From Reno Arch to Truckee River: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Weave through the different periods of Reno's boom and bust on this self-guided audio tour of the downtown area.

Reno, with its highs as a glitzy desert town filled with cowboys and celebrities, to its lows as a washed-up gambling town and the butt of many jokes on late night TV, has never failed to keep America fascinated. It’s a contradictory place that rides high and dips low. And, as it turns out, that oscillation was built into the city’s character from the beginning.

This walking tour starts at Reno’s Arch, and along the way you'll find out about:

A beloved 12-floor brick building that was demolished.

An extinct species of huge fish that used to swim through downtown Reno.

Reno’s history as the divorce capital of America.

How trains, highways and mining changed the city.

The bridge where the whole town started.

This self-guided audio tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap's Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Food and drink
    • Transportation

    Audio supported languages

    English

    Additional information

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Reno Arch, N Virginia St 345, Downtown, Reno, NV, 89501
    The starts near the Reno Arch. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.
    End point
    Reno Arch, N Virginia St 345, Downtown, Reno, NV, 89501

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