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This page was last updated on April 5, 2008.

 

The Civilized Explorer Reno Supplies Shopping Page

The ~Civilized<p>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. 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 Reno, go to the City of Reno's Roadwork page. You can also check out live video of the mountains in Reno and Pyramid Lake.

 

If you want to find the cheapest gas in Reno, look here. You can also search for diesel at this site, although the prices are not as current as gasoline prices. You can get a 10 cent/gallon discount at the Raley's Aisle 1 Fuel Center if you spend $50 on eligible items. If you spend $100, you'll earn a 25-cent per gallon discount. You must shop at the Raley's at the corner of Robb Dr. and Mae Anne Ave. From Route 80, take exit 9 (Robb Dr.) and go 1.5 miles north.

 

 

MENU

 

 

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

Art Supplies

Batteries

Bicycle Stuff

Cameras and photography

Car Washes

CB Radio

Fabric and Craft Stores

General Fun Stuff

Groceries

Ice and dry ice

Laundromats

Liquor Stores

Locksmiths

Outlet Stores

Propane

Recycling

Thrift stores

Water

Western Wear

Shopping By Freeway Exit

Shopping By Casinos

 


 

Specific Stores of Burning Man Interest

 

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 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 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.

 

Rad Betty's

Rad Betty's Fresh Thrift and Vintage Clothes stocks up on Burning Man attire so you can stop by on the way to the playa and stock up. 141 Vesta St. 775.32.BETTY Betty@radbettys.com Open Tues - Sat 10;00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun noon - 5:00 pm. From Route 80, take Exit 13, Virginia St • go south on Virginia St. 1.8 miles • turn left onto Holcomb and then immediately right onto Vesta (it's very close to a left turn directly onto Vesta) • go 200 ft and it's on the left. From Route 395, take Exit 64, Moana Lane, go left onto Moana •go 3.4 mile to turn right onto Virginia • go 1.3 miles and turn right onto Holcomb and then immediately right onto Vesta (it's very close to a right turn directly onto Vesta) • go 200 ft and it's on the left.

 

Super K and Big 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 (McCarran Blvd.) • bear right to go south onto S. McCarran Blvd. • continue on the ramp and then bear right onto Summit Ridge Dr. • right at the stop sign and the Super K will be straight ahead to greet you!

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 This store is next door to Sierra Trading Post, one of our favorate stores. From Rt. 395, take Exit 62, Neil Rd • go east on Del Monte Lane • turn right onto S. Virginia St. • left at the first stoplight onto Sierra Center Parkway. The store is immediately on the right.

505 E. Prater Way, Sparks 331-4600

 

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.

 

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, Del Monte Lane • left onto Del Monte • right onto S. Virginia. This is in the southern part of town, most convenient if you are approaching Reno from Carson City.

2955 Northtowne Ln 674-2900 - From Route 80, take 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!

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, 851-6000 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

 

B&C Builder's Supply

543 Overmyer Rd. in Sparks (Exit 19 • south on S. McCarran Blvd • left onto E. Glendale • right onto Bergin Way • left onto Overmyer) 359-7373 Open Monday to Friday 7 am to 5 pm

 

High Sierra Lumber

333 Glendale Blvd Sparks 358-9900 From Route 80, go south on S. McCarran Blvd. • right onto Glendale Ave., it's 2 blocks down.

 

Harrison Building Products

4750 Longley Ln #108 324-7113 From Route 395, take Exit 63 (S. Virginia St.) • left on S. Virginia • left on S. McCarran Blvd • left on Longley Lane, go 0.7 miles.

 

ACE Hardware

1299 Baring Blvd in Sparks 323-2750 From Rt. 80, take Exit 20, Sparks Blvd, go north on Sparks Blvd. about 2 miles • go east on Baring Blvd. and you should see it on the right almost immediately.

 

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 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 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. McCarran Blvd.) • left onto S. McCarran 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 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.

 

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 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.

2225 Oddie Blvd. Sparks 358-3110 Take Exit 16, Victorian Ave/E 4th St, from I-80 • go north on Prater Way • north on Sullivan • west on Oddie.

