Planning to Nevada
- Decide when you want to go on your trip and how long you’ll stay in Nevada. According to Nevada Tourism, the summers are dry and hot, with temperatures reaching the 90s, and the winters bring average temps of around 30 with lots of sunny days. If you’re interested in skiing, snowboarding or other winter sports, plan to stay at least a few days in Reno or Lake Tahoe in the winter months. If hiking and water sports are more your style, the same areas are great during the summer. Las Vegas shows and tours are always climate-controlled, making the city perfect for any time of the year.
What To Do
- Pick some activities that you want to do on your Nevada vacation. History buffs will want to visit Carson City’s Chinese Workers Museum of America; Las Vegas’ Atomic Testing Museum; and King Tut’s Tomb and Museum, an exact replica of the Egyptian tomb of the famous pharaoh, also in Las Vegas. Art lovers can take in great works at the Las Vegas Art Museum and the city’s large Chinatown, with galleries and museums featuring Asian art. If you’re looking for gaming, live music and over-the-top entertainment extravaganzas, Las Vegas is the place to be; remember, though, that you have to be 18 or older to enter a casino. For families, there are plenty of kid-friendly shows in Las Vegas, including the pirate show at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and the Adventuredome Theme Park inside Circus Circus, but there’s also the Ultimate Rush Speed andThrill Park, and the Great Basin Adventure in Reno. Hikers and golfers will find beautiful places for hiking and playing all over the state. Nevada’s board of tourism especially recommends hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail, which circles Lake Tahoe; the Mount Rose Wilderness Area; Great Basin National Park, near Baker; and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, near Las Vegas. Golfers are encouraged to check out the courses at Edgewood at Lake Tahoe; Rosewood Lakes in Reno; Empire Ranch in Carson City; Painted Desert Golf Club in Las Vegas; and Boulder City’s Cascata Golf Club, dubbed by “Sports Illustrated” as “golf’s hidden treasure.”
Create a Budget
- Draw up a budget. If you’re going to Las Vegas and want to do some gaming at the casinos, set a limit for yourself and pick a time to stop playing. Seeing more than one city in Nevada will require a car, so factor in a rental and gas costs. There are great places to shop all over the state, so if you like souvenirs or are looking to add a unique piece of art from a Nevada gallery to your collection, establish a budget for that. Finally, take a look online for seasonal hotel deals, and budget your hotel
and airfare according to the best deal.
Nevada State Fair is Old-Fashioned Family Fun
The Nevada State Fair will take you back to the good old days when agriculture was king and cotton candy was a special treat. You will find all the traditional livestock events and 4-H kids from all over Nevada. There’s a carnival midway and all those fun rides for kids and adults who like to act like kids. Be sure to check out the truck pull, demolition derby, and the famous Wiener Dog Races.
The basic scene at the Nevada State Fair hasn’t changed that much since the first event in 1874. It was held south of the small city of Reno, near what is now the bustling intersection of Plumb Lane and S. Virginia Street. It was, and still is, part of the main route connecting Reno with Carson City and Virginia City. You will still find a major emphasis on Nevada agriculture, livestock, and a big dose of musical entertainment. The music is a bit more contemporary than the Winnemucca Brass Band, but the idea remains the same and the atmosphere is friendly, down home, and fun for the whole family.
Nevada State Fair Today
The Nevada State Fair is held at the Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Avenue in Reno. The 2009 Nevada State Fair runs from August 26th through August 30th. This venue is also the site of the Reno Rodeo, Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo, and numerous other events.
Find out what’s happening and when with the the Nevada State Fair daily events schedule. There are some special admission deals for 2009, including free parking every day, free admission on opening day, and free Grand Stand admission on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. All the live entertainment is free with admission, except carnival and camel rides.
Nevada State Fair Tickets & Hours
You can purchase tickets online or at the gate. Beginning July 15, discount admission and ride tickets will be available at local Scolari’s and Sak ‘N Save food stores. Regular admission for those 11 to 64 is $10. Admission is free for children 10 and under, and for adults 65 and over. Parking is free every day. The main fair information number is (775) 688-5767.
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