Most Romantic Things to Do in Reno

Even if classic cars are not your passion this 100,000-square-foot museum is still a great place to view some of the most beautiful and unusual cars you will ever see. The museum houses one of the largest collections of antique automobiles to be found anywhere and it has been voted one of the top ten automobile museums in the country and one of the best 16 museums in the world. The cars are grouped by age in street settings appropriate to their time. These real-life backdrops include everything from Burma Shave signs to old gas pumps. See the cars that were originally a part of the Harrah collection including a Cadillac that belonged to Elvis Presley, a gold Delorean, the car belonging to Alice Ramsey (the first woman to drive across the U.S.) and the Thomas Flyer. There is also a copper Rolls Royce, a Phantom Corsair and s few horseless carriages.

The Reno area has several hiking trails that take both beginner and experienced hikers into the hills around the city. The Hunter Creek trail is one of the more popular hikes, but there's a good reason: there's a waterfall at the end. A waterfall in the high desert is hard to come by, but this one runs all year and is a nice end to this 5.2 round trip hike in the Sierra foothills. This trail offer views of the Downtown Reno skyline as well views of Hunter Creek, cottonwood and pine trees, colorful rocks and flowers in the summer.

Located about 30 minutes from Reno, this historic town was once the world's richest city thanks to the largest gold vein ever mined, the Comstock Lode. Little has changed since those mid-1800s days, and C Street, the main thoroughfare, still looks much as it did decades ago. Among the top sights are the old town cemetery, Bucket of Blood Saloon, The Castle (the only structure untouched by the fire of 1875), Fourth Ward School, Ponderosa Saloon, and Piper Opera House. The best way to tour the city is to start at the base of the hill on C Street and work your way upward. This route also affords absolutely stunning views of the surrounding mountains. VC is a must-see for anyone interested in Wild West history.

Press Start in Midtown Reno is more than a bar. If you grew up playing arcade games (or wish you did), this bar and gaming space will bring back memories. Press Start features dozens of the most popular arcade and pinball games including Dig Dug, Mortal Kombat and Area 51. There are also some contemporary games like The Walking Dead. The bar features local and regional beer on tap and bottles as well as themed cocktails like the "Ms. PAC-MAN" Margarita, "Raiden" Kamikaze, and "Zelda" Lemondrop. Press Start is also conveniently located near Midtown's restaurants, bars, shops and art galleries.

This historic hot springs is located down the Mount Rose Highway near Reno and is only a 15-minute drive from Downtown Reno. The resort is a Nevada state registered landmark and the only operating geothermal springs in Reno. Steamboat offers many preventative wellness therapies utilizing the mineral-rich water that flows from under the desert. The spa is housed in a Mission-style building and is relaxing and calm. In addition to hot and cool geothermal hydrotherapy offered in private and communal mineral tubs and steam room, the spa offers therapeutic massages, detoxifying mud wraps, salt and sugar scrubs, Reiki and facials. They also provide naturopathic physician services, special events facilities, guest accommodations, and a variety of classes, courses and seminars.

This resort hotel is one of the largest in the area and has undergone a fantastic renovation in the past few years. It is located closer to South Reno than Downtown and is close to the city's convention center. The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino also provides its guests with a shuttle service to and from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The rooms at this establishment number over 1,600 in total. They are all provided with private baths. There are Internet connections in all of the rooms. There are also practical amenities, including desks for writing and alarm clocks. This hotel boasts a very large ballroom that comprises over 100,000 square feet. There are also 17 bars at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, each with their own themes. The hotel also has 10 restaurants available to guests, and numerous other amenities, including an award-winning spa.

This award-winning museum is just south of downtown Reno and features permanent and traveling exhibits from various artists. This excellent museum is small, but packs in a wonderful selection of contemporary and traditional art, sculptures interactive exhibits, shows, and a rooftop sculpture with a view of all of Reno and the surrounding mountains. The outside area of the museum has several permanent exhibits including several pieces from the nearby Burning Man festival. Past exhibits have included: To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum, Leo Villareal: Animating Light, Explorer, Naturalist, Artist John James Audubon and The Birds of America and the Baroque World of Fernando Botero.

Pioneer Underground is a part of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Reno. While the main center has Broadway plays and musical performances, the Pioneer Underground excels at comedy theater and other hilarious acts. Tucked under the street, Pioneer Underground features local and regional live standup comedy on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are affordable at around $12 to $16. Special events are also held. The intimate theater seats about 100 people with comfortable booths and offers a fully stocked bar and snacks. The Pioneer Underground is located close to Downtown's bars, restaurants and other nighttime activities.

If you are looking to treat your significant other to a couples' massage, the Spa Atlantis at the Atlantis Resort in Reno will transport you to another world. The spa is the only one in Northern Nevada to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star designation, yet is still affordable. Plan to spend the entire day here and choose from 15 relaxing rooms and couples' suites. The spa has both an indoor and outdoor pool and spa, a brine inhalation and light therapy lounge, tea lounges and hammam wet table. The wide variety of treatments include body wraps, sea salt scrubs, and Rasul ceremonies with mud or fruit treatments.

The Reno Arts District and the Reno Riverwalk are centrally located on the Truckee River and just steps from Downtown. This area is home to great restaurants and bars, an outdoor beer garden, shopping areas, and a walkway along the Truckee River. The central point of the area is Wingfield Park, which is located on an island in the middle of the river. Various events such as the annual tree lighting and July's Artown are held here. There are an amphitheater and access to the river as well as a few swimming holes. Also along this area are several bars and coffee shops including Cafe Capello and the popular Sierra Tap House. Popular restaurants include the excellent Beaujolais Bistro, the Wild River Grille and Campo.