9760 S Virginia St 852-5004 at S. Meadows Parkway. From Rt. 395, take Exit 61, S. Virginia St • go south on S. Virginia • it's just north of S. Meadows Parkway.

 

REI

 

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.

 

Harbor Freight Tools

Located at Peckham Square, near the corner of S. Kietzke Lane and Peckham Lane. 3800 S. Kietzke Ln 331-1375 From Rt. 395, take Exit 64, Moana Lane • west on Moana • south on S. Keitzke Lane and it's on your left.

 

Water

 

 

Simply Water 1070 Gentry Way 337-8111 A Burning Man friendly business, they moved from their Keystone Ave. location to this one in 2008. From southbound Rt 395, take Exit 64, Moana Lane • left onto Moana at the end of the ramp • go 0.3 mile and left onto Neil Rd. • first left onto Gentry Way and it's at the end of the block on the left.

The Water Mart 1249 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.

Crystal Springs Water Co 1435 Celese Ln 851-1722 I haven't seen this place and it looks a little out of the way, but could be useful if you are doing other shopping near Exit 61 off Rt. 395. After taking Exit 61, go south on S. Virginia • right on Foothill Rd. • left on Celese Circle • right on Celese Lane.

 

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 48. 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!

 

Ice and Dry 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 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. We paid about 90 cents a pound in 2006 - CASH ONLY.

The Water Mart 1249 Baring Blvd 702-358-2500 Sparks (corner of Sparks and Baring - from Rt. 80, take Exit 20, Sparks Blvd. • go north 2 miles to Baring Blvd). In the Baring Village Shopping Center, open 10 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays. They will stay open late on request. Baring Village Shopping Center is anchored by a Smith's Supermarket (where you can get Dry Ice).

 

Propane

 

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.

720 Glendale Ave in Sparks. 358-5246 From Rt. 80, take Eixt 17, Rock Blvd. • go south on Rock lvd. • go east on Glendale Ave. - it's about 3/4 mile down the road.

Other businesses with Amerigas filling stations are:

Reno-Sparks R.V. & Auto Service 2505 Mill St. 323-2751 From Rt. 395, take Exit 66, Mill St. • go east on Mill St. (left turn) and it's on the left just after you pass under the freeway.

ACE Hardware 1299 Baring Blvd in Sparks 323-2750 From Rt. 80, take Exit 20, Sparks Blvd, go north on Sparks Blvd. about 2 miles • go east on Baring Blvd. and you should see it on the right almost immediately.

 

 

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 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).

 

Fabric and Craft Stores

 

Home Fabrics & Rugs 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.

 

Art Supplies

 

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.

 

 

Locksmiths

 

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.

 

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 734 Spice Island Dr., Sparks 828-5625 - From Route 80, take Exit 19, McCarran Blvd., • go south on McCarran Blvd. 0.8 mile • turn left onto E. Greg St • right onto Spice Islands 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.

Park Lane Locksmith 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 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.

K D Products 1925 Prosperity St. 324-5397 From Rt. 395, take Exit 67, Glendale Ave. • go west on Glendale, which is actually E. 2nd St. at this point, for 0.1 mile • left onto Golden Lane for 0.2 mile • right onto Prosperity St. and it's one block down.

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

 

 

CB Radio

 

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

 

Cameras and Photography

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, 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 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!

 

 

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.

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

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

Reno Thrift 1400 E. Peckham Lane 827-8632

Salvation Army has 2 locations, one at 560 Gentry Way, 689-2240 (1/2 block west of Kietzke Lane) and the second at 1925 Sutro St., 688-4588.

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. 840 E. 5th St. Open Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun noon - 4:00 pm. From Route 80, take Exit 14, Wells Ave. • turn right onto Wells Ave. • go 200 feet and then turn left onto E. 5th St. • it's 150 feet up the street on the left. 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 & 2nd, just south of E. 4th St. 324-1992 From Rt. 80, take Exit 12, Keystone Ave. • go south on Keystone 0.4 mile.

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

 

Places I've Not Yet Tried

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.

