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It is maintained by Louise Johnson. Feel free to drop her an email if you have any suggestions or additions.

This page was last updated on May 9, 2005.

 

The Civilized Explorer Reno Supplies Shopping Page

The Civilized Explorer


 

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.

 

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!

 

MENU

 

Specific Stores of Burning Man Interest (Home Depot, K-Mart, Trader Joe's, Twin City Surplus, Melting Pot, Sierra Trading Post, REI)

Specific Products (water, ice, dry ice, propane, locksmiths, photography, etc.)

General Fun Stuff

Groceries

Liquor Stores

Auto Supply

Car Washes

Laundromats

Recycling

Bicycle Stuff

Outlet Stores

Shopping By Freeway Exit

Shopping By Casinos

 


 

Specific Stores of Burning Man Interest

 

Melting Pot

1002 S. Wells Ave 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. From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.), go south on Wells. The store is about 1.3 miles down on the left (4 blocks north of Vassar). From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane), go 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 numbers 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, get onto Route 80, take Exit 16 (Victorian Ave./E. 4th St.), turn right onto E. 4th and then go west 4 blocks.

 

Super K

4855 Summit Ridge Dr. 746-4700 - Open 24/7, with a grocery store. Quite visible from eastbound Route 80 as you approach Reno, this store is not as easy to get to as it looks. Take Exit 10 (Mc Carran Blvd.), bear right to go south onto S. Mc Carran Blvd., continue on the ramp and then bear right onto Summit Ridge Drive. Turn right at the stop sign and the Super K will be straight ahead to greet you!

 

 

K-Mart

3800 Kietzke Lane 825-0800 - Close to the airport, this is also convenient for travellers coming into Reno from the south. There is also a Jo ann Fabrics store here. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, left onto Kietzke Lane.

 

 

Trader Joe's

5035 S. Mc Carran 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 the Smithridge Plaza, next to Longs, across Mc Carran from the Meadowood Mall. Take Exit 63 (S. Virginia St. - Kietzke Lane), go east on Mc Carran. The mall is just east of Route 395. Claims to be open 9 am to 9 pm.

 

Home Depot

They've got 3 locations in Reno, thanks to good old American capitalism.

 

*Map for the first 2

*5125 Summit Ridge Ct 787-9690 - Route 80 - Exit 10, Mc Carran Blvd., bear right to go south onto S. Mc Carran Blvd., continue on the ramp and then bear right onto Summit Ridge Drive. Go straight at the stop sign.

*6590 S Virginia St 851-9600 - Route 395 - Exit 62, Del Monte Lane. Left onto Del Monte, right onto S. Virginia.

*2955 Northtowne Ln 674-2900 - 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. Glance left... hey, there's Home Depot!

 

B&C Builder's Supply 543 Overmyer Rd. in Sparks (Exit 19) 359-7373 Open Monday to Friday 7 am to 5 pm

 

High Sierra Lumber 333 Glendale Blvd in Sparks 358-9900

 

Harrison Building Products 4750 Longley Ln # 108 324-7113

 

Supply One 150 E Peckham Ln 689-8188

 

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.

In Reno: 5017 S Mc Carran Blvd 826-5565 From Route 395, take Exit 63 (S. Virginia/Kietzke Lane), left onto S. Virginia, left onto S. Mc Carran, right to Meadowood Mall. Note, this is close to The Party Market and Gordon's Photo Service.

In Sparks: 650 E Prater Way 356-6188 Closer to Route 80, you may prefer this location. From Route 80, take Exit 19 (E. Mc Carran Blvd.), left onto S. Mc Carran Blvd. left onto E. Prater Way.

 

Sierra Trading Post

6865 Sierra Center Parkway, Sierra Town Center 828-8050!!!

Sierra Trading Post has a catalog outlet store in Reno for your last minute outdoor clothes needs. From Route 80, take Route 395 south toward the airport; take Exit 62, Del Monte Lane, go east on Del Monte. Go right onto S. Virginia, the shopping center is about a quarter mile on the left. Turn left at the first light onto Sierra Center Parkway. 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 2004, the Reno Tahoe Visitor magazine had a discount coupon for Sierra Trading Post.

