8 days in Reno & West Monroe Itinerary

A sea of casinos in the high desert of the Sierra Nevadas, Reno capitalizes on gaming and nightlife.

Venture out of the city with trips to South Lake Tahoe (Boat Tours & Water Sports & Tahoe Photographic Tours) and Tahoe City (Truckee River Bike Trail & Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at National Automobile Museum, try to win big at Casino at Silver Legacy Resort, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Truckee River Walk.

To see where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Reno trip planning website.

Sacramento to Reno is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Sacramento in October, things will get slightly colder in Reno: highs are around 71°F and lows about 41°F. On the 11th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to West Monroe.

West Monroe is a city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. Explore West Monroe's surroundings by going to Margaritaville Resort Casino (in Bossier City), The Authentic Bonnie and Clyde Museum (in Gibsland) and Vicksburg (U.S.S. Cairo Museum & Texas Monument). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at R. W. Norton Art Gallery, examine the collection at Masur Museum of Art, walk around Restoration Park, and do a tasting at Landry Vineyards.

For photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our West Monroe day trip site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Reno to West Monroe. Traveling from Reno to West Monroe, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Reno in October, with highs in West Monroe at 81°F and lows at 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.