Have been to Reno and Virginia City several times, done the Tahoe thing -- any suggestions?
Interesting question--what about Pyramid Lake It's a beautiful lake and if you like fishing you'll be in heaven. All kinds of interesting archeological sites there, too--lots of cool petroglyphs. If you're willing to go even further north, Black Rock Desert - High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area is absolutely amazing. There's this incredible geyser called the Fly Geyser that just shoots water up non-stop. It's on private land but you can definitely see it from afar!
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