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Enjoy an architectural walk through one of Reno’s oldest and most prestigious neighborhoods. Newlands Heights Historic District was named to the national Register of Historic Places in 2017. Meet outside […]

Tour Reno’s oldest cemetery, Hillside Cemetery, officially established in 1875 and visit the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, the only Civil  War cemetery in Nevada. Wear closed shoes suitable for rocky, uneven ground. Meet at the west side gates of Hillside Cemetery south of the Knights of Pythias Hall, 980 Nevada Street. Guides: Brett […]

Jumpstart the season with Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival. This annual event gets your engines warmed up and ready for a summer of classic car events. Registration is open […]

Don’t miss Carson Valley’s newest Cultural Art Festival, featuring a weekend of hot air balloons, concerts, competitions, displays, and demonstrations by local musicians, artists, and performers of all kinds! The […]

Learn about the history of the Rail City with a tour of Victorian Square. The tour includes sites that have played a role in the history and development of Sparks […]

Enjoy a walk in a residential neighborhood with a mix of architectural styles. Proximity to the University has traditionally determined the mix of residents: professors, students and families alike. Meet at the intersection of Washington, The Strand and College. Guides: Bradley Carlson, Jim and Sue Smith. The Historic Walking Tours are HRPS’ longest running educational […]

From country road to railroad hub, Lincoln Highway, then U.S. 40, explore the roots of this historic corridor where century-old brick hotels, warehouses, railways and manufacturing buildings are preserved and […]