Downtown Reno has really gone through a renaissance in the past few years. Many of the old hotels have been converted to condos, and downtown is really looking much better. Many people consider it a mini Las Vegas, however it is completely different. Remember this is a metro area of about 400k:
This set is from urbanblog at flickr of the River District downtown.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2815722...n/photostream/
West St Plaza along the North Bank of the Truckee:
The recently completed Palladio condo tower, along with the century theatres along the Truckee River:
Wingfield Park with The Arlington Tower(condos) in the background:
Another Wingfield Park photo:
On W 1st st looking at the Palladio:
The Truckee River, with a newly created extremely successful water park:
Another Truckee River:
A shot from the River Walk:
Another River Walk:
The Lear Theatre which will hopefully open soon:
The Reno Post Office which will soon be converted into retail:
Another Post Office shot:
The Riverside Artist Lofts:
West 1st st:
First United Methodist Church:
Along the River Walk:
Arlington Tower:
Sierra Nevadas along with the Truckee River:
Looking north up Arlington Ave, the colorful building is the Park Tower:
Obama Rally at Wingfield Park:
South of River:
Another South of the River:
Another Financial District Shot:
One More Financial Shot:
Looking North at Virginia St, the Black building is Reno City Hall:
Here is Commercial District South of the River by NevadaMax, some are a few years old
http://www.nevadamax.com/
The Siena Hotel, actually part of the River District:
The new Ice Rink took the place of the former historic Mapes Hotel:
The Park Tower along the river, and the vacant lot next to it could become the site of the wingfield towers which would be the tallest in reno.
The Mills Lane Justice Center(now completed), also part of the River District
The Washoe County Courthouse:
Bruce R Thompson Federal Court House:
Nevada Museum of Art, now completed:
Saint Thomas Cathedral:
Trinity Episcopal Church:
Pioneer Theatre:
Here are some shots of the entertainment district and north of the river in general, also by Nevadamax:
The Silver Legacy, currently the tallest building in Reno:
Another Silver Legacy:
The Tri-properties i.e Silver Legacy, Circus Circus, and the El Dorado are connected with very vibrant indoor walkways that cover seven blocks:
The Sundowner which is currently being converted into condos. Should really help western downtown:
The Sands:
The El Dorado:
The National Bowling Stadium along with the original Harrah's in the background:
The Reno Events Center:
Overhead view at night
skyline at night:
One more skyline shot:
And Finally here are some shots of the University of Nevada, which IMO is a highly overlooked university. It is about 2 blocks north of downtown, also by NevadaMax:
Manzanita Lake:
Morrill Hall the first building constructed on campus:
The Mackay school of Mines:
The Quad filled with snow, and the Mackay Science Building:
The Palmer Engineering Building:
Frandsen Humanities Building:
Lincoln Hall:
Mackay School of Mines:
Clark Adminstration:
Raggio College of Education:
Reynolds School of Journalism:
Student Services Building:
Some dorms:
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