Reno for Children

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This water park is a great way to cool off and have tons of wet and wild fun. This is a swell place for both kids and adults to spend the day. Small children can have a wet time in the Little Lagoon, which features mini water slides. Big kids and adults will find the Stingray and Shark slides to their liking. For the really adventurous, give the Red Viper or the Black Widow a try. The new Hurricane Cove also promises gallons of wet excitement with rope climbs and tube slides. Montego Bay offers great waves for body surfing. If you prefer to stay dry, you can enjoy a game of 18-hole miniature golf or play in the arcade. Speed addicts will get their fix at the Formula K Raceway, the only miniature racetrack in Northern Nevada.

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This beautiful sandstone mansion was the home of Sandy Bowers, one of the first people to strike it rich on the Comstock. When the mansion was built in the late 1800s, it was the most fabulous home in all of Nevada. There are fine antique furnishings, brocades, silver tea services and even silver door hinges and knobs. The mansion has guided tours during the summer months. One can stroll the grounds, have a picnic, or take a dip in the nearby Bowers pool.

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This park has something for everyone. You can find several interconnecting lakes in this beautiful, tree-lined park. There is no better way to spend an afternoon than strolling through the City of Reno Municipal Rose Garden. Smell the sweet aroma as you walk through this incredibly beautiful garden that houses 2400 rose plants, representing 560 different varieties. The park offers picnic facilities equipped with benches and barbecues. There is a large playground for the kids with baseball diamonds, a volleyball pit and municipal pool. No admission is charged.

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This family-friendly downtown destination is one of the top casinos in Reno. It is best known for its kid friendly arcade, circus games and hourly circus acts. Circus Circus also has several award winning restaurants and is connected by inside walkways to the Silver Legacy and the Eldorado.

Our Local Expert Says:

Very generous servings!

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This is where the locals go for a huge breakfast that will last you way into the evening. Peg's is a popular coffee and breakfast spot that is well know for its huge portions, excellent staff and fun selection various items including stacks of pancakes, skillet meals and Latin inspired dishes.

Favorite menu items include the Huevos Ranchero served in a skillet with fresh salsa, beans, hash browns and fruit or the Mexicali Omelette with guacamole and salsa. For something lighter you can order the huge portion of Lox, Bagel and Cream Cheese or a Veggie Benedict. Their classes Eggs Benedict is excellent as well as the their French Toast and Pancakes.

Prices are higher than your average coffee shop, but you won't have to eat again for the rest of the day. The average price for breakfast will run you about $10 to $12 per person. The weekend breakfasts can be very busy, especially during the summer and the holidays.

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This unique place is popular spot for tourists and is famous for its huge portions. Rustic artifacts and antiques from the 1880's grace the log and natural rock interior. The seating is comfortably arranged with a view of the large fireplace. The braised Red Ale Spare Ribs are probably the best you will ever eat for the price, and include an amazing selection of side dishes. If you have a tough time deciding, try the Ore Cart with chicken, beef and pork ribs. An extensive dessert menu is available, and a full-service bar will provide your favorite cocktail, wine or house microbrews.

Our Local Expert Says:

Many Reno Artown Events are held near the Whitewater Park.

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The Truckee River Whitewater Park brings the outdoors into downtown Reno. This area of the Truckee River, which runs from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake has been redesigned to accommodate kayakers, swimmers and tubers. It runs right through Wingfield Park and past the downtown Arts District. The entire park is 2,600 feet in length.

There is easy access to the river from all directions and a total of 11 drop pools: five drop pools in the north channel; six in the south channel for kayaking maneuvers that decrease slightly in elevation with each successive pool, to keep them supplied with fresh water. There are 7,000 tons of smooth flat-top rocks and boulders installed along the river banks and in-stream for easy public access, spectators, and kayaking maneuvers. The deep pools are continuously filled with fresh water to provide a good habitat for fish, particularly Lahontan cutthroat trout.

There are various pedestrian walkways for convenient mobility between the streets and Wingfield Park. The water temperature ranges between 50 and 70 degrees and it does not freeze.

The difficulty rating is Class 2-3 course and kayakers must wear helmets and floatation devices. Various kayaking maneuvers include freestyle, front and side surfing, cartwheeling, throwing ends, blunt moves, spoofing and splatting, flat spinning, loops, front flips, slalom racing. There are some boulders within the channels.

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The whole city gets into the act during the entire month of July every year for this outstanding festival. More than 200 events take place at various locations citywide, including films, ballet, art workshops, poetry readings, and music. This event has been nationally acclaimed as one of the best summer arts festivals in the country. Most events are free. Bring money for food and drink. Some vendors may take credit cards.