My First and LAST time in RENO, NEVADA.

[@Pompsie]

Like this video and I’ll ❤️ you forever ♾

[@matildalawrence8999]

Please don’t go there ever again! It does not look safe! Btw....I cried laughing at that punching old man running!!😂😂 Please stay safe.😎

[@debbieworthy8394]

Don’t just like the video Love the video your the best Pompsie you are seriously legendary please keep up the great work much love and support ❤️🙏👍

[@tonygareth221]

You got my like bit how do you get rooms that cheap?! I never can. Find some decent deals but not that good. I’m looking for a quick 2-3 day trip myself and I haven’t been to Reno since the late 80s or early 90s. Always love going to Las Vegas though.

[@superlanggam]

Downtown Reno is already dead even before this pandemic. I’m from Reno and I don’t mind driving 8 hours to vegas to enjoy the Sin City.

[@PiaAdora]

Loved the video. One of your best. No desire to visit Reno but great video.

[@187rmp]

Man you completely missed what Reno is totally about. Its not the casinos, thats more like a Vegas thing. I would say Reno is more for outdoor adventures since its close to alot of beautiful areas. Lots of scenery, hiking trails, hotsprings and Lake Tahoe is like 45 minutes away.

[@Only1Dizzle]

I miss going to Lake Tahoe. My parents used to have a time share out there. That's the first time I ever saw snow in person and had a snow ball fight with my brother

[@leathalizer121]

Yess I live in sacermento so in my summer break from school I book a cabin in lake tahoe and when I want to go to reno its just a 30 min drive to reno.

[@ebo9963]

Right, it would've been cool if he had brought Austin & Sam they could've all done some outdoor activities together. I still loved the video. I've never been to Reno because that drive is just too long from SoCal. But i have family that love going there.

[@gastronomist]

It sounds like the best things about Reno are NOT in Reno.

[@danielboatner6060]

I live in Reno and

[@94110mission]

How did you drive all that way and “not” go to Lake Tahoe?

[@bsxboy]

Not everyone likes nature and shit.

[@joeschmo5021]

@@bsxboy Well he did say that " he loved" waking up and looking @ the beautiful mountains with the snow.

[@serratedchimera3871]

Right it's beautiful there. I miss living there

[@MaximusNV]

This

[@lewizzrocks]

@@bsxboy ever heard of South Lake Tahoe ?

[@SketchyDrone]

Gonna hop on the "locals avoid downtown" also don't talk to people down there, its ensuring you get harassed.

[@AshleySmith-bj2lu]

I live down there and the amount of times I get approached is ridiculous

[@davemattia]

Does Reno have police? A mayor? A town council? It looks like death. Why would you let your downtown area, in an iconic city, be turned into a s---hole?

[@ridgetop8161]

@@davemattia She doesn't care. Our mayor sucks. Everything is about her dancing around to get attention for herself. She's just a bobblehead. Our police have been more or less ordered to stand down. Our town council is a joke. Too much California influence. We're just another sinking ship unfortunately. All the good stuff is outside of town for the most part.

[@semajbrown6555]

@@davemattia what downtown isn’t a shit home go to your downtown be it’s crackheads down there as well

[@davemattia]

@@semajbrown6555 Nope - not my downtown - it's very upscale and safe.

[@norcaldeemichaels]

Reno is awesome & fun! You just need to go at the right time, I recommend around 30 years ago.

[@deniseliscom571]

@dee Micheals I totally agree. Reno is disgusting!!!!! It's not safe not to mention absolutely disgustingly dirty. 30 yrs ago it was fun. Now it's just an embarrassment

[@gscgold]

I couldn't agree more we used to go there a lot when I was in my early twenties back when all the casinos downtown were open and busy

[@rockwithjerry]

That’s awesome! And true!

[@sampepper2001]

😆😂 absolutely true. As Native casinos opened in NorCal, OR, WA & Idaho Reno’s markets dried up. It was always a regional draw.

[@billr5842]

Reno is going down hill fast! It's becoming very expensive and it's getting trashier by the year thanks to Californians among other things. Now with climate change, Reno will be permanently covered in smoke from now on.

[@invisabo2]

Hi! I live in Reno been here for 32 years and all I can say is, Reno is amazing if you stay away from downtown. And when there isn’t a pandemic....

[@instantramen122]

@Chris Burton I mean it’s just like any regular town really. It’s beautiful and there are some cool malls and shops. It’s also pretty safe except for downtown at late night.

[@Battle.Born.1864]

@Panda Angry lol what's outside of down town???? Literally everything fun about Reno is everywhere but downtown... Gambling.. we can do that 7/11 or the grocery store Reno air races, dawn patrol during the ballon races, hundreds of thousands of public land... It's not about being in "Reno" that's just the general area when most people say they are from Reno it's because it's easier to say then saying panther valley, Damonte Ranch, Spanish springs, Robb drive. Lockwood. Reno isn't just the city limits, Reno is all of us in the surrounding areas. That is why Reno is the biggest little city in the world. You have to live here or be from here to understand that.

[@divulgewithchip1099]

@Tgon Mwort apes? Who’s an ape

[@bobcuster8930]

#Nonsense

[@timt2753]

@Panda Angry Midtown, hiking trails around Galena, shopping centres in South Reno, Rancho San Rafael, etc. I havent been in the casinos in downtown in years and yes, I'm a local.

[@battleborn_ppfandtint]

Come back during Hot August Nights, Street Vibrations, Rib Cook Off, Italian Festival, or any other non-normal day.

[@nerdwithattuide4702]

Nothing like that is not happening probably won't ever again plus its still wack

[@kennyomega6795]

@@nerdwithattuide4702 LOL

[@saidalopez8470]

Best times

[@calliew311]

@@nerdwithattuide4702 like you know. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@nerdwithattuide4702]

@@calliew311 I do I live in reno so I know lol its over rated

[@mrsausage001]

As a local to the Reno area I gotta say, I'm sorry you even went downtown. It's literally the worst part of the city. Locals tend to avoid it unless they're going to the casinos, or work there. Come back after covid, and explore the areas away from downtown and you'll likely have a much better experience. Also, the Peppermill is definitely the nicest of the casinos.

