Reno - Plumb Lane
Plumb Lane by Reno/Tahoe Airport
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Areas (sub-hubs):
Plumb Lane to Virginia
South of Plumb Lane
North of Plumb Lane, Wells Avenue
North of Plumb Lane, Virginia Street
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GAlbertson’s
195 W Plumb Ln - 775-786-0138 / 775-786-2970
directions | review below
El Monte/Budget RV and Truck Rentals
85 Gentry Way - 888-337-2214
directions | review below
Hidden Woman
1507 S Wells Ave # 100 - 775-329-8050 / 888-403-7055
directions | review below
US-395 Exit #65, Plumb Lane, Reno-Tahoe International Airport
You get to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Plumb Lane, and to most of the shopping areas along Plumb Lane via US-395, exit #65. Once at the exit, the airport will be on the eastern side of US-395. Everything else is on the other side of the freeway.
Or if you are coming from the airport, along with access to this shopping hub, US-395 is a hop, skip, and a jump away.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
2001 E. Plumb Ln. - 775-328-6468 - map
Flying in and meeting your ride at the Reno-to-BRC Rideshare? Twin City Surplus (map) is the headquarters, and it's located in the Hilton area. If you've got room, please think about stopping by their parking lot to pick someone up for the final stretch home. The friendly folks inside don't have anything to do with the rideshare, so please don't pester them with questions.
For your shopping needs, you will need to travel west on Plumb Lane. Just look for the airport and head in the opposite direction.
Going down Plumb, there is a large shopping area on your left beginning at Harvard Way. This is where to find Costco and the Sushi Pier, which is where the locals go. Get the Moondog; you'll love it. The easiest way to get in there is to take a left turn on Harvard Way. Costco is a block down on your left. The Costco gas station will be over on your right, past Sak ‘n Save.
At the corner of Plumb Lane and Harvard Way is Winner’s Corner (one of the places to find some of the cheapest gas in town), Sak ‘n Save (discounted grocery), and Long’s Drugs (discounted merchandise and one place to get a Pyramid Lake camping permit). A little bit further down Harvard Way, on your right you will find Recreation Equipment International (REI) at the corner of Steen Drive.
Other businesses of interest will be found by staying on Plumb Lane. Turning on Kietzke Lane is one way to reach the Moana Lane shopping hub.
Going past Kietzke, Reno Vulcanizing Works (on your left), is a place for tires and auto repairs, and then on your right, RESCO Restaurant Equipment is the place to outfit your camp kitchen hardware needs, from stoves and cookware to grills and other goodies.
Continuing along Plumb Lane, you will come to meet South Virginia Street, which is unmistakable, in that it is surrounded on all sides by shopping, and because it's a very busy intersection. If you need a Bank of America, there is one right on the northeast corner of South Virginia and Plumb, as well as a Ben Franklin’s, for all your crafts materials, and a Radio Shack. However, the parking lot may be somewhat of a hassle, so plan a little extra time if you have to get there.
Staying on Plumb, the Albertson’s shopping center is next on your right, also housing a Dollar Store and some other shops. Across from this shopping complex is China Star Super Buffet at the corner of Plumb and Lakeside.
Down South Virginia Street, just south of its intersection with Plumb Lane, are the Sushi Boat, and little further, at Grove Street, a Citibank. If you want to check out the International Market, turn left onto Grove, and it will be immediately on your left.
Further south down Virginia Street, the Peppermill Hotel-Casino lights things up at night; it's been voted one of the top 10 casinos in the country, as many Burners attest! A little on the posh side, but worth the money if you've got it to spend.
Continuing on Virginia, come to Gentry Way, where you will need to take a left in order to get to El Monte/Budget RV and Truck Rentals, one of the few very friendly places that still rents to Burners!
If you continue on Virginia instead of going back to Plumb Lane, you will reach the Moana hub.
North of Plumb Lane, Wells Avenue
From Plumb and Virginia, turn right on Virginia and go up one block to the turnoff for Wells Avenue to find PJ & Company’s Restaurant-Saloon for large platters of sturdy grub (on the right), and King’s Ranch Market for all Latino flavors of grocery. Just across the street, if you look closely enough, you will see a little white house, which is the Hidden Woman, purveyors of glamorous fashions for any man deeply embracing his feminine side.
A block up Wells is the US Bank at Vassar Street, and up just a little more is the wonderful restaurant for vegetarians and carnivores alike, the Dandelion Deli! If you continue up Wells from here, in about a mile you will come to Interstate 80.
North of Plumb Lane, Virginia Street
From Plumb Lane and Virginia, if you've come from the freeway you'll turn right on Virginia and pass the Wells turnoff to find Auto Zone Auto Parts, then on your left, in a shopping center at Mt. Rose Street, Wig World for hundreds of wigs (but not a whole lot of exotic ones). You will also find the delectable Indian Garden Restaurant, as well as the Everlasting Health Center, which carries many natural products, vitamins, supplements, and other healing solutions. Also at Mt. Rose Street is many a Burners’ favorite place for Thai food in Reno, Bangkok Cuisine, which is vegan-friendly (must try the Vegan Boats appetizers).
Continuing north on South Virginia, you will enter Downtown Reno.
Winner's Corner
1090 East Plumb - 775-689-1282 - map
Relatively low-priced gas, although not as cheap as Costco Gas down the street. Sometimes this Winner's Corner is a little higher than expected due to its proximity to the airport and rental car returns.
