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Reno is the
county seat of
Washoe County, Nevada. As of the
2000 census,
the city had a total population of 180,480, making it the third largest city
in Nevada, after
Las Vegas and
Henderson. Reno lies 26 miles north of the
Nevada
state capital,
Carson City, and 22 miles north-east of
Lake
Tahoe in the high desert. Reno shares its eastern border with the city
of
Sparks. Reno, known as The Biggest Little City in the World, is
famous for its
casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation
Harrah's Entertainment. Reno is the corporate headquarters for International Gaming Technology, which manufactures most of the nation's slot machines. In an effort to bring more tourism to the area, Reno holds several events throughout the year, all of which have been extremely successful. They include Hot August Nights (a classic car convention and ralley), Street Vibrations (a motorcycle fan gathering and ralley), the Great Reno Balloon Race, the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off (held in Sparks), a Cinco de Mayo celebration, bowling tournaments and the Reno Air Races. Source: Wikipedia - Hotel Guide
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