Besides experiencing the luxuriousness of a hotel in Reno, car culture is alive and well in the Biggest Little City, making it the ideal destination for any car enthusiast. Reno Tahoe’s love for cool cars started along before Clint Eastwood’s famous chase scene along Hwy 89 in Pink Cadillac, but that is just one of the moments that put Reno on the radar of car enthusiasts everywhere.
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Ø National Automobile Museum
It is no wonder Reno is a top destination for car enthusiasts since it was the home of one of the country’s most legendary car collectors, Bill Harrah. Today, you can see part of the Harrah Collection at the National Automobile Museum.
In addition to this impressive collection, the museum even features permanent and rotating exhibits, including Celebrity Autos – a collection of cars formerly owned by stars such as John Wayne, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Elvis Presley, just to name a few – as well as the famous 1907 Thomas Flyer.
The layout of the museum is unique in that the cars are displayed on ‘streets’ that truly take you back in time to the eras in which the cars are from.
Ø Hot August Nights
Every August, the Biggest Little City in the World is transformed into a classic car lover’s Mecca. From cars restored to their original glory to muscle cars and modified hot rods, Hot August Nights is a gearhead’s dream. Show-n-shines, burnout contests, cruises, concerts and more fill the streets of Reno and Sparks. So, simply step out of your motel in Downtown Reno to enjoy this amazing summertime event.
Ø Hit the Road
If you are itching to get behind the wheel and put some distance between you and the daily grind, there are plenty of road trip routes around Reno Tahoe. A drive around Lake Tahoe is a wonderful day trip, with plenty of places to stop for a photo or to stretch your legs. Take in the history of the region with a drive through Virginia City and Carson City. If you are really craving open space, the Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway takes you through the Nevada desert to the Black Rock Desert.
Ø Drive-In Movies
Few things transport you back to a simpler time than a night at the drive-in. west Wind El Rancho Drive-In in Sparks has four movie screens, often showing double features, so you can get your move fix from the comfort of your favorite ride. Grab the family, pack some snacks and catch a movie at West Wind El Rancho.
So, are you also willing to make the most of your trip to this one of the most happening and beautiful places in the United States? Do you know that you need to make a booking for a room for rent in Reno as early as possible to keep away from last minute hassles? Kramer’s Midtown is one of the beat hotels in the city that has been renovated to offer you all the luxuries that you are in search of in a budget hotel. Book yours today!