 | | Reno-Tahoe Territory Nevada | | | Welcome to Reno-Tahoe Territory Nevada! Welcome to Reno-Tahoe Territory, Nevada! From magnificent Lake Tahoe to historic Virginia City, the Reno-Tahoe Territory contains many of Nevada's most scenic and historic recreation areas. At the north end of the region is the Black Rock Desert, an area of stark beauty. South of Black Rock is Pyramid Lake, a remnant of a prehistoric inland sea that once covered much of Nevada. |
| | | | Reno was once Nevada's gambling and divorce capital, gaining national attention in the 1930s and '40s for its wide-open attitudes. Visitors can enjoy a visit to Reno's National Automobile Museum and the Nevada Museum of Art, or stroll the shaded grounds of the University of Nevada, Reno, the state's oldest college.Carson City, located 30 miles south of Reno, offers numerous points of historic interest including the State Capitol, the Nevada State Museum, and the Nevada State Railroad Museum. The Kit Carson Trail is a self-guided tour of the city's historic district and winds past dozens of large Victorian homes that were once owned by the state's most prominent businessmen and politicians. |
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