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10-26-2009
Great Reno Balloon Race 2009 Photo Contest Winners Announced (RENO, Nev.) – Judges gathered in early October to take on the difficult task of select... more
08-25-2009
Balloons & Tunes Wine Walk Returns The Great Reno Balloon Race continues into the afternoon (RENO, Nev.) – After waking up for a morning fil... more
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Travel Resources
This travel information is intended to help you plan and schedule your trip to The Great Reno Balloon Race. Keep checking back as we will continue to add valuable links and information as it becomes available.
Maps & Directions
The Great Reno Balloon Race is held at Rancho San Rafael Park. The address is 1595 N. Sierra St., Reno, Nevada. Please click here to view an area map and get directions from your location.
Hotel Information
The following fine establishments offer competitive room rates and are Major or Founding Sponsors of The Great Reno Balloon Race. Because of their continued support, the Balloon Race is able to remain a free event.
Peppermill Hotel/Casino - (800) 282-2444
Silver Legacy Resort Casino - (800) 687-8733
Sands Regency Casino - (800) 648-3553
Harrah's Reno - (800) 427-7247
Circus Circus - (866) 447-7728
RV Information
In 2005, all vehicles including RVs were banned from parking on McCarran Blvd. due to safety concerns of The City of Reno and Police Department. Click here to read more about it.
Rancho San Rafael Park regulations prohibit overnight parking of vehicles. For a list of RV parks in the area please go to the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority Web site or contact thme at (800) 367-7366.
Travel Resources
Reno-Tahoe International Airport has many fights available to travelers from many destinations. See what flights will get you here in time for The Great Reno Balloon Race.
Additional Travel Information
For an up to date list of events in the Reno/Sparks area check out Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority or Reno.com and search for events that interest you. You can also get help in planning other aspects of your trip including buying airline tickets and reserving a rental car.
Tour Buses
All corporate tour buses and hotel shuttles require an official permit. Businesses and hotels that would like to request a bus permit can email us with their contact information. This service is provided to corporate tour buses and hotel shuttels only, and is not available to the general public for private or individual vehicles.
The mission of the Great Reno Balloon Race is to provide a premier, safe, family-oriented/tourist-attractive, visually dramatic event that celebrates the joy of flight while remaining free to the public.