Plato's Closet focusses on teen clothing. 1509 S. Virginia St. 322-0110 From Rt. 80, take Exit 13, S. Virginia St. • go south 1.8 miles and you'll see it at the intersection of Mr. Rose St. Note, you'll pass Junkee Clothing Exchange on the say. From Rt. 395, take Exit 64, Moana Lane • go west on E. Moana Lane for 0.7 mile • north on S. Virginia 1.3 miles.

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

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

 

 

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! 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, 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 Shopper's Square Mall.

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.

 

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

 

Chocolate Walrus 1041 S. Virginia St. 825-2267 - 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. But it also sells chocolate body spreads and makes some distinctive chocolate treats on-site--including a chocolate-and-almond confection intended to resemble fecal matter and a wide variety of chocolate genitalia. I picked out a large, erect, apparently cream-filled and rather graphically overflowing red-headed penis. In a further display of puerile confectioners' humor, the figurative nuts contain literal ones. I bought the candy schlong and the doo-doo dessert for Danielle, but she has not yet, for whatever reason, eaten either. As I was making my purchase, the woman behind the counter told me, "We're working on our Valentine's special, a little chocolate cupid with his little penis hanging out.

 

From I-395, take Exit 66, Mill St. Go west on Mill St, south on S. Kietzke Lane, west on Vassar, and then north onto S. Virginia. From I-80, take Exit 13, Downtown Reno/Virginia St. and go south about 1.5 miles.

 

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 McCarran 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. (at the corner of El Rancho Dr. and G St, 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. Near the airport, at 195 W. Plumb Lane 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. McCarran and Kietzke) 827-5350 565 E Prater Way, Sparks 359-9060

Raley's Supermarkets - Here is an overview map. 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 McCarran, right onto Kietzke) 4150 Mae Anne Ave. 746-9000

Scolari's - The newest Scolari's is right on Route 80 at 6255 Sharlands Ave 746-7300 Don't worry if you just see dirt at that location on the Google satellite view - the store is really new! 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, unfortunately. 750 S Meadows Parkway 851-8050 1255 Baring Blvd Sparks 359-6800 175 Lemmon Dr 971-3310

Win Co Foods has 2 stores in Reno. They are both open 24 hours.2855 Northtowne Lane near Home Depot 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.  9750 S. Virginia St. Use Exit 61 from I-395.

 

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.

Jelly Donut 2245 Oddie Blvd, Sparks 331-5959 From Route 80, take Exit 15, Route 395 North, • go 1 mile to Exit 69, Oddie Blvd. • turn right on Oddie Blvd. and it's 0.6 miles down the road.

Krispy Kreme 5050 S. Kietzke Lane 853-9111 From Route 395, take Exit 63, S. Kietzke Lane, • turn left onto S. Kietze and go 0.2 mile. This is at the intersection of S. Keitzke Lane and S. McCarran Blvd., near Meadowood Mall in the southern part of Reno.

 

Specialty Grocery Stores

 

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 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. McCarran Blvd.), go north on N. McCarran 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.

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.

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.

 

Car Washes

Here is a map showing all the car washes I know of.

 

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. McCarran 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 McCarran 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, wireless web access, and auto repair and is close to 7 restaurants. In 2004, they had a discount coupon in the Reno News and Review.

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 and charged $6.95 in 2005. They have full service detailing and wash RVs.

Franktown Hand Car Wash 2331 Kietzke Ln 827-2601

Lakeside Car Wash 3560 Lakeside Dr. @ W. Moana Ln.

Marina Hand Car Wash - just north of Sierra Sid's

McCarran Landing Car Wash 4991 Longley Ln 828-9566 - on the southeast corner of the airport

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

A Generic Self Serve Car Wash E. Plumb Lane @ Yori Ave.

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 and Detail Center 243 Claremont 322-7111 They do carpet shampooing and engine cleaning, if you have any need for that.

Nameless coin-op on Keystone Ave. just south of W 4th St. 

Wave Car Wash 2500 Longley Ln 857-3278 - on the east side of the airport

Wave Car Wash 1690 Evans Ave. 786-2440 Next to Emigrant Storage, they also do RVs.