[@Pompsie]

Yeah I definitely messed up and missed some awesome things about Reno haha but I knew that 1 day simply isn’t enough time to explore a city so I’m looking forward to going back some day . Despite my clickbait title 😜

[@traceerolfson7952]

Hey! I totally agree (local too). I would say if you *do* go downtown, go during a festival. There’s: Hot August Nights (the largest); tons of themed bar crawls (our Santa Crawl is the largest in the U.S.; but wait until after Covid); BBQ, Blues, & Brews (a personal favorite); etc. Really in the summer there’s a festival like every other weekend haha. It’s so fun!

[@BrokenRealityYT]

@@Pompsie I would come back once the whole Neon Line District is near done, its supposed to be a big redevelopment of west downtown. There is gonna be a whole new festival grounds, Sands Regency is getting completely remodeled with even a zipline, a bunch of neon lights and burning man art. More hotels and whatnot, hopefully it cleans up downtown just a little bit.

[@maggiesmith4699]

@@BrokenRealityYT Do you live in RN, what the zipline ?

[@BrokenRealityYT]

@@maggiesmith4699 when sands is getting remodeled there’s supposed to be a zip line up top

[@paulvon2378]

1. Come back after covid-19 2. Come in summer 3. Stay away from downtown

[@keithisabeast]

downtown sketchy. Lived here since 2013 and everytime I go downtown i see some crazy stuff.

[@420-e2v]

Lived in Reno my hole life and if u go down town it’s not that’s bad yes crazy shit happen but crazy shit happen everywhere’s just mind your business and you’ll be good

[@daniacordagoitia3874]

Agree. Please come back and follow these steps ❤

[@e.tezani3877]

Midtown the Atlantis riverwalk..

[@remainfocused8570]

The gambling,ppl, and overall vibe way better in South Lake Tahoe...Stateline👁

[@lynnettebellin408]

You missed the coolest stuff Reno has to offer.

[@crystal-gracesketers4321]

Agreed. I’ve visited 4 times in the past 15 months (getting all the time I can with my nephew while he’s cute and little ;) and my Sis and BIL have introduced me to some Amazing spots!! We can put together a list for you, Pompsie :)

[@9uzinho1]

@ronald filkins Jesus dude calm down bud

[@robjones8733]

IKR? Dude is mad as hell he ain't puttin' up wid dis s**t 😹

[@9uzinho1]

@ijusthadsex20 your here in the middle of a pandemic so of course it’s going to be gloomy and seem as if there is nothing to do. You can’t compare Reno’s resorts to five star resorts in other places because reno isn’t a huge city.

[@adrianr5165]

@ijusthadsex20 i agree it sucked by lake tahoe was dope

[@katlynnrose1]

I grew up in Vegas and moved to Reno for the "small town" college experience and trust me there are layers to Reno you can't see in 2 days! Try visiting again post pandemic.

[@georgegoble6054]

go to the suburb casinos, nice, relaxed, dont go to downtown Reno, it's one big homeless shelter, Silver Legacy has great slot machines but other than that never go to downtown Reno, suburbs have some great casinos, Boomtown, Bonanza, Grand Sierra, stay at Bonanza or Grand Sierra, downtown truly disgusting

[@tntpickers6480]

Next time add a couple of days to check out Lake Tahoe and also Virginia City. Tahoe is a natural beauty, and Virginia City has a lot of great old buildings and shops that would make for some pretty cool video. It's an easy flight from Vegas if you want to skip that drive. Loving your videos!!!

[@reneebevere7590]

And ice cream in Virginia city my favorite

[@justwatching1980]

I didn't know Lake Tahoe was so close to Reno. I wanted to visit both. Now I think I'll just go to Tahoe 😆 Pompsie, I'm loving your videos. Thanks so much for taking us with you. If you get a chance to go to Lake Tahoe, that might be nice to see! Glad you showed us the Peppermill. Otherwise I would have wondered what the big deal was about Reno. That hotel looks grand.

[@calliew311]

@@justwatching1980 Reno isn't bad. It's actually growing and more expensive to live than in Vegas. Reno isn't about gambling, it's actually turning into the "little Silicon Valley". Tesla, Google, Switch, Amazon, Panasonic, and a lot more that I can't think of (performance anxiety, lol). He didn't even show the prettiest part of Reno and he showed the ugliest mountains. The Sierra side is much prettier. You'll see when you fly into Reno to get to Tahoe. That's why it's called the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

[@reneebevere7590]

@@calliew311 might be just me but I think its so funny that our airport is like in one of the ugliest parts of town, like welcome to Reno here's the shit! 🤣 However, there is a sushi restaurant in the airport square shopping center a block from the airport and it's delicious. 😋

[@pamelawing626]

The key to the Virginia City is the history. The Union Army would have collapsed without the funding from the silver mined there. San Francisco would never be what it is without Virginia City. As for the cold? Our winters are so much warmer than when I moved here in 1976.

[@larryisntmynamebutyoucanca9625]

The best way to describe Reno's attitude is ,"Its a shit-hole, but its our shit-hole" ❤❤❤

[@calindboard5114]

Not downtown though that's not even our shithole.

[@calliew311]

Idk many people that think Reno is a shit hole. Maybe if you're young and never lived anywhere else. Even Elon Musk likes Reno.

[@larryisntmynamebutyoucanca9625]

@@calliew311 Reno doesnt like Elon Musk. If he's reading this id like to ask him to take his gigafactory to kentucky or nebraska and give us our city back.

[@melodyaspgren6469]

I used to live in Reno in 1993 to 1995 . Parts of it and downtown were a little rough around the edges but every city has shitty places . Reno /Sparks , Lake Tahoe , Virginia City are awesome !!! My Son was born in Reno!!!

[@famousramus2288]

The suburban areas surrounding city are pretty nice

[@oldmanspooks]

Reno has CHANGED a lot from the many years that I've last been in Reno. Miss my peeps that I have known there.

[@landkpall7268]

My wife and I are in our 70’s and we really enjoy your videos. Stay cool.

[@jamescease8050]

Reno was booming in the 1980,s the machines took coins it was really fun place to go great buffets were super cheap

[@anitapogue650]

All casinos was alot more fun with coins!!!

[@maxpenn6374]

@Spike ElwoodThat's fabulous! If that jackpot didn't convince you of your "luck" you might have left richer than when you arrived.