 

Dollar Tree

 

There are 2 locations in Reno that are convenient for Burners, so you can easily stock up on cheap toilet paper, Santa hats, water, cookies, and other essential stuff.

 

450 Keystone Ave 323-4998 - From Route 80, take Exit 12 (Keystone Ave.), go south on Keystone, the store is about a block on your left. This is one of our favorite stores because of it's location - it's close to Simply Water and Crystal Ice Co.

95 W Plumb Ln (near the intersection with S. Virginia, in Lakeside Plaza near Albertson's and Sav-On) 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.

 

Other locations are

 

 

REI

2225 Harvard Way Home of Body Glide, LED flashlights, and Nalgene bottles, REI is conveniently located behind Costco, close to the airport.

 

Specific Products

 

Water

 

Simply Water 411 Keystone Blvd. 337-8111 A Burning Man friendly business in the same shopping center as Albertson's at the Keystone Blvd. Exit off Rt 80.

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.

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 48. 575-5115

Crystal Springs Water Co 901 S Center St 323-4710

H2o Drop Inc 1435 Celese Ln 851-1722

 

Dry Ice and Ice

Brief instructions for use in cooling and freezing are available.

 

Albertson's, Raley's (89 cents a pound in 2000), 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 - turn South, then 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. We paid 80 cents a pound in 2003 - cash only.

The Water Mart 1239 Baring Blvd 702-358-2500 Sparks (corner of Sparks and Baring - use exit 20 off Route 80, go north 2 miles to Baring Blvd). In the Baring Village Shopping Center, they are open 10 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays. They will stay open late on request. Their ice is made from purified water and costs 89 cents for an 8 pound bag, $1.99 for 20 pounds and $4.49 for 50 pounds. Baring Village Shopping Center is anchored by a Smith's Supermarket (where you can get Dry Ice).

 

Propane

 

If you need to get your propane tank refilled, your best bet is a U-Haul store since they tend to be open longer hours than standard gas suppliers. Here are the U-Haul locations in Reno.

 

1790 Silverado 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. 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. They are at 720 Glendale Ave in Sparks. 358-5246 Other businesses with Amerigas filling stations are:

 

Reno-Sparks R.V. & Auto Service 2795 Vassar Street 323-1277

Car Quest 2505 Mill Street 323-2751

ACE Hardware 1299 Baring Blvd in Sparks 323-2750

 

Batteries

A-1 Battery 2825 Kietzke Lane 826-0866 - From 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane). Go west on Moana 0.2 miles to Kietzke Lane. Turn right onto Kietzke, A-1 is a quarter mile up the road.

 

Batteries Plus - 4898 S Virginia St 825-0566

 

Fabric

 

$2 Fabric in the shopping center at Plumb Lane and Kietzke Blvd. 900 E. Plumb Lane 826-0203 - If you need cheap fabric, fake oriental rugs, or pillows, this is a great place. The $2 a yard fabric is in back; the selection is good. They even had some stretch sequined fabric at that price in 2002. More expensive fabric is up front, and it's still not too pricey.

Jo-ann Fabrics & Crafts 3750 Kietzke Lane

Mill End Fabrics 1745 Kuenzil (@ Kietzke Lane) 322-5844 - We've not been here, but they advertise upholstery, foam, vinyl, bolt ends, 15,000 square feet of stuff and FREE PARKING!

 

Locksmith

 

Ever since we "lost" the only key for our rental van at Burning Man, we've gotten an extra key made. Here are some locksmiths in Reno.

 

*Keystone West Locksmith 836 W. 5th St. 329-5010 - From Route 80, take Exit 12 (Keystone Ave.), go south on Keystone, left onto W. 5th St.

A-1 Security Lock and Alarm 734 Spice Island Dr., Sparks 828-5625 - From Route 80, take Exit 19 (Mc Carran Blvd.), go south on Mc Carran Blvd. 0.8 mile, turn left onto E. Greg St, right onto Spice Island Dr. 0.7 mile

Desert Locksmiths provides mobile service 24/7 call 747-7861

Andy's Lock and Key has a drive up window! It has the same address as Park Lane Locksmith, hmm.

199 E. Plumb Lane 322-8588, take Exit 65B off Route 395 (Plumb Lane), go west on Plumb Lane about a mile. Look behind the IHOP.

