What's Old Southwest Like?

If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Old Southwest. Nature lovers can visit Idlewild Park and Wingfield Park. There's plenty more to see, including Nevada Museum of Art and Riverwalk District.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old Southwest?

We have 69 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top lodging choices in Old Southwest:

Plaza Resort Club

City-center hotel with indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • Central location

Econo Lodge new Reno-Sparks Convention Center

City-center motel with restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Old Southwest

Old Southwest is located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from the heart of Reno.

Flying to:

• • Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO), 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Old Southwest
• • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Old Southwest

Things to See and Do in and around Old Southwest

What to See in Old Southwest

• • Idlewild Park
• • Wingfield Park
• • Washoe County Courthouse

Things to Do in Old Southwest

• • Nevada Museum of Art
• • Riverwalk District
• • McKinley Arts And Culture Center
• • Nevada Shakespeare Company

When Is the Best Time to Visit Reno?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 70°F)
• • Coldest months: December, January, February, November (average 38°F)
• • Rainiest months: February, January, December, November (average 1 inches of rainfall)