Free & Cheap Things to Do in Reno, NV

  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Reno, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Art Museum and Bowling.
  • From Reno Aces Ballpark to Virginia Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reno and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Incline Village, Sparks and Truckee.
  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Reno, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Art Museum and Bowling.
  • From Reno Aces Ballpark to Virginia Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reno and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Incline Village, Sparks and Truckee.
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Groups sample rum and whisky during a distillery tour, afterward partaking in cocktails and receiving souvenir shot glasses
17.6 Miles
94% 176 votes
Religious Buildings Taylor and E Streets, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Rebuilt after a large fire in the 1870s, St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church was created to bring elegant beauty and reverence to the area. Daily tours are conducted during business hours by the docents to inform guests on the history of the church and the region.
17.6 Miles
89% 163 votes
Haunted Tours 112 S C St, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
A museum and a haunted house at the same time, the Washoe Club Haunted Museum is a 3 stories building which was featured in several televised series, such as Ghost Adventures on Travel Channel and Ghost Hunters on the SyFy channel.
17.6 Miles
87% 45 votes
Walking Tours 106 S C Street, Virginia City, NV 89501 MoreLess Info
The Ponderosa Mine Tour is an excursion company that features tours of the Virginia City Chollar Mine. The company charges admission of $10 for adults and $2 for children ages 5-12.
17.6 Miles
96% 23 votes
Specialty Museums 117 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Offering a guided tour, Liberty Engine Company No. 1 Comstock Firemen's Museum provides firefighting tools, artifacts and information. The museum displays restored hose carriages and fire wagons and has a gift shop with fire-related items.
17.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 125 C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Preserving memorabilia related to firefighting, Comstock Firemen's Museum displays artifacts from the 19th to 20th century; such as hose carts, fire engines, carriages, and more. The museum also has a collection of emergency lights and fire extinguishers from Reno.
17.7 Miles
85% 179 votes
Train Tours F & Washington Streets, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Known as the Queen of the Short Lines, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad takes visitors on a journey through the silver mining history of Nevada's Comstock. The 35-minute steam train tour narrates the history of the region as guests travel through the area.
17.7 Miles
89% 18 votes
Shopping Districts 69 North C Street, Virginia City, NV MoreLess Info
Established as a family business in 1842, Kashmir American Enterprises opened in 1986 and, since then, has provided its visitors with products imported directly from Kashmir. Also, this is a place where artists and craftsmen from Kashmir can exhibit their works.
17.7 Miles
83% 75 votes
Historic Buildings 129 South D Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
A former home to the richest families in the area, the Mackay Mansion is now a museum dedicated to the city's history. Private events, with up to 400 guests, can be held in here. The historical pieces displayed all around the house can be purchased by the visitors.
17.7 Miles
90% 42 votes
Horseback Riding F Street, Virginia City, NV 89429 MoreLess Info
Four painted horses are the basis of TNT Stagelines. They help to pull a 3,000 pound stage coach for a Wild West adventure that allows visitors to transport themselves back to the 1800s.
18.1 Miles
90% 31 votes
Specialty Museums C Street, Virginia City, NV MoreLess Info
The Marshall Mint & Museum offers informative exhibits on minting coins, on pressing gold, and on the history of gold and silver mining in the area. They also feature a gift shop with souvenirs and coins minted on the premises.
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