Dunseath Key Co. 75 W. Arroyo St. 323-4372 A local Reno business since 1930!

K D Products 1925 Prosperity St. 324-5397

Lock Shop 825 S. Kietzke Lane, #4 323-6688

A & J Locksmiths 7675 S. Virginia St. 826-9312

ABC Locksmiths 1700 Victorian Ave. Sparks 331-5307

 

 

Photography

 

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. Mc Carran Blvd. Note, this is close to Big Lots, The Party Market, and Meadowood Mall.

 

Other camera shops are

 

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).

Reno Color Lab at 1117 California Ave. (Village Shopping Center) 324-1499 - From Route 80, take Exit 12 (Keystone Ave.), go south on Keystone 1 mile, right onto California.

1 Fast Photo 490 E. Plumb Lane 827-5200

 

Thrift Stores

 

If you have the time for shopping for appropriate BM attire, we have the following list of consignment and thrift shops for your perusal and

browsal. Here is an overview map showing stores in Reno. And stores in Sparks.

 

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.

Auntie V's Thrift Store and More, 309 Kietzke Lane, 323-2278 or 772-9480, 8 am-6 pm Tues-Sat and 9-5 Sunday. Closed Monday

Bag-A-Bargain, 1090 S. Wells, 323-7769 - clothing, furniture. From Route 395, exit 65 (E. Plumb Lane), go west on E. Plumb Lane, right onto S. Kietzke Lane, left onto Vassar St., right onto S. Wells Ave.

Big John's Bargain & Thrift Shop 1312 S. Wells 337-9423

Easter Seal's Thrift Store 1270 E. Plumb Lane 825-7774 - From Route 395, exit 65 (E. Plumb Lane), go west on E. Plumb Lane

Labels Consignment Boutique, 3350 Lakeside Drive, 825-6000 - From Route 395, take exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, right onto Lakeside Dr, right onto Lakeside Court

Nearly New Thrift Shoppe 405 W. 5th St. 323-2980 near Keystone Shopping Center

Ottie's Thrift Store 2164 Victorian Blvd., Sparks 355-9222

Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission Thrift Depot 575 E. 4th St. 786-4499

Reno Thrift 1400 E. Peckham Lane 827-8632

Salvation Army has 3 locations, 560 Gentry Way, 689-2240, 1/2 block west of Kietzke Lane 1925 Sutro, 688-4588 642 E. 4th St., 688-4572

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.

Saver's 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.

SPCA of Northern Nevada Thrift Store and Adoption Services 840 E. 5th St. 324-7776

Thrift Depot has 3 locations 575 E. 4th 786-4499 1075 North Hills Blvd. 972-3831 640 Greenbrae Dr. Sparks 331-5020

Washoe ARC Thrift and Gift (WARC) has 4 locations

*201 Keystone Keystone & 2nd, just south of E. 4th St. 324-1992

*790 Sutro just south of 9th St. 333-8262

*570 Gentry @ Kietzke Lane 825-1972

*580 E. Prater Sparks 351-1117

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

 

Western Wear (Boots, Cowboy Hats and such)

 

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!

 

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, turn left onto E. 5th St., right onto Morrill Ave., then left onto E. 4th. 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. Shepler's is in a small shopping mall, across the street from Park Lane Mall.

American Boot Co. - 697 E. Moana Lane 827-2668 (in Pioneer Plaza, near Kietzke and Moana Lane intersection) This store even has a bridal section, something I could never have imagined on my own. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana Lane. Open 10-6 Monday-Friday, 10-5 Saturday, 11-4 Sunday

Corral West Ranchwear 3345 Kietzke Ln. 825-0666 Ranch wear - jeans, shirts, hats, boots. This chain is also the official western wear retailer of the National High School Rodeo Association! From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, left onto Kietzke. The store is at the intersection of Kietzke and Moana.

 

General Fun Stuff

 

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. 888 S. Wells Ave. (4 blocks north of Vassar) 322-9445

 

Party America 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 331-3112.

 

Tuesday Morning features Lauren Bacall in its ads, so it must be good. Lots of discounted housewares and linens, but some tacky garden stuff and kitchen tools too.

