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The Civilized Explorer Reno Supplies Shopping Page
Area Code -- The area code for Reno is 775.
For people with a need to buy stuff on the way to Burning Man - either because they flew into Reno or they forgot to stop by Trader Joe's, here are some stores in Reno and Sparks. Also included is information about where to buy water, ice, clothes, camping supplies, and anything else that sounded interesting to us. Reno continues to grow, with most construction in the south part of town along Rt. 395. This area is flush with national chains for stores and restaurants - there is very little worth going out of your way to get to. However, if you are driving in from the south, you've got a lot of businesses adjacent to the freeway, which can be convenient.
The second part of this page is Shopping by Freeway Exit, a list of stores at each freeway exit. My thought is that this can be printed out and used to identify one or two exits that will have everything you need. Let me know how this works for you!
If you want to know about road construction in downtown Reno, go to the City of Reno's Road Closures page. You can also check out live video of the Reno Skyline, the Truckee River, and Virginia St. in downtown Reno.
- Specific Stores of Burning Man Interest
- Melting Pot
- Twin City Surplus
- Steve's Army Surplus
- Prism Magic
- Big K Mart
- Target
- Trader Joe's
- Costco
- Home Depot
- Lowe's Home Improvement
- Cabela's
- High Sierra Lumber
- Big Lots
- Sierra Trading Post
- Dollar Tree
- REI
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Water
- Ice and Dry Ice
- Propane
- Batteries
- Fabric and Craft Stores
- Art Supplies
- Locksmiths
- CB Radio
- Cameras and Photography
- Thrift Stores
- Western Wear (Boots, Cowboy Hats and such)
- General Fun Stuff
- Groceries and Cooking Supplies
- Big Grocery Chains
- Donuts!
- Specialty Grocery Stores
- Cooking Supplies
- Car Washes
- Coin-op Self-Serve Car Washes
- Laundromats
- Recycling
- Bicycle Stuff
- Outlet Stores
- Shopping By Freeway Exit
- Route 80
- Route 80 - Exit 4, Boomtown
- Route 80 - Exit 10 McCarran Blvd. West
- Route 80 - Exit 12, Keystone Ave.
- Keystone Square Shopping Center
- Route 80 - Exit 13, Virginia St./Downtown Reno
- Route 80 - Exit 14, Wells Ave.
- Route 80 - Exit 15, Route 395 North
- Northtowne Market Place
- Route 80 - Exit 16, Victorian Ave./E. 4th St.
- Route 80 - Exit 19, E McCarran Blvd.
- Route 395
- Exit 60, S. Meadows Parkway
- Route 395 - Exit 61, S. Virginia St.
- Route 395 - Exit 62, Neil Road
- Parkside Center
- Sierra Town Center
- Route 395 - Exit 63, South Virginia Street
- Meadowood Mall S. Virginia St. and S. McCarran Blvd. (just south of exit)
- Redfield Promenade
- Smithridge Plaza
- Del Monte Plaza
- Fire Creek Crossing
- Route 395 - Exit 64, Moana Lane
- Route 395 - Exit 65, East Plumb Lane (Airport exit)
- Airport Square
- Some Generic Shopping Center
- Route 295 - Exit 66
- Route 395 Exit 67
- Route 395 - Exit 69, Oddie Blvd., Sparks
- Route 395 - Exit 70, N. McCarran Blvd., Sparks
- Shopping By Casinos
- Atlantis Casino
- Peppermill Casino
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Melting Pot
1049 S. Virginia St 322-9445 - The Melting Pot closes during Burning Man so they can attend. Clearly an enlightened business, stop by if you have time before or after the event. They sell Burning Man tickets, incense, drums, hemp, tie dye, pipes, sarongs, masks, belly dancing apparel, bindis, henna, rugs, and Burning Man books. They moved a few blocks south after Burning Man 2006. From Route 80, take Exit 13 (S. Virginia St.) The store is about 1.5 miles down on the right (half a block north of Vassar). From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane) • west on E. Plumb Lane• right onto S. Kietzke Lane • left onto Vassar • right onto S. Wells. (This trip is just under 2 miles from the Exit.)
Twin City Surplus
1675 E. 4th St. (888) 323-5630 - Local 323-5630 - Open 8-6 Monday-Saturday and 10-4 Sunday. This Big Red Barn provides camping and military surplus supplies. This is a phenomenal place - it's huge and has the largest assortment of various surplus stuff I've ever seen. Fire suits, water barrels, gloves, tents, tarps, goggles, parachutes, military lip balm, etc. They have helped supply Burning Man for years and are accustomed to helping Europeans and other folks from outside the US supply their entire camp. This year, they've contributed gear worth $700 to a Reno radio station giveaway for Burning Man. It's almost worth going even if you don't need anything, just to talk to them and other Burners. We've also done our own web page of pictures from the Big Red Barn. To get there from Route 80, take Exit 14 • south on Wells Ave • east (left) on E. 4th St. • it's 8 blocks down on your left. To get there from Route 395, take the Route 80 exit east • Exit 16 (Victorian Ave./E. 4th St.) • right onto E. 4th • west 4 blocks - it's on your right.
Steve's Army Surplus
Steve's Army Surplus at 3000 Mill St. 828-1199 is on the corner of Greg St. and Mill St. near the Grand Sierra Resort and the airport. From eastbound Route 80, 15 (US 395 south to Carson City) • go 1.6 mile • take Exit 66 (Mill St.) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn left onto Mill St. • 0.4 mile and it's on the right. From northbound Route 395, take Exit 66 (Mill St.)• turn right onto Mill St. and it's 2 blocks down the street on the right. Smaller than Twin City Surplus, but with the owners Steve and Cathie Hinkle, you can easily find what you need. They stock up on stuff Burners need.
Prism Magic is on your way to Burning Man if you take Rt. 445. It is run by Burners, they will fit you out with all the playa clothes you need - and you can support other Burners by shopping here. 2161 Pyramid Way, Sparks 356-5577 From Rt. 80, take Exit 18, Rt. 445/Pyramid Way, at the end of the off-ramp turn left onto Pyramid Way • go 1.2 miles and it's in the Pyramid shopping center on the left. Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 7 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm.
Big K Mart
In Sparks, Big K is at 2125 Oddie Blvd Sparks 358-5050 From Route 80, take Exit 15 (Rt. 395) • north on Rt 395 • Exit 69 (Oddie Blvd) • right on Oddie 0.8 miles to Big K.
Target
6845 Sierra Center Parkway 853-8900 From Rt. 395, take Exit 62, Neil Rd • go east on Neil Rd. • turn right onto S. Virginia St. • left at the first stoplight onto Sierra Center Parkway. The store is immediately on the right.
Trader Joe's
5035 S. McCarran Blvd. 826-1621 - What would Burning Man be without at least 2 bags of groceries from Trader Joe's? Fortunately, Reno is also blessed with a store for those who remembered they forgot to get the Combat Juice Blend somewhere outside Truckee and for those who fly into town. Located in Smithridge Plaza, next to Longs, across McCarran Blvd. from Meadowood Mall. From Route 395, take Exit 63 (S. Virginia St. - Kietzke Lane) • east on McCarran. The mall is just east of Route 395. Claims to be open 9 am to 9 pm.
Costco
There are 2 stores, one in Reno, close to the airport, and one in Sparks, convenient if you take Pyramid Highway to the playa. Both are open Monday - Friday 10:00am - 8:30pm , Saturday 9:30am - 6:00pm , and Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm.
2200 Harvard Way 689-2200 From Route 395, take Exit 65A (Plumb Lane) if you are coming from the north, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane) if you are coming from the south • go west on E. Plumb Lane for 0.3 mile • turn left onto Harvard Way at the first traffic light and Costco is ahead on the left.
4810 Galleria Parkway, Sparks 356-4400 From Rt. 80, take Exit 18, Rt. 445/Pyramid Way, at the end of the off-ramp turn left onto Pyramid Way • go 3.2 miles and turn right onto Shoppers Way • go 0.3 mile and turn left onto Galleria Parkway • go 0.1 mile and you're there!
Home Depot
They've got 5 locations in Reno, thanks to good old American capitalism. I believe they are all open Mon - Sat 6:00 am - 10:00 pm and Sun 7:00 am - 8:00 pm.
5125 Summit Ridge Ct 787-9690 - From Route 80 take Exit 10, McCarran Blvd. • bear right to go south onto S. McCarran Blvd. • continue on the ramp and then bear right onto Summit Ridge Court. Go straight at the stop sign. This is the first Home Depot you'll find if you are coming from California.
6590 S Virginia St 851-9600 - From Route 395 take Exit 62, Neil Rd. • left onto Neil Rd. • right onto S. Virginia. This is in the southern part of town, most convenient if you are approaching Reno from Carson City.
