Title: University District Travel Guide: Best of University District, Reno Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in University District](https://expedia.co.uk/University-District-Hotels.d870616205302517760.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Reno.d602688.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Reno.d602688.Travel-Guide-Activities)[University District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-University-District.d870616205302517760.Car-Hire-Guide)[University District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/University-District.d870616205302517760.Holidays-City-Breaks) # University District Travel Guide ## Reno ![Nevada Historical Society which includes a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/30000/30458-Nevada-Historical-Society.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center featuring modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/30000/30452-Fleischmann-Planetarium-And-Science-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/30000/30449-Fleischmann-Planetarium-And-Science-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rancho San Rafael Park showing rides, a park and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/30000/30431-Rancho-San-Rafael-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rancho San Rafael Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/214000/214349-Rancho-San-Rafael-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit University District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Reno travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno.dx602688) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center showing modern architecture and autumn leaves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54505-Fleischmann-Planetarium-And-Science-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center Stargazers and science buffs will have all their questions answered in this landmark 1960s-designed planetarium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fleischmann-Planetarium-And-Science-Center-West-University.d6065105.Attraction) ![Nevada Historical Society which includes a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/30000/30458-Nevada-Historical-Society.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nevada Historical Society From fossils to early slot machines, 10,000 years of Nevada history comes to life in this vast collection of artifacts, manuscripts, photographs and film. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nevada-Historical-Society-West-University.d6065159.Attraction) ![Wilbur D. May Center featuring dangerous animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/215000/215036-Wilbur-D-May-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilbur D. May Center Take the whole family on a day of discovery at this museum and botanical garden, where curious artifacts from around the globe bring faraway cultures to life. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilbur-D-May-Center-West-University.d6064351.Attraction) ![Peppermill featuring interior views and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533114242/48205d1c-edfa-466c-b6e9-915a101b9460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Peppermill With 10 restaurants, more than a dozen bars and lounges, a spa, 1,500 slot machines and 48 gaming tables, this Tuscan-themed resort is an entertainment haven. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Peppermill-Reno.d553248621533114242.Attraction) ![F4354E Reno, Nevada. Image shot 04/2015. Exact date unknown.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034981/c415a79d-e616-4371-b548-1f7fdd79f18e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno-Sparks Convention Center Learn about the events happening in Reno-Sparks Convention Center during your trip to Reno. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Sparks-Convention-Center-Reno.d6034981.Attraction) ![Bluebird day. Beautiful day for skiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065153/a077f3f2-21ef-4fc6-ac71-5db32bec62f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Hit the slopes at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe during your trip to Reno. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mt-Rose-Ski-Tahoe-Reno.d6065153.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hear voices from the beyond at the Underground Theater. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46055438/b7a75c3c-014b-4598-b767-9c17bce40c79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning £24 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reno-ghost-tour-ruin.a46055438.activity-details) ![Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46088430/3994a20d-f445-45e8-bd9b-39d8a8070dfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clear Kayak Paddle Tour £111 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/clear-kayak-paddle-tour.a46088430.activity-details) ![Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46127511/d851548f-78c3-460d-968a-46734250aad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-e-bike-tour-on-lake-tahoes-east-shore-bike-path.a46127511.activity-details) ![Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48348337/878d7e51-57e7-4924-8b56-50d1496deb4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning £24 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reno-ghost-tour-ruin.a48348337.activity-details) ![California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47432867/a44b3fb9-37d2-47a3-aa27-68d5511400c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours £30 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/california-adventure-bundle-8-self-guided-audio-tours.a47432867.activity-details) ![Snowshoeing in Lake Tahoe Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47476779/5e3d399d-a8f1-4831-b8b3-5d41da7c4549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains £94 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snowshoe-tour-in-the-lake-tahoe-mountains.a47476779.activity-details) [See all activities in Reno](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Reno.d602688.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in University District ![Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28600/28594/1ec15008_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Circus Circus Reno – A Caesars Rewards Destination 500 N Sierra St Reno NV £60 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly resort in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the family amenities in their ... 7.4/10 Good! (7,099 reviews) The room was very clean and comfortable! Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=28594&PinnedHotelID=28594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) ![Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/919000/918980/13408860_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Howard Johnson by Wyndham Reno Downtown 660 N. Virginia Street Reno NV £42 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 5/10 (1,010 reviews) Clean room with view Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=918980&PinnedHotelID=918980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) ![Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10397000/10396914/c686ac1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown 636 N. Virginia St. Reno NV £43 20 Jan - 21 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 5.4/10 (1,001 reviews) Clean room and great staff Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F01%2F2026&endDate=21%2F01%2F2026&selected=10396914&PinnedHotelID=10396914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) ![Reno Upper Unit with King Bed & Pull-Out Couch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75642500/75642430/898e62e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Reno Upper Unit with King Bed & Pull-Out Couch Reno NV Stay at this holiday home in Reno. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grand Sierra Resort Casino and Peppermill ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews) This apartment itself was nicely decorated, clean, and very cozy. There was some problems initially with wifi the night I checked in, but the owner was quick to fix and it worked great the rest of the time. The area was in a convenient location close to my work, the university and downtown. The only ... Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026&selected=75642430&PinnedHotelID=75642430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026&selected=75642430&PinnedHotelID=75642430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) ![Cozy Reno NV House by DT & UNR w/ pool table](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99923500/99923459/75e673f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Reno NV House by DT & UNR w/ pool table Reno NV £157 21 Jan - 22 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Reno. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Grand Sierra Resort Casino and Peppermill are located ... 7.8/10 Good! (9 reviews) Excellent location, Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=99923459&PinnedHotelID=99923459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=870616205302517760) ![Murphys House House !!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36689100/36689036/fdf38a4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Murphys House House !! Reno NV Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Reno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Grand Sierra Resort Casino and Peppermill ... 10/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews) Wonderful host, huge beautiful home that has multiple large areas to socialize in a plethora of ways. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Northeast-Reno.dx553248635976473440) ![Nevada Historical Society which includes a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/30000/30458-Nevada-Historical-Society.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West University If you're spending some time in West University, Lawlor Events Center and Great Basin Adventure are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-West-University.dx553248635976473393) ![Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum which includes signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/215000/215071-Terry-Lee-Wells-Nevada-Discovery-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Reno 3/5(9 area reviews) Downtown Reno is beloved for its first-class casinos. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Reno Arch and National Bowling Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Downtown-Reno.dx6054237) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c0860a8b378b0ea0e3277407b1cb0dd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cal Ave District While there might not be top attractions in Cal Ave District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Riverwalk District and National Automobile Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Cal-Ave-District.dx944534909609979904) ![Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/214000/214036-Reno.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midtown Midtown might not have many top sights, but National Automobile Museum and Riverwalk District are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Midtown.dx553248635976469799) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b935bbebe32efe89852dca9abe419da1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Southwest While visiting Old Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Truckee River and Nevada Museum of Art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reno-Old-Southwest.dx553248635976470569) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # University District Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app