UNLV Arboretum
The UNLV Arboretum is an 80-acre (32 ha) arboretum on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. It is in Reno. Add Mackay Stadium, 0.1 mi away, to a visit.
A garden inside Reno
You can stay in Reno
UNLV Arboretum 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 4 miles away
Reno Tahoe (RNO) has airline service, about 4 miles from UNLV Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
The months below show the weather around UNLV Arboretum.
UNLV Arboretum
The UNLV Arboretum is an 80-acre (32 ha) arboretum on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada.
The arboretum was established in 1985, and includes all of the landscaped areas of the entire 335-acre (136 ha) campus. The arboretum's missions are to display mature plants suited for high desert conditions, and to investigate new plants and cultivars. The arboretum also includes a 2-acre (0.81 ha) Xeric Garden, established in 1988 and located at the entrance to the Marjorie Barrick Museum, which contains plants from arid regions from around the world.
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Lodging near UNLV Arboretum
To stay close, try Reno (136) and Sparks (30).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From UNLV Arboretum | 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 east | 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 | 20 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 | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 11 3 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 644 | $414K | — |
| Carson City | 27 mi south | 40 min | 26 19 hotels · 6 motels · 1 campground | 58,571 | $453K | — |
| Tahoe Vista 68% vacation homes | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 15 7 hotels · 8 lodges & cabins | 1,048 | $1,039K | — |
| Kings Beach 44% vacation homes | 23 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
Beyond UNLV Arboretum
Places worth adding lie within 37 miles.
Big draw34 mi LakeLake Tahoe
1in town Stadium & arenaMackay Stadium
36 mi LakePyramid Lake
228 mi LakeDonner Lake
3in town LandmarkReno Arch
33 mi Ski areaPalisades Tahoe Olympic Valley122 runs · 2,542 ft vertical
4in town MuseumNational Automobile Museum
516 mi Ski areaMount Rose Ski Tahoe57 runs · 1,625 ft verticalPhoto 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 · Reno Arch: Mobilus In Mobili, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley: Jonnyboyca at English Wikipedia, Public domain · National Automobile Museum: User:Jaydec, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Rose Ski Tahoe: Beesmill, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Planning a visit to UNLV Arboretum
Is UNLV Arboretum in Reno?
Yes. It’s inside Reno, NV.
When is the best time to visit UNLV Arboretum?
May, June and September, with highs of 69–79°.
What is the closest airport to UNLV Arboretum?
Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 4 miles away.
Where should I stay near UNLV Arboretum?
Reno (in town, 136 places to stay), Sparks (6 mi, 30 places to stay) and Truckee (24 mi, 39 places to stay).
From people who live in Reno
People in Reno have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.