 

3702 S. Virginia St., in the Sierra Marketplace, on the southeast corner of S. Virginia and Moana Lane.

 

Butler's Uniforms has police, fire, postal, security, corrections, and industrial uniforms. I'm just sayin... Open Monday - Saturday 235 Keystone Ave. 323-4452

 

Fantasy Faire advertises lingerie, lovers' playthings, and leather. 1298 S. Virginia 323-6969

 

Romantic Sensations 1065 S. Virginia 322-1884

 

Adult Theater and Bookstore 1052 S. Virginia 329-9953 - Open 24 hours, advertises bodysuits, corsets, garters, queensize, exotic mean's wear

 

Venus Envy a "unique clothing boutique". Next to Java Jungle at 246 W. First St. 329-2030

 

Sierra Mountaineer 949 W. Moana Ln 829-1542

 

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 (1 block south of Rt.80 at the Mc Carran Blvd. East Exit 19). Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 7 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.

 

Reno Prospectors Supply - 315 Claremont St. 329-7553

 

Sportsman's Warehouse opened just before Burning Man 2004. 3306 Kietzke Lane at Moana 828-1500 They claim to focus on fishing, hunting, and camping gear and clothes.

 

House of Black and White Costume Co. 22 Martin St. 322-5429 They carry Ben Nye makeup and have a used costume sale the weekend before Labor Day.

 

El Rancho Swap Meet and Flea Market 555 El Rancho Dr. (just north of Victorian Blvd in Sparks) opens at 7 am Fri, Sat, and Sun 358-6920

 

Groceries

 

Big Grocery Chains

 

Albertson's - here's an overview map. 195 W. Plumb Lane (near the airport) 786-0138 Exit 65 off Route 395 525 Keystone Ave. (just south of Route 80 at Keystone) Exit 12 off Route 80 786-2150 Open 6 am to 1 am daily 4995 Kietzke Lane (Route 395, Exit 63, at intersection of S. Mc Carran and Kietzke) 827-5350 565 E Prater Way, Sparks 359-9060

Raley's Supermarkets - 701 Keystone Ave. (just north of Route 80 at Exit 12 in Reno Town Mall) 747-5267 1441 Mayberry Dr 786-3655 1630 Robb Dr. 746-6400 4047 S. Virginia St. 825-2151

Safeway - 4823 Kietzke Lane 823-2300 (Route 395, Exit 63, west on Mc Carran, right onto Kietzke) 4150 Mae Anne Ave. 746-9000

Scolari's - 1360 Highway 40 East, Fernley 575-1381 (take the Fernley exit from Route 80, it is next to the highway next to Mac Donald's) 950 Holman Way, Sparks 355-8568

Smart & Final - 115 S. Keitzke Lane at the corner of 2nd & Kietzke Lane 322-3433

Wild Oats in Redfield Promenade across from Meadowood Mall 5695 S. Virginia St. 829-8666 Open 7 am to 10 pm daily

Smith's Food and Drug has 3 locations open 24/7. The stores are somewhat out of the way, unfortunatley. 750 S Meadows Parkway 851-8050 1255 Baring Blvd Sparks 359-6800 175 Lemmon Dr 971-3310

 

Specialty Grocery Stores

 

Trader Joe's - What would Burning Man be without at least 2 bags of groceries from Trader Joe's? 5035 S. Mc Carran Blvd. in the Smithridge Plaza, next to Longs, across Mc Carran from Meadowood Mall. 826-1621 Claims to be open 9 am to 9 pm.

 

Entenmann's Orowheat Outlet 4995 Longley Lane 826-3222 Mon- Fri 8 am - 7 pm, Sat & Sun 8 am -6 pm

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.

In And Out Food & Liquor - 1100 E. Plumb Lane #J 827-1278. From Route 395, take Exit 65 (Plumb Lane), go west on E. Plumb Lane.

Litke's Midget Market - 128 Victorian Ave. Sparks 359-4417. From Route 80, take Exit 19 (N. Mc Carran Blvd.), go north on N. Mc Carran Blvd., left onto E. Victorian Ave.

Manila Hong Kong Store & Kitchen - 2352 Oddie Blvd. Sparks 331-7877. From Route 80, take Exit 15 (Route 395), north on Route 395, take Exit 69 (Oddie Blvd.), right onto Oddie Blvd.

