The city of Reno, Nevada, best known for casinos and quickie divorces, has been remaking itself more in keeping with its adventurous surroundings and family values. While the casinos are still there and the divorces still available, the proximity to Lake Tahoe has fostered the expansion of every kind of outdoor activity imaginable, including a whitewater park on the Truckee river right through the center of town.
"The biggest little city in the world," as Reno calls itself, boasts 300 days of sunshine a year, perfect for such outdoor adventures, which is why people can be caught off guard when the weather decides to act up. While there is certainly more to do outdoors here than in, there are plenty of indoor options beyond the casinos to keep the whole family entertained...
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With a couple extra hours to kill in Reno, I always end up on the south bank of the Truckee River at the Spa at Siena, located in the 185-room Tuscan-themed Siena Hotel, Spa and Casino. You don't have to be a guest of the hotel to enjoy this full-service spa; just leave your cares in the locker, soak your feet in a warm flower petal bath in the serenity room, and let yourself be whisked away to enjoy one of the many stellar treatments....
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Kid Stuff
Ask most Reno parents what to do with children on a rainy day and you'll likely hear the vote split between staying home, going to the mall or maybe seeing a movie. If you happen to be staying at one of Reno's kid-friendly hotels, you have a few more options.
Most of the casinos have some kind of arcade for kids, but the Grand Sierra Resort goes above and beyond to provide family entertainment.
The outdoor kart tracks and aerial adventures at the Ultimate Rush Speed & Thrill Park at the Grand Sierra are great for sunny-day fun, but not so hot in the rain or snow.
However inside, on arcade level, they have Fun Quest, one of the biggest fun zones in town...
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