Shari’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
East 4th Street
East 4th StreetThis is an up and coming area with lots of new Brewery's.
Tons of great food restaurants and small retail shops. Walking is essential...brimming with activity but lacks convenient parking.
Go early (11:30ish) if you want lunch during the work week..helps to beat the rush and reduce wait times.
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Midtown
Tons of great food restaurants and small retail shops. Walking is essential...brimming with activity but lacks convenient parking.
Go early (11:30ish) if you want lunch during the work week..helps to beat the rush and reduce wait times.
Restaurants, Bars, Coffee Shops, Retail, Movie Theater, Bookstore....a bit of everything. At night it is better for those going in groups. Going individually; go during the day or when there is a busy "event".
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Riverwalk District
Restaurants, Bars, Coffee Shops, Retail, Movie Theater, Bookstore....a bit of everything. At night it is better for those going in groups. Going individually; go during the day or when there is a busy "event".
When Cooking In
Retail locations for cooking supplies.
Most Extensive Bulk Food Section in the area allowing shoppers to buy just the quantity needed!
Special Orders are available for larger quantities.
NO credit card purchases, only cash or debit cards.
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WinCo Foods
9750 S Virginia StMost Extensive Bulk Food Section in the area allowing shoppers to buy just the quantity needed!
Special Orders are available for larger quantities.
NO credit card purchases, only cash or debit cards.
Raley's
1441 Mayberry DrAnother supermarket option close by.
salty-savory-sweet The Spice & Tea Shoppe
5061 S McCarran BlvdI consider this store a "hidden gem" for the area!
Great Local Butcher with excellent meat cuts (beef, lamb, pork and wild game) for your prepare at home meals.
Located at 1436 Prater Way, Sparks Nevada 89431 makes it a short drive from the Artist LOFT.
Blue Ribbon Meat Co.
1436 Prater WayGreat Local Butcher with excellent meat cuts (beef, lamb, pork and wild game) for your prepare at home meals.
Located at 1436 Prater Way, Sparks Nevada 89431 makes it a short drive from the Artist LOFT.
Another grocery store option close to the Artist LOFT. 125 Disc Drive, Sparks NV.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
125 Disc DrAnother grocery store option close to the Artist LOFT. 125 Disc Drive, Sparks NV.
Large Local Events
There is ALWAYS something happening, EXCEPT WHEN THE CORONA VIRUS PUTS A DAMPER ON THINGS! In 2021 please check specific events to make sure they are happening and what the specific Covid 19 requirements are.
Artown happens the entire month of July (every year) in the Reno/Sparks area! Two dimensional art, dance, music, theater....even movies in the park. Live events to happen in 2021...check the Artown website for the specifics.
My recommendation is to get the free "Artown Book" from local sponsors or any local public library (the books go fast so get one early). The booklet is organized by date and event. Plan your outings or go spur of the moment....FYI some events are ticketed and sell out early.
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Artown
528 W 1st StArtown happens the entire month of July (every year) in the Reno/Sparks area! Two dimensional art, dance, music, theater....even movies in the park. Live events to happen in 2021...check the Artown website for the specifics.
My recommendation is to get the free "Artown Book" from local sponsors or any local public library (the books go fast so get one early). The booklet is organized by date and event. Plan your outings or go spur of the moment....FYI some events are ticketed and sell out early.
For the Motorcycle Enthusiast young and old.
Spring Rally: June 4-6, 2021
Fall Rally: September 23-26, 2021
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Street Vibrations
601 Kuenzli StFor the Motorcycle Enthusiast young and old.
Spring Rally: June 4-6, 2021
Fall Rally: September 23-26, 2021
One of the last "air races" in the United States.
September 15-19, 2021
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Reno Air Races
14501 Mt Anderson StOne of the last "air races" in the United States.
September 15-19, 2021
Dress warm and go early.
September 10-12, 2021.
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Great Reno Balloon Race
Rancho ConnectorDress warm and go early.
September 10-12, 2021.
People come from around the world for this event. The 2021 event has been CANCELED.
Purchase your ticket(s) early a year early as this event sells out! BE PREPARED....you are going into an unforgiving desert and have fun.
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Black Rock City
People come from around the world for this event. The 2021 event has been CANCELED.
Purchase your ticket(s) early a year early as this event sells out! BE PREPARED....you are going into an unforgiving desert and have fun.
This event is all about vintage cars and trucks.
July 30 through August 8, 2021 TENTATIVELY.
The cities comes alive with show and shines, car cruises, auctions, drag races, music, dances and more. Some events are ticketed so plan early.
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Hot August Nights
1425 E Greg StThis event is all about vintage cars and trucks.
July 30 through August 8, 2021 TENTATIVELY.
