NV 89434 (775) 355-7700 $114/night
Homewood Suites 5450 Kietzke Lane Reno, NV 89511 (775) 853-7100 $169/night
Hampton Inn and Suites 10599 Professional Circle Reno, NV 89511 (775) 336-2222 $99/night
Marriott Courtyard Reno 6855 S. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89511 (775) 851-8300 $119/night
Hilton Garden Inn Reno 9920 Double R Boulevard Reno, NV 89521 (775) 850-9700 $152/night
Residence Inn Reno 9845 Gateway Drive Reno, NV 89521 (775) 853-8800 $159/night
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 2375 Market Street Reno, NV 89702 (775) 229-7070 $144/night
Staybridge Suites 10559 Professional Circle Reno, NV 89511 (775) 657-8999 $144/night.
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Complimentary Shuttle from Hotel to Davidson Academy All hotels located in downtown Reno have access to a free shuttle called Sierra Spirit. Sierra Spirit stops every 10 minutes and completely circles the heart of Reno in just 30 minutes. The sleek, comfortable buses go from the University in the north, to the Nevada Museum of Art on the south end of town – and many of the downtown casinos in between.
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Local Dining Options Restaurants on UNR Campus Restaurant
Address
The Downunder Café The Overlook Café Northside Café Las Trojes Express Jolt-N-Java Bytes Starbucks Keva Juice Tahoe Creamery Port of Subs Villa Ristorante
Argenta Hall Jot Travis Building Student Services Building Ansari Business Building Getchell Building Knowledge Center JCSU – 1st Floor JCSU – 1st Floor JCSU – 2nd Floor JCSU – 2nd Floor JCSU – 2nd Floor
Bldg. #
Cost
008 048 082 063 059 085 087 087 087 087 087
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Restaurants Near UNR Campus Restaurant
Address
Telephone
Cost
Archies (B, L, D) Red’s Little Waldorf (B, L, D) Fritz’s (L, D) Jimmy Johns (L) Pub N’ Sub (L, D)
2195 N. Virginia Street 1661 N. Virginia Street 1305 N. Virginia Street 58 E. Ninth Street 1000 Ralston St
322-9595 337-9255 348-0808 786-5669 322-8540
$$ $$ $ $ $
Telephone
Cost
420 S. Sierra Street 501 W. First Street 3065 W. Fourth Street
329-2600 786-8888 323-3200
$ $ $$$$
Harrah’s Reno
323-5550
$$$$
160 Liberty Street 1201 California Avenue 20 California Avenue 719 S. Virginia Street 247 California Avenue
329-3323 322-3354 348-8884 324-4787 323-3115
$$ $ $ $ $$
Restaurants Near Downtown Reno Restaurant AMERICAN Peg’s Glorified Ham N Eggs (B, L) Pneumatic Diner (B, L, D) 4th St. Bistro (D) ASIAN/CHINESE Ichiban (L, D) DELI/SALADS Café Musée (L) California Avenue Delicatessen (L) Newman’s Deli (B, L) SÜP (L) The Cheese Board (L)
Address
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INTERNATIONAL Bavarian World (B, L, D) Beaujolais Bistro (L, D) Blue Plate (L, D) Louis’ Basque Corner (L, D) Zagol Ethiopian Cuisine (L, D) ITALIAN La Famiglia (D) La Strada (D) Johnny’s Ristorante Italiano (D) MEXICAN Bertha Miranda’s (B, L, D) Beto’s (L, D) PUBS Amendment 21 (L, D) Brew Brothers Microbrewery (L, D) Silver Peak Grill and Taproom (L, D) STEAKHOUSE Roxy (D) The Steak House at Harrah’s (D) VIETNAMESE Golden Flower Vietnamese (L, D) Pho 777 (L, D) Saigon Pearl (L, D)
595 Valley Road 130 West Street 236 California Avenue 301 E. Forth Street 855 E. Fourth Street
323-7646 323-2227 786-3463 323-7203 786-9020
$$ $$$ $ $$ $$
180 E. First Street Eldorado Casino 4245 W. Fourth Street
324-1414 786-5700 747-4511
$$ $$ $$$
336 Mill Street 575 W. Fifth Street
786-9697 324-0632
$$ $
425 S. Virginia Street Eldorado Casino 135 N. Sierra Street
348-6370 786-5700 284-3300
$$ $$ $
Eldorado Casino Harrah’s Reno
786-5700 788-2929
$$$ $$$$
205 W. Fifth Street 102 E. Second Street 239 W. Second Street
323-1628 323-7777 324-3244
$ $ $
Price System $ $10 or less average $$ $11-15 average $$$ $16-20 average $$$$ $20 or more average Note: Prices are for dinner items, unless it is a breakfast-lunch restaurant only.
