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Before the mining industry exploded to give the area an unprecedented economic boost, the minerals and rocks lay dormant under the surface of the earth. And before the industry of mining cut into the natural surroundings, rocks, silver and other minerals were just waiting to be discovered. The W.M. Keck Museum at the University of Nevada tells the story of that geological history through various exhibits that include fossils, mining artifacts and other items that reveal this fascinating side of Reno's history.

Ready for something completely different? If you're comfortable in a rough and tumble atmosphere and want some great loud music and cold beer, then Davidson's Distillery is the perfect hangout for you. There's always music, whether on stage or from the jukebox, and bikers and other tough characters frequent what may be Reno's loudest best-kept secret.

The Sierra Arts Foundation has a very simple mission: to nurture, teach and support by giving back to the local community. Sierra Arts offers various education programs, music seminars and lessons, and presents their very own ElderCare Concert Series that is designed to continue to bring music to the lives of the elderly in the area. The gallery also features nationally renown artists with various rotating exhibitions that continue to help support this organization's noble mission of community-minded service.

Downtown Reno celebrates its past and looks ahead to the future during the Pacific Fine Arts Festivals. The event is usually held in the latter part of July, and it features, among other attractions, more than 45 award-winning artists and crafts people showcasing a wide variety of their works including photography, oil paintings, ceramic artwork, jewelry, and lots more.