 

Laundromats

 

next to Jelly Donut on S. Virginia

Prater Way Laundromat 1629 Prater Way in Sparks 358-3130

 

Recycling

 

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

 

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 - I figure the Rasta bike will go first! (775) 530-5805 randy@blackrockbicycles.com

Great Basin Bicycles 1999 S. Virginia St. 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.

Sierra Cyclesmith 7007 S. Virginia St. 852-9253 From I-395, take Exit 62, Del Monte Lane. Go left onto Del Monte lane, then right onto S. Virginia.

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.

 

Outlet Stores

 

Sportif 1415 Greg St., Suite 101 Sparks 359-6400 x113 open Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4 The store is a little difficult to find. It 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.

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

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? One block south of Rt.80 at the McCarran Blvd. East Exit 19.

 

 

Shopping By Freeway Exit

 

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.

 

 


Route 80

 

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.

 

Route 80 - Exit 4, Boomtown

Here is a map of the Boomtown exit.

 

ChevronCar washTruck stop

 

Route 80 - Exit 10 McCarran Blvd. West

 

Here is a map of the businesses near this exit.

 

Home DepotSuper KInternational House of Pancakes
Del Taco7-11gas station/car wash
Macdonald'sJack in the BoxStarbucks
Citgo24 Hr. Fitness

 

 

Route 80 - Exit 12, Keystone Ave.

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

 

 

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.

 

Albertson's supermarket (open 24 hours but no dry ice)Radio Shack
Cost CuttersWells Fargo Bank

 

 

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

 

liquor storeshardware, RV supplies
Kragen Auto Parts 801 W. 5th 329-5353an urgent care medical facility
Dollar Tree - cheap water, toilet paper, Santa hats, packaged food, toys. 450 Keystone Ave. 323-4998Keystone 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

 

Knucklehead's Sports Bar, open 24/7, 405 Vine, 323-6500Round Table Pizza
Enterprise car rental officea laundromat

 

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) 747-5267Sav-On Drugs
Gateway InnMotel 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 14, Wells Ave.

 

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. From Route 80, take Exit 14 (Wells Ave.), go south on Wells, turn left onto E. 4th and then go east 8 blocks.

 

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

Twin City Surplus - The Big Red Barn -1675 E. 4th St., (888) 323-5630 or 323-5630

Open 8-6 Monday-Saturday and 10-4 Sunday

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

 

 

Route 80 - Exit 15, Route 395 North

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.

 

Winco Foods 2855 Northtowne Ln, 331-6966 Open 24 hoursOffice Max
Home Depot 2955 Northtowne Ln, 674-2900Party City
Baskin Robbins, Wendy's, SubwayRound Table Pizza, Arby's, Del Taco
Kiwanis dropoff box for aluminum can recyclingPetco
Shell station with car washOffice Depot
Ross Dress for Less

 

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! 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

 

Route 80 - Exit 19, E McCarran Blvd.

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.

 

Wienerschnitzel fast foodJelly Donut 633 N. McCarran Blvd.
Wells Fargo 400 N. McCarran Blvd.Sav-On Drugs open 24 hours
Wendy's 440 N. McCarran Blvd.Safeway 620 N. McCarran Blvd.

 

 

Turn left onto Prater Way

Long's Drugs 590 E. Prater WayBig Lots 650 E. Prater Way

 

Route 395

 

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.

 

Exit 60, S. Meadows Parkway

A photo of the exit traveling south on 395.

A photo of the exit traveling north on 395.

 

Route 395 - Exit 61, S. Virginia St.

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.

 

Sierra RV Rentals 9125 S. Virginia St. 342-0522In-N-Out Burger 8215 S. Virginia St.
Scolari's 8165 S Virginia St 851-7770Carpeteria 8150 S. Virginia St. (I did see a dumpster out back that could contain good carpet for the playa.)
GCO Carpet Outlet 8095 S. Virginia St.Rite Aid Drugs 8005 S. Virginia St.
Winner's Corner Car Wash & Chevron Quick Lube 7695 S. Virginia St.851-3760 open 7 days a weekMagic Carpet Golf Arcade 6925 S. Virginia St.853-8837

 

 

 

Route 395 - Exit 62, Neil Road

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.

 

Shop Ko grocery storeKinko's (open 24 hours)CompUSA
Office MaxFast Food restaurantsChevron
Super 8 motelCourtyard MotelWells Fargo bank
24 Hour Fitness

 

Parkside Center

 

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

 

Home DepotWork World (workwear)Indigo mexican grill
Tower RecordsThai House RestaurantTGIF

 

 

Sierra Town Center

just south of Parkside Center (east of Route 395)

 

Sierra Trading Post outletTargetMervyn's
Famous FootwearPayless ShoesSouth Side Cafe
Fresh Energy Bakery

 

Route 395 - Exit 63, South Virginia Street

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 Montel 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)

Boardriders ClubBrookstoneEddie Bauer
Sports AuthorityFootlockerGloria Jean's Coffee
JC PenneySear'sMacy's
Kit's Cameras/1 Hour PhotoOptometristsPayless Shoe Source
Radio ShackWells Fargo Bank

 

Redfield Promenade

 

across S. Virginia from Meadowood Mall

 

Barnes & NobleWild Oats MarketBest Buy
Pearle VisionPetcoCost Plus

 

 

Smithridge Plaza

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

 

Big LotsComputers of RenoGordon's Photo Service
Long's DrugsMen's WearhouseTrader Joe's
Pep Boy'sPier 1Toys R Us
Rent-A-CenterSubway, Chili's, Jack in the BoxBeads Etc.
US Post Office

 

Del Monte Plaza

S. Virginia & Meadowood Mall Circle

 

Office MaxShop KoParty UniverseNew BalanceMacy's

 

Fire Creek Crossing

Kietzke Land and Redfield Parkway

 

SafewayAlbertson'sMichael's Arts & Crafts
Ross Dress for LessBoston MarketOffice Depot
Circuit City

 

Route 395 - Exit 64, Moana Lane

photo traveling south on 395. And the exit traveling north.

Here is a map of the businesses near the exit.

 

Reno Mountain Sports 155 E. Moana Lane 825-2855

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.

AAA office 199 E. Moana Ln 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

American Boot Co. 697 E. Moana Lane 827-2668 Cowboy boots!

Joann Fabrics 3750 Kietzke Ln 828-9700

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

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

 

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

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.

 

Costco 2200 Harvard Way 689-2222PetsmartComputer 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 1270 E. Plumb Lane 825-7774Tacqueria La Michoana, open 24/7
Denny's open 24/7Nearby (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 DrugsA&WHome FabricsSak N Save
Exxon gas stationUSA Minimart gas stationNevada Auto Diagnostics

 

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.

 

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. You can go south on Rock Blvd. to get back to Route 80. Here is an overview map.

 

Lowe's Home ImprovementBig K on the right at the intersection of Sullivan Lane
Sak N SaveShop Ko
Albertson's on the rightGrocery Outlet
Saver's Thrift StoreDollar Tree Discount Store
KFC, Del Taco, Carl's Jr., Macdonald'sU-Haul
Bank of AmericaBizarre Guitar on the right. 2677 Oddie Blvd 331-1001

Open Monday - Saturday 11 to 6pm, Sunday noon - 5pm

Manila Hong Kong Store and KitchenLong's Drugs
Discount Center Liquor & SmokeA-1 Video Indian Grocery at the intersection with El Rancho
USA Mini MartJ-Z Floors
Radio Shack at the intersection of Rock Blvd

 

Route 395 - Exit 70, N. McCarran Blvd., Sparks

Here is the overview map.

 

 

Winco Foods 2855 Northtowne Ln, 331-6966 Open 24 hoursHome Depot 2955 Northtowne Ln, 674-2900
Baskin Robbins, Wendy's, Subway, Round Table Pizza, Arby's, Del TacoOffice Max
Kiwanis dropoff box for aluminum can recyclingParty City
Shell station with car washRoss Dress for Less
Office DepotPetco

 

 

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. 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

 

Firestone Tire & Service Center

2515 S Virginia, 829-2880

Kragen Auto Parts 3090 S Virginia 829-1180Walgreen's

3495 S Virginia 824-0880

open 24 hours

Metropawn 51 E Grove St 828-0770

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 $6.95 in 2005.

They have full service detailing and wash RVs.

 

 


 

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