[@mikewallace6732]

From the Bayarea been going there since the 70's, Love Reno! It's the only place I traveled with both sides of my Grandparents, Parents, cousins and Friends. Reno has a special place in my Heart for that reason. Haven't been there in years, hopefully when this virus is under control and I will get the vaccination will go there sometime soon

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

@@mikewallace6732 yes, I'm from SF California and Reno reminds me of my father and my older sister use to drive us kids to Reno and we loved Circus Circus and the buffet during the 1980s

[@jodicool9787]

There was something going on every weekend. Party 24-7 in the 80s and 90s

[@popeye5274]

Guy who was “trying” to rap is a celebrity in his own mind.

[@henrysiu5058]

Since I’m from northern Cali, my family would go to Reno to gamble before the growth of Indian Casinos. I typically stay at the pepper mill or Atlantis and avoid downtown Reno.

[@rrCHRISxx]

Same! Downtown Reno is no beuno.

[@ShadouMobile]

Smart man.

[@moonglow630]

Lived in Northern California & my family would do the same thing. Stayed at Atlantis the first time I went. Then we usually stayed at Circus Circus.

[@angelacarini95carini93]

As a reno resident. I laughed at the title bc it’s so true

[@mandarynornj4020]

Come to Reno again and I’ll show you around! This video made me cringe a bit tbh because this is NOT an accurate depiction of Reno 😂

[@joesmith4388]

What’s your address? I’ll stop by next time

[@killerkano79]

I've been to reno once... it seems like the show reno 911 kinda hit the nail on the coffin with that one.. but I'm willing to give it another try.

[@solomonKachi7000]

@@killerkano79 what do you mean by that 😂

[@josephgarza9377]

I have a bachelor party to plan for reno and tahoe around September. Any suggestions?

[@angeleswanco1340]

@@killerkano79 Reno 911 was filmed in LA

[@arowe4745]

I moved to Reno from a beautiful town in California seven years ago and my husband and I love it here!!! I’ve been in a casino MAYBE three times to eat at restaurants, it’s just not what Reno is about anymore. First mistake was not staying at GSR...I hate that dirty strip in downtown. Second, we have the most amazing events and there is something exciting happening every weekend for months, especially during the summer. Summer is hands down my favorite time here, and we never had things like this to do in California. Our kids have so much more to do and be involved in here. Sadly, due to covid it’s all been cancelled. And our outdoor activities are year-round. Lake Tahoe is a gem and only thirty minutes away. It’s worth the short drive, so next time rent a car and check it out.

[@randolphscott1673]

I agree. Reno has some great events. And one of the best resorts in the city is Grand Sierra.

[@77510mm]

Qt

[@_jzzyka]

What neighborhoods would u recommend to live? Me and my boyfriend live in Vegas. He likes the city life for his work as a chef but wants something more safe for the both of us and i prefer the outdoors and mountains.

[@curtissingleton9108]

50 miles to Tahoe.

[@shredhead5134]

you should have stayed in your sinking ship of a state instead of ruining what generations worked to build in Reno.

[@AprilMartinChartrandMS]

"Did not mean to bust your hustle!" The best line of the day lolo. Thank you for taking a visit to Reno. Was good to see it. Thank you.

[@jessicabruno4863]

Circus Circus looked closed because after an explosion in the UNR dorms the college kids moved into the tower as dorms. Next GSR is by far the best casino in town. I wish we could redo this video when lockdown wasn't going on, I could show you what makes Reno amazing. Reno is completely different from Vegas. We are an Ex-casion town that has moved on.

[@tjdarkrage6693]

I have to clarify something you said in this video. The Row (Eldorado, Silver Legacy, Circus Circus) are all connected, but it's the SECOND FLOOR, not under ground. Oh, and the Peppermill is south of downtown.

[@coozieray]

Born and raised here. You visited the section where you get black out drunk and bring the wrong decision home haha Reno is much more than scummy downtown, its awesome!!

[@ShesooBreezy]

Wrong decision home. 😭😭😭😭😭 😂😂

[@MichaelJCervantes]

Not showing the pizza was such a tease Pompsie...

[@Pompsie]

Trust me it was nothing special haha

[@805NAVE]

Also not showing Reno at night 😞

[@b.h.s.6884]

So true. "Show Me The Pizza." Never get CC pizza. More research b4 doing Reno

[@Sondrawers]

@@Pompsie If you're looking for good pizza in Reno, check out Noble Pie. They're actually really good.

[@nickb6832]

That pizza is awful I've been there before.. he did us all a favor by not showing it

[@samhart1884]

I’ve lived in Reno for my whole life and have probably been downtown for about 10 minutes. Except when we go to the ball park. It’s not what makes Reno nice.

[@famousramus2288]

Yes

[@crystal-gracesketers4321]

There are some great eateries and hang out spots, though. I love going into downtown Reno because there are hidden gems and it isn’t ALL overdone like this city I live in now (which I also LOVE Tremendously) Of course, I’m a woman who appreciates the ‘Carney’ atmosphere behind the scenes of any production ;)

[@_jzzyka]

Where would u recommend living? Thinking about moving out of Vegas

[@alexaviertrinity1719]

Reno is an amazing place to come during the summer time but sadly this damn pandemic is messing everything up, but my city(Reno) is an amazing place to visit when this whole pandemic is over

[@kortvinyard4413]

Reno is awful

[@elmstreetsurvivor1866]

Summer in this whole area is awesome, and even with the pandemic this past summer was still nice. I like to drive to Verdi and either fish or swim out in the river. It's a lot cleaner that further up.

[@mikerobinson2021]

It was a shithole before the pandemic

[@SuperBunbunny]

I agree with you

[@famousramus2288]

@@mikerobinson2021 The downtown area is a shit hole the rest is fine I think I haven't been everywhere. The suburban areas that surround the city can be pretty affluent with low crime rates

[@p.babakhan1906]

I missed Reno so much. Next time try "Grand Sierra Resort". I always stay there. It's the best and busiest.

[@nathanstrange168]

the GSR is dopeeee 👌

[@ZZ-ly1jf]

I am partial to the Peppermill, myself.