Supermarkets and Specialty Grocery Stores Place
Address
Walgreens Save Mart Supermarket Raley’s Trader Joe’s Whole Foods Market
750 N. Virginia Street 525 Keystone Avenue 701 Keystone Avenue 5035 S. McCarran Blvd 6139 S. Virginia Street
Telephone 337-8703 786-2150 747-5267 852-8023
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Local Attractions Places to Go Wild Island Family Adventure Park With a water park, go-karts, mini-golf and bowling at Wild Island there is something fun for everyone. Ultimate Rush Thrill Park Take the most thrilling aspects of hang-gliding, the most perilous moments of bungee jumping and the adrenaline inducement of sky diving. Combine these elements with a fall from a 185-foot tower and you have the once-in-a-lifetime experience called the Ultimate Rush, the Grand Sierra Resort’s family park. The park also offers miniature golf, a racing oval and road course for go-kart fun, along with bumper cars and other family friendly fair. Wilbur D. May Center at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park The Wilbur D. May Center is an adventure for people of all ages. It is a Museum, a collection of rare and exotic artifacts, a place to experience fun traveling exhibits and special moments. The Arboretum is where gardeners gather seeds of knowledge; an incomparable display and living museum of colorful flowers, creekside meadows, outdoor courtyards and secluded benches. The Great Basin Adventure is a fun-filled family experience where kids can pet animals, ride a pony, pan for gold, ride an old fashioned log flume, or explore in our "touch anything" Discovery Room. Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center Fleischmann Planetarium is part of the University of Nevada, Reno and Extended Studies. The planetarium offers public star shows and large-format films showing daily in the dome theater, and public star observing courtesy of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. It was built in 1964 and originally called the “Fleischmann Atmospherium-Planetarium.” Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Ark is a 38-acre wildlife sanctuary and nature center northwest of Reno, Nevada. This facility’s rural setting provides an ideal place to house nonreleasable wildlife and allows the public a unique opportunity to view these animals in natural habitat exhibits through glass viewing areas. Sierra Safari Zoo Sierra Safari Zoo is Nevada’s largest zoo and the only zoo in Northern Nevada. It houses dozens of animals, from cats to sloths, marsupials, rodents, small mammals and hoof stock. It is located in northern Reno.
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Roller Kingdom If it's skating fun you are looking for, let Roller Kingdom be your destination. The rink is located in the heart of Reno, and offers the hottest new music to skate to as well as specialized "era music" events. Requests are always welcomed at the DJ booth. The rink has a fantastic lighting system that always sets the mood for a boogie wonderland. National Automobile Museum The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) opened on November 5, 1989, in a sleek, modern structure built and designed specifically for the Museum. The 105,000-square-foot facility is located along the Truckee River in downtown Reno, Nevada Nevada Museum of Art The Nevada Museum of Art (NMA) provides a forum for the presentation of creative ideas. The NMA's focus on its collections, education, and outreach are means to conserve, convey, and expand artistic knowledge. Historic Places At present, there are twelve registered listings on the City of Reno Register of Historic Places.
Outdoor Activities Reno-Tahoe caters to weekend warriors and avid athletes with amazing biking and hiking. From leisurely bike paths to high altitude adventure, Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe challenge the beginner, the expert and every level in between. But that's not all we've got! We can show you the most thrilling rock climbing, horseback riding, and backcountry adventures. From scenic and impressive Jeep or Hummer tours to an introductory or even more challenging full-day, off-road experience on an ATV!
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