Insiders' Guide to Reno & Lake Tahoe (Paperback)

by Jeanne Lauf Walpole (Author), Mike Carrigan (Author)

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Product Description
A mecca for visitors from all over the globe, Reno and Lake Tahoe offer matchless outdoor recreation and nonstop casino fun against a backdrop of one of the most gorgeous mountain settings in the world. With its burgeoning arts community, diverse culture, rich history and comfortable climate, it's not hard to understand why it's a premier retirement and relocation area. Explore the region with our Insiders' authors whose firsthand experience will make you feel like a local.

From the Back Cover
Insiders' Guide to Reno and Lake Tahoe offers travelers, newcomers, and locals the best, most comprehensive information on what's happening in the area. Casinos, skiing, boating, and the 72-mile "most beautiful drive in America" are just a few of the highlights of what this entertainment mecca has to offer. Use this guide to discover the thrill of high-flying trapeze artists at Circus Circus as well as limitless opportunities for fun, dining, recreation, and adventure. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 464 pages, b&w photos)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 460 pages
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide (NC); 1st edition (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573801046
• ISBN-13: 978-1573801041
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,097,390 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A tour book surprise, January 28, 2000

By A Customer

The Insiders' Guide to Reno & Lake Tahoe stands out as an outstanding tour book. What a pleasant surprise. Most books of this sort are dry and boring but this one is filled with goodies that only locals would know about. The Nightlife chapter stands out as a great piece of writing with an authentic Insiders' voice. The book came in handy on our recent visit to Reno. I would recommend this book tothe first-time visitor.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars "insider" in name only, October 30, 2000

By A Customer

well, as far as a listing of hotels and properties, okay, this book will do that .. but for "insider" information, you'd do better to ask anyone you meet on the street .. there is no help as far as "what's best" or good deals .. the supposedly "inside" secrets tell visitors to be sure to register for casino slot clubs, but not which one is best. It gives buffet prices, but doesn't direct visitors to the best one.

there's little information about what to expect as far a snowfall goes at the lake, nothing to tell you about driving conditions .. there really is just nothing more than a list of properties. And the photographs aren't even original or helpful, they're all provided by outside sources, such as the visitors bureau or even the resorts themselves. The maps are even less helpful .. c'mon, at least pretend like you care!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book for the Price, June 23, 2000

By A Customer

I bought this book because I had used other Insiders' guides before and this was by far one of the best. I found that this guide had more Insider info than the two others I had purchased. The authors give readers places to go off the beaten path. I especially liked the Kidstuff chapter since I vacationed with my entire family. This guide is well worth the money.