[@huntermoronie5825]

Damn, You got reno all wrong man. What makes this the place to be is the work/party life, clubs, and outdoors activites. Come during the fall, play a round of golf, rent a car, hit Lake Tahoe and get drone footage. visit Virginia City for a beer and old western shootout show. Take a trip up mount rose or slide mtn for some beautiful views or go snowboarding/skiing or mountain biking.... it really is everything around reno that makes it fun.

[@MaximusNV]

I'd recommend Reno: when there's not a freaking epidemic.... summer (for tahoe especially)..... and not to just hang out in downtown (its pretty much a shithole)

[@cynbaddavis2398]

A major heroin and meth capitol fo sho

[@famousramus2288]

Yeah I hate downtown I'm glad I live in a pretty safe area I think I live in the lowest crime rate area

[@koolkat3758]

@Panda Angry bro Reno weather is superior, we get all 4 seasons. When it’s winter we get snow, when it’s summer it gets hot. California is not all that in weather at least, not to mention the horrible traffic. Reno is pretty bad when it comes to attractions, but the scenery and Tahoe and trails and gsr are totally to die for, rent in Cali is more expensive than Reno too.

[@koolkat3758]

@Panda Angry I’ve also lived in California my whole 16 years so I know what I’m talking about, Reno I’ve only lived in for 2 years but it does have some better things than California.

[@billr5842]

Permanent smoke covered skies? No thanks. More homeless people thanks for Californians moving in and rising costs. No thanks. Far better cities than Reno.

[@gotyor]

You should have went snowboarding bro in Lake Tahoe. You missed the best part of Reno... Which is not Reno... it is that it close to lake tahoe. lol

[@grungeprinc3ss806]

Tahoe has enough tourists ruining its beauty

[@lv5310]

@@grungeprinc3ss806 you look like you're 10 years old 😂 how many tourist have you seen

[@tomvu1470]

Re: at the beginning of the vid where you have difficulty/confusing getting out of casino to get to Reno Arch sign....that’s the strategy of any casino. They don’t want to make it easy for you to leave the casino.

[@edwil111]

yep. and you'd think the Vegas guy would know that.

[@frankcohen-clevermoe]

The Believe sign came from an art installation at Burning Man in 2013. It's beautiful art from Laura Kimpton and Jeff Schomberg. Believe was their fifth Burning Man project. -Frank

[@frankcohen-clevermoe]

@@skyeblu817 Yep, it felt ironic. I love Pompsie's videos.

[@maryshinault5003]

You need to keep in mind that Reno is very different from Vegas. I was born and raised in Reno, and have been to Vegas several times. The biggest difference is that Northern Nevada is more for outdoor activities. Others have mentioned to come back in summer and I agree. Reno council has been trying to revitalize downtown, still a place to avoid for the time being.

[@georgegoble6054]

downtown reno way worse than any casino in vvegas, homeless run downtown reno

[@barbie5494]

When I visited Reno, I had friends who lived there. We only went to the Peppermill and it was awesome. Then we went to Tahoe and Virginia City which was the best trip of my life. We camped in the deep woods of Tahoe, had an encounter with a huge brown bear who ate up most of our food, trampled down our tents and chased us till we ran into our truck, and then the Rescue guys came and chased him away. It was so much more fun than boring Reno!!

[@MusicManFernando]

You have to realize that a lot of places are closed due to the Corona Virus pandemic. Jan. 2021

[@CapricornAnnie]

Should’ve tried out Grand Sierra Hotel they have a hotel shuttle that picks you up from the Airport

[@jamesbergen4823]

Grand is the best I love the golf aqua driving range..

[@masemom]

Grand Sierra bellhop stole my $200 dollar bag, all of my clothes and $1000 camera. Stay at your own risk. They even had color pics of it on the cart entering the elevator and missing by the time she made it to my room! They offered me no compensation.

[@forevergn7963]

@@masemom that’s not their fault

[@mythicalredpanda2957]

Its weird to see someone come to reno for the first time while I've been living here my whole life

[@Rottentomato_art]

Same-

[@jstratten5326]

Reno can’t touch Vegas in any way, HOWEVER, the mountains, Truckee River, and the outdoor opportunities are pretty great.

[@StretchWCReno]

Reno's got a lot on Vegas

[@ceejaycuevas6652]

Some of the best places aren't on the row brotha, give Atlantis or Grand Sierra Resort a chance.

[@bruhhuh5868]

@El Queso yeah bro they get slept on they got good arcades and restaurants even more bro

[@11mskatiecool11]

Yes. GSR is one of my favorite places in Reno

[@cookiesmoker1126]

@@11mskatiecool11 Atlantis is my favorite. u should go

[@markanthony5719]

I think you would’ve loved Lake Tahoe. Reno is a little depressing to be honest. Even without the pandemic, there’s some pretty shady lookin areas. ❤️

[@realreviews4102]

If you come from any big city, for me it’s sacramento...then the “shady areas in Reno” are nothing. Every city has them.

[@leathalizer121]

@@realreviews4102 yup I live in sacermento and can agree with you.

[@stephaniewolfe5344]

It's really not depressing lol. If you only go to casinos, then yeah, not great. But that's a small fraction of Reno activities.

[@markanthony5719]

@@stephaniewolfe5344 I agree, I should’ve been specific to Reno downtown. My sister lived in Sparks for years and we should’ve driven to Tahoe more when we visited.

[@bobcuster8930]

Mark claimed: (in Reno) "Even without the pandemic, there’s some pretty shady lookin areas" Mark--You must have missed the worst of Las Vegas.

[@laurie6332]

I really like how you edit your video's Pompsie. The music is always perfect to go with what is being shown, the transitions are smooth, you popping in and out with info is great. They are very interesting to watch. I know video editing takes a lot of time and yours always come out so good.

[@Pompsie]

Thanks Laurie! 💙✌🏼

[@georgegoble6054]

downtown reno could be great but the drifters and grifters run downtown

[@ACSN60]

Thanks Pompsie. Your videos are great and very professional. I’ve visited Reno at least four times and it’s sad to see it so quiet. Keep the videos coming as they are much appreciated.

[@Rottentomato_art]

It was scary driving downtown at night during the shutdown- I live in Reno and I think he should come back to see our city again! He got a really bad impression of it 🥲

[@devwarbeats]

Come back in summer and have a local show you all the awesome stuff Reno has to offer!

