#9

Downtown Reno!

The casino district downtown definitely has it’s own feel. It’s where pretty much all of the casinos in Reno are, 70+ bowling lanes under just one roof, and plenty of hotels. However, it’s not the most glamorous place on Earth. There is litter in the streets and on the sidewalks, lots of entrances to buildings look spooky, and you wonder what really happens inside the shops. Some of the casinos seem to have no doors; it’s just a cave with a large opening on the street. You can tell that these casinos have been here a while, based on the signs, architecture, and the wear and tear. You peek in and it looks dark, and people are smoking inside. Lots of people downtown seem to be your average citizen, averagely dressed. One of the casinos we walked by was the Virginian Casino, which looks pretty 50s-60s, with its light-up sign. However, some of the hotels look very nice; you can easily turn the corner and you see well-dressed valets assisting equally well-dressed people with their vehicles.

I don't see why this area used to be off-limits to college students. Perhaps so they wouldn't get addicted to gambling instead of going to class? There's always the possibility of alcohol, but that is everywhere. Spending a night out downtown could be a fun time if the people going are interested in participating in the night life. Having so many distractions (if that is why college students weren't allowed to be there), is something people need to learn to be able to deal with and not get sucked into something they don't or shouldn't do.

Sorry I couldn't figure out how to turn this picture, but here's the Virginian Casino