Grocery Outlet - 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.

Murillo's Latin Music & Grocery 855 S. Wells Ave. 329-6883

Reno Asian Supermarket 803 W. 5th St. 322-8820

The Reno Homebrewer - 2335 Dickerson Rd. 329-2537

Tokyo Market 3344 Kietzke Lane 825-1533. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, left onto S. Kietzke Lane.

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.

 

 

Liquor Stores

Not surprisingly, there are countless places to get alcohol in Reno, even without counting the casinos. Here is a short list of either cheap or convenient stores.

 

Food and Liquor Shop 142 W. 2nd St. 322-5961 OPEN 24 HOURS. From Route 80, take Exit 13 (Virginia St.), right onto N. Sierra St, right onto W. 2nd.

Ben's Discount Liquors 901 W 4th St 825-0244. From Route 80, take Exit 12 (Keystone Blvd.), go south on Keystone. Ben's is on the corner of Keystone and 4th. You can't miss the revolving fifth of Dewar's.

 

Auto Supply

 

Reno Radiator 2453 E. 2nd 329-5210

Kragen Auto Parts has 8 locations in Reno and Sparks

Tires Plus has 6 locations in Reno and Sparks

Goodyear Tire Center 450 E Plumb Ln (@ Kirman)

 

Car Washes

 

Tropical Car Wash is open 24/7 in Sparks. Self-serve with a TRUCK BAY that can handle RVs. They promise they'll have portapotties and extra attendants this year. It is in Sparks at 5 E. Glendale Ave. From I-80, take the E. Mc Carran exit, go south to Glendale. Go west on Glendale - they are just past the JC Penney outlet store. Any questions before the event, email Rich at TropicalCarWash@yahoo.com

Mission Full Service Car Wash 6355 S Mc Carran Blvd @ Kietzke827-4222 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 and is close to 7 restaurants. In 2004, they had a discount coupon in the Reno News and Review.

Bubble Bath Car Wash is next to the Peppermill Casino at 2525 S Virginia St Open Mon-Sat 8-6, Sun 8-5. This is a drive-through wash and charged $6.50 in 2003.

Buggy Bath Car Wash open Mon-Sat 8-6:30, Sun 8-5 in Franktown Corners at Kietzke & Grove St.

Franktown Hand Car Wash 2331 Kietzke Ln 827-2601

Lakeside Car Wash 3560 Lakeside @ Moana

Mc Carran Landing Car Wash 4991 Longley Ln 828-9566

Moana Lane Car Wash 235 W. Moana Lane 826-4518

Self Serve Car Wash E. Plumb Lane @ Yori

University Car Wash is 1 mile north of I-80 in a somewhat inconvenient location, but it IS open 24/7. 2175 N. Virginia 324-4346

Wells Ave. Car Wash 243 Claremont 322-7111

Namless coin-op on Keystone Ave. just south of E. 4th

Wave Car Wash 2500 Longley Ln 857-2323

 

Laundromats

 

next to Jelly Donut on S. Virginia

Prater Way Laundromat 1629 Prater Way in Sparks 358-3130

 

Recycling

 

Recycling Circus Of Reno 1970 E 4th St 788-7849

Reno Salvage Co 301 Montello St 323-7109

Rizzoli Trash Hauling 250 Arletta St 323-7133

RSW Recycling 1100 E Commercial Row 329-8822

 

Bicycle Stuff

 

T-Rix Reno 855 E. 4th St. #J Use the Wells Ave. exit. 322-TRIX In 2004, they had a Labor Day sale that started before Labor Day.

Great Basin Bicycles 1999 S. Virginia behind Motel 6 825-8258 Carp said this shop fixed up a bike he bought at Costco that was out of alignment for only $15.

 

Outlet Stores

 

Sportif 1415 Greg St., Suite 101 Sparks 359-6400 x113 open Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4

Simco Imported Shoes 1480 Kleppe Lane Sparks 322-0492 They ran a factory sale the weekend after Labor Day in 2004.