[@chriskrajec8984]

Once this pandemic is over, it might be nice to see what Reno looks like when tourists are around.

[@Pompsie]

Definitely!

[@ethandowns1277]

Its been a crap hole for years, at least the downtown area. Lol

[@chriskrajec8984]

@@ethandowns1277 I confess, I’ve never been to Reno. I have seen KZbin videos of a guy that regularly plays poker at the Peppermill, so i might be interested in visiting some day.

[@stephaniewolfe5344]

It's not really an issue of tourism, that actually makes it worse. It's an issue of location. This is not real Reno, it's the casino district. There is SO much more here.

[@michaeljackson6164]

There are no tourists

[@Bikinibee]

Born and raised, it's neat seeing someone else tour the city!

[@thomasmadden1658]

The law different

[@thomasmadden1658]

Under ground

[@thomasmadden1658]

Show people

[@thomasmadden1658]

Homeless people becareful

[@thomasmadden1658]

They to make it in shows start done

[@danielleb8952]

I’m a local and only stay at the GSR. Love that place, I also hate downtown lol

[@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23]

See? It’s not just us transplants that know this and admit it and warn others. You go downtown and your choices are: give the same homeless and tweekers change that have virtually stayed in front of McDonald’s for the past six years, watch those same type of idiots talk to the lamp posts by Legacy and fight pizza boxes, or delve into The Row and have your $1200 smart phone stolen. GSR, Peppermill, or Atlantis or stay in Reno to go visit elsewhere in a more outdoors type setting. If you go downtown you will hate it here. I haven’t been to downtown since I stopped working there and I’m 2000% happier. As soon as I have to go there for something I become immediately depressed. I went to the Walgreens for 5 mins last week and through a crazy hobo out that was harassing the cashier because he thought he was in the 80s and wanted a pack of Marlboros for $1.60. He then threw the change at her and met me as he turned and he didn’t not like the result. THAT is downtown every ten minutes and it’s so sad that there are not more laws against that type of thing around what the city calls “tourist attractions”.

[@briangriffith4574]

@@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23 you just described exactly what seattle has turned into. Except the crazy homeless are allowed to set up tents in front of the mcdonalds, and in every city park. Make the mistake of making eye contact you will probably get stabbed. Also now they are allowed to live in cars and theres currently a court case deciding if police are allowed to tow someone's car if they say they live there. So basically any parking spot has now turned into a permanent living space. Even if they are illegally parked there.

[@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23]

@@briangriffith4574 my cousin was raised there and he hates what it has turned into and so do I...Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Lee, Nirvana etc., you use to want to these to pay tribute to those artists who paved so many paths for so many others and now...I mean even Amazon gave them an ultimatum and they called their bluff, and no more Amazon...Apple left, so how many others have to go before they get the clue...do something about it or else citizens will take up the cause then things can and will get ugly

[@fastskipper777]

@@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23 That's what happens when you let the commies take over your city.

[@AprilMartinChartrandMS]

Oh, I forgot, I went to Lake Tahoe when I was in Reno. The lake is beautiful. However, I think Reno is really more about the outdoors activities like hanging at the lake, hiking, and then going to the mountains for the snow and skiing. That is better than the Casinos.

[@eliseleben4109]

videos like this make me happy because they do such a poor job at exploring Reno that it saves us from more tourists. so thank you for this casino tour!

[@cesarbejarano7363]

I've been visiting Reno for the past seven years with the exception of 2021. I have made my reservations at Peppermill to visit once again in February of 2022. Hope Peppermill and Lake Tahoe haven't changed much since 2020. Great video.

[@kiqw]

The walkway between the "Row" hotels is at the second floor level NOT underground. I used to live there and know of what I speak.

[@meichcantrell4849]

U is dumb they are connected I would know I still live here

[@kiqw]

@@meichcantrell4849 Yes, they are connected. I ever said there weren't. But on your video you said they were underground which they are not. Perhaps that was just a slip anf was not intended but they are certainly connected at second floor level across 4th Street and across 5th Street. Seems to me the basement level would be heating & air conditioning laundry rooms, supply rooms, security tech equipment etc., etc., Just surprised to hear someone say "underground". That's all.

[@nycrawgirl]

I thought the same thing. They are connected but it is three stories up.

[@Ryan8775]

The guy that made the video doesn’t know up from down, or north from south. Definitely from Vegas.

[@e.tezani3877]

Lies all lies

[@nelly8058]

Looks like the pandemic has affected Reno big time, thanks for presenting it like it is and not sugar coating it.

[@victoriavelazquez9461]

He wasn't anywhere near the real Reno. All the fun things that happen do not happen in the area of the casinos.

[@stephaniewolfe5344]

Yeahhh, this is not even close to being the real Reno lol. I live here and he saw like 10% of what we have to offer. From what he showed, the only real change is that Harrah's closed. He missed the whole city.

[@larryisntmynamebutyoucanca9625]

Who goes to Reno for the casinos? Those are for all the elderly people that live here, and to have something to look at while on psychedelics (highly recommended in Reno). The real fun lies around Reno with all the outdoorsy stuff, and the people here are their own kind of special. Everyone from the homeless to the rich have almost the same attitude about everything.

[@weirdshibainu]

Reno is weathering the pandemic much better than Vegas. Our economy is more diverse.

[@scottyo64]

Real Reno.........? Someone that doesnt have a clue

[@chrissarina981]

The whole Reno Tahoe Carson City and Virginia City area is just a much more chill atmosphere. Full of history tradition mountains lakes ghost towns old mining towns taverns etc etc.

[@bobbybadilla1235]

You should have gone to the Peppermill and Atlantis Hotel & Casino. Also the Grand Sierra Resort and the Nugget. I love Reno, it's an old school feeling. Not as crowded and expensive as Las Vegas.

[@julespeng5080]

You didn’t scratch the surface of what Reno has to offer. Midtown is fabulous! You could spend 2 days just walking up and down, eating, drinking, shopping at eclectic little shops...tattoos, palm readers, salons, ethnic delis, bakeries, coffee shops...massage and spas...And that’s just Midtown. Downtown and the Riverwalk is a different experience all together. If you ever make it back to Reno, I would suggest staying out of the casinos and exploring a bit more of the local culture. It’s gritty, but that’s what we love about Reno!

