About Reno, Nevada
Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada and is located 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and 26 miles from the state capital, Carson City. Reno is known as “The biggest Little City in the World” and is renown for its casinos. In fact, it’s the birthplace of Harrah’s Entertainment.
Reno is a world-class tourist destination that offers more than one would first think. Reno also has a rich arts scene, and year-round activities, many of which take place in the Reno Events Center. Among the things that go on at the Center are sporting events, concerts, conventions, and tradeshows. Outdoor activities include biking, camping, hunting, fishing, mountain climbing as well as some of the best snow skiing resorts in the country.
The Truckee Meadows of Northern Nevada is a valley which covers approximately 10 square miles and contains the cities of Reno and Sparks. It was settled in the 1850s and named for the Truckee River. The valley offered fertile and established farms and retail shops to serve travelers along the California Trail.
The Virginia and Truckee Railroad extension into Reno in 1872 further boosted the economy, and Reno continued to develop as a business and agricultural center. More recently, Reno has experienced a growing economy with plenty of new home construction. And Reno, Nevada real estate offers properties in town and outside of town for those who may want to build a farm or a ranch out west.
Reno, NV Education
Reno has 10 public high schools and shares 3 high schools and 16 middles schools and 62 elementary schools with neighboring Sparks. The University of Nevada, Reno is the oldest university in Nevada with 16,000 students and Truckee Meadows Community College is a two-year institution with approximately 13,000 students. The Nevada School of Law at Old College is located in Reno as well, and a trade school, Career College of Northern Nevada trains students in technical fields that support fast-growing industries.
So, if you’re looking for a farm, ranch, resort property or outdoor property, Reno, Nevada real estate has a lot to offer in an area that’s already primed for expansion and growth. It's a great place to play or stay.
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