What is the best budget hotel in Reno, NV?|148022

I_m planning a trip to Reno in October, this is my first time gambling, drinking, etc. I_m looking for a cheap hotel that is close to the strip, but as inexpensive as possible. Also, any suggestions on places to go in Reno would be great. And yes, I_ve searched all the travel sites, but none seem to have a lot of spacific information on Reno, and the official web site of Reno seems like one big ad. Thanks!

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www.i4reno.com

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http://www.gotahoe.com/

www.rgj.com (local newspaper)

Check out this publication for current things happening before you come out.
http://www.tahoethisweek.com/


Circus Circus is reasonable and just off the strip. There are all kinds of low budget hotels away from the strip but they are not the best quality either. I would rather pay the extra and stay some place safe. There are a lot of things to do in Reno you just have to search for them. Check out the different large casinos to see who they have playing for entertainment. John Ascuaga_s Nugget, The Eldorado, The Silver Legacy, Harrah_s, The Grand Sierra (used to be the Hilton). Check out the Montbleu, Harrah_s and the Harvey_s at South Lake Tahoe also to see who_s playing.

Make sure you rent a car and take a trip up to Lake Tahoe. Do the trip around the lake. It should be beautiful in October with the leaves changing on the aspens. If you are going to be drinking, make sure you have a designated driver with you. And VERY IMPORTANT if you smoke. DO NOT THROW YOUR LIT CIGARETTES OUT THE WINDOWS, ETC. We have huge fire hazards up here with the pine trees and don_t need anymore fires starting.