[@zeppylinn]

Downtown used to be really cool, But now it's just a shit hole And that's really sad. Come back do GSR and head up to Tahoe. You will not be disappointed brother.

[@Rottentomato_art]

Y e s

[@jeffbatdorf]

You seriously have never seen Sister Act? It's a must see movie.

[@EuskadiJoloMas]

He never even mentioned Kingpin, the whole movie was the trip to the National Bowling Center in Reno lol

[@Kike777laps]

“I did not mean to bust your hustle” 😂😂🥶

[@mjay776]

Lol they were looking for a reason to bust his azz

[@TiltBrook]

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. And what happens in Reno…is why we go to Vegas!

[@popeduck]

We stayed at the Peppermill a few years back for our anniversary, and we loved it! It's not the 1980's Peppermill any more (for those of us old enough to remember). Now it's tastefully upscale, even if a little Italian cliche as Pompsie describes. But, it was super-clean and classy. If you find yourself in Reno, the Pep is the place to be.

[@georgegoble6054]

so sad most american cities downtown is a disaster and Reno is a prime example, they have pumped money in it, beautiful minor league ballpark, lots of dog walking parks, art, etc etc but the homeless are in complete control of downtown and again like most american cities the suburbs are great, so here is the plan, dont go to downtown Reno, it's one big homeless shelter, Silver Legacy has great slot machines but other than that never go to downtown Reno, suburbs have some great casinos, Boomtown, Bonanza, Grand Sierra, stay at Bonanza or Grand Sierra, downtown truly disgusting

[@michaelgarcia1130]

Should’ve went to the GSR. Wouldn’t have to even leave

[@scvandy3129]

And closest to the airport with convenient (? complimentary ?) p/u and drop off so you don't even both renting a car. GSR . . . formerly the MGM Grand. Hospitality with style and so many gaming, betting, shopping and restaurant options.

[@missd1112]

I went to Reno for the first and last time in November 2020. No need to go back.

[@westsparks6844]

Thanks for staying away, we appreciate it

[@missd1112]

@@westsparks6844 no problem 😊

[@imasharksfan1149]

Great. We won’t miss you.

[@missd1112]

@@imasharksfan1149the feelings mutual 😊

[@weirdshibainu]

You actually visited at the worst time. Winter is depressing and with Covid-19, anything decent is shut down and what's open is no fun. I'd encourage you to visit again if things open back up and during summer when the special events are flourishing.

[@MelodyMaker]

You'll have to give it another chance when circumstances return to normal.

[@hag12100]

Things haven't really been "normal" in Northern Nevada since 2006 / 2007...The Great Recession of 2008 hammered the area and the COVID Recession is killing us even more...

[@MelodyMaker]

@@hag12100 Keep the faith H900.

[@corporatehousing5452]

We don’t have to do anything. We can choose to give it another chance if we want. You are not the boss of us...at least that I know of.

[@MrJamesmaco]

You are 35 years too late. Reno had many many great casinos and was booming 24/7/365 back in the "happy time" lm old and an old school gambler I still very much enjoy cal neva and "the row" cal neva has no hotel anymore but great table games. I like El dorado and silver legacy craps pits good game excellent staff. El dorado is my go to hotel, but I've stay at most of them over the years. If you a serious fan of adult gaming, Reno is still the biggest little city in the world. Thank you for sharing this video pompsie. :)

[@theinfinitedance8765]

Stremmel Art Gallery is awesome! Reno can't be compared to Vegas. It's really all the outdoors that's the draw. Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River, hiking, camping, SUP, kayaking. It's kind of like Northern California and Southern California. Both cool, but completely different vibes.

[@maggieesquivel4533]

I've been going to Reno since I was 23. 33 years later, Reno is just a small glimmer of what it used to be. The best casino I saw there was Eddie's Fabulous Fifty's, where the waiters danced on the tables 50's style. It was a fun place. All the casinos had themes, like a mini Vegas. Now, sadly it has no remnants of it's past. Even the Cal Neva, upon renovating the inside old west décor to the horrible neon it has now, this classic one of the last original Reno casinos, in my eyes, is gone. I truly miss the old Reno. Look it up. Perhaps there are pictures of the past on the internet.

[@StubbyLegz]

Eddie’s Fabulous 50’s was such a fun place!! Nice to see someone else remember it. Hard to believe that place is still empty after all these years.

[@lifewithjosef]

Shoutout for Eddie's! Best cheese dogs I've ever had!

[@weirdshibainu]

Yeah. Those were good time. The diner inside the little nugget is gone....no more awful awful burgers

[@rickyusa1000]

I was at Eddie's in 1989. Fun place. Met a very friendly waitress named Darlene.

[@tylertilla4654]

Idk why but Reno just looks depressing, definitely would need to go explore outside the city

[@justmemadison]

The casino's and downtown are after thoughts. Plus, unless you like to gamble, why bother going downtown and staying at casinos. Also, we are in the middle of a pandemic so it's not a very good representation of the city as a whole. I live in Reno. It's not the greatest place, but there is more to it than the few blocks he explored. Downtown is probably one of the least desirable places to visit.

[@stephaniewolfe5344]

Or *actually* explore in the city. That's not what happened in this video. This is a small fraction of what Reno has to offer. As fun as casino vibes are, it's my least favorite part of Reno. There's so much more here!

[@ferdlc7757]

It's because of the lockdowns. It was very lively before the pandemic

[@100mfp]

It always looks dreary in January. Looks better in spring and summer.

[@famousramus2288]

The downtown area suffers from urban decay and is kinda scummy I stay away from it as I live in South Reno it's a whole different world over here. Everything is dead cause we are in a pandemic and it gets this January look about it where it's very dreary and dark.

[@ricepapertea]

You went to Reno and forgot to do any fun stuff but you need a local to help you find all the fun places. Revision, Wasting Arrows, Scheels, Lake Tahoe..

[@mcats8]

At least you didn't say "Midtown". That polished turd has not fooled any long time locals. Our mayor has ruined Reno, turning it into E. Cali

[@afoodlover]

you're correct in saying that reno/tahoe area is a city/commnity first with the casino's/hotels added to it. Las Vegas basically started with the hoover dam and the strip/downtown area first and then expanding outward developing the city afterwards.

