Biggest Little City
This famous neon arch sign over Virginia Street welcomes visitors to downtown Reno with this famous nickname.
What is 'The Biggest Little City in the World'?
This famous Johnny Cash song included the line: “But I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die”.
Nevada's state nickname, reflected in its license plates.
What is 'The Silver State'?
Reno's most famous street, lined with casinos and running through downtown.
What is Virginia Street?
This is the name of Chris's dog.
A. JoJo B. Dixie C. Ringo D. Max
A. JoJo
Reno sits along this major Nevada river that flows through the city.
What is the Truckee River?
This year marks when Nevada legalized gambling, transforming Reno into a casino hub.
What is 1931?
Nevada's state capital, often mistaken for Las Vegas or Reno.
What is Carson City?
This annual arts festival transforms the Black Rock Desert, about 100 miles north of Reno.
What is Burning Man?
This was the location of one of Chris's previous Jobs.
A. University of Alabama B. University of Michigan
C. University of Clempson D. University of Davis
A. University of Alabama
Reno is part of this Nevada county.
What is Washoe County?
In the early 20th century, Reno became famous for offering quick versions of these legal proceedings, drawing people from across the country.
What are divorces?
The University of Nevada, Reno's athletic teams are known by this name.
What are the Wolf Pack?
Reno's food scene has a strong influence from this European immigrant community.
What is Basque culture?
This is Chris's Hometown.
A. Gary, IN B. San Francisco, CA
C. Daton, OH D. Lincoln, NE
C. Daton, Ohio
This mountain range forms the backdrop to Reno's skyline.
What is the Sierra Nevada?
Reno was named after this Union Army general in 1868.
Who is Jesse Lee Reno?
This massive dry lakebed north of Reno has been used to set multiple land speed world records and is one of the flattest surfaces on Earth.
What is the Black Rock Desert?
This annual event lights up Reno's skies every September and is the largest race of its kind in the world.
What is the Great Reno Balloon Race?
This is one of Chris's favorite hobbies.
A. 3D Printing B. Line Dancing
C. Golf D. Watches
C. Golf
Reno sits at approximately this elevation above sea level (within 200 feet).
What is 4,500 feet?
This famous railroad, completed in 1869, put Reno on the map in Nevada.
What is the Central Pacific (or transcontinental) Railroad?
This Nevada silver discovery in 1859, near Virginia City, brought a massive population boom to the region.
What is the Comstock Lode?
Reno's arts district, home to galleries, breweries, and studios, is known by this neighborhood name.
What is Midtown?
This is on Chris's Bucket list.
A. Living in China B. Skydiving
C. Competing in the World Series of poker D. Bungee Jumping
B. Skydiving