Reno - Plumb Lane/Reno-Tahoe Int'l Airport
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 - 775-825-8833
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 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. Nearly everything else is on the other side of the freeway.
Or if you are coming from the Airport, US-395 and the shopping is just a hop and skip away.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
2001 E. Plumb Ln. - 775-328-6468 - map
Before you leave the airport, please be sure to check out the Air Playa Info table provided by Burning Man for questions, resources, and some local burner hospitality
Flying in and need a ride to the playa, but would rather not rent a car? Here is some information on some shuttle and rideshare options for you.
The BioBus and BioTour Shuttles — buses running on biodiesel and operated by burners -- will be making trips from the airport to the playa durning Burning Man. NOTE that there are limited seats and limited trips to the playa by both shuttles, so it is highly advised to reserve a seat NOW, by visiting their respective websites (highlighted above). The BioBus will make a stop at Whole Foods Market, and BioTour will be stopping at Trader Joe's, before trekking onto the playa. Also note that BioBus will be making return trips from the playa after Burning Man.
Another option for you is Rideshare — catching a ride from fellow burners to the playa. Three of the Save Mart supermarkets and Whole Foods Market are hosting Rideshare in their parking lots. Each is greatly populated by burners on their way to Black Rock City, and each is near the freeway and other businesses. Finding a ride to the playa should really not be a problem, as many many many burners before and during the event come to shop at these stores, and are likely more than willing to accomdate you with a free and fun seat to the playa. Unfortunately, there are no shuttles from the airport to these locations -- but perhaps you can carpool a taxi with other burners, or use public transportation? The Plumb Lane Save Mart is closest to the airport (about a mile away), while the Keystone and Prater Save Mart locations straddle the west and east ends of our region, along Interstate-80 to Black Rock CIty. Whole Foods Market is a few miles south of the airport on South Virginia Street right next to US-395. Check out below, or in the above high-lighted shopping hubs for further information. And please do try to remember that the parking lot is not just for burners, and to Leave No Trace.
For most of your shopping needs, you will need to travel west of the airport on Plumb Lane.
One of the two Water stations in Reno, Simply Water is nearby here. If you are travelling from the airport, turn left on Terminal Way — it is the first street upon exiting the airport. Travelling past the rental car agencies, and then an airstrip (with the freeway on your right), you will run right into it as the road then turns into Gentry Way. If you are travelling southbound from US-395, turn left onto Plumb Lane, and then right onto Terminal Way, following the above directions. If you are northbound from US-395, you will turn right onto Plumb...
Westward further 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, where many locals go. 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.
Also 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), carrier of camping and adventure gear, at the corner of Steen Drive.
Other businesses of interest will be found by staying west down Plumb Lane.
Going past Kietzke, Reno Vulcanizing Works (on your left), is a good 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, as it is a very busy intersection, surrounded on all sides by shopping. 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 most 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 beyond Virginia Street, the Save Mart (formerly Albertsons) shopping center is next on your right. Here you will find one of the few places in town particularly designed to meet a variety of burner needs. Rideshare, Black Rock Bikes, and Recycling (in the back of the store) can also be found here c/o Save Mart. This shopping center also houses 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, you will 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 south on Virginia, you will reach the Moana hub.
North of Plumb Lane, Wells Avenue
From the intersection of Plumb and Virginia, turning right on Virginia and going up one block to the turnoff for Wells Avenue will soon lead you to Miss Fits for your exotic dance-wear, 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.
A block up Wells is the US Bank at Vassar Street, and up just a little more is the Great Basin Food Co-Op (the only co-op in Northern Nevada), as well as 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
Turning right and staying on Virginia, and passing the Wells turnoff, you'll find both Kragen and Auto Zone Auto Parts stores, 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 in this shopping center, 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.
GASave Mart (formerly Albertsons)
195 W Plumb Ln - 775-786-0138 / 775-786-2970 - map - map above
This Save Mart has seen a steadily increasing stream of Burner business for some time, and plans for our numbers by ordering certain novelty items and large quantities of water in August. Moreover, like all Save Mart supermarkets in the area, they too are going green for this year's burn and beyond...