[@phoenixrobinson4804]

We moved to Reno 3 years ago from fort myers Florida,(to get back to seasons ) and really love Reno . The people are great and lots to see and do. We call Reno home now .

[@lydiar.4553]

You didn’t even go to Tahoe or any place else! Also in summer there is so much more going on!

[@RADERFPV]

You visited the worst spots of Reno, and at the worst time. I lived there for about 7 years, and actually really miss it. I was sort of forced to move there from California about 10 years ago because of a messy divorce, and I fought the move tooth and nail. After about a year of getting used to the area, I fell in love with it. Lots of family activities (there's a weekly Reno newsletter that goes out to all residents highlighting all of the local activities, including arts and crafts, music, etc.), easy access to medical marijuana, even more so than in Vegas, and a true 4 seasons. Hot in the summer, snow in the winter. The air is crisp and clean, and Lake Tahoe is about 40 minutes away. Not to mention Reno is just 7 miles out from California. It's too bad home and rental prices have skyrocketed there though the past 2 to 3 years, it's not worth the asking price anymore. I used to be a Database Administrator for Peppermill Casinos. I'd say they are tied for the best casino in Reno, tied with the Atlantis. The Atlantis Casino has the best "all you can eat" buffet I've ever eaten at, and the price reflects it. I've been through 46 of our states, and it's still the best I've ever eaten at, even compared to good ol' Vegas down south.

[@SolarRedacted]

Interesting. Basically same story for me too tbh.

[@shelbymcclung4265]

dude great video, Reno is about the Truckee river, come in the summer i'll take you kayaking, fun azz river, and i get free rooms all time

[@CannibalOX99]

Damnn can you take me ?? Lol

[@maxpenn6374]

The hotels know what they're doing. They don't lose money on those free rooms; overall guests leave more money on the tables and in the machines than the value of a room, especially an empty room.

[@freelancerider100]

The atlantis is the best hotel in reno as far as rooms go! The have a smoking floor- full size jacuzzi and bedroom separate from the living room 2 bathrooms, 24hr roomservice- motorcycle parking right in the front of the entrance..

[@sweethoneybadger9696]

Something about the music you choose, your flow and giggle makes it so I can't stop watching. Great videos!!

[@SaraJean85]

I live a few block from that believe sign... I love everything AROUND reno too ;)

[@elizabethlopez2360]

Sad to see Harrahs closed down.

[@oddynuff7722]

So much memories 😢

[@rrCHRISxx]

It was so smoke-filled and run down.

[@weirdshibainu]

I had a good meal at the steak house just before it closed down.

[@divinedachosenone348]

Harrahs Lake Tahoe is Open.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@rrCHRISxx you never saw it when bill harrah's owned it. When he passed and it went corporate it completely changed.

[@jss1004]

Check out the movie "Hard Eight" filmed at the Peppermill in Reno, it shows the city better...Great gambling movie...

[@joshmoore8049]

I'm from Reno Nevada! Reno has it's moments but it will forever be home. Can't wait till I move back

[@carriedebarger2000]

If you are staying in Reno DONT stay at Silver Legacy. It's like the sleaziest of all the casino/resorts. Stay at Peppermill, GSR or Atlantis

[@maxpenn6374]

The Silver Legacy has the biggest, best guest rooms.

[@evenstar1131]

A different world from Vegas

[@Pompsie]

Most definitely

[@chrisschmer9687]

Yea, its a lot better than vegas

[@evenstar1131]

@@chrisschmer9687 LOL 😆

[@miguelreno7759]

Vegas is more dirty n more homeless there bad

[@TheDantedrake]

Definitely. And better. Vegas is special all the way around.

[@davidk1764]

Visits a couple of casinos downtown during social distancing - thinks he's experienced Reno 🙄 Bruh, Reno ain't the downtown. It isn't vaguely similar to Vegas like you thought.

[@RoughNeck777]

What would you suggest to a middle age couple with two young boys for things to do in or around Reno? We've been talking about visiting Reno some day...maybe after the Pandemic is over.

[@davidk1764]

@@RoughNeck777 That depends upon what you are into and what time of year you visit. In winter, the skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing are favorites. Sitting in a hot tub surrounded by the snow and stars in Squaw Valley is amazing. In the summer, there is even more: hiking, mountain biking, sailing, boating, fishing - it's an outdoor paradise. We take our kids rafting on the upper Truckee out of Tahoe City every summer. If you are into a more urban vibe, the Midtown area is a lively spot full of artsy culture and independent restaurants. Plus, we have festivals almost every weekend all summer. Hot August Nights, Hot Air Balloons, Art Town (the entire month of July), River Festival/kayak competition, Rib Cookoff, Shakespeare Festival, and more. Reno has been getting away from casinos for decades. It's become more known for an adventure hub (in this video he showed the enormous climbing wall), with events and arts.

[@loudharley6926]

@@davidk1764 If you do Reno without going to Louis basque corner you missed one of their best restaurants, a real hidden gem. Served family style it's a complete experience that's been around for generations.

[@davidk1764]

@@loudharley6926 My extended family includes a few Basque descendants. Yes, Louis is good, but we always preferred the Santa Fe. Unfortunately, it appears to be closed for good. Honestly, Villa in Carson or JTs in Gardnerville are both better Basque.

[@JAna-hp5ce]

Bro if your dumbass country could stop imploding and listening to how to not catch a deadly disease, then I'm sure he could have experienced what reno has to offer. Until then I've seen more attractive carparks

[@chawntelh]

The Row, isn't connected by an "underground" tunnel! There are 3 skywalks. As you were coming out of the door, that "tunnel" you were in is one of them! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@PJL7095]

Yea I know this has been said already but it’s hard to do justice in Reno during the height of CoVid and in the winter time. Hope you go back & try again

[@ghostynapoleon9334]

1. Avoid downtown unless you're going out for the night. 2. Best/largest resorts are NOT on the "strip". 3. There is way more stuff to do that's not in a 1 mile square. 4. You came during the holidays, during a pandemic, so don't judge Reno on what you saw here. Hit me up next time you're in the Reno-Tahoe area and we'll do it right. I'm from California and have lived here 5 years. It's a wonderful place.

[@fernandoceja2008]

Reno is just depressing, when I was a little kid I used to love going because of Circus Circus but now, it’s not worth it

[@leathalizer121]

Agreed.