4655 Galleria Pkwy, Sparks 354-2245 Convenient if you take Pyramid Highway to Burning Man. From Route 395, take Exit 70, N. McCarran Blvd. (this is NORTH of Route 80) • turn right onto N. McCarran • go 1.8 miles and then turn left onto Pyramid Way • go 1.6 miles, then turn right onto Shopper's Way • go 0.3 mile and then turn right onto Galleria Pkwy.
1001 Steamboat Pkwy, 851-6003 Convenient if you are approaching Reno from Carson City. From Route 395, take Exit 59, Damonte Ranch Pkwy, • turn right onto Damonte Ranch Pkwy • go 0.6 mile, then turn left onto Steamboat Pkwy.
Lowe's Home Improvement
They've got 2 locations in the area.
2450 Oddie Blvd, Sparks 356-6333 From Route 80, take exit 15 to Route 395 north • take Exit 69 • east on Oddie Blvd. The store is half a mile down the road. Open Monday-Saturday 6 am -10 pm, Sunday 7 am - 8 pm
5075 Kietzke Ln. 824-4750 From Route 80, take exit 15 to Route 395 south • exit 63 (S. Virginia St.) • south on Kietzke Blvd. to the Lowe's 0.2 mile down the street. Open Monday-Saturday 6 am -10 pm, Sunday 7 am - 8 pm
Harbor Freight Tools 3800 Kietzke Lane 331-1375 Open 8:00 - 8:00 pm Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm Saturday, and 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday.
From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane) • go west on Moana Lane to the first intersection • turn left onto Kietzke Lane • go 0.4 mile and it's in the shopping center on the left at the intersection with E. Peckham Lane.
The famous sporting good store now has a store at Boomtown! Open Monday-Saturday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. 8650 Boomtown Rd 829-4100 From Rt. 80 eastbound, take Exit 4, Boomtown • go north on Boomtown/Garson Rd and it's 0.3 mile away. From Rt. 80 westbound, take Exit 4, Boomtown • keep right at the fork and follow signs for I-80 East/Reno • turn left onto Boomtown/Garson Rd and you're there!
High Sierra Lumber
High Sierra Lumber is in the southern part of Reno at 8355 Double R Blvd, Suite 2. 358-9900 From southbound Route 295, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane) • turn left onto E. Moana Lane • go 1. 2mile and take a slight right to stay on E. Moana Lane • Moana Lane then becomes Airway Dr, continue on 0.8 mile • Airway Dr. then becomes Double R Blvd • proceed 1 mile • it's on the right.
Big Lots
Home of the battery powered Christmas lights, this institution is always part of my Burning Man shopping. If you've left home without the lights, there are some stores along the way.
Reno: 5017 S McCarran Blvd 826-5565 From Route 395, take Exit 63 (S. Virginia/Kietzke Lane) • left onto S. Virginia • left onto S. McCarran • right to Meadowood Mall. Note, this is close to Party America and Gordon's Photo Service.
Sparks: 650 E Prater Way 356-6188 Closer to Route 80, you may prefer this location. From Route 80, take Exit 19 (E. McCarran Blvd.) • left onto S. McCarran Blvd. • left onto E. Prater Way.
Sierra Trading Post
6139 S.Virginia St., 828-8050 Sierra Trading Post has a catalog outlet store in Reno for your last minute outdoor clothes needs. From southbound Rt. 395, take Exit 63, S. Virginia St. • at the end of the off-ramp, turn left onto S. Virginia • it's 0.7 mile down the road on the right. From northbound Rt. 395, take Exit 62, Neil Rd. • at the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto Neil Road • go 0.6 mile and turn left onto Neil Lane • take the first left, Meadowood Mall Circle • go 0.4 mile and turn left onto S. Virginia St. • it's just ahead on the right. Our info says they are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday. We shop here every year after Burning Man to begin stocking up for the next year. In past years, the Reno Tahoe Visitor magazine had a discount coupon for Sierra Trading Post.
Dollar Tree
There are several locations in Reno and Sparks, so you can easily stock up on cheap toilet paper, Santa hats, water, cookies, and other essential stuff.
95 W Plumb Ln (near the intersection with S. Virginia, in Lakeside Plaza near Save-Mart) 329-2700 - From Route 80, take Exit 13 (Virginia St.) • go south on Virginia 2 miles • turn right onto Plumb Lane. From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane) • go west on Plumb Lane about a mile.
2424 Oddie Blvd. Sparks 358-9136 From Route 80, take Exit 15 (Route 395 north towards Susanville) • go 0.9 mile and take Exit 69 (Oddie Blvd) • turn right onto Oddie Blvd. • go 0.6 mile and make a U-turn at El Rancho Dr. • it is immediately on the right.
620 N. McCarran Blvd, Sparks 356-9933 From Rt. 80, take Exit 19, E. McCarran Blvd. • go north on S. McCarran Blvd. and it's 0.5 mile up the road in the Silver State Plaza Shopping Center. (I know it makes no sense to exit for E. McCarran and then go north on S. McCarran, but that's how it works in Sparks.)
9760 S. Virginia St. in south Reno. 852-5004 From northbound Route 395, take Exit 60, S. Meadows Parkway, • turn left onto S. Meadows Parkway • go 0.3 mile and turn right onto S. Virginia St. • it's 0.2 mile ahead on the right.
2225 Harvard Way Home of Body Glide, LED flashlights, and Nalgene bottles, REI is conveniently located behind Costco, close to the airport. From Rt. 395, take Exit 65, E. Plumb Lane. • go west on E. Plumb Lane • left on Harvard Way • it's on your right about a block and a half. Open Mon - Fri 10:00-8:30, Saturday 10:00-7:00 and Sunday 11:00-6:00.
Located at Peckham Square, near the corner of S. Kietzke Lane and Peckham Lane. 3800 S. Kietzke Ln826-4768 From Rt. 395, take Exit 64, Moana Lane • west on Moana • south on S. Keitzke Lane and it's on your left.
MECO is the company that provides the sprayer trucks to keep the dust down. They also will deliver tanks (500 and 1,000 gallon) of potable water to the playa and fill your tank or RV. Reserve early (by June) so they can accommodate everyone's needs. You can reserve online or call Bill McKinnies at 775-771-0720.
Tap Water
Twin City Surplus will fill your water containers. In 2004, they charged $12 to fill a 55 gallon barrel, $7 for 30 gallons, $6 for 20 gallons, and $5 for 15 gallons. To get there from Route 80, take Exit 14 • south on Wells Ave • east (left) on E. 4th St. • it's 8 blocks down on your left. To get there from Route 395, take the Route 80 exit west • Exit 16 (Victorian Ave./E. 4th St.) • right onto E. 4th • west 4 blocks - it's on your right.
Sierra Sid's truck stop at Exit 19 in Sparks (giant sign visible from I-80) has faucets with gate valves, that blast at high volume and fill the containers quickly.
The Pilot Travel Center in Fernley can also be used to fill-up water containers. Fernley is 2 miles north of the exit for Burning Man (Rt. 447) off Rt. 80. Take Exit 46, ALT US-95 S, West Fernley, • take the Wadsworth (Pyramid Lake) ramp on right • Continue onto ALT US-95 (NV-427, Stock Ln) • go 1.1 mile and turn right onto Hardie Ln. • it's 0.4 mile down the road. 575-5115
Desert Rose RV Park in Fernley charges $5 for as much tap water as you want (like 450 gallons!) It's 9 miles off Route 80 in Fernley, a small detour. From Route 80, take exit 46, Route 95 Alternate • keep right at the fork, follow signs for Wadsworth/Pyramid Lake and merge onto NV-427/Stock Ln/US-95-ALT • go south on Rt. 95 9 miles and you're there!
I've also heard of one person who fills up at the spigot at the Donner Summit Rest Area on Route 80. It's free, although there could be a line if everyone decides to use this water source! The spigot doesn't stay open on it's own, so you may tire of holding it open.
Brief instructions for use in cooling and freezing are available.
Save-Mart, Raley's, Scolari's, and Safeway stores in Reno, Sparks, and Fernley sell dry ice. We have found that many sell out just before Burning Man; the Scolari's in Fernley had dry ice when no other grocery store did. Now we stop at Crystal Ice, they have tons of ice. For people coming from the south, The Water Mart in Sparks may be more convenient. I don't know of any ice companies along Route 395 in Reno.
Crystal Ice 1345 W. 4th St. Reno 323-5145 - Conveniently located off the Keystone exit on Rt. 80 • go south on Keystone • right at the 2nd light onto 4th St. • Crystal Ice is on the right just after the Keystone RV Park (about 2 blocks). You can back up to the loading dock - what could be more convenient? They are open 7 days a week; 7 am - 5 pm Mon - Sat and 8 am - 3 pm Sunday. CASH ONLY Mention that you followed directions from their web site and receive one 7lb. bag or one 10lb. block of ice free with your ice purchase. Prices in 2008 were 99 cents per pound for dry ice, $1.90 for a 10 lb block, $5.75 for a 25 lb block, and a Burning Man Special of 6 bags of party ice for $5.
