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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Lessons held live or via webcam cater to guitarists of all skill levels, plus advice on songwriting and live performances
21.0 Miles
87% 137 votes
Festivals 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is held on the shores of the lake in an open-air theater. The plays performed change each year and revolve around the classics of Shakespeare, but other plays and musicals are occasionally included.
21.0 Miles
100% 22 votes
Horseback Riding 12318 Union Mills Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Piping Rock Equestrian Center have the opportunity to go horseback riding at any point during the year. The location also offers riding instruction, clinics, and year-round programs.
21.1 Miles
95% 435 votes
Parks Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Sand Harbor includes 55 acres of sandy beaches, shaded forest areas, and rocky coves. Lake Tahoe is available from most of the region, which allows for swimming, boating, and picnicking.
21.1 Miles
67% 12 votes
Cultural Centers 760 Mays Boulevard, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Mark Twain Cultural Center & Toccata Guttman Music Hall hosts cultural events such as strings and piano concerts and opera arias. They also provide historical reenactments courtesy of a longtime Mark Twain impersonator.
21.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Kayaking 2005 Hwy 28, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Specializing in single, tandem, and sailing kayaks as well as in stand up paddle boards, Sand Harbor Rentals Tours and Lessons offers both guided tours of the harbor area and individual and small group lessons.
21.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Beaches 964 Lakeshore, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Ski Beach is one of Incline Village's private beaches, and is open only to residents of Incline Village and to their guests. The beach welcomes pets on leashes during off season.
21.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches 665 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Burnt Cedar Beach is a private resident-only beach on Lake Tahoe that features a playground, bar and snack concessions with attendants, heated pool, picnic benches with BBQ grills, beach chairs, sandy beach with shallow slope and roped off swimming area.
21.4 Miles
96% 25 votes
Historic Sites Highway 395 South at Highway 429, Carson City, NV 89511 MoreLess Info
The Bowers Mansion Museum is an example of a millionaire home built as a result of the 1859 Comstock silver mining boom. The museum combines a swimming pool, park and playground with historic tours of the mansion.
22.2 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Specializing in catering to a naturist lifestyle, Secret Cove is a secluded, clothing optional beach. Situated next to Lake Tahoe, the beach isopen throughout the summer months and promotes a healthy and positive naturist lifestyle supported by enthusiasts from the entire region.
22.8 Miles
81% 31 votes
Bike Paths 100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96160 MoreLess Info
Northstar Downhill Mountain Bike Resort features trails for cross country and downhill mountain biking for all skill levels, as well as trails for hikers. It also offers lift access, bike rentals and bike shop services.
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