Reno Arch
The Reno Arch is an iconic landmark in Reno, Nevada spanning Virginia Street at the intersection with Commercial Row. Its history begins in 1987. Add Mackay Stadium, 1.3 mi away, to a visit.
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A landmark inside Reno
You can stay in Reno
Reno Arch is inside Reno, which has 136 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–79°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Reno Tahoe (RNO) has airline service, about 3 miles from Reno Arch.
Established in 1987
Reno Arch dates from 1987. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Reno Arch
The Reno Arch is an iconic landmark in Reno, Nevada spanning Virginia Street at the intersection with Commercial Row. The current sign is the third version of the arch. It is owned and operated by the City of Reno. The original arch was built on October 23, 1926 to commemorate the completion of the Lincoln and Victory Highways. The current arch was installed on August 8, 1987, retrofitted with new lights on November 17, 2009 and had its design scheme revised to blue and silver on May 3, 2018. The arch is a prominent feature of downtown Reno and for most of its history has featured the city's motto, The Biggest Little City in the World.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1987
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.8K a year
Towns to stay in near Reno Arch
The nearest towns with places to stay are Reno (136) and Sparks (30).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Reno Arch | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | in town | — | 136 84 hotels · 33 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 283,621 | $548K | D |
| Sparks | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 30 17 hotels · 7 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 111,902 | $484K | C− |
| Truckee 48% vacation homes | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 39 21 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 17,278 | $948K | C+ |
| Incline Village 42% vacation homes | 19 mi south | 30 min | 16 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 9,272 | $1,455K | — |
| Virginia City | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 11 3 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 644 | $414K | — |
| Carson City | 26 mi south | 40 min | 26 19 hotels · 6 motels · 1 campground | 58,571 | $453K | — |
| Tahoe Vista 68% vacation homes | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 15 7 hotels · 8 lodges & cabins | 1,048 | $1,039K | — |
| Kings Beach 44% vacation homes | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 11 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 2,736 | $772K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Reno Arch
Each of these is within 38 miles.
Big draw33 mi LakeLake Tahoe
1in town Stadium & arenaMackay Stadium
37 mi LakePyramid Lake
228 mi LakeDonner Lake
3in town MuseumNational Automobile Museum
33 mi Ski areaPalisades Tahoe Olympic Valley122 runs · 2,542 ft vertical
415 mi Ski areaMount Rose Ski Tahoe57 runs · 1,625 ft vertical
527 mi State parkDonner Memorial State ParkPhoto credits
Lake Tahoe: Lara Farhadi, CC BY 2.0 · Mackay Stadium: Lanski, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pyramid Lake: Rhalden, Public domain · Donner Lake: J.smith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Automobile Museum: User:Jaydec, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley: Jonnyboyca at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Mount Rose Ski Tahoe: Beesmill, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Donner Memorial State Park: Joe Parks from Berkeley, CA, CC BY 2.0
Asked about Reno Arch
Is Reno Arch in Reno?
Yes. It’s inside Reno, NV.
When is the best time to visit Reno Arch?
May, June and September, with highs of 69–79°.
What is the closest airport to Reno Arch?
Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Reno Arch?
Reno (in town, 136 places to stay), Sparks (6 mi, 30 places to stay) and Truckee (24 mi, 39 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Reno
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Reno’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.