A map of propane suppliers. If you need to get your propane tank refilled, your best bet is Baldini's Sports Casino in Sparks. You can pump your own at their gas station. 1055 S. Rock Blvd, Sparks 358-7400 From Rt. 80, take Exit 17, Rock Blvd. • go south on S. Rock Blvd. • it's on the right at the intersection with Greg St. (about 0.6 mile from Rt. 80).
U-Haul stores also sell propane.
1790 Silverada Blvd 359-9202 - Located between Reno and Sparks. From Route 80, take Exit 15 (Route 395) • go south on Route 395 • take the first exit (Exit 69, Oddie Blvd.) • go east on Oddie, the U-Haul is at the intersection of Oddie and Silverado.
3411 S. Virginia 825-4445 - From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane) • go west on Moana • right onto S. Virginia. The U-Haul is immediately on your left, after the Walgreen's.
10400 S. Virginia 851-4030 - From northbound Route 395, just north of Steamboat is an interchange with Routes 431 and 341 (Mt. Rose Highway & Comstock Highway). About 1/4 mile after that, Route 395 veers to the right while the road that continues straight is S. Virginia - this is Exit 57B. You want to go straight onto S. Virginia, the U-Haul is about 2 miles up the road. To get back to Route 395, continue north on S. Virginia and look for signs.
Amerigas is a good supplier for Burning Man. You can buy or exchange a propane tank 24/7 (with a credit card) or get a tank filled from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm on weekdays.
720 Glendale Ave in Sparks. 358-5246 From Rt. 80, take Exit 17, Rock Blvd. • go south on Rock lvd. • go east on Glendale Ave. - it's about 3/4 mile down the road.
In Gerlach, Granite Propane is open during the event. In 2008, their hours were 10:00 am - noon and 1:00 - 3:00 pm. I'm not sure if they are open on the weekend.
Batteries Plus - 4898 S Virginia St 825-0566 From Rt. 395, take Exit 63, S. Virginia St. • go north on S. Virgina St. (a right turn), it's just past the first 4-way intersection (Kietzke Lane).
Home Fabrics in the shopping center at Plumb Lane and Kietzke Blvd.
900 E. Plumb Lane 826-4544 - If you need cheap home decor fabric, fake oriental rugs, or foam, this is a great place. The $2 a yard fabric is in back; the selection is good. More expensive fabric is up front, and it's still not too pricey. In July 2007, they had beautiful fabric embroidered with sequins for $9.99 a yard. Open Mon - Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. From Rt. 395, take Exit 65 (exit 65A if you are traveling south on 395), E. Plumb Lane, • go west on E. Plumb Lane, it's 2 blocks on the left.
Jo-ann Fabrics & Crafts
3750 Kietzke Lane 828-9700 From Rt. 395, take Exit 64, Moana Lane • go west on Moana Ln • go south on S. Kietzke Lane. It's on the left before you reach the first intersection (E. Peckham Lane)
Mill End Fabrics
1745 Kuenzli (@ Kietzke Lane) 322-5844 - They have a huge assortment of upholstery, foam, vinyl, bolt ends, and 15,000 square feet of general fabric, sewing stuff. Their prices are reasonable, but not as cheap as I've seen at discount fabric stores. But it's still worth a visit for the selection. In July 2007, they had spandex for $8 a pound and leather for $5 a square foot. Open Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 6:00, Sat 9:30 - 6:00 pm. From Rt. 395, take Exit 67, Glendale Ave. (it's the first exit after the Rt. 80 interchange) • go west on E. 2nd Ave. • go north on S. Kietzke Lane (right turn) • go west on Kuenzli (first street on the left).
Ben Franklin Crafts in the Shopper's Square Mall.
245 E Plumb Lane 348-0050, Open Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5 From Rt. 80, take Exit 13, Downtown Reno/Virginia St. • go south on Virginia about 2 miles • go east on E. Plumb Lane (right turn). Or, from Rt. 395, take Exit 65, Plumb Lane, • go west on E. Plumb Lane and it's about a mile down on the right.
Nevada Fine Arts has been in Reno since 1969 and is locally owned. 1301 S. Virginia St. 786-1128 Open Mon-Sat 9:00-5:30. debbie@nvfinearts.com From Rt. 80, take Exit 15, Route 395 South • continue south to Exit 65A, Plumb Ln/Villanova Dr. • go 0.2 mile (straight through the first intersection) • go right onto E. Plumb Lane • continue 1.2 miles to S. Virginia St • turn right onto Virginia St. and it's 0.4 mile up to road.
Ever since we "lost" the only key for our rental van at Burning Man, we've gotten an extra key made. Here is a map of locksmiths in Reno.
Desert Locksmiths provides mobile service 24/7 call 747-7861 They are located at 836 W. 5th St. From Route 80, take Exit 12, Keystone Ave., • go south on Keystone • left onto W. 5th St.
Andy's Lock and Key has a drive up window! 199 E. Plumb Lane (in the Shopper's Square shopping center) 322-8588, take Exit 65B off Route 395, Plumb Lane, • go west on Plumb Lane about a mile. Look behind the International House of Pancakes (IHOP).
Dunseath Key Co. 75 W. Arroyo St. 323-4372 A local Reno business since 1930! From Rt. 80, take Exit 13, Virginia St, • go south on Virginia • for 1.6 miles • right onto W. Arroyo and it's about a block down Arroyo. From Rt. 395, take Exit 65, E. Plumb Lane, • go west on E. Plumb Lane 1.2 miles • north (right) on S. Virginia 0.4 mile • west on W. Arroyo.
At the Alamo Casino and Petro truck stop, you can buy CB radios or get yours repaired at the CB Shop. The repair shop is open only on weekdays, unfortunately, from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Reached from Rt. 80 Exit 20 or 21 at 1950 E. Greg St. 359-4841
Here is a map of photography/camera stores.
Gordon's Photo Service - If you need something more than the developing machine at Longs, try Gordon's Photo Service. They provide amateur and professional supplies with same day film processing. They claim to be open Monday to Saturday, 10-6. They are at
5067 S Mc Carran Blvd (just east of Route 395) 826-6488. From Route 395, take Exit 63 (S. Virginia/Kietzke Lane) go south on S. Virginia, then east on S. McCarran Blvd. Note, this is close to Big Lots, Party America, and Meadowood Mall.
Camera Clinic at 295 Gentry Way, Suite 9. 829-2244. They are open only on weekdays from 10-5:30. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, right onto Yori Ave, left onto Gentry.
Nevada Camera Repair at 1170 S. Wells (1 block north of Vassar) 786-9559. From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.), go south on N. Wells, continue to S. Wells Ave. (total of 1.5 miles from Route 80).
If you have the time for shopping for appropriate BM attire, we have the following list of thrift shops for your perusal and browsing. I've listed the stores with my favorites first (favorite being defined as really cheap with a large inventory). I've also put together an overview map showing stores, if you want to concentrate on a particular part of town. Don't forget Rad Betty's either!
Junkee Clothing Exchange,
960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865. From Rt. 80, take Exit 13 (S. Virginia St.) • go south 1.4 miles and you'll see it at the intersection of Martin St. From Rt. 395, take Exit 64, Moana Lane, • go west on E. Moana Lane for 0.7 mile • north on S. Virginia 1.8 miles. Note, you'll pass Plato's Closet on the way. From Rt. 395, take Exit 64, Moana Lane • go west on E. Moana Lane • go 0.7 mile and turn right onto S. Virginia St. • it's 1.8 miles down the road.St. Vincent's Thrift Shop,
500 E. Fourth, 322-9824 - clothing, furniture, appliances, kitchenware - open Monday - Saturday.From Route 80, exit 14 (N. Wells Ave.), go south on N. Wells, right onto E. 4th St.
Goodwill has the largest thrift store in the area. It's actually 2 stores - a huge standard thrift store and a Bargain Bin Outlet that sells clothes by the pound ($1.50 per pound in 2008). We we visited, the main store had at least 2 dozen wedding gowns - I'm used to a thrift store having 2 or 3 wedding gowns. They have a ton of stuff! It's at
2424 Oddie Blvd. in Sparks, next to Lowe's.
358-6444 Both stores are open Mon - Sat 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From Rt. 395, take Exit 69 (Oddie Blvd.) • turn right onto Oddie Blvd and go 0.6 mile • make a U-turn at El Rancho Dr. • it's 0.2 mile on the right behind McDonald's.
