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 drive to West Monroe.

West Monroe is a city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. Explore West Monroe's surroundings by going to Vicksburg (U.S.S. Cairo Museum & Vicksburg National Military Park), Margaritaville Resort Casino (in Bossier City) and The Authentic Bonnie and Clyde Museum (in Gibsland). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at R. W. Norton Art Gallery, see the interesting displays at Masur Museum of Art, walk around Kiroli Park, and stop by Duck Commander.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the West Monroe trip builder website.

Drive from Reno to West Monroe in 29 hours. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Reno in October, with highs in West Monroe at 81°F and lows at 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.