Reno, Nevada — Several affordable road trips within a day’s drive of Reno offer spring break escapes for students attending the University of Nevada, Reno and travelers across northern Nevada.
With thousands of students studying at the University of Nevada, Reno, nearby destinations across Nevada and the Sierra Nevada region provide travel opportunities that often require only a few hours on the road, according to regional tourism agencies.
One of the most popular drives heads southwest to Lake Tahoe, where visitors explore alpine beaches, hiking trails and scenic viewpoints around one of the largest mountain lakes in North America.
Students also frequently travel west to Yosemite National Park in California. The park’s granite cliffs, waterfalls and valley trails make it one of the most recognizable landscapes in the United States.
Another common getaway is Lassen Volcanic National Park, located in northern California. The park features steaming hydrothermal areas, alpine lakes and volcanic peaks across one of the most unique geological landscapes in the region.
Travelers looking for a historic city experience often head west to Sacramento, California, where visitors explore the Old Sacramento waterfront district and riverfront parks along the Sacramento River.
Farther south, Mono Lake near the eastern Sierra attracts photographers and travelers with its unusual limestone tufa towers rising from the lake’s shoreline.
Reno’s location near the Sierra Nevada mountains places alpine lakes, national parks and historic western cities within reach of a manageable road trip.
For younger travelers and college students balancing tight budgets, these destinations provide opportunities to explore the Sierra region while staying within driving distance of the University of Nevada campus.
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