Goodwill has a second store in the southern part of Reno near Meadowood Mall at
6407 S Virginia St. 853-7635. From Route 395, take Exit 62 (Neil Rd.) • go east on Neil Rd for 0.3 mile • it's in the shopping center at the first intersection, on the right.
St. Vincent's Thrift Shop is a huge shop and even has a rack of 25 cent clothes. 500 E. 4th St. 322-9824 Open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Saturday. From Route 80, take Exit 13 (Downtown Reno/Virginia St.), go south on N. Virginia • go 0.3 mile and turn left onto E. 4th St. • it's 0.4 mile down the road on the right at the intersection of Valley Rd. From Route 395, take Exit 16 (E. 4th St./Victorian Ave.) • the off-ramp circles to the right for 0.2 mile, then turn right onto E. 4th St. • go 1.5 miles and it's on the left at the intersection of Valley Rd.
Easter Seal's Thrift Store 2150 Oddie Blvd, Sparks 825-7774 - From Route 80, take Exit 15 (Route 395 North) • Exit 69 (Oddie Blvd.) • right onto Oddie Blvd. • go 0.8 mile and it's on the left. From Route 395, take Exit 69 (Oddie Blvd.) • right onto Oddie Blvd. • go 0.8 mile and it's on the left. Open 9:00 am to 7:30 pm every day. This store had an amazing inventory of old appliances when we visited; a wringer washer, a 1960's era refrigerator, and ancient sewing machines (even an industrial serger). For clothes, they had 2 current US Marines uniforms. Plus they sell used cars in the parking lot.
Assistance League of Reno-Sparks Resale Shop,
1701 Vassar, 329-6658, 10am-4pm Tues-Sat - clothing, furniture, household items, jewelry, books, records, electronics From Route 395, exit 65 (E. Plumb Lane), go west on E. Plumb Lane, right onto S. Kietzke Lane, right onto Vassar St.
The Salvation Army has 3 stores in Reno.
1925 Sutro St. 688-4588 From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.) • go north on N. Wells 0.8 mile • turn left onto Sutro St. and it's immediately on the left.
125 Gentry Way, 284-4702 From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane) • go west on E. Moana Lane 0.4 mile • turn right onto Yori Ave. • turn left onto the first street, Gentry Way. It's 1.5 blocks on the right.
341 S. Wells Ave 689-2240 From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.) • go south on N. Wells for 0.9 miles and it's on the right. From Route 395, take Exit 66 (Mill St.) • go west on Mill St. for 1.3 miles • turn left onto S. Wells Ave. and it's 0.2 miles on the right.
Saver's has a store in Reno and one in Sparks.
The
Reno store is in
Peckham Square on the corner of S. Keitzke Blvd. and Peckham Lane, 3800 Kietzke Lane. 284-4350 Take Moana Lane west, go south on S. Kietzke Blvd to Peckham Lane.
The
Sparks store is at
2350 Oddie Blvd. Sparks 359-4244 - From 395, take Exit 69 (Oddie Blvd.) Go east on Oddie, the store is about 1/2 down on the left. Both stores are open Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
SPCA of Northern Nevada Thrift Store and Adoption Services has very good prices.
401 Vine St. (at 4th Ave, near the Keystone exit) Open Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun noon - 4:00 pm. From Route 80, take Exit 12 (Keystone Ave.) • turn right onto Keystone • go 0.2 mile and then turn left onto W. 4th St. • it's in the shopping center on the left one block down the street. 324-7776
Thrift Depot has a store in Reno and one in Sparks.
575 E. 4th St. 786-4499 From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto Wells, then make an immendiate right turn onto E. 7th St. • at the second street turn left onto Eureka Ave. • at the third street, turn left onto E. 4th St. and it's a block down on the right. From Rout 395, take Exit 68 to merge onto eastbound Route 80 (toward Sparks) • go 0.6 mile to take the first exit, Exit 16 (Victorian Ave./E. 4th St.) • go 1.4 miles on E. 4th and it will be on the right. They have great selection and prices, along with free bibles!
640 Greenbrae Dr. Sparks 331-5020 This location is convenient if you are taking Pyramid Highway to the playa. From Route 80, take Exit 18 (Pyramid Way/Highway 445) • follow the signs to go north on NV-445 • go 0.9 mile and turn right onto Greenbrae Dr. It's in the Greenbrae Shopping Center.
Washoe ARC Thrift and Gift (WARC) has 3 locations
201 Keystone & 2nd, just south of E. 4th St. 358-9050 From Rt. 80, take Exit 12, Keystone Ave. • go south on Keystone 0.4 mile.
790 Sutro St. just south of 9th St. 333-9262 From Rt. 80, take Exit 14, Wells Ave., • go north on N. Wells 0.2 mile • right onto E. 9th 0.3 mile • and right onto Sutro. It's one block down on the left.
570 Gentry Way @ Kietzke Lane 825-1972 From Rt. 395, take Exit 64, Moana Lane • go west on Moana Lane 0.2 mile • right onto Kietzke Lane 0.1 miles • left onto Gentry Way. You're there!
There are still real cowboys in Nevada, and some of them shop in Reno. You can find stores that sell stuff from western wedding dresses to stores that have dozens of saddles in stock. Phil got a great cowboy hat in Reno and it was steamed into a perfect fit on the spot. Stop by at least one of these stores and say Howdy! Here is a map of all of 'em.
D Bar M - 1020 E. 4th St. (across the street from the Lucky Motel, with a giant horse) 329-9107 - From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.) • go south on Wells 0.2 mile • turn left onto E. 5th St. • turn right at the first street - Morrill Ave. • go 0.1 mile and turn left onto E. 4th. It's 1.5 blocks down the street on the right. From Rt. 395, take Exit 68 (I-80 east toward Sparks) • take the first exit (Exit 16 - Victorian Ave./E. 4th St.) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto E. 4th St./Prater Way • it's 1.1 mile down the road on the left. This place is GREAT, geared toward people who actually ride horses! Owned by Jack and Judy Bassett, their motto is, "Where the cowboys shop" since 1964. Phil got his cowboy hat here, and they've got enough stuff to peruse for an hour or so. Jack said he's been thinking of going to Burning Man, but has a difficult time getting away from the store. They are also the official Cowboy purveyor of the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive.
Shepler's Western Wear - 255 E Plumb Ln 322-9797 - From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane), go west on Plumb Lane about 1.1 mile. Shepler's is in Shopper's Square Mall on the right.
Boot Barn 3345 Kietzke Ln. 825-0666 Ranch wear - jeans, shirts, hats, boots. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana to the first traffic light • left onto Kietzke. The store is immediately on the right.
The Melting Pot closes during Burning Man so they can attend. Clearly an enlightened business, stop by if you have time before or after the event. They sell Burning Man tickets, incense, drums, hemp, tie dye, pipes, sarongs, masks, belly dancing apparel, bindis, henna, rugs, and Burning Man books. 1049 S. Virginia St 322-9445 From Route 80, take Exit 13 (S. Virginia St.) The store is about 1.5 miles down on the right (half a block north of Vassar). From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane) • west on E. Plumb Lane • right onto S. Kietzke Lane • left onto Vassar • right onto S. Wells. (This trip is just under 2 miles from the Exit.)
Party City sells plastic champagne glasses, wigs, paper cups and plates, and glow sticks, if you find you have an inadequate supply of these items as you are driving past Truckee. It is a little out of the way in that it isn't close to a freeway off-ramp, but when you need a pink wig and champagne glasses, it's one stop shopping! 5925 S. Virginia 800-729-1438 or 825-0825. Open 7 days a week. There are 2 locations:
Reno - 5925 S. Virginia St. From Route 395, take Exit 63 (S. Virginia/Kietzke Lane). Go left on S. Virginia half a mile and the store is in a little shopping center on the right. It's at the rear of the parking lot. Note, this is close to Big Lots and Gordon's Photo Service.
Sparks - 635 E. Prater Way in the Iron Horse Shopping Center. From Route 80, take Exit 18, Rt. 445/Pyramid Way, • at the end of the off-ramp, turn left onto Pyramid Way • go 0.4 mile and turn right onto Prater Way • it's 0.9 mile down the street on the right. 331-3112.
Romantic Sensations 1065 S. Virginia 322-1884 From Route 80, take Exit 13 (Virginia St.) • go south on N. Virginia St. 1.5 miles and it's on the right. From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane) • go west on E. Plumb Lane 1.1 mile • turn right onto S. Virginia St. • it's 0.6 miles down the street on the left.
Adult Theater and Bookstore 1052 S. Virginia 329-9953 - Open 24 hours, advertises bodysuits, corsets, garters, queensize, exotic mean's wear. From Route 80, take Exit 13 (Virginia St.) • go south on N. Virginia St. 1.5 miles and it's on the left. From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane) • go west on E. Plumb Lane 1.1 mile • turn right onto S. Virginia St. • it's 0.6 miles down the street on the left.
