“My favorite spot near Reno is Spencer Hot Springs. The natural hot spring pools vary in temperature and size, and the dark skies are perfect for stargazing as there is zero light pollution in the center of Nevada (the middle of nowhere). It's the perfect place to relax, breathe in the beauty of the desert and let your worries melt away...The closest town is Austin, Nevada."
· Nicole Theodoulou, Marketing, Communications & PR Specialist for Franklin Energy
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“We love Grass Valley and Nevada City for the weekend and stopping by the garden at Ananda with its 19,000 tulips each spring, and soaking at the Yuba River in the summer! Feels extended local as it's only 1.5 hours away, so it’s easy to get there for just a day and back with friends and family!”
· Kylie Rowe, Executive Director & Advocate for Data-Informed Decision-Making, Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
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"For a charming getaway in Virginia City... stay at B Street House Inn, a fully restored 1875 Victorian home offering luxurious amenities and a European-style breakfast. Enjoy the Virginia City Outlaws Wild West Comedy Show for family-friendly laughs. Quench your thirst at the historic Bucket of Blood saloon, where you can enjoy live country music and feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the Old West. Don’t forget to stop by St. Mary’s in the Mountains Catholic Church, Nevada’s oldest Catholic church, for a glimpse into the area’s rich history."
· Debbie McCarthy, Food, Travel, Wine Blogger & Media Influencer
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“For me the best getaway to play golf is at Grizzly Ranch outside of Graeagle, they also have camping options and hiking near the Lake Davis and the Feather River Canyon. While in that region I also like the Brewing Lair in Blairsden, California in the Sierra Nevada forest. They have live music, disc golf, and a full selection of brews and bites."
Connor Naisbitt, Vice President of Operations, The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce