- The list below includes 71 free or cheap things to do in or near Sparks, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Off Road & ATV and Bowling.
- From Lazy 5 Regional Park to Pah Rah Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sparks and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Incline Village, Reno and Carson City.
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18.5 Miles
A hiking trail that stretches over five miles, the Mt Rose Hike combines easier stretches with more challenging ones. The hike offers impressive views of Mt. Rose and the surrounding wilderness.
18.6 Miles
Washoe Lake State Park offers a range of recreational activities including hiking, biking and equestrian activities. Patrons can also participate in water sports such as boating or picnic while enjoying the views of Sierra Nevada, Carson and Virginia Mountain Ranges.
21.7 Miles
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8 votes
2 miles north of the Highway 50/28, Incline Village, NV 89452
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Skunk Harbor - Dog Beach offers plenty of sand and water for dogs to play in, as well as woods, a secluded cove and a trailhead that provides a 3 mile hike. There are no bathrooms in the area.
22.0 Miles
96%
25 votes
Highway 395 South at Highway 429, Carson City, NV 89511
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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.
22.1 Miles
Hidden Beach is a beach that sits on the banks of Lake Tahoe and promotes activities including picnicking, swimming, and sun tanning. The beach also can be used as a kayaking launch point.
22.3 Miles
The Potlatch is a Lake Tahoe gift boutique with strong ties to the local community. The store features a combination of craft items by local artisans with more broadly distributed items and gifts.
22.4 Miles
Visitors to the Tahoe Environmental Research Center can learn about what makes Lake Tahoe unique and how science is being utilized to both restore and protect the lake. Kid-friendly exhibits are also in place to encourage hands-on learning and general fun.
22.4 Miles
Visitors can enjoy first run films at a small single screen movie theater at Incline Village Cinema. The theater airs movies twice nightly on weekends and once nightly on weekdays.
22.5 Miles
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42 votes
291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV
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Located in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences building, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers a wide variety of interactive science exhibits, including a virtual laboratory and 3D theater. Many exhibits center on the ecology of Lake Tahoe.
22.5 Miles
Featuring 16 wood lanes, Bowl Incline offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The bowling center also provides a pro shop, billiard tables, a golf simulator, video poker and a full bar.