Chocolate Walrus 1278 S. Virginia St. 825-2267 - Open Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 12-6pm. The Reno News and Review says this about the store, "Despite the name, The Chocolate Walrus isn't so much a chocolate shop as a sex shop with lingerie, fetish gear, vibrators, movies, sex books, games and more." From Route 80, take Exit 13 (Virginia St.) • go south on N. Virginia St. 1.6 miles and it's on the left. From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane) • go west on E. Plumb Lane 1.1 mile • turn right onto S. Virginia St. • it's 0.5 miles down the street on the left.
JC Penny Outlet was not at the top of our list for Burning Man supplies, but then we stopped by and learned otherwise! This store could be especially useful for people flying into Reno because it has a broad assortment of stuff. In 2004, we found large sizes in women's dresses for $15-$25, a cordless drill set for $10, large size women's shoes (even some black platform boots), rugs, outerwear, underwear, kitchen stuff, etc. 190 E. Glendale Ave. in Sparks. From Route 395, take Exit 19 (McCarran Blvd) • go south on S. McCarran Blvd. 0.3 miles • turn right onto Glendale Ave. and you're there! Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 7 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. 331-5950
Sportsman's Warehouse claims to focus on fishing, hunting, and camping gear and clothes. 3306 Kietzke Lane at Moana 828-1500 From Rt. 395, take Exit 64, Moana Lane, • go west on E. Moana for 0.2 mile and it's at the first intersection.
El Rancho Swap Meet and Flea Market 555 El Rancho Dr. in Sparks opens at 7 am Fri, Sat, and Sun 358-6920. From Route 80, take Exit 16 (Victorian Ave/E. 4st St.) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn left (north) onto Prater Way • go 0.2 mile (staying left at the Y intersection) and turn left onto E. Rancho Dr. • go about 0.2 mile and turn left onto G. St. The entrance is immediately on the right.
Here is a map of the most conveniently located grocery stores in the area.
Big Grocery Chains
Save-Mart - here's an overview map.
Near the airport, at 195 W. Plumb Lane 786-0138 From the airport, exit on E. Plumb Lane • follow the road about 1.7 miles and you're there! From Rt. 80, take Exit 13, Virginia St/Downtown Reno • go south on S. Virginia for 2.1 miles • turn right onto W. Plumb Lane • it's 0.2 mile down the road. From Route 395, Take Exit 64, Moana Lane • go west on Moana 0.7 mile • turn right onto S. Virginia St. • go 1 mile and turn left onto W. Moana Lane • it's 0.2 mile down the road.
525 Keystone Ave. (just south of Route 80 at Keystone) Take Exit 12, Keystone Ave., off Route 80, go south on Keystone and it's immediately on the right. 786-2150 Open 6 am to 1 am daily
4995 S. Kietzke Lane On the south side of town - from Route 395, take Exit 62, Neil Road • follow the signs to go north on S. Virginia St. • go 1 mile and turn left onto S. Kietzke Lane • it's 0.4 mile down the road at the intersection of S. McCarran and S. Kietzke) 827-5350
565 E Prater Way, Sparks 359-9060 This is about 1 mile from Rt. 80 in Sparks. From Rt. 80, take Exit 19, E. McCarran Blvd. • go north on S. McCarran Blvd. 0.7 mile • turn left onto E. Prater Way and it's 0.2 mile down the road. Yes, I know it makes no sense to exit for E. McCarran Blvd. and then go north on S. McCarran Blvd. This street circles Reno and Sparks, so the compass directions get funky sometimes.
9750 Pyramid Lake Hwy 425-2700 This is on the north side of town and convenient only if you are taking Pyramid Highway to get to Burning Man. From Rt. 80, take Exit 15, US 395 north • go 1.6 miles and take Exit 70A, N. McCarran Blvd, • turn right onto N. McCarran Blvd. • go 1.8 miles and turn left onto Pyramid Way • it's 6.4 miles down the road.
Raley's Supermarkets
701 Keystone Ave. 747-5267 From Route 80, take Exit 12 (Keystone Ave.) • go north on Keystone • it's 1.5 blocks north of Route 80 in the Reno Town Mall.
2895 N. McCarran Blvd., Sparks 353-8800 This store is convenient if you take Route 445 to the playa and is in the same shopping center as Black Rock Pizza. From Route 80, take Exit 18 (NV route 445, Pyramid Way) • turn left at the end of the off-ramp • go 1.6 mile to N. McCarran Blvd. • turn left onto N. McCarran Blvd. • it’s in the shopping center on the left corner of Pyramid Way and N. McCarran Blvd.
Scolari's
The first Scolari's you'll see if you are traveling from California is on Route 80 at 6255 Sharlands Ave 746-7300 From Route 80, take Exit 9 (Robb Dr.) • go north on Robb Dr. 0.1 mile • turn left onto Sharlands Ave and you're there! Open 6:00 am to midnight every day.
If you take Route 445 (Pyramid Highway) to the playa, the Sparks store is convenient. 950 Holman Way 355-8568 Open 6:00 am to midnight every day. From Route 80, take Exit 18 (NV route 445, Pyramid Way) • turn left at the end of the off-ramp • go 1.1 mile • turn left onto Holman Way and it's on the right.
If you are traveling from Carson City, the southern Reno store is for you. 8165 S. Virginia St. 851-7770 Open 6:00 am to midnight every day. From Route 394, take Exit 61 (S. Virginia St.) • follow the off-ramp to S. Virginia St. and it's 1.5 blocks on the left.
Smart & Final - 365 E. Plumb Lane 322-7905 From southbound Route 395, take Exit 65A toward Plumb Lane (pass Villanova Dr on the exit ramp) • turn right onto Plumb Lane • go 1 mile and it's on the right just before Shopper's Square shopping center. Open 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday - Saturday and 7:00 am to 9:00 pm on Sunday. From northbound Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn left onto Plumb Lane • go 1 mile and it's on the right just before Shopper's Square shopping center.
Whole Foods is across the street from Meadowood Mall. 6139 S Virginia St. 852-8023 Open 7 am to 10 pm daily. From southbound Rt. 395, take Exit 63, S. Virginia St. • at the end of the off-ramp, turn left onto S. Virginia • it's 0.7 mile down the road on the right. From northbound Rt. 395, take Exit 62, Neil Rd. • at the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto Neil Road • go 0.6 mile and turn left onto Neil Lane • take the first left, Meadowood Mall Circle • go 0.4 mile and turn left onto S. Virginia St. • it's just ahead on the right.
Smith's Food and Drug is open 24/7. It is convenient only for those approaching from Carson City.
750 S Meadows Parkway 851-8050 From Route 395, take Exit 60 (S. Meadows Parkway) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto S. Meadows Parkway • it's 0.4 mile down the road on the right.
Win Co Foods has 2 stores in Reno. They are both open 24 hours.
2855 Northtowne Lane Route 80 - Exit 15, Route 395 North. Immediately after exiting, merge one lane left (the lane you're in will exit onto Oddie Blvd). Take the North Mc Carren Exit, #70. Go Right. You will see a shopping center on the right with Wal-Mart and Winco Foods. 331-6966
9750 S. Virginia St. From northbound I-395, take Exit 60 (S. Meadows Parkway) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn left onto S. Meadows Parkway • go 0.3 mile and turn right onto S. Virginia. It's 0.2 mile down the road on the right. 853-7474
Donuts!
Jelly Donut 1750 S. Virginia St. 324-7272 Open 24/7 From southbound Route 395, take Exit 65A, Plumb Lane, • right onto E. Plumb Ln. • go ~ 1 mile to turn right onto S. Virginia • it's immediately on the right. From northbound Route 395, take Exit 65, Plumb Lane, • go left onto E. Plumb Lane • go ~ 1 mile to turn right onto S. Virginia • it's immediately on the right.
Specialty Grocery Stores
Great Basin Food Coop has a special Burning Man section, is community-owned, and carries local products. They moved into a much larger space in February 2011 and now have tons of new products. The $15 annual membership fee allows you to place bulk orders before you arrive in Reno. 240 Court St. 324-6133 Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm daily. From eastbound Route 80, take Exit 12 (Keystone Ave.) • turn right onto Keystone at the end of the off-ramp • go 0.3 mile and turn left onto W. 4th St. • go 0.6 mile and turn right onto N. Sierra St. • go 0.5 mile and turn right onto Court St. • go 2 blocks and it's on the left at the corner of Flint St. From northbound Route 395, take Exit 68 (Route 80 East) • take the first exit off Route 80 (Exit 16 - E. 4th St.) • turn right onto E. 4th St. • go 1.9 miles • turn left onto N. Sierra St. • go 0.5 mile and turn right onto Court St. • go 2 blocks and it's on the left at the corner of Flint St..