Costco Gas
2200 Harvard Way - 775-689-2200 - map
Membership required. Across the street from the actual Costco store.
Costco
2200 Harvard Way - 775-689-2200 - Open 11-8:30 Mon-Fri, 9:30-6 Sat, 10-6 Sun - map
The typical big box warehouse store, if you shop there you already know what types of food and merchandise are available.
Sak 'n Save
1000 E Plumb Ln. - 775-826-6404 - map
Open 24/7, this discount grocery has good prices but not the biggest selection of brands or variations on a theme.
Longs Drugs
900 E Plumb Ln. - 775-825-6151 - Open 7-10pm, 8-8 Sun - map
A fairly typical drug store with basic merchandise, camping gear, and Pyramid Lake camping permits for sale. If you're planning to stop at Pyramid Lake before or after hitting the playa, you'll need a permit.
G A Albertson’s
195 W Plumb Ln - 775-786-0138 / 775-786-2970 - map - map above
Normal hours are 6-1am, but they'll be open 24/7, just for Burning Man! A grocery which also has a pharmacy and some merchandise, they are ordering a wide variety of items specifically for Burning Man. Dry ice, lots of water, glow sticks... you get the drift.
King's Ranch Market
1500 S Wells Ave - (775) 786-8788 - map
Open 7am -11pm, you'll find low prices at this large Latino grocery store.
International Market
95 E Grove St. - 775-825-5258 - Open 9-9, 10-8 Sun. - map
Street parking only. Primarily Asian foods, but also some Middle Eastern and Central American products. Fish market in store.
Everlasting Health Center
1515 South Virginia - 775-324-7382 - map
Open 10-6, 12-4 Sun. Natural foods, vitamins, supplements, and healing solutions, but no fresh foods.
Dandelion Deli
1170 South Wells, #2 - 775-322-6100 - Open 7-4, 10-4 Sat, closed Sundays - map
Deli serving vegetarians and carnivores with wide variety of excellent food at reasonable prices.
Bangkok Cuisine
55 Mount Rose St. - 775-322-0299 - Open 11-10 - map
Vegetarian- and vegan-friendly.
India Garden Restaurant
1565 S Virginia St. - 775-337-8002 / 775-377-8022 - Open 11:30-11, slightly upscale - map
China Star Super Buffet
160 W Plumb Ln - 775-825-8777 - Open 11-9:30 - map
Sushi Pier
1290 E Plumb Ln # J - 775-825-6776 - Open 11-9:30, 11-9 Sun - map
Sushi Boat
1999 S Virginia St - 775-829-2115 - map
PJ & Co.
1590 S Wells Ave - 775-323-6366 - Open Mon-Sat, 6:30 - 9:30pm - map
Large plates.
Speedy Burritos
1420 S. Wells Ave - 775-324-1339map
Large, inexpensive, speedy burritos for vegetarians / non-vegetarians alike.
US Bank
301 Vassar St. - 775-688-3400 - map
Citibank
2375 S. Virginia St. - 800-274-6660 - map
Bank of America
1830 S Virginia St. - 775-688-8532 - map
REI (Recreational Equipment Incorporated)
2225 Harvard - 775-828-9090 - Open Mon-Fri 10-8:30, Sat 10-7, Sun 11-6 - map
RESCO Restaurant Equipment
401 E Plumb Ln - 775-786-6565 - Open 8-5, closed Sundays - map
For your camp kitchen needs.
Peppermill Hotel Casino
2707 S Virginia St - 775-826-2121 / 800-648-6992 - map
Surface parking, pricey, favorite among many burners, they have a lot of food options.
Ben Franklin
245 E Plumb Ln. - 775-348-0050 - Open 9-6, 10-5 Sun - map
Wig World
1503 S Virginia St - 775-329-2711 - Open Mon-Sat 10-6 - map
H Hidden Woman
1507 S Wells Ave # 100 - 775-329-8050 / 888-403-7055 - map - map above
Open 10-6 Mon-Thu, 11-5 Sat, Closed Sunday and Monday
"Male, female, and transgender clothing and accessories, wigs, body shaping
lingerie, breast forms, high heel boots and shoes..."
Rad Betty's Fresh Thrift
141 Vesta Street - 775-322-3889 - map
One of the few shops in town where most if not all of the clothing and accessories seem destined for Black Rock City. Wonderful people!
E El Monte/Budget RV and Truck Rentals
85 Gentry Way - 888-337-2214 - map - map above
Burners are asked specifically to call the owner Bryan at (775) 338-4550, he loves us, is increasing stock for us, and is not ratcheting up the price structure for Burners like the other Budget place on Marietta! Reserve ASAP!
AutoZone
1550 S Virginia St - 775-323-4007 - Open 8-10, 8-9 Sun - map
Free computerized diagnostic tests of engine computer error codes, aka ECU codes. The staff will help you out by telling you what you need if you think you're up to making repairs yourself.
Reno Vulcanizing Works Inc.
450 E Plumb Ln - 775-826-0464 - Open 8-6, Sat 8-5, Closed Sun. - map
More than tires despite the name. These folks will tune up your car or charge your A/C if you need it.
Need more info?
Try: Reno News and Review, Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno Magazine, National Traffic and Road Closure Information, PlayReno, NevadaNet, goTahoe.com, tahoe.com. 