[@backtomarzzzz]

circus circus used to give out awesome prizes, i even won a gamecube there, but now their prizes have gone down in quality, which is sad

[@jacobwolfefisher]

Its a completely different city now. Don't go to reno expecting the casinos to be the best part, tbh its the opposite.

[@jasonpeacock9735]

I can’t believe they cut the circus stage in half at Circus Circus. Use to be fun to drop in there from time to time.

[@ShadouMobile]

@@backtomarzzzz Not surprising, Circus Circus has been teetering on closing down since Silver Legacy opened.

[@121daperez]

Wow, he missed the best parts of the city.

[@Pompsie]

What are some of the best spots I should check out next time I’m in Reno?!

[@alechansen7817]

@@Pompsie come post pandemic, checkout lake tahoe, the truckee river, the gsr, the atlantis, and the peppermill, there’s a fantastic underground local music scene, hot august nights (one of the biggest classic car show in the usa), the rib cook off, and there tons of other layers to it that i’m still discovering in my 16 years of living here

[@evelynknight5557]

@@Pompsie Reno is about the outdoors! We have so many hiking and Jeep trails... summer activities are awesome. We also have some of the best fishing!

[@bUlkYb0y97]

Even the simple river walk is nice af. If you go in the summer you need to float the river from Mayberry park to downtown. There’s a lot of shit to do in Reno, just not atm (COVID)

[@RA-tj8lv]

What are the best parts? Never been, would like to.

[@christinecosser2915]

Welcome to my city Reno.

[@debbiekrusch9405]

Across from the Peppermill is an amazing steak house called Ruby River. We have eaten there for years and have never been disappointed. It opens at 4 pm.

[@masterhunt113]

I'm in the video!! The white guy next to the rapper's who I pissed of and was like sorry to bust your hustle .hahah

[@dougtube9870]

If you can’t understand the Italian influence on Casino decor might I suggest a screening of the movie Casino. It’ll explain it to you.

[@Pompsie]

Haha I catch your drift

[@Pompsie]

Scorsese is my favorite 🤩

[@weirdshibainu]

Has nothing to do with the movie Casino. That movie was based on 1980s Las Vegas

[@dougtube9870]

@@weirdshibainu First things first, he says he notices an Italian influence in casinos, not just in Reno, but everywhere he goes. So why is that? Yeah, the movie Casino is set in Vegas, but do you think that’s the only place where the mafia had an influence on casinos? BTW, as a side note a good amount of the interiors for the movie Casino was filmed in Reno.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@dougtube9870 Its a false narrative that somehow the mafia influenced the architecture for casinos and there was little mob influence in Reno. We also have modern styles casinos. He saw about 1 percent of reno....and who gives a fuck where Casino was filmed?

[@gisellegonzalez7465]

this video makes me wanna go to reno even tho i live in reno, yk?

[@kellypestana1607]

Please visit Reno again! Go after things open up again.......if and when they do? The Rib Cook-off in Sparks was a great event to visit I guess the term would be BC (before covid). Please keep making your stuff. I like watching it.

[@Pompsie]

Thanks Kelly! I definitely will check it out again in the future. Also, I only made the title to be dramatic to get more attention haha but thanks for your support 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@eviljbrian]

@@Pompsie It's only because of the pandemic that everything's closed. But yes, there's the rib cookoff, the italian festival, Hot August nights (classic car show), Street Vibrations (Motorcycle rally). Once it's ok to have these major events again, things should be better.

[@larryisntmynamebutyoucanca9625]

@@Pompsie you really offended the locals with your title it seems. There are real people here that genuinely care about this place, and see a lot more value in it than the crappy parts of downtown you saw. Dude seriously talk to the locals before coming back, you will have a much better time! No hard feelings, we just want our city to be fairly represented. Like dude, catch a sunset any day of the year, its like a Bob Ross painting. Come back dude and redeem our fair city! Give it another chance!

[@darcyg09]

How did you visit Reno and not Lake Tahoe!! You should go to South Lake Tahoe next. It’s about 45 from Reno and such a nice mix of Casinos in actual alpine mountains. I grew up in Lake Tahoe. It’s 2/3 California & 1/3 Nevada. The casinos are on stateline. You can walk between California & Nevada like you did from circus circus & the silver legacy.

[@11mskatiecool11]

Thanks for making our city look good ☺ I definitely suggest coming back when the pandemic is not happening. Its way more lively. Also, if you decide to come back- Tahoe is a must! Its only 40-60 minutes away and its incredible during every season. University Park has an awesome view of down town. Its a little hard to find at first, but definitely worth it lol

[@mcmacshalfilya]

You make the city look good! In fact, you make the world a more beautiful place.🌐

[@maggiesmith4699]

Where is University Park?

[@goldblood2155]

The show Reno 911 is accurate. I'm from here so that show has always hit me right in the funny bone! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonpeacock9735]

I thought that show was parody, then I moved to Reno. It’s a legit documentary.

[@alyxandramadesh]

It wasn't filmed in Reno. It was filmed in california.

[@goldblood2155]

@@alyxandramadesh Indeed it was but still, Reno really be looking like that sometimes, 4th street ecspecially.

[@alyxandramadesh]

That's fair, I was actually really bummed to learn it wasn't filmed in Reno. I watched it when I was young, young and thought about rewatching it since I've lived here for a few years. Maybe I would recognize some of the spots. I now have a saying, "fucking Reno, man.." when I see weird stuff.

[@goldblood2155]

@@alyxandramadesh Yeah I for sure say that at least 4 times a week lol Haven't seen a real life officer Dangle yet but I'm sure he's out there!

[@RandomMusicBox]

Of course he would say "its small"... He barley went anywhere....

[@famousramus2288]

Yeah Reno is a mid-size city I think, this idiot barely saw anything over 500,000 live here and growing. He didn't even go to Lake Tahoe. The video made it seem like all there was is just a few hotels and a run down downtown.

[@maximo6037]

@@famousramus2288 lake Tahoe is not Reno. Sorry you're butthurt but reno blows.

[@punkyroxx]

Pompsie had a shirt on with himself on it which was funny as hell.

[@austindreher2791]

I've been to Reno once I Loved it. Hopefully I can go back to visit.