An elderly lady places little American flags in downtown Reno in front of the Federal Courthouse

Artwork on a large scale in front of the Nevada Museum of Art in the Cal Ave district downtown

The Hardy House in Cal Ave, was once a restaurant called the Aero Club among other things. It's currently being renovated and re-landscaped into a new business.

Busy California Avenue in downtown Reno is a shopping mecca of boutique stores and hip restaurants.

Perfect example of re-using historic bungalows downtown for smaller businesses.

Another example in the Cal Ave area of reuse of existing 1920s craftsman buildings.

Residents who live in these historic loft-style apartments love them.

One block over from California Avenue is Bank of America, which the building front was recently remodelled, and rumor has it a Bibo's is going in the lobby.

Old architecture blends in with newer office buildings in the Financial District

Pegs Ham and Eggs, as of this writing, was labeled by Esquire as the best breakfast in the USA.

This building has a rich history and low resident turnover.

One of the little shopping meccas that line California Ave in downtown Reno.

Blue Moon Pizza on California Avenue

Blue Plate on Cal Ave

Cute building on Cal Ave

Victorian Mansion that serves home to several businesses

Art with a hint of Arts and Crafts architecture

The Chocolate Bar in downtown Reno serves amazing dessert, and is adding a full kitchen.

The corner of West and First Street is the heart of WeFi in downtown Reno. This is taken just after a rare summer rain.

WeFi after a rare summer rain.

The corner theater parcel addition was finished completed recently and almost instantly filled up with such hip tenants as Coldstone Creamery, Divine Ultra Lounge, and Taco Del Mar.

Now here isa building with some class. Ross Manor Apts. is home to an eclectic mix of students, European-Americans, and downtown workers. The building is absolutely gorgeous, and in perfect condition.

Another piece of amazing architecture downtown.

This building was just screaming for a new tenant. Enter Imperial Bar and Lounge, and you'll get a wide open space with exposed rafters.

There are an amazing amount of trees downtown lining the streets.

Reno envy!

Dave Boyer is a great guy, I know him personally. His amazing kinetic wind sculptures downtown have been twinkling and shining and twirling since 2003. I believe there are over 63 of them. The most dramatic spinning effects can be seen on the corner of Arlington and First Streets, where its nearly always windy.

The retail in this building stood empty for years and years...now some of the hippest hangouts are here.

More examples of the beauty of downtown.

Fall Colors downtown

Right near the West Street Plaza in the heart of WeFi you'll find an example of a water-wise garden complete with plant and shrub names and information.

Downtown Reno has been conforming to a new type of lighting style over the past few years, and it brigns a lot uniformity downtown. The most recent striking construction projects involving these are the Virginia Street improvement project, the West Steet median, and the Reno Events Center.

As a side-project of the Virginia Street improvement project, West Street received a prety median with landscaping and lighting.

Downtown Reno at night

Historic Virginia Street Bridge downtown Reno

One of several shiny pylons that glow fantastic colors at night...explains the history of the Mapes and other Reno facts, can be viewed at night as well as during the day.

Just south of downtown is a neighborhood of San Francisco style row-housing.

One of the many water features you will spot walking along the Riverwalk.

The Palladio stands underneath some interesting cloud formations

A crane is involved in upgrading the community areas atop Park Towers

A pedestrian bridge downtown links Wingfield to First Street

Cathexis Studio, the Reno Bike Project, and others make this drab-to-fab rehab home.

Low cost living without sacrificng aesthetics

A modern new structure was completed and is home to Starbucks and a couple of other high end eateries.

210 North started to new club movement downtown, by adding several levels of class to the mix. This is not your average night club.

2nd Street downtown Reno with Riverwalk Towers in the distance.

This old brick building is currently under renovation across from the Montage, and is rumored to be a Southwestern style restaurant.

The City Paring Garage is home to some old old cars!

A success story downtown of an Artists co-op. Working artists get a steal on 1200+ square foot lofts in this building.

Wild River Grill, downtown Reno

Riverwalk

along the Riverwalk, downtown Reno

One of the older Reno arches, near the Siena and Auto Museum

a Plaque memorializing the horrible tragedy that claimed 8 people's lives at the historic Mizpah Hotel in downtown Reno.

Amtrak Station downtown

Amtrak Station

A pedestrian bridge linking the Amtrak station to a location of future retail

Silver Legacy

Flutist performance artist downtown

Court House

Mills Lane Building

One of the more recent endeavors to beautify downtown was the painting of traffic light control boxes.

Tree City USA!

Wells Fargo Building

The old court house downtown

Fall colors, downtown Reno

Kayaker in the Truckee

Recently narrowed Virginia Street

Wide sidewalks downtown mean easy walking for tourists and residents

Historic post ofice will soon be converted to retail

Farmer's Market in downtown Reno attracts those interested in supporting local farmers and growers.

Downtown Reno Farmer's Market

Truckee River downtown

Truckee River

Whitewater Park

Banks of the Truckee

Summer in downtown Reno

Summer in downtown Reno

Hundreds of flower baskets hang in downtown Reno, and are switched out seasonally. Check out the current Christmas baskets they rock!

Wingfield Park

Downtown Reno

Whitewater Park

The ReTRAC Train Trench runs through downtown Reno, and was a momumental project that spurred development downtown.

Art by the Auto Museum on Mill Street

The Siena's tower looms in the distance

A pretty plant

The view from one of Palladio's models.

Palladio patio just waiting for retail to come in.

More traffic box art.