Historic Reno Preservation Society

Ride along quiet streets under a canopy of trees in Reno's oldest neighborhoods. HELMETS are required.

A walk in the vernacular Humboldt and Lander Streets Neighborhood. Discover the architectural treasure trove of this area, a mix of bungalows, Tudor and mission revivals, and cottage styles.

This long walk takes you on a tour of many noteworthy buildings designed by Reno's notable architect, Frederick Delongchamps, in residential and commercial neighborhoods.

Visit the original site of these charming and unique homes, and view seven of them at their new locations. Other examples of the Sierra Vista Addition architecture will be seen.

A relaxing stroll along the Truckee River reveals eclectic architecture grounded by rich political histories and spiced with colorful anecdotes.

Meander past divorce trade dwellings and Victorian architecture, through one of Reno's earliest additions. Includes a stop at the Lake Mansion.

A Tour of Writing from the "Underbelly." There's more to Reno's literary history than "City of Trembling Leaves!" Reno continues to be a mythical magnet for 'outsider' writers and characters…the misfits, outcasts, and seekers. Let your imagination roam as we travel Downtown streets encountered by traditional writers like Will James, Robert Laxalt, and Joanne Delongchamps, then walk the haunts of contemporary writers such as Bernie Schopen, Willy Vlautin, and Susan Palwick.

A historic walk that looks at some of the most notable homes in Reno. Court, Ridge, and upper California streets were home to 3 senators and the merchants that made early Reno "The Biggest Little City."

Stroll along Monroe and Joaquin Miller Streets, savoring the history and architecture of this lovely residential area south of the Newlands Neighborhood. You will see the Hart House, the Patrick Ranch House, Greystone Castle, and other homes.