Top 10 adventure things to do in Reno

1. Murder mystery detective audio adventure in Carson City

Self-guided audio tour, approximately 2-3 hours — solve a murder case by visiting ten locations around Carson City, either on foot or by car.

2. Curse of the Dead Man's Chest escape room experience

Sixty minutes of immersive escape room fun in Reno — solve puzzles to uncover a pirate treasure before the ghost of the captain returns.

3. Interactive Bar Crawl in Reno

Three hours exploring Reno's nightlife with an app—puzzles and trivia in various venues, social engagement or friendly competition with your group.

4. Puzzling adventure tour in Carson City

Self-guided exploration of Carson City, featuring the Capitol Building and other landmarks, with puzzles and challenges to engage your team along the way.

5. Horseback riding tour on the Emigrant Trail from Reno

Three hours guided horseback riding from Reno — scenic tour along the historic Emigrant Trail with local guide, includes snacks and shuttle pickup from your hotel.

“I really appreciated the beautiful mountain scenery and the experience of horseback riding. The horses were well-trained, and the trail guides were courteous and supportive.”— Mary_H

6. Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Sparks, Nevada

Audio-guided crime-solving adventure — explore 10 mapped locations in Sparks while piecing together clues from a gripping murder case.

“This was a fantastic experience. The duration felt a bit lengthy towards the conclusion, but it was definitely worth it. My wife managed to successfully figure out who the culprit was.”— Navigator25630081438

7. Legend of the Lost Temple escape room experience

Sixty minutes of immersive puzzle-solving for teams of 3-8 in a jungle-themed escape room.

8. Arcade play and virtual reality combo ticket in Reno

$20 in arcade play credits followed by a 15-minute VR experience — choose from three immersive adventures at In The Game, Reno.

“We truly enjoyed our experience. Coordinating was straightforward, and the team assisted us in selecting the best VR options based on our preferences, providing valuable tips that enhanced our time. We would certainly do it again.”— Brian_H

9. Ferino Distillery tour and tasting session

One hour guided tour of Ferino Distillery in Reno, with insights into flavored spirits and a tasting flight of unique offerings.

“We had a fantastic afternoon in Reno, trying new flavors and experiencing unique tastes. The tour was personal and informative. Arriving a bit early made it feel like a private experience.”— W4424XNjohno

10. Reno walking ghost tour: Ruin, Revenge, and Reckoning

Two-hour guided tour on foot — explore haunted sites in Reno, including Lake Mansion and Levy Mansion, with tales of spirits and unsolved mysteries.

“We really enjoyed our ghost tour in downtown Reno. Our guide, Paul, being a local, shared fascinating historical insights about various buildings. We even got to use an EVP device at a few locations, making the experience even more enjoyable.”— cynthias841