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Reno, the final frontier
For most people reno is the last stop on their way to the playa. here are some hot spots for grub or last minute supplies.
Grab some Grub

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Blind Onion
3605 Kings Row
Off Keystone, corner of Mc carren and kings row
located in the kings row shopping plaza at the top of the hill.
 
The best pizza in town! Great people and an even better beer selection.

The Nugget
233 N Virgina st
 
Home of the awful awful! a half pound burger on a bed of the tastiest fries in the world, all for around 4.50! The diner is located in the back of the casino.

 
Mels Diner
Sands Regency 345 N Arligton Av
-corner of Arligton and fourth
 
Your typical 50's diner with great service. Real photos of old time celebs on the wall and a mini juke box at every table!

Bavarian World
595 Valley Road
corner of E six and Valley
 
Stop by thier deli and enjoy some german treats; pretzel sanwiches, pastries, tea leaves mmmm and choclate! plus they have Spaten and Peroni!

 
**No animals were harmed in the making of this food.**

 
Dandelion Deli Café
1170 S Wells Avenue
 
accept this one. A friend recomended this cafe. Its not purley vegan but it is all 100% natural foods.
 
Pneumatic Diner
501 W 1st
- entrance is on Ralston side toward the far end of the building.
 
Good vegan food thats not too pricey. Driving late? pick up a Godzilla 666, an esspresso drink that will definitely get you to the playa and then some!


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This is a map of downtown Reno. The street with the green line down the middle is Virgina st, wich takes you through the heart of downtown reno. The purple squares are all the places listed that are located in the downtown area. all other shops are located with a 3 mile radius of Virginia St.  You can reach hwy 80 by taking the Virginia, Wells or Keystone exits; head East towards sparks to get to the pyramid lake exit.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplies

 
Twin City Surplus
1675 E 4th St
 
Renos number one spot for camping equipment at a cheap price. Fifty gallon water barrels for thirty bucks, giant tents below cost, old army stuff and More! Free lemonade and cotton candy on some weekends

The Party Market
5925 S Virginia St
 
Great selection of  decorations, costumes and anything else you may need to party on the playa.
 

The Dollar Tree
450 Keystone Av
 
Everything a dollar or less! Need I say more? Pick up the necessities..... garbage bags, paper cups, tin foil, star shaped glasses, the list goes on.

The Quick Mart
corner of  E Fourth and Ralston
 
The cheapest gas prices in town. with a HUGE selection of liquor!!

Bens Liquor
901 W 4th St
 
Why go to a store that wastes space with food? Bens has the best selection at a fair price.

The Melting pot world emporium
1049 S Virgina st open from 11am till 6pm Sun-noon to 5pm
 
Northern Nevada's only Burning Man ticket outlet. They also have a wide selection of cool little nic-nacs and some really nice glass. pick up a drum or some comffy pants to wear on the playa.

Art Dogs
218 Vassar
west off wells Av
 
Need a piece? This is a dank head shop with more than just a nice selection of glass. Pick up a tapestry, playa wear or some funky nic-nacks to trade.

 
 
Sleep is good

Sundowner
450 N Arlington Av
corner of Fourth and Arligton
 
This is the cheapest casino to stay in if you wanna gamble. Rooms run from 35$ to 60$ on weekdays, 50$ to 110$ on weekends. Big windows in every room!
 

Econo Lodge
666 N Wells Av
 
Dont let the address fool you, the prices are heavenly. nightly rates start at 27$.

John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave
 you will see this casino on your way to pyramid lake exit.
 
If you wanna sleep in style and can shell out the bucks this is the best spot. great rooms, plenty of dining choices and a huge indoor pool! Swanky rooms start at 190$, Regular rooms start at 60$
 

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From Reno to Burning Man
From Reno, Nevada, take Hwy I-80 east for approximately 30 miles. Take the Wadsworth/Pyramid Lake exit #43 to Hwy 447.

Go 1.0 mile to Wadsworth and turn left, staying on Hwy 447 north. It's 75 mls to Empire, NV where gas and supplies are available. Continue 3.0 miles to Gerlach where gas is also available.

From Gerlach, go northwest on Highway 447 for one mile to the fork. Take the right-hand fork, Hwy 34, and continue 11 miles to the Burning Man entrance.

And buckle up....it's the law!