The cities comes alive with show and shines, car cruises, auctions, drag races, music, dances and more. Some events are ticketed so plan early.
The Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West...and it happens a short distance from the Artist LOFT. June 17-26, 2021 with Covid-19 precautions in effect so plan early.
Rodeo Arena
1350 North Wells AvenueThe Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West...and it happens a short distance from the Artist LOFT. June 17-26, 2021 with Covid-19 precautions in effect so plan early.
Not Well Known
Meeting place for ArtSpotReno. ArtSpotReno leads Midtown Mural walking tours. To schedule a docent led tour, contact: artspotreno@gmail.com
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bibo coffee company / bibo freddo gelato
717 S Center StMeeting place for ArtSpotReno. ArtSpotReno leads Midtown Mural walking tours. To schedule a docent led tour, contact: artspotreno@gmail.com
Unique experiences for animal lovers in the day and/or night, cheetah run, the ark at dark, night howls etc.
In the North Valleys, accessible by car/truck (usually) but events may cancel due to weather conditions. Not open year round. Always best to contact directly to confirm availability prior to driving out!
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Arca de Animales
1265 Deerlodge RdUnique experiences for animal lovers in the day and/or night, cheetah run, the ark at dark, night howls etc.
In the North Valleys, accessible by car/truck (usually) but events may cancel due to weather conditions. Not open year round. Always best to contact directly to confirm availability prior to driving out!
Food scene
Open 7 days a week and within walking distance for sit down Breakfast or Lunch. Expect a wait.
The location has moved recently to another spot in the same block.
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Sparks Coffee Shop
2252 Oddie BlvdOpen 7 days a week and within walking distance for sit down Breakfast or Lunch. Expect a wait.
The location has moved recently to another spot in the same block.
Boulevard Pizza (775) 359-2124 and Bar
For pizza lovers....Order a pizza for dine in or take-out. Fabulous thin crust!
This is a locally owned business. No 3rd party delivery service available but it is only a short distance from the Artist LOFT.
1076 S Rock Blvd
1076 South Rock BoulevardBoulevard Pizza (775) 359-2124 and Bar
For pizza lovers....Order a pizza for dine in or take-out. Fabulous thin crust!
This is a locally owned business. No 3rd party delivery service available but it is only a short distance from the Artist LOFT.
Used by prior Guest of the Artist LOFT.
2995 Vista Blvd., Sparks, NV 89434.
(775) 870-9966
No MSG used.
ORIGINAL THAI
2995 Vista BlvdUsed by prior Guest of the Artist LOFT.
2995 Vista Blvd., Sparks, NV 89434.
(775) 870-9966
No MSG used.
Sightseeing
Small old western mining town with wooden walkways, tours, handmade candy, retail, bars and eateries. Plan on making this a day trip.
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Virginia City Cigar and Bar
69 N C StreetSmall old western mining town with wooden walkways, tours, handmade candy, retail, bars and eateries. Plan on making this a day trip.
This is a CALIFORNIA State Park with beautiful blue-green waters of Lake Tahoe. Lots to do and see, make this a full day trip.
Pick up a lotto ticket before heading back to Nevada if you are feeling lucky.
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Emerald Bay State Park
138 Emerald Bay RdThis is a CALIFORNIA State Park with beautiful blue-green waters of Lake Tahoe. Lots to do and see, make this a full day trip.
Pick up a lotto ticket before heading back to Nevada if you are feeling lucky.
Hospitals & Emergencies
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is less than 4 miles from the Artist LOFT.
For Healthcare professionals, traveling nurses and those with medical emergencies.
This is one of several hospitals in the area.
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
235 W 6th StSaint Mary's Regional Medical Center is less than 4 miles from the Artist LOFT.
For Healthcare professionals, traveling nurses and those with medical emergencies.
This is one of several hospitals in the area.
Northern Nevada Medical Center is less than 6 miles from the Artist LOFT.
For the Healthcare professionals, traveling nurses and those with medical emergencies.
This is one of several hospitals in the area.
Northern Nevada Medical Center
2375 E Prater WayNorthern Nevada Medical Center is less than 6 miles from the Artist LOFT.
For the Healthcare professionals, traveling nurses and those with medical emergencies.
This is one of several hospitals in the area.
VA Medical Center is less than 4 miles from the Artist LOFT.
For the Healthcare professionals, traveling nurses and those with medical emergencies.
This is one of several hospitals in the area.
VA Medical Center
975 Kirman AveVA Medical Center is less than 4 miles from the Artist LOFT.
For the Healthcare professionals, traveling nurses and those with medical emergencies.
This is one of several hospitals in the area.