JC Penney 190 E. Glendale Ave. in Sparks Open Mon - Sat 9:00-7:00, Sun 10:00-5:00

 

Shopping By Freeway Exit

 

Reno has lots of shopping centers close to the freeways. I've listed each shopping center with the businesses available, along with directions. Following this is a listing by type of store, so you can easily plan your shopping in Reno based on your specific needs. The shopping centers are arranged by the freeway exit they are closest to, so you can choose your exit ahead of time.

 

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.

 

Wally Glenn has a pdf map with his favorite stores marked. Check it out! I'd suggest using this as your initial reference.

 

Here is an overview map from the Reno Airport.

 


Route 80

 

 

Route 80 - Exit 4, Boomtown

 

Chevron

Car wash

Truck stop

 

Route 80 - Exit 10 Mc Carran Blvd. West

 

Home Depot

Super K

International House of Pancakes

Del Taco

7-11

gas station/car wash

Macdonald's

Jack in the Box

Starbucks

Citgo

In-N-Out Burger

24 Hr. Fitness

 

 

Route 80 - Exit 12, Keystone Ave.

 

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

 

Albertson's supermarket (open 24 hours but no dry ice)

Simply Water, a Burning Man friendly business (337-8111) providing purified water (35 cents a gallon in 2001) & ice, bottles, 55 gallon drums, & other stuff to help keep you hydrated on the playa.

Radio Shack

Cost Cutters

Wells Fargo Bank

 

Within walking distance of the parking lot (like, across the street) are

 

liquor stores

hardware, RV supplies

Kragen Auto Parts 801 W. 5th 329-5353

an urgent care medical facility

Dollar Tree - cheap water, toilet paper, Santa hats, packaged food, toys. 450 Keystone Ave. 323-4998

Keystone West Locksmith 836 W. 5th St. 329-5010 (about 3 blocks away on 5th St.)

 

A little farther away is the Sportsman's Corner Shopping Center @ 4th & Vine

 

The Sportsman, sporting goods store 322-8646

Knucklehead's Sports Bar, open 24/7 405 Vine 323-6500

Round Table Pizza

a laundromat

Enterprise car rental office

 

A little farther away - and on the other side of Route 80, so you'd probably want to drive is

 

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

Sav-On Drugs

Gateway Inn

Motel 6

 

Route 80 - Exit 13, Virginia St./Downtown Reno

 

Wow! A brand new Walgreen's built ON the freeway overpass. It's hard to get any closer to Route 80.

 

Route 80 - Exit 15, Route 395 North

 

Northtowne Market Place

After exiting Route 80, use Exit 70 off Route 395 North. This lovely location has a great selection of stores.

 

Winco Foods 2855 Northtowne Ln, 331-6966 OPEN 24 HOURS

Walmart

Home Despot 2955 Northtowne Lane 674-2900

Baskin Robbins, Wendy's, Subway, Round Table Pizza

Office Max

Pet Supermarket

Kiwanis dropoff box for aluminum can recycling

 

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!

 

Route 80 - Exit 16, Victorian Ave./E. 4th St.

 

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!

 

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

 

Route 80 - Exit 19, E Mc Carran Blvd.

 

There are a fair number of stores along N. Mc Carran Blvd and then Prater Way, following a left turn off N. Mc Carran. These are listed in the order you see them traveling north from Route 80.

 

Wienerschnitzel fast food

Wells Fargo 400 N. Mc Carran Blvd.

Wendy's 440 N. Mc Carran Blvd.

Jelly Donut 633 N. Mc Carran Blvd.

Sav-On Drugs open 24 hours

Safeway 620 N. Mc Carran Blvd.

 

Turn left onto Prater Way

 

Long's Drugs 590 E. Prater Way

Big Lots 650 E. Prater Way

 

Route 395

 

Exits listed from south of Reno to north of Reno

 

 

Route 395 - Exit 61, S. Virginia St.

 

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.

 

Sierra RV Rentals 9125 S. Virginia 342-0522

Carpeteria 8150 S. Virginia

GCO Carpet Outlet 8095 S. Virginia

Rite Aid Drugs 8005 S. Virginia

Winner's Corner Car Wash & Chevron Quick Lube 7695 S. Virginia 851-3760 open 7 days a week

Magic Carpet Golf Arcade 6925 S. Virginia 853-8837

 

Route 395 - Exit 62, Del Monte Lane

 

This is a big shopping area, on the south end of Reno. Highlights include Home Depot and Sierra Trading Post.

