Looking like it's straight out of a 1970s B-grade flick on the outside, Atlantis is all fun on the inside, modeled on the legendary underwater city, with a mirrored ceiling and tropical flourishes such as indoor waterfalls and palm trees. It's one of Reno's most popular offerings, though not downtown.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Reno attractions

1. Peppermill

0.74 MILES

About 2 miles south of downtown, the Peppermill, one of the newer and more stylish casinos in town, features a 17-story Tuscan-style tower and a killer…

2. Discovery

2.41 MILES

Since opening its doors in 2011 as a children's museum, the Discovery rapidly grew in popularity and expanded its focus to become a world-class, hands-on…

3. Nevada Museum of Art

2.45 MILES

In a sparkling building inspired by the geological formations of the Black Rock Desert north of town, a floating staircase leads to galleries showcasing…

4. National Automobile Museum

2.66 MILES

Stylized street scenes illustrate a century’s worth of automobile history at this engaging car museum. The collection is enormous and impressive, with one…

5. Harrah's

2.87 MILES

Founded by Nevada gambling pioneer William Harrah in 1946, Harrah's is still one of the biggest and most popular casinos in town.

6. Reno Arch

2.92 MILES

The iconic Reno Arch is a fabulously retro neon sign spanning Virginia St that proclaims Reno as 'The Biggest Little City in the World.' Loved by locals…

7. Eldorado

2.99 MILES

Right downtown, near the Reno Arch, the Eldorado has a kitschy Fountain of Fortune that probably has Italian sculptor Bernini spinning in his grave.

8. Silver Legacy

3.07 MILES

A Victorian-themed place, the Silver Legacy is easily recognized by its white landmark dome, where a giant mock mining rig periodically erupts into a…

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