Outside Magazine listed Reno as one of its “25 of America’s Best Towns Ever”.

The popular publication is focused on the outdoors and included Seattle, Kansas City, Bend, Austin, Boise, Kona and Fort Collins in the list. Reno was listed as the “best low-key hideout” in America.

Outside Magazine quoted: “Reno is home to the world’s tallest climbing wall (164 feet at BaseCamp, located at the Whitney Peak Hotel), year-round desert mountain biking, a half-mile long downtown whitewater-kayaking park and the 55-degree chutes at Mount Rose Ski Resort, just 25 minutes uphill from the slot machines.”

Here are some of our favorite things about living in Reno.

Water, Water, Water!

Not only is Reno incredibly close to Lake Tahoe (only a 20-minute

From street food to shawarma, Reno has endless new food options.

7x7 Magazine has just hailed the Biggest Little City as the newest spot to sample trendy and delicious foods. The past few years has seen an influx of culture into Reno, with foodie additions like cold-pressed juice bars, artisan coffee shops, French cuisine, wine bars, Mediterranean and beyond. Not to mention Food Truck Fridays, an event that runs in Idlewild Park from May to September every Friday featuring over 20 local food trucks serving up gourmet eats in a picturesque park setting.

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“Art Deco Breakfast”

For a fresh breakfast, head to the new and edgy RAWBRY juice bar for a cold-pressed juice. Located in the recently renovated Basement, RAWBRY is