Trader Joe's - What would Burning Man be without at least 2 bags of groceries from Trader Joe's? 5035 S. McCarran Blvd. in the Smithridge Plaza, next to Longs, across McCarran from Meadowood Mall. 826-1621 From southbound Route 395, take Exit 63 (S. Virginia St.) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn left onto S Virginia • go under the freeway and make an immediate left turn onto S. McCarran Blvd. • it's in the shopping center on the left. From northbound Route 395, take Exit 62 (Neil Rd.) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto Neil Rd. • make an immediate left turn onto S. Virginia • go 0.4 mile and turn right onto S. McCarran Blvd. • it's in the shopping center on the left. Claims to be open 9 am to 9 pm.
168 Asian Market 3090 S. Virginia St. (across the street from the Peppermill) 823-9918 From Rout 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane) • go west on E. Moana Lane 0.6 mile • turn right onto S. Virginia St. • go 0.2 mile and it's on the right at the intersection with Gentry Way.
Asian Market - 2152 Prater Way Sparks 359-3636. From Route 80, take exit 16 (Victorian Blvd.), go east on Victorian Blvd. left onto 22nd St., right onto Prater Way
El Amigo Market - 2490 Wrondel Way 825-8110. From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane), go west on E. Plumb Lane, left onto Wrondel.
Manila Hong Kong Store & Kitchen - 2352 Oddie Blvd. Sparks 331-7999. From Route 80, take Exit 15 (Route 395), north on Route 395, take Exit 69 (Oddie Blvd.), right onto Oddie Blvd.
Grocery Outlet - Open 8:00 am to 9:00 om every day
2020 Oddie Blvd. at Sullivan Sparks 356-7400. From Route 80, take Exit 15 (Route 395), north on Route 395, take Exit 69 (Oddie Blvd.), right onto Oddie Blvd.
3800 Kietzke Ln 826-7688 From Route 395, take Exit 64, Moana Lane, go west on Moana to Kietzke. Go south on Kietske to Peckham.
Reno Asian Supermarket 803 W. 5th St. 322-8820
Yim's Asian Supermarket (Korean & Japanese food) 1210 Rock Blvd, Sparks 356-8949. From Route 80, take Exit 17 (Rock Blvd), go left onto N. Rock Blvd. It's about 3/4 mile up the road.
Cooking Supplies
Resco Restaurant Supply 401 E. Plumb Lane 786-6565 Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday and 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday. From southbound Rt. 395, take Exit 65A, Plumb Lane, go straight 2 blocks (0.4 mile) after exiting • turn right onto E. Plumb Lane • it's 1 mile down the road on the right. From northbound 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn left onto E. Plumb Lane • it's 1 mile down the road on the right.
The Reno Homebrewer - 2335 Dickerson Rd. 329-2537 From Route 80, take Exit 12 (Keystone Ave.) • go south on Keystone Ave. 0.4 mile • turn right onto W. 2nd St. • go 1 mile (W. 2nd St. turns into Dickerson Rd.) • it's on the right.
Here is a map showing all the car washes I know of.
Mission Full Service Car Wash 6355 S McCarran Blvd @ Kietzke 827-4222 We hear all the EMT vehicles get washed here after the event. Open Mon-Sat 8-6 full service, 7:30-6:30 exterior only, Sun 9-5. Accepts credit cards; advertises that it has a gift shop, wireless web access, and auto repair and is close to 7 restaurants. In the past, they have advertised a 10% discount if you show your Burning Man ticket. They claim to be able to clean mutant vehicles. Note, they are not the cheapest car wash in town, but they do a great job.
Baldini's Sports Casino in Sparks has a huge gas station, mini-mart, and carwash. It is close to Route 80 as well. 1055 S. Rock Blvd, Sparks 358-7400
Buggy Bath Car Wash is next to the Peppermill Casino at 2525 S Virginia St 826-6679 Open Mon-Sat 8-6, Sun 8-5. This is a drive-through wash. They have full service detailing and wash RVs.
Marina Hand Car Wash - 720 Nichols Blvd, Sparks 358-4134 This is convenient from Route 80 since it is just north of Sierra Sid's. From westbound Route 80, take Exit 19 (McCarran Blvd. East) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto N. McCarran Blvd • go 1 block and it's on the far right corner of the intersection.
Franktown Hand Car Wash 2331 Kietzke Ln 827-2601 From Route 395, take Exit 65A to Plumb Lane (pass Villanova Dr on the exit ramp) • turn right onto Plumb Lane • go 0.4 mile • turn left onto Kietzke Lane • it's 0.3 mile down the road on the right.
Coin-op Self-Serve Car Washes
Wells Ave. Car Wash 1019 S. Wells Ave. 742-5933 . Self-serve, 24-hour car wash. From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.) • go left onto S. Wells • go 1.5 miles and it's on the right.
Crystal Clean Speed Wash 1640 Mill St. 333-9274 From Route 80 westbound, take Exit 15 (Rt. 395 south) • go 2 miles • take Exit 66 (Mill St.) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto Mill St. • go 0.4 mile (past Kietzke Lane) and it's on the left. Close to the Renown Hospital and the Grand Sierra Resort.
5th St. Car Wash is one block from Route 80 and charged $4 in 2010. ~ 942 W. 5th St. From Rt. 80, take Exit 12, Keystone Ave • go south on Keystone • turn left at the first street (W. 5th St.) and it's the second building on the rigtht (after Midas).
A Generic Self Serve Car Wash E. Plumb Lane @ Yori Ave.
Nameless coin-op on Keystone Ave. just south of W 4th St.
A nameless establishment next to Jelly Donut on S. Virginia St. From southbound Route 395, take Exit 65A, Plumb Lane, • right onto E. Plumb Ln. • go ~ 1 mile to turn right onto S. Virginia • it's immediately on the right. From northbound Route 395, take Exit 65, Plumb Lane, • go left onto E. Plumb Lane • go ~ 1 mile to turn right onto S. Virginia • it's immediately on the right.
Prater Way Laundromat 1629 Prater Way in Sparks 358-3130 From Route 80, take Exit 17 (Rock Blvd.) • go north on Rock Blvd. 0.2 mile • turn right onto Prater Way • it's a block down on the right.
RSW Recycling 1100 E Commercial Row 329-8822 Down the street from the Reno Transfer Station, this is a convenient location. From westbound Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.) • turn right onto Wells Ave. • take the first right (E. 9th St.) • go 0.3 mile and turn right onto Sutro St. • go 0.5 mile and turn right onto E. Commerical Row. It's on the left.
If you are traveling more than 1,000 miles to attend Burning Man, you can reserve a rental bike with Desert Rat. Preference is given to international travelers and previous customers. Send him an email at nv_desert_ra at nvbell dot net (address modified to foil spambots).
The
Kiwanis Bike Program, a charity venture that refurbishes bikes for the 'needy' of Reno & Sparks, might have bikes to sell you before the Burn, and they'll gladly accept any donations after the event.
2605 Comstock Dr. From I-80, take Exit 13, Virginia St. • go north on Virginia past the University of Nevada-Reno campus. • Turn right onto Comstock (first light after Lawlor Event Center - the big round building). Note, the street is named Sierra on the west (same street two names). • Immediately turn north around a bend, pass the parking lots at the north end of campus, go under a bridge, and then continue over a railroad track. Just after that the Comstock Storage building is on the left, they are on the east end of the building.
Black Rock Bicycles was started by a burner who saw a need for folks to be able to rent a quality bike for Burning Man at a good price. So Randy started Black Rock Bicycles specializing in playa cruisers for Burning Man. He also rents car racks to transport bikes. You'll probably want to reserve a rental early. (775) 530-5805
randy@blackrockbicycles.com The store is at
7550 Hillview Drive, about 15 minutes north of Reno. Take Route 395 north to Exit 73 (E. Golden Valley Rd.) • at the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto E. Golden Valley Rd. • go 0.8 mile and turn left onto Estates Rd. • go 0.4 mile and turn left onto Sherman Way • go 0.2 mile and turn right onto Hillview Dr. and its 0.3 mile on the right. The store phone number is 972-3336.
Bikes 4 Burners is run by Burners. You can pick up your bike at their camp during Burning Man. How convenient is that? And they still have rentals available as of the end of July.
Reno Bike Project sells used bikes. Open noon - 6:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday Call first! 323-4488 They are in downtown Reno at
250 Bell St. (in the alley between Bell St. and Ralston St. north of 2nd St.) From Rt. 80, take Exit 12, Keystone Ave., go south on Keystone • go 0.4 mile and turn left onto 2nd St. • go 0.3 mile and turn left onto Bell St. Ralston St. is to the right, so look for the alley on your right.
