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Animal Ark
1265 Deerlodge Road, Reno, NV 775-969-3111
Located in the juniper covered hills north of Reno. Observe a tiny burrowing owl
or kit fox as they bask in the sun next to their burrows; or the black bear that
may lumber out of his den to take a dip in his pool. Open April thru October:
10 - 4:30; Closed Mondays, except holidays.
Bartley Park
6000 Bartley Ranch Road, 775-828-6612
The park features more than 2 miles of hiking trails, a horse arena and the
historic one-room Huffacker School House. The Western Heritage Interpretive
Center features traveling exhibits and other cultural themed programs and
displays. The park is a former ranch with lots of open space and also has
historic farm equipment.
Fleischmann Planetarium
North of the University of Nevada on N. Virginia St.
775-784-4811: Current Shows & Hours and current events in the night skies
775-784-4812: Reservations
Daily entertaining & informative films & star shows as well as telescope viewing
weekly. Don't miss the out-of-sight gift shop with such fun things as glow in
the dark constellation maps, astronaut Freeze-dried foods & much, much more!
Galena Creek Park
18350 Mount Rose Highway, south of Reno, 775-849-2511
Hours: 8AM - 5 daily
440 acre park nestled in the forest with Galena Creek flowing through. Hiking,
self guided nature trails, picnic areas and a group picnic facility. Family
programs are held in Campfire Meadows at the north end of the park.
Idlewild Park
775-329-6008, West of Booth Street just off Idlewild Drive in Reno
barbecue pits, swimming, fishing, a beautiful rose garden, wedding garden, &
much more. For the children there is an amusement park including Merry-go-Round,
Flying Planes, Roller Coaster, Tilt-a-Whirl & famous train. Rides open daily:
May thru Labor Day 11 - 6. Sept. thru May - Sat., Sun, & holidays, weather
permitting.
National Automobile Museum
775-333-9300, 10 Lake Street (Corner of Lake & Mill Sts.)
A collection of 200 antique, vintage, classic, & special interest automobiles,
located in downtown Reno. Don't miss the interest automobiles, located in
downtown Reno. Don't miss the great gift shop with the hard to find unusual
gifts!! Open 9:30 to 5:30PM Mon-Sat except Christmas & Thanksgiving. Open 10 to
4:00PM Sundays
Oxbow Nature Study Area
775-334-3808, 3100 Dickerson Road along the Truckee River.
Nature walks, bird watching areas & nature observation platforms.
Ponderosa Ranch
Hwy 28, Incline Village, 775-831-0691
Open Mid-April thru October - 9:30-6. Home of "Bonanza" & "Bonanza, the Next
Generation," Cartwright Ranch House Tour, petting farm, Mystery Mine, shooting
gallery, breakfast hay rides, vintage cars, gun collections, & more. Closed
winters.
Sierra Safari
10200 N. Virginia, 775-677-1101
Open April 1 - October 31. Hrs: 10 - 5 daily. See more than 200 animals, 40
different species. Located 8 miles north of Reno in the beautiful North Valley
area at the front of majestic Peavine Mountain. Sierra Safari has become
Nevada's largest non-profit wild animal attraction.
18-hole miniature golf courses, roller coaster, and Adventure Raceway - 3 race car tracks for all ages and more.
