Reno's Top Casinos Walking Tour (Self Guided), Reno

"The world is a casino, and everyone's a gambler." These words by "Nick the Greek", one of the legends in gambling history of the United States, seem ever so true in Reno. Once the gambling capital of the US – up until the mid-20th century, when it handed the status over to Las Vegas, – this town still draws thousands of visitors each year, from all over the world, looking to try their luck.

Reno's gambling scene evolved over the years around the downtown area, primarily along Virginia Street. Numerous casinos line this street, offering a wide range of gaming options, including slot machines, table games like blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker rooms. Some of the most popular casinos in town include the Eldorado Resort Casino, featuring several award-winning restaurants and live entertainment, and the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, recognizable by its distinctive silver dome.

The upscale Atlantis Casino Resort Spa boasts a massive 60,000-plus-square-foot gaming floor where you can gamble every way you want “till you drop.”

Circus Circus Reno – this family-friendly resort and casino provides a fun and lively atmosphere for visitors of all ages. Alongside a mix of traditional and modern gaming options, here you will find carnival-style games, circus acts, and even an indoor amusement park.

In the evening, Reno turns into a town of lights and an exciting gambling adventure begins. It's worth noting that gambling is not all about how well you play the games, but rather about how well you handle your money. In a popular country song called "The Gambler," Kenny Rogers conveys the idea: "You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run."

If you ever decide to make a splash in Reno, do it sensibly. And while losing your money is not a good thing, “losing yourself” (metaphorically speaking), as a tourist, isn't so bad – especially if you're led by this self-guided walking app.

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How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app turns your mobile device into a personal tour guide and its built-in GPS navigation functions guide you from one tour stop to next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Map Instructions: (1) Click the "Nearby Sights" button to view the nearby attractions; (2) click a map pin to see sight information.

Guide Name: Reno's Top Casinos Walking Tour
Guide Location: USA » Reno (See other walking tours in Reno)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

WalkBuilder (customize this walk or build your own)

Use the WalkBuilder tool below to customize this walk to suit your interests. Instructions: click

at the upper right corner in the map above to view other sights in the city. To learn more about a sight, click a map pin. Click the “+” or “–” to add or remove a sight from the walk. To reorder the selected sights, simply drag and move them up or down the list in the left column.

Click here to view route map

Enter a name for your custom walk, along with your email address, in the fields below. You will receive the instructions for retrieving your custom walk in the GPSmyCity app by email. The GPSmyCity app offers turn-by-turn travel directions to guide you from one attraction to the next.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Reno?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Reno Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Reno?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

Walking Tours in Reno, Nevada

Create Your Own Walk in Reno

Creating your own self-guided walk in Reno is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Reno Introduction Walking Tour

Curbed by the Californian border in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada, the town of Reno is "where the heart of the Wild West still beats." This quote, loosely attributed to the legendary musician Johnny Cash, captures the essence of Reno as a place that embodies the adventurous and independent spirit of American pioneers.

Reno, nicknamed "The Biggest Little City... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles

Historical Houses Tour

Throughout its nearly 150-year-long history, Reno has reinvented itself several times. In the 19th century, cattle barons, mine speculators, and bank presidents favored this once arid little town as a place of residence. Building their mansions with extensive gardens on the high bluff above the Truckee River, they eventually transformed it into what author Walter Van Tilburg Clark later described... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles