Downtown Reno Library, Reno

Name: Downtown Reno Library
Address: 301 S Center St, Reno, 89501, United States

#34 among attractions in Reno

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The Downtown Reno Library is the main library of the Washoe County Library System, at 301 S. Center St. in Reno, Nevada. It occupies a historic Modern-style building listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Washoe County Library. It is known also as the Downtown Library. It was designed by Hewitt Campau Wells in Modern style and was built in 1965. ()

Built: 1965 (59 years ago)Coordinates: 39°31'21"N, 119°48'36"W

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301 S Center StDowntown RenoReno 89501 United States

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Downtown Reno Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, Reno Aces, Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno Arch.

~400 ftSE
Museum, Science museum
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, Reno
2 min walk • The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, nestled in the heart of Reno, United States, is a vibrant hub of learning and creativity designed for children and families. This interactive museum, opened in September 2011, spans over 67,000 square feet and offers an...
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Reno Aces, Reno
12 min walk • Greater Nevada Field is a Minor League Baseball venue in the Western United States, located in Reno, Nevada. Opened on April 17, 2009, it is the home of the Triple-A Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League.
0.5 miNW
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno
14 min walk • Eldorado Resort Casino is a hotel and casino located in Downtown Reno, Nevada. It anchors a network of connected hotel-casinos in the downtown Reno core that included Circus Circus Reno and Silver Legacy Reno and are owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
0.4 miNW
Sculpture
Reno Arch, Reno
12 min walk • The Reno Arch is an iconic landmark in Reno, Nevada spanning Virginia Street at the intersection with Commercial Row. The current sign is the third version of the arch. It is owned and operated by the City of Reno.
~1240 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
National Automobile Museum, Reno
6 min walk • The National Automobile Museum is a museum in Reno, Nevada. Most of the vehicles displayed are from the collection of William F. Harrah. The museum opened on November 5, 1989.
~1780 ftNW
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Club Cal Neva, Reno
9 min walk • Club Cal Neva is a casino and former hotel located in Downtown Reno, Nevada. The 36,454-square-foot casino has 849 slot machines, 41 table games, 3 poker tables and a race and sports book.
~1980 ftN
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Harrah's Reno, Reno
10 min walk • Harrah's Reno is a closed casino hotel in downtown Reno, Nevada. It is owned by CAI Investments, which plans to renovate the building as a mixed-use development named Reno City Center.
~1050 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Nevada Museum of Art, Reno
6 min walk • The Nevada Museum of Art, is an art museum in Reno, Nevada. Located at 160 West Liberty Street in Reno, it is the only American Alliance of Museums accredited art museum in the state of Nevada.
0.4 miNW
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno
11 min walk • Whitney Peak Hotel is a hotel and former casino located in Downtown Reno, Nevada. It is owned and operated by DRW Holdings LLC.
~1020 ftN
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Renaissance Reno, Reno
5 min walk • The Renaissance Reno is a hotel and former casino in Reno, Nevada. It opened in 1956 as the Holiday, closed in 1998, and reopened as Siena in 2001. It uses the Renaissance Hotels brand under license from Marriott International.
0.4 miNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, Reno
11 min walk • Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno, Nevada, United States. It is located at 310 W. 2nd Street in Reno. It was built in 1908 as the rise in Reno's Catholic population warranted a larger church. The cathedral was nearly destroyed by a fire in 1909 and was restored the following year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Reno Library?

Nearby attractions include Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, Reno (2 min walk), Charles H. Burke House, Reno (3 min walk), Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno (4 min walk), Levy House, Reno (4 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Reno Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Reno Library:

Bus

Arlington/Island • Lines: 6 (9 min walk)
Bay S • Lines: 18, 3Cl (13 min walk)

Train

Reno (12 min walk)