Great Basin Bicycles 8048 S. Virginia St. 825-8258 Carp said this shop fixed up a bike he bought at Costco that was out of alignment for only $15. This is in the southern part of town. From Route 395, take Exit 61 (S. Virginia St.) • go north on S. Virginia and it's 0.3 miles on the right.
Sierra Cyclesmith 7007 S. Virginia St. 852-9253 From I-395, take Exit 62 (Neil Rd.) • go left onto Neil Rd., then right onto S. Virginia. It's 0.3 mile on the right.
High Sierra Cycling and Fitness is a family owned store that is reported to serve as a neighborhood hang-out. It's on the south end of town. 18603 Wedge Pkwy Suite K 852-8850 From Rt. 395, take Exit 56, Mt. Rose/North Lake Tahoe (Nevada Rt. 431) • go 0.7 mile and bear right onto Mount Rose Highway • go 0.4 mile and turn left onto Wedge Parkway. Open Sun 10-4, Mon 12-7, T-Fri 10-7, Sat 9-6.
Patagonia Outlet, 8550 White Fir St. 746-6878 Open Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm , and Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm On the west side of town, take Exit 8 (W. 4th St.) from eastbound Route 80 • go west on W. 4th St. 1 mile • turn right onto Mesa Park Rd./Woodland Ave. • go 0.1 mile to turn left onto White Fir St. It's 0.3 mile down the road.
Sportif 1415 Greg St., Suite 101 Sparks 353-3434 open Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4 The store is a little difficult to find, but I think these directions will allow you to find it easily. From Route 80, take Exit 17 (Rock Blvd.) • go south on Rock Blvd. 0.7 mile • turn left onto Greg St. Go 463 feet - the store is in Greg Business Park, a bunch of small warehouse stores. Look for Fast Glass across the street and turn in onto Greg Court. Sportif is at the back on the left.
J C Penney 190 E. Glendale Ave. in Sparks (1 block south of Rt.80 at the McCarran Blvd. East Exit 19) Open Mon - Sat 9:00-7:00, Sun 10:00-5:00 This was not at the top of our list for Burning Man supplies, but then we stopped by and learned otherwise! This store could be especially useful for people flying into Reno because it has a broad assortment of stuff. In 2004, we found large sizes in women's dresses for $15-$25, a cordless drill set for $10, large size women's shoes (even some black platform boots), rugs, outerwear, underwear, kitchen stuff, etc.
Silk Outlet 195 E. Glendale Ave., Sparks 355-0525 Sells fake plants, trees, and flowers. What's not to like? From Route 80, take Exit 19 (~McCarran Blvd. East) • go south on S. ~McCarran Blvd. 0.3 mile. It's on the corner of E. Glendale Ave. To get there, turn right onto E. Glendale Ave. and make a U-turn the first chance you get or go 1 block and turn left onto S. Stanford Way • take the first left onto Snyder Way • take the first left onto Steneri Way• turn right onto E. Glendale and it's immediately on the right.
Reno has lots of shopping centers close to the freeways. I've listed the businesses close to each exit, so you can do your shopping with maximum efficiency!
Note that Route 80 runs east-west connecting Sparks and Reno. Route 395 runs north-south along Reno and intersects Route 80 between Sparks and Reno. In general, people travelling from California will find Route 80 exits more convenient. Folks travelling from the south will generally find Route 395 exits and Sparks exits off Route 80 more convenient. If you fly into the airport, you'll arrive right at Exit 65 off Route 395 and will be close to almost everything. Be advised that recent growth in the region has been focussed in the sourthern areas along Route 395, so you may end up there even if it is a little out of the way.
Exit 4 Boomtown
Exit 10 McCarran Blvd. West
Exit 12 Keystone Ave.
Exit 13 Virginia St./Downtown Reno
Exit 14 Wells Ave.
Exit 15 Route 395 north
Exit 16 Victorian Ave./E 4th St.
Exit 19 E. McCarran Blvd.
Here is a map of the Boomtown exit.
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Truck stop
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Here is a map of the businesses near this exit.
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Home Depot
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Super K
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International House of Pancakes
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Del Taco
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7-11
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gas station/car wash
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Macdonald's
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Jack in the Box
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Starbucks
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Citgo
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24 Hr. Fitness
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Here is a map of businesses near the exit.
Keystone Square Shopping Center
Located just off Route 80, at the intersections of Keystone and 4th Street. This is our perennial favorite because it's convenient and meets our needs. We meet lots of burners in the parking lot, so it feels like the Burning Man experience has already started. In the shopping center itself, you can find
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Save-Mart supermarket (open 24 hours but no dry ice)
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Radio Shack
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Cost Cutters
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Wells Fargo Bank
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Within walking distance of the parking lot (like, across the street) are
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liquor stores
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hardware, RV supplies
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Kragen Auto Parts 801 W. 5th 329-5353
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an urgent care medical facility
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A little farther away is the Sportsman's Corner Shopping Center @ 4th & Vine
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Knucklehead's Sports Bar, open 24/7, 405 Vine, 323-6500
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Round Table Pizza
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Enterprise car rental office
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a laundromat
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A little farther away - and on the other side of Route 80, so you'd probably want to drive is
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Raley's Supermarket which has DRY ICE and stocks up for Burning Man. 701 Keystone Ave. (just north of Route 80 at Keystone) 747-5267
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Sav-On Drugs
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Gateway Inn
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Motel 6
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Wow! A brand new Walgreen's built ON the freeway overpass. It's hard to get any closer to Route 80.
Your gateway to E. 4th St., home of Twin City Surplus. Here is a map of all the fun.
| Twin City Surplus camping gear and military surplus - 323-5630 or (888) 323-5630. From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.), go south on Wells, turn left onto E. 4th and then go east 8 blocks. Open 8-6 Monday-Saturday and 10-4 Sunday |
St. Vincent's Thrift Shop 500 E 4th St, 322-9824 |
| Reno Sparks Gospel Mission Thrift Depot 575 E. 4th St., 786-4499 |
SPCA Thrift Store 903 E 4th St, 324-7776 |
| D Bar M 1020 E. 4th St., 329-9107 |
Reno Transfer Station 1492 E. Commercial Row Open on Labor Day, 775-329-8822 Open 6 am - 6 pm weekdays, 8 am - 6 pm holidays and weekends |
| RSW Recycling 1100 E Commercial Row, 329-8822 |
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There really isn't anything at Exit 15, it's just the interchange with Route 395. Exit 15 is a gateway to one of the Home Depot stores and several other businesses north of Route 80. Check out the Route 395 exits for information on those.
Northtowne Market Place
After exiting Route 80, use Exit 70 off Route 395 North. This lovely location has a great selection of stores.
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Winco Foods 2855 Northtowne Ln, 331-6966 Open 24 hours
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Office Max
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Home Depot 2955 Northtowne Ln, 674-2900
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Party City
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Baskin Robbins, Wendy's, Subway
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Round Table Pizza, Arby's, Del Taco
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Kiwanis dropoff box for aluminum can recycling
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Petco
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Shell station with car wash
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Office Depot
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Ross Dress for Less
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Gutterpup, who lives near Reno, says,
"Take the exit to Route 395 North (Susanville), merge one lane left (the lane you're in will exit onto Oddie Blvd). Take the North Mc Carren Exit, #70. Go Right. You will see a shopping center on the right with Wal-Mart and Winco Foods. (Glance left... hey, there's Home Depot! Pick up your last minute building supplies!) What could be better, Dry Ice and Building materials on the same street!"
These are excellent directions, this shopping center is convenient when travelling east on Route 80. And he means it when he says to merge one lane left!
This is an industrial area on the border of Reno and Sparks, so there's not a lot of shopping, but what IS here is great! Use this exit for Twin City Surplus and the Reno Transfer Station when you are returning from Burning Man. Here's the map.
Twin City Surplus camping gear and military surplus - 323-5630. From Route 80, take Exit 16 (Victorian Ave./E. 4th St.), turn right onto E. 4th and then go west 4 blocks.
Asian Market - 2152 Prater Way Sparks 359-3636. From Route 80, take Exit 16 (Victorian Blvd.), go east on Victorian Blvd. left onto 22nd St., right onto Prater Way
Here is a map of the businesses close to the exit.
There are a fair number of stores along N. McCarran Blvd and then Prater Way, following a left turn off N. McCarran. These are listed in the order you see them traveling north from Route 80.
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Wienerschnitzel fast food
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Jelly Donut 633 N. McCarran Blvd.
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Wells Fargo 400 N. McCarran Blvd.
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Sav-On Drugs open 24 hours
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Wendy's 440 N. McCarran Blvd.
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Safeway 620 N. McCarran Blvd.
