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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 Brewers’ Cabinet, at the northwest corner of Arlington and California. Guides: Matt Magaletti and Derek Partridge. The Historic Walking Tours are HRPS’ longest running educational […]

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 […]

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 to all 1979 and older cars, pickup-size trucks, and emergency vehicles.

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 first annual Carson Valley Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival will be held at Lampe Park in Gardnerville, Nevada from May 17th-19th, 2024, and will […]

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 and Nevada. Meet at the Sparks Heritage Museum, 814 Victorian Avenue. Guide: Scott Carey in collaboration with the Sparks Heritage Museum. The Historic Walking Tours […]

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 […]