Washoe County
The
Washoe County area is outwardly pro-business and continues to expand as
numerous large name industries and corporations call the area home. With
a population of approximately 409,000 the area offers the essence of a close-knit
community while offering the amenities available in a big city. High quality
of life is enhanced by quality education. The area enjoys four complete
seasons which enhance the multitude of activities in the area. Citizens
enjoy cultural events, excellent public services, and boundless recreational
opportunities
including nearby skiing, fishing, hiking and boating just to name a few.
The Washoe County area is also the land of special events with dozens of
annual celebrations such as the Reno Rodeo, the Great Reno Balloon Races,
the Reno Air Races, and Hot August Nights. In addition to Reno and Sparks,
Washoe County is also home to Crystal Bay, Empire, Gerlach, Incline Village,
Nixon, Sun Valley, Verdi, Vya, and Wadsworth.
Reno
Reno, the county seat, is the third largest city in Nevada and has been
long known as the "Biggest Little City in the World," but Reno
has also gained a new title as "America's Adventure Place" and
serves as a hub for a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities ranging
from mountain biking to rock climbing. Reno is also the home of the University
of Nevada, Reno, the world-class Nevada Museum of Art, and the National
Automobile Museum.
Sparks
Once
a railroad town, Sparks has grown into a vacation destination with a world-class
hotel resort, the Wild Island water park, championship golf courses and
the Sparks Marina. Victorian Square, in the center of Sparks, is a picturesque
shopping/casino/restaurant district that incorporates a 19th century Victorian
theme.