 

Shop Ko grocery store

Kinko's (open 24 hours) and CompUSA

Office Max

Wendy's

KFC

Del Taco

Taco Bell

Subway

Chevron

Super 8 motel

Courtyard by Marriott

Wild Oats Market

Wells Fargo bank

24 Hour Fitness

 

Parkside Center

 

Del Monte Lane and S. Virginia St. (east of Route 395)

 

Home Depot

Work World (workwear)

Indigo mexican grill

Tower Records

Thai House Restaurant

TGIF

 

 

Sierra Town Center

just south of Parkside Center (east of Route 395)

 

Sierra Trading Post outlet

Target

Mervyn's

Famous Footwear

Payless Shoes

South Side Cafe

Fresh Energy Bakery

 

Route 395 - Exit 63, South Virginia Street

 

There are 5 shopping centers near this exit. Meadowood Mall is the largest. Three are on S. Mc Carran: Redfield Promenade is on the southwest corner of S. Mc Carran and S. Virginia. Smithridge Center and Smithridge Plaza are north of Redfield Promenade, across S. Mc Carran from Meadowood Mall. Del Montel Plaza is on S. Virginia across from Meadowood Mall.

 

Meadowood Mall S. Virginia St. and S. Mc Carran Blvd. (just south of exit)

 

Boardriders Club (surf, snow, skateboarding stuff, Quiksilver, Roxy, Reef shoes and sandals)

Brookstone

Copeland's Sports Superstore

Eddie Bauer

Footlocker

Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees

JC PENNEY

Kit's Cameras/1 Hour Photo

Macy's

Optometrists

Payless Shoe Source

Radio Shack

Sear's

Wells Fargo Bank

 

Redfield Promenade

 

across S. Virginia from Meadowood Mall

 

Barnes & Noble

Wild Oats Market

Best Buy

Pearle Vision

Petco

Cost Plus

 

Smithridge Center

 

S. Mc Carran Blvd. at Smithridge (just east of Route 395)

 

Pep Boys

Toys R Us

Chili's

Men's Wearhouse

Computers of Reno

 

Smithridge Plaza

S. Mc Carran Blvd. at Smithridge (just east of Route 395)

 

Big Lots

Long's Drugs

Trader Joe's

Pep Boy's

Pier 1

Toys R Us

Rent-A-Center

Subway

Beads Etc.

Jack in the Box

US Post Office

 

Del Monte Plaza

S. Virginia & Meadowood Mall Circle

 

Office Max

Shop Ko

Party Universe

 

Fire Creek Crossing

Kietzke Land and Redfield Parkway

 

Walmart 4855 Kietzke Lane 829-8088

Safeway

Albertson's

Michael's Arts & Crafts

Ross Cross Dress for Less

Boston Market

Office Depot

Circuit City

 

Route 395 - Exit 64, Moana Lane

 

Reno Mountain Sports 155 E. Moana Lane 825-2855

AAA office 199 E. Moana 826-8800

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

Pioneer Plaza on Moana and Kietzke with

*American Boot Co. 697 E. Moana Lane 827-2668 (in Pioneer Plaza, Kietzke and Moana Lane) Cowboy boots!

*Rent-A-Center

*Shop-N-Go

K-Mart 3800 Kietzke Lane 825-0800. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, left onto Kietzke Lane.

Joann Fabrics 3750 Kietzke Ln 828-9700 near K-Mart

Tuesday Morning From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, left onto Virginia. In the shopping center on the southeast corner of Virginia and Moana

Corral West 2345 Kietzke Lane. (just south of Moana Lane), 825-0666 Ranch wear. From Route 395, take exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, left onto S. Kietzke

Radio Shack 3378 Kietzke Lane 826-8018 From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, left onto Kietzke.

Tokyo Market - 3344 Kietzke Lane 825-1533. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, left onto S. Kietzke Lane.

Labels Consignment Boutique, 3350 Lakeside Drive, 825-6000. From Route 395, take exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, right onto Lakeside Dr, right onto Lakeside Court

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

Peppermill Casino 2707 S. Virginia. Often has the best room deals in town. From Route 395, take Exit 64 (Moana Lane), go west on Moana, right onto S. Virginia.