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Turn left onto Prater Way
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Long's Drugs 590 E. Prater Way
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Big Lots 650 E. Prater Way
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Exits listed from south of Reno to north of Reno
Exit 60, S. Meadows Parkway
Exit 61, S. Virginia St.
Exit 62, Neil Rd.
Exit 63, South Virginia St.
Exit 64, Moana Lane
Exit 65, East Plumb Lane
Exit 69, Oddie Blvd., Sparks
Exit 70, N. McCarran Blvd.
A photo of the exit traveling south on 395.
A photo of the exit traveling north on 395.
A photo of the exit traveling south on 395. And the exit while traveling north.
This exit is about 6 miles south of Route 80, so it will be most useful for people coming up Route 395. However, if you've rented an RV from Sierra RV Rentals, this is the exit you'll need. Businesses are listed in the order you will see them driving north on S. Virginia St. Except for Sierra RV Rentals, all businesses are north of the Route 395 interchange. Here is an overview map.
A photo of the exit, traveling south on 395. And the exit traveling north.
This is a big shopping area, on the south end of Reno. Highlights include Home Depot and Sierra Trading Post.
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Shop Ko grocery store
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Kinko's (open 24 hours)
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CompUSA
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Office Max
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Fast Food restaurants
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Chevron
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Super 8 motel
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Courtyard Motel
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Wells Fargo bank
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24 Hour Fitness
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Parkside Center
Neil Rd. and S. Virginia St. (east of Route 395)
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Home Depot
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Work World (workwear)
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Indigo mexican grill
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Tower Records
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Thai House Restaurant
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TGIF
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Sierra Town Center
just south of Parkside Center (east of Route 395)
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Sierra Trading Post outlet
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Target
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Mervyn's
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Famous Footwear
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Payless Shoes
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South Side Cafe
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Fresh Energy Bakery
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photo traveling south on 395 - and another photo of the exit showing the split for Kietzke Lane and S. Virginia St.
There are 5 shopping centers near this exit. Meadowood Mall is the largest. Three are on S. McCarran: Redfield Promenade is on the southwest corner of S. McCarran and S. Virginia. Smithridge Plaza is north of Redfield Promenade, across S. McCarran from Meadowood Mall. Del Monte Plaza is on S. Virginia across from Meadowood Mall. Here is a map for general orientation.
Meadowood Mall S. Virginia St. and S. McCarran Blvd. (just south of exit)
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Boardriders Club
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Brookstone
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Eddie Bauer
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Sports Authority
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Footlocker
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Gloria Jean's Coffee
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JC Penney
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Sear's
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Macy's
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Kit's Cameras/1 Hour Photo
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Optometrists
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Payless Shoe Source
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Radio Shack
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Wells Fargo Bank
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Redfield Promenade
across S. Virginia from Meadowood Mall
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Barnes & Noble
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Wild Oats Market
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Best Buy
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Pearle Vision
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Petco
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Cost Plus
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Smithridge Plaza
S. McCarran Blvd. at Smithridge (just east of Route 395)
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Big Lots
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Computers of Reno
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Gordon's Photo Service
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Long's Drugs
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Men's Wearhouse
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Trader Joe's
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Pep Boy's
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Pier 1
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Toys R Us
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Rent-A-Center
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Subway, Chili's, Jack in the Box
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Beads Etc.
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US Post Office
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Del Monte Plaza
S. Virginia & Meadowood Mall Circle
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Office Max
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Shop Ko
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Party Universe
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New Balance
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Macy's
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Fire Creek Crossing
Kietzke Land and Redfield Parkway
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Safeway
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Save-Mart
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Michael's Arts & Crafts
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Ross Dress for Less
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Boston Market
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Office Depot
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Circuit City
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Marshall's
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TJ Maxx
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photo traveling south on 395. And the exit traveling north.
Here is a map of the businesses near the exit.
| Peckham Square is a new shopping center with a Grocery Outlet, Savers thrift store, Harbor Freight Tools, Jo Ann Fabrics, and King Chinese Buffet. It is on the corner of S. Keitzke Blvd. and Peckham Lane. Take Moana Lane west, go south on S. Kietzke Blvd to Peckham Lane. |
Reno Mountain Sports 155 E. Moana Lane 825-2855 |
| Hobbies of Reno 535 E. Moana Lane 826-6006. Radio controlled planes and rockets - open 7 days a week - daily 10-6, Sunday Noon-4:00 |
American Boot Co. 697 E. Moana Lane 827-2668 Cowboy boots!
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| Tokyo Market - 3344 Kietzke Lane 825-1533. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, left onto S. Kietzke Lane. |
Joann Fabrics 3750 Kietzke Ln 828-9700
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| Camera Clinic at 295 Gentry Way, Suite 9. 829-2244. They are open only on weekdays from 10-5:30. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, right onto Yori Ave, left onto Gentry. |
Wizdom Thrift Store 630 Gentry Way (just east of Kietzke Blvd), 829-4483 or 829-4482 - open 7 days a week. From Route 395, take exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, right onto S. Kietzke, right onto Gentry Way. |
Photo taken traveling south on 395. And the exit traveling north.
There are lots of stores and shopping centers along Plumb Lane between Route 395 and S. Virginia St. Go west on Plumb Lane once you exit Route 395. These are listed as you find them traveling from Route 395 toward S. Virginia St. You will also find some gas stations and various fast food places. Here is an overview map of the area.
Airport Square
Exit 65, East Plumb Lane Exit off Route 395. E. Plumb Lane and Harvard Way. This is very convenient to the airport and Route 395 - just a block west of both.
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Costco 2200 Harvard Way 689-2222
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Petsmart
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Computer Base, an authorized Apple seller
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The next stores aren't part of the shopping center, but are on Plumb Lane on the same corner.
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Easter Seal's Thrift Store 1270 E. Plumb Lane 825-7774
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Tacqueria La Michoana, open 24/7
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Denny's open 24/7
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Nearby (across Harvard Way) is REI
(a good place to buy Bodyglide, that stuff that
protects against getting blisters between your toes)
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Some Generic Shopping Center
E. Plumb Lane and Kietzke Lane
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Long's Drugs
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A&W
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Home Fabrics
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Sak N Save
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Exxon gas station
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USA Minimart gas station
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Nevada Auto Diagnostics
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Route 295 - Exit 66
A photo of the exit taken from Rt. 395 traveling north.
Route 395 Exit 67
A photo of the exit from Rt. 395 traveling north.
This exit is north of Route 80. From Route 80, take Exit 15 (395 North toward Susanville), take Exit 69 (Oddie Blvd.). Keep right at the fork in the off-ramp, merge onto Oddie. Between 395 and Rock Blvd, Oddie is one long strip of shopping and fast food. You can go south on Rock Blvd. to get back to Route 80. Here is an overview map.
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Lowe's Home Improvement
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Big K on the right at the intersection of Sullivan Lane
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Sak N Save
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Shop Ko
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Save-Mart on the right
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Grocery Outlet
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Saver's Thrift Store
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Dollar Tree Discount Store
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KFC, Del Taco, Carl's Jr., Macdonald's
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U-Haul
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Bank of America
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Bizarre Guitar on the right. 2677 Oddie Blvd 331-1001
Open Monday - Saturday 11 to 6pm, Sunday noon - 5pm
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Manila Hong Kong Store and Kitchen
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Long's Drugs
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Discount Center Liquor & Smoke
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A-1 Video Indian Grocery at the intersection with El Rancho
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USA Mini Mart
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J-Z Floors
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Radio Shack at the intersection of Rock Blvd
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Here is the overview map.
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Winco Foods 2855 Northtowne Ln, 331-6966 Open 24 hours
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Home Depot 2955 Northtowne Ln, 674-2900
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Baskin Robbins, Wendy's, Subway, Round Table Pizza, Arby's, Del Taco
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Office Max
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Kiwanis dropoff box for aluminum can recycling
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Party City
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Shell station with car wash
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Ross Dress for Less
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Office Depot
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Petco
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If you've booked a great room deal, find out what stores are nearby.
The Reno Town Mall is across the street. Stores here are Raley's supermarket, Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, Les Schwab Tire Center, Burlington Coat Factory, and Reno Schwinn. Walgreen's is 0.2 miles north of the casino, on S. Virginia. Open 24 hours. 3800 S. Virginia
Businesses within walking distance include
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Firestone Tire & Service Center
2515 S Virginia, 829-2880
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Kragen Auto Parts 3090 S Virginia 829-1180
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Walgreen's
3495 S Virginia 824-0880
open 24 hours
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Metropawn 51 E Grove St 828-0770
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Buggy Bath Car Wash is next door at 2525 S Virginia St
826-6679 Open Mon-Sat 8-6, Sun 8-5.
This is a drive-through wash and charged $7.00 in 2007.
They have full service detailing and wash RVs.
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