Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Local Weather | |
Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
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| Nevada Department of Transportation - Nevada Road conditions, maps, road weather information system, and reports. | |
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Great Schools.net - Profiles for public, private, and charter schools, by state. Includes tools to search, sort and compare based on test scores, teacher experience, and parent reviews.
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School Information - free school profiles
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| Washoe County School District Website - Information about Washoe County School District, programs,people and services. | |
| Nevada Dept. of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
University of Nevada, Reno - University of Nevada, Reno's home page. Admission, Academics, and athletic schedules.
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Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) - Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)Admission, Registration, Class Schedules, Online Classes
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Western Nevada Community College - Admission, Registration, Class Schedules
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City of Reno, Nevada - Official site for City of Reno, Nevada. Lists service departments, new and proposed policies and projects,and information for local businesses, visitors and residents.
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Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce - The Reno Sparks Chamber offers information, support, and advocacy for businesses
in the greater Reno Sparks area.
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City of Sparks, Nevada - Official site of the City of Sparks, Nevada. Lists service departments, new and proposed policies and projects,and information for local businesses, visitors and residents.
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Sparks Chamber of Commerce - Sparks Chamber of Commerce, Sparks,Nevada, the Voice of Business in Sparks.
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| Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority - Destination information including casinos, ski resorts, golf courses, outdoor adventure and convention services. | |
North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce at Incline Village - North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce at Incline Village and Crystal Bay: Meeting the Lake Tahoe, Nevada community and area needs.
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| Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau - Your complete source for Lake Tahoe vacation rentals, hotels, lodging packages, activities calendar, ski resorts, and golf courses. | |
Reno- Tahoe Int'l Airport - Reno Tahoe International Airport -Flights,Arrivals and Departures, Airport Services,Parking,Ground Transportation.
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Public Transportation - Bus Schedules - RTC RIDE is the public transit service for the greater Reno/Sparks community. View a schedule, route map and service information.
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| Nevada Deptartment of Motor Vehicles - The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles - DMV issues drivers licenses, vehicle registrations and license plates in the Silver State. | |
| Official Washoe County, Nevada Website - Learn more about Washoe County -- Our government,programs, and business information. | |
State of Nevada Website - Nevada government, business, education, facts
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| Nevada Facts - The Nevada State Library and Archives provides this collection of interesting Nevada facts. Find out when Nevada was settled and how it got its name. | |
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Washoe County Library - This virtual branch library provides information about the Washoe County Library System (the public library in Reno, Nevada) and links to other reference
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| Children's Museum of Northern Nevada - | |
Nevada Museum of Art - Located in Reno, Nevada, the Nevada Museum of Art through innovative programming, exhibitions and scholarship, provides the opportunity for people of all.
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| Sierra Safari Zoo - Sierra Safari Zoo Official Home Page. Sierra Safari Zoo is the largest zoo in Nevada with over 40 species of exotic animals from around the world. | |
Nevada Opera -
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Reno Philharmonic -
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Art Town -
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The National Auto Museum - The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection).
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Hot August Nights - Hot August Nights is a celebration of cars and music.
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National Championship Air Races - Official Home Page of the Reno Air Racing Association and the National Championship Air Races.
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Nugget Rib Cook-off - Annual competition in Sparks, Nevada and features cookers from all around the United States. Organized by John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort.
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Reno River Festival - Reno River Festival. Reno celebrates the Truckee River that runs through it with entertainment, kayaking demonstrations and competions, and much more.
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Reno Rodeo - Reno Rodeo - The Wildest Richest Rodeo in the West.
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The Great Reno Balloon Race - One of the largest balloon rallies in the United States. Information for pilots and volunteers, news, and photographs.
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Reno, Nevada Online Community -
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Reno City Search - Your comprehensive guide to Reno. Reno restaurants, bars, night clubs, hotels, shops, spas, events, attractions, yellow page listings and more.
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| Reno Guide - Guide to Reno events, maps, directions, music, weather,and entertainment | |
Reno Parks & Recreation -
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Washoe County Parks and Recreation - Washoe County Parks provides over 100 regional, community, and special use facilities for diverse array of recreation opportunities.
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| SPORTS & RECREATION | |
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe - Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Tahoe's Highest Base Resort. 30 minutes from Reno/Tahoe Intl. Airport. Daily specials, lodging packages, learn to ski programs.
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Diamond Peak Ski Resort Incline Village - Find current conditions reports, rates, trail maps, season events and contact information for Diamond Peak Ski Resort at Incline Village.
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Northstar at Tahoe - Enjoy Lake Tahoe winter skiing and snowboarding at Northstar at Tahoe resort. Snow/weather conditions, web cams, lift tickets, season passes.
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Golf the High Sierra - Golfing information and golf vacation packages for the Reno-Lake Tahoe-Carson City area.
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| The Reno Astros Baseball - | |
| RESTAURANTS, PUBS & WINERIES | |
Great Basin Brewing Company -
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| Nebada Bed & Breakfast Guide - | |
Nevada Brewer's guide - Attention beer admirers! Check out the latest beer information and education.
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Nevada Vegetarian Travel Guide -
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Northern Sierra guide to wineries, wines, & wine country -
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Silver Peak Restaurant & Brewery -
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| NEWS & MEDIA | |
The Reno Gazette Journal - The Reno Gazette-Journal online newspaper at RGJ.com features news, entertainment, jobs and real estate for Reno, Sparks and greater Northern Nevada.
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Nevada Business Journal -
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Northern Nevada Business Weekly -
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| Reno News & Review - Reno Weekly Newspaper - | |
KTVN 2- CBS -
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KRNV 4 - NBC -
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KRXI 11 - FOX -
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KOLO 8 - ABC -
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| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Mortgage Estimator - What will your mortgage payment be? Find out how much you're likely to shell out for a new address. | |
| Tax Information | |
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| How to report moving expenses - | |
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| Relocation Links | |
| Northern Nevada Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Cost of Living Comparison - Thinking about moving? See how much you should earn to maintain the same lifestyle. | |
| Home Affordability Calculator - How much house can you afford? | |
| Home Renovation Calculator - Will this renovation project pay off? See the average cost of 16 common projects and how much they can add to the value of your home. | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