Atlantis Casino 3800 S. Virginia

Reno Town Mall is across the street from the Atlantis. It contains a Raley's grocery store, Birkenstock, a Wells Fargo branch, and Pirate Pizza

 

Route 395 - Exit 65, East Plumb Lane (Airport exit)

 

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.

 

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.

 

Costco 2200 Harvard Way 689-2222

Petsmart

Computer Base, an authorized Apple seller

 

The next stores aren't part of the shopping center, but are on Plumb Lane on the same corner.

 

Easter Seal's Thrift Store

Tacqueria La Michoana, open 24/7

Denny's

 

Nearby (across Harvard Way) is REI (a good place to buy Bodyglide, that stuff that protects against getting blisters between your toes)

 

Some Generic Shopping Center

E. Plumb Lane and Kietzke Lane

 

Long's Drugs

A&W

$2 Fabric and More!

Sak N Save

Exxon gas station

USA Minimart gas station

Nevada Auto Diagnostics

 

Shopper's Square

E. Plumb Lane and S. Virginia St.

 

This is about a mile from Route 395, close to the airport and convenient if you are travelling north on Route 395. It is also close to Airport Square shopping center. From Route 395, take the Plumb Lane exit, go west on Plumb Lane. This is at the corner of S. Virginia and East Plumb Lane, across East Plumb Lane from the Park Lane Mall.

 

Andy's Lock and Key, with a drive-up window. 199 E Plumb Ln 322-8588 (behind IHOP)

Burger King, Port of Subs, Jelly Donut

Marshall's

Shepler's Western Wear 255 E. Plumb Lane 322-9797

Bank of America

International House of Pancakes (IHOP)

Sav-On Drugs

Ben Franklin Crafts open Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5 348-0050

Radio Shack

Red Wing Shoes

Macdonald's

Bank of America

US Post Office

 

Lakeside Plaza

on Plumb Lane, 1/2 block west of S. Virginia

 

Albertson's

Dollar Tree Dollar Store

 

Sierra Marketplace

southeast corner of S. Virginia and Plumb Lane

 

Smith's Grocery Store

Tuesday Morning

 

Route 395 - Exit 67, Glendale Ave.

 

Reno Hilton

 

Route 395 - Exit 69, Oddie Blvd., Sparks

 

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. Stores are listed in the order you will see them as you drive east on Oddie. You can go south on Rock Blvd. to get back to Route 80.

 

Sak N Save on the left

KFC, Del Taco, Carl's Jr. Silverado Blvd. intersection

U-Haul on the right

Macdonald's on the left

Lowe's Home Improvement

Bank of America

Bizarre Guitar on the right

Manila Hong Kong Store and Kitchen

Saver's Thrift Store on the left

Long's Drugs

Discount Center Liquor & Smoke

A-1 Video Indian Grocery El Rancho intersection

Dollar Tree Discount Store

USA Mini Mart

Shop Ko on the left

Albertson's on the right

Big K on the right Sullivan Lane intersection

Grocery Outlet

J-Z Floors

Radio Shack Rock Blvd intersection

 

Route 395 - Exit 70, N. Mc Carran Blvd., Sparks

 

Walmart

Winco

Office Max

Party City

Arby's

Round Table Pizza

Shell station with car wash

Home Despot

Office Depot

Petco

Del Taco

Ross Cross Dress for Less

 

Shopping By Casinos

If you've booked a great room deal, find out what stores are nearby.

 

Atlantis Casino

 

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.

Just north of the casino on S. Virginia is Sierra Marketplace. Stores here are Tuesday Morning, Smith's Food and Drug (open 24 hours).

Walgreen's is 0.2 miles north of the casino, on S. Virginia. Open 24 hours. 3800 S. Virginia

 

Peppermill Casino

Businesses within walking distance include

 

Park Lane Mall is 2 blocks north of the casino.

Firestone Tire & Service Center 2515 S Virginia 829-2880

Kragen Auto Parts 3090 S Virginia 829-1180

Walgreen's 3495 S Virginia 824-0880 open 24 hours

Metropawn 51 E Grove St 828-0770

 


 

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