Mackay StadiumReno, Nevada

Massive white "N" overlooking the stadium, originally constructed in 1913. Students often hike the 1.9-mile trail to visit it.

💡 A point of pride on gamedays. The hike offers stunning views of Reno and the stadium.

Approximately 2.5 hours before game time, the Nevada football team walks through the tailgating area to enter Mackay Stadium.

💡 Arrive early to the tailgate area to catch this exciting pre-game tradition.

The only accredited art museum in Nevada, housed in a striking sculptural building downtown, with rotating exhibitions spanning contemporary fine art and land-based art focusing on the American West.

💡 Thursday hours extend to 8 pm — a good option for a post-game evening visit. UNR students enter free with a valid student ID.

A world-class collection of more than 200 automobiles spanning over a century of automotive history, built from the legendary Bill Harrah collection and set along the banks of the Truckee River.

💡 Free parking is available in the museum lot off Mill Street. Allow at least 90 minutes to walk the four street-scene galleries.

A free 13-acre botanical garden inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park featuring themed gardens, water features, and labeled plant collections that make for a relaxing pre-game stroll.

💡 The arboretum is open sunrise to sunset year-round at no charge; the adjacent May Museum (small admission fee) is open Wed–Sun if you want an indoor exhibit as well.