a city in nevada where you can ski and play golf in the same day.
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hosted both clark gable's and marilyn monroe's last completed film.
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the biggest little city in the world. host to hot august nights, a car show event which attracts international visitors.
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reno is the largest city in washoe county, nevada, located in the western part of the state. the city has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century.
the area that is now reno was originally inhabited by the paiute and washoe tribes. in the 1840s, european settlers arrived in the area and established a trading post called lake's crossing, which was named after the nearby truckee river.
in 1868, the central pacific railroad chose the site of lake's crossing as the eastern terminus of its transcontinental railroad, and the town was renamed reno in honor of union general jesse l. reno. reno was incorporated as a city in 1868 and quickly became an important transportation hub for the region.
in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reno became known as a center for gambling, divorce, and other forms of vice. the city's reputation as a wild and lawless place earned it the nickname "the biggest little city in the world."
in the 1950s and 1960s, reno experienced a period of rapid growth and expansion. the city's economy diversified, and it became a major center for tourism, with the construction of several casinos and hotels. in the decades since, reno has continued to grow and evolve, becoming a diverse and vibrant city with a thriving economy and a rich cultural heritage.
