Things to Do in Reno (2025)

Nevada’s only accredited art museum anchors the city’s creative life with exhibitions that tie art to land and environment. Praised by national travel editors, it’s adding new spaces and now houses a Perenn café opening Aug. 15, 2025. Expect strong docents, city views, and community programs.

An all-ages, artist-run venue that stages 250+ events yearly—live music, exhibitions, workshops, zine fests, and youth showcases. Frequently spotlighted by local culture reporters, Holland is where emerging Reno talent debuts and touring indie acts play intimate sets.

Downtown’s long-running indie theater (since 1992) is known for inventive stagings—from contemporary plays to bold musicals—regularly recommended by Reno News & Review. The nonprofit’s intimate room and talkbacks pull you into the local theater-making scene.

Set in a 1910 railway headquarters, this independent spot is Nevada’s first combined brewery and distillery. Travel writers praise its farm‑to‑glass spirits and house beers; locals come for the history-soaked building, guided tastes, and gastropub fare.

CIA‑trained owners Tyler and Aubrey O’Laskey bake the city’s most talked‑about viennoiserie and breads. Celebrated by national food media and beloved by locals, Perenn blends European techniques with Reno ingredients—and is expanding with a museum café in 2025.

A moody Midtown cocktail bar with meticulous technique and a deep whiskey list. Featured by national food writers and praised by local critics, it’s where bartenders riff on classics with house cordials, clarified punches, and balanced spirit-forward signatures.

Led by local curators, these first‑Saturday walks decode Reno’s mural scene—from Midtown walls to downtown playa art. Endorsed by the Riverwalk Merchants Association and repeatedly highlighted in city arts coverage, it’s the smartest way to read Reno’s streets.

Built on Bill Harrah’s renowned collection, this nonprofit museum showcases 225+ cars in immersive street‑scene galleries. Recommended by travel editors and hosting 2025 events, it’s a rich slice of Reno history beyond the casinos.

A small‑batch roaster and cafe roasting on site, known for clean extractions and single‑origin focus. A favorite of neighborhood regulars and coffee nerds, it’s a mellow stop between Midtown galleries and Wells Avenue’s indie shops.

Beloved, truly local bookseller with a vast outside sale and Sunday bag deals. Community programs, teacher giveaways, and daily fresh stock keep it lively—an authentic window into Reno readers and writers after museum or mural strolls.

A Midtown mainstay since 1969 exhibiting contemporary painting, sculpture, and works on paper. Frequently covered by local arts media, the architecturally noted space hosts strong solo shows and offers museum‑quality framing—a refined counterpoint to street art explorations.

Family‑style Basque dining since 1967 in a historic hotel building—servers in traditional dress, communal tables, and the famed Picon Punch. Celebrated in regional food publications, it’s a living link to Reno’s Basque heritage near the Brewery District.