An area of the Save Mart parking lot will be set aside to display LOTS AND LOTS of bulk-water that may be picked up after being purchased inside. They will also be carrying lots of 35 and 55-gallon barrels, spigots and pumps. Other specialty products will be located inside and outside of the store, including Black Rock Bicycles and accessories, dry ice, tiki torches, medium sized propane tanks, small disposable propane tanks and stoves, bicycle tubes and lighting, large brim hats, vegetarian and vegan sandwich fillers (such as tofurky, tofudogs, and boca burgers), various energy bars and powders, sushi, reusable cups and other kitchenware and storage containers, canned beer and other booze, and coolers. Sharing in the spirit of the Greening Man theme, Save Mart is also carrying Cool Neon el-wire ready-kits, Crank flashlights, solar lanterns, solar chargers, rechargeable batteries, bio toilets, bio bags, biodegradable kitchenware, hemp rope, and 7th Generation bathroom-wares.
And, like most Save Marts in town, they will also be operating a Drive-Thru Recycling Center (in back of the store) for this year's event! A free, multi-community project to promote recycling, this multi-year initiative is designed for your convenience, with no strings attached - just please have your recyclables clean as possible. Bicycles, plastics (HDPE 1,2,3,4 & 5), plastic bags, glass, all metals (aluminum, tin, lead, steel, etc), paper, cardboard, and rechargeable batteries are all welcome. Moreover, garbage dumping will be available to recyclers at the rate of $3 per 35-gallon standard trash bag. All proceeds raised from this recycling initiative will be donated to support local environmental initiatives and charitable causes. Both the store and recycling center will be open 24/7 throughout the event until September 3. No worries, they are set up for maximum capacity!
Great Basin Food Co-Operative
241 Wonder Street — 775-324-6133 - map
Northern Nevada's only food co-op with a wide range of organic produce from local farms, as well as organic foods and merchandise. Great Basin highly encourages burners to pre-order by visiting the website (link above), so as to make sure you get the item and quantity that you need. A small yearly-membership fee ($15) is required, but not only is this small change for theme camps looking for large quantities of foods otherwise found nowhere else, it goes to support a great cause!
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, some food and camping gear.
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 - Open 10-6, 12-4 Sun - map
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.
Simply Water
1070 Gentry Way – 775-337-8111 – Aug. 22 – 25, Open 9-11. Aug. 26 – 30, 9-9 - map
Purified water for 40 cents a gallon. Owner Mike Cadena's been to Burning Man. Bring your own container, buy one, or fill your vehicle directly.
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, a little pricey, favorite among many burners, they have a lot of food options.
Rad Betty's Fresh Thrift
141 Vesta Street - 775-322-3889 — Open 11-7 - map
One of the few shops in town where most if not all of the clothing and accessories seem destined for Black Rock City. Lots of unique, wonderful clothing and accessories at very reasonable prices. Free wings with a tutu, and ask about the trick or treat grab-bag. Your very own character can be made or found for you — just arrange for pre-order well ahead — and a seamstress is on-site for same-day alterations. Wonderful place and people!
Wig World
1503 S Virginia St - 775-329-2711 - Open Mon-Sat 10-6 - map
Miss Fits
1715 South Wells Ave — 775-324-4554 - map
Exotic dance-wear.
Ben Franklin
245 E Plumb Ln. - 775-348-0050 - Open 9-6, 10-5 Sun - map
E El Monte/Budget RV and Truck Rentals
85 Gentry Way - 775-825-8833 - map - map above
One of the few places to rent an RV or truck for the playa. 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 some other places. 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.
G Save Mart
195 W Plumb Ln - 775-786-0138 / 775-786-2970 - map
This Save Mart goes out of their way for burners, see description above.
Need more info? Try: Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority, Reno News and Review, Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno Magazine, Reno Passport, National Traffic and Road Closure Information, PlayReno, NevadaNet, goTahoe.com, Tahoe.com, Fernleynews.com. 
