An event within the event
By Malik Anderson
Northern Nevada is full of fun for event attendees. While they visit the state for your event, it offers the chance for them to take part in their own mini-events while they’re here. From Reno and Lake Tahoe to Carson City and Sparks, meeting at the cities’ hotels and venues, hitting the outdoors and visiting local shops has never been more adventurous.
Resources
Visit Reno Tahoe
Marcus Johnson, director of business development
[email protected] | visitrenotahoe.com
Visit Carson City
Stu Wexler, events and sales manager
[email protected] | visitcarsoncity.com
Visit Lake Tahoe
Cameron Wiebe, group sales & services manager
[email protected] | visitlaketahoe.com
5 Reasons to Visit Lake Tahoe
Outdoor activities. Stand-up paddleboarding is big business in Reno and Lake Tahoe. According to Visit Reno Tahoe, features some of the best locations to hop on the board, like Kings Beach and Sand Harbor. There are also plenty of places to ride bikes, hike and raft.
Live music. Attendees can hear acts perform at events like like Reno River Festival at Idlewild Park, a three-day festival in downtown Reno, and Classical Tahoe, a four-week-long jazz and classical music performance at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Read More: Notes from the Road: Reno
Wellness. Those who love to get their bodies moving while on the road are in luck. Next door in Truckee, California, there are plenty of yoga studios where attendees can catch a yoga or hot Pilates class. Additionally, hotels in Reno and Lake Tahoe have an abundance of spas, including Peppermill Reno, Grand Sierra Resort and Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino.
Local shops. Reno Tahoe is home to shops offering everything from local crafts to distinctive keepsakes. In Reno, shops like The Wedge Ceramics Studio offer a selection of pottery and classes for attendees to create their own, and local centers like MidTown Reno feature boutiques, shops, beauty salons and more.
History. While the East Coast has no shortage of historical sights, Nevada also has a story to tell. As the capital of Nevada, Carson City has numerous museums highlighting the state’s beginnings, like Battle Born Hall, which delves into the people and events that made the state what it is today.
5 Places to Meet & Stay
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino is the newest property by Caesars Entertainment, transformed from the former Harveys Lake Tahoe. It follows the opening of Caesars Republic Scottsdale. The project is set for completion in mid-2026.
25,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; 742 guest rooms
Peppermill Reno Resort Spa Casino is home to Northern Nevada’s largest pillarless meeting space, the 62,000-square-foot Capri Ballroom. Split among four sections and home to suite-filled Peppermill Tower, Italy-inspired Tuscany Tower and the budget-friendly North and West Wings, the property has what you need.
106,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; 1,621 guest rooms
Meeting professionals have access to seven dining outlets at Eldorado Resort Casino in Reno, from sushi and steak to coffee and beer. Its meeting spaces include the 580-seat Eldorado Showroom and 4,000-square-foot NoVi nightclub, fitting for closing receptions.
11,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; 814 guest rooms
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa, and Casino in Incline Village began construction on its 8.5-acre south parcel in March 2025, with completion projected by late 2027. While the resort undergoes renovation, attendees can enjoy its Stillwater Spa, dining outlets and more in the north parcel.
65,000 sq. ft. of event space; 422 guest rooms
J Resort’s Glow Plaza is one of Reno’s outdoor entertainment venues, where art shows and live music events are held. Indoors, J features two event spaces that cover more than 6,000 sq. ft.
6,884 sq. ft. of meeting space; 833 guest rooms
This article appears in the September 2025 issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here.
