Kids & Family

  • Wondering what to do with the kids while you’re here in Lake Tahoe? Check here for the latest in kids-focused events and businesses.

    The Discovery – Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum

    The Discovery – Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum

    490 S. Center Street, Reno, Nevada  89501
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    The Discovery is 67,000 square feet of hands-on learning and fun for children and adults of all ages. The museum’s galleries and exhibits cover topics ranging from Nevada’s rich history to the life of Da Vinci. The Discovery features Cloud Climber, a three story tall climbing structure and model of the region’s water cycle.

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    Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company

    Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company

    370 F Street, Virginia City, NV  89440
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    Travel back to the Bonanza days on a shorter scenic ride. The conductor tells the story of Nevada’s late 19th century mining boom, when the Virginia and Truckee Railroad was built and Virginia City was the richest city on earth, with more millionaires than anywhere else.

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