Reno - West McCarran & Mae Anne
You're finally rolling into Reno. You can see the casino lights in the distance. It's time to shop, shop, shop!
Safeway
5150 Mae Anne Ave - (775) 746-9000 / (775) 746-9010
Bicycle Bananas
2005 Sierra Highlands Drive, #115 - 775-747-1413 -
Exit #10, West McCarran Blvd is a mega-shopping hub that's perfect for just about anything you might need. All main stores here are open 24/7 unless noted.
Turn left off the exit and within a half mile you've got close to 40 restaurants to choose from: Starbucks and McDonald's to Hacienda and Flowing Tide and everything in between. Nothing fancy about any of the restaurants but if you want something familiar, you'll find it. Also at this exit, three major grocery stores, three decent gas stations, a pharmacy and several banks. Traffic and parking is plentiful and getting in and out of the shopping centers is easy, even with a trailer or RV.
Sierra Highlands Drive & McCarran Blvd
The decent fuel pricing, car wash, Carl's Jr and great restrooms make this a good stop. Huge dining area inside 7-Eleven and wonderfully air conditioned. Next door are IHOP, Arby's and Starbucks. If you need tires, DON'T go to the Tires Plus next door. Go to Big O Tires or Wal-Mart up the street for better prices. Better yet, head downtown and visit Reno Vulcanizing Works to support local businesses who take care of us.
Go a little farther up McCarran and on your left is the Safeway Shopping Center. This is the best parking lot around.
Here you will find McDonald's (25 cent ice cream cones!), Port of Subs, Chinese Diner, Round Table Pizza, US Bank, a credit union and Big O Tires. Safeway opened a gas station that offers a discount with a Safeway card. Decent pricing on fuel. There is also a great coffee shop (West Side Coffee) with some of the best quick breakfast.
Must get your Wally World fix? If you are on McCarran Blvd, turn left onto Mae Anne Ave and go one block. Turn right at the Burger King and boom, you're at Wal-Mart.
Wal-Mart will be stocking up on pallets of water along with camping gear and dry goods. City ordinances have restricted overnight parking at this location. So, park across the street in front of the old ShopKo (next door to Safeway) and you'll be okay to snooze away.
Also at this intersection, you'll find Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC, AM/PM, Wells Fargo and Kragen Auto Parts.
Now, for bike repairs and parts or to purchase a bike, stop at Bicycle Bananas. Dan (the owner) is working with the Kiwanis Club to bring in lots of used bikes for sale. He'll be bringing in streamers, spoke decorations, seat covers, padded seat covers, battery operated lighting, baskets, head lamps, tubes, inexpensive tools, patch kits, repair kits, and lots of inexpensive fun decorations. Located in the shopping center behind Wal-Mart, they are easy to get to and a great bunch of friendly guys.
Next door to Bicycle Bananas is Bully's Sports Bar. If you've been missing the NFL Pre-Season Madness, this is the spot to get your fill. With over a gazillion TVs and some fabulous bar food and great drinks, Bully's is the place to go. You could probably even call to get the latest scores.
Okay, so maybe your social conscience doesn't let you feel good about shopping at Wal-Mart. You're not alone. Instead of turning left at Mae Anne Ave, turn right and you'll be facing the Albertsons Shopping Center.
Also in this shopping center are a Dollar Tree, Jack in the Box, Papa Murphy's, Keva Juice, dry cleaners, Sally's Beauty Supply, Optometrist, Flowing Tide Pub, and Hacienda Mexican restaurant. Across the way to the right and brand spanking new is the Walgreens. Next door to Walgreens are Dairy Queen, El Pollo Loco, Chili's, Jamba Juice and Qdoba Fresh Mex. Bank of America is on the far north corner of the shopping center.
7-Eleven
10170 N McCarran Blvd - 775-787-1777 - map
S Safeway
5150 Mae Anne Ave - (775) 746-9000 / (775) 746-9010 - map - map above
Safeway is stocking over 20 pallets of water along with ice and dry ice in the front lobby. With the ShopKo permanently closed, there is plenty of parking available for cars, trailers and RVs. Safeway offers a real live sushi chef during the day and Starbucks is inside for your caffiene addiction. There is a very large selection of natural and organic foods as well. Be sure to return your shopping carts back to Safeway as their 83-year-old man can't walk that fast across the parking lot. No, seriously. You might see him there; we have.
Wal-Mart
5260 W 7th St - (775) 624-2000 - map
Albertsons
10500 N McCarran Blvd - (775) 746-8882 / (775) 746-5717- map
Another classic Albertsons with all the Burner fixings. Pallets and pallets of water, lotions, dry goods, dry ice and well-stocked for all your alcohol needs. Overnight parking is available when you notify the store management. Easy parking lot to move around in and great access. Learn more about their recycling initiative.
Bully's
2005 Sierra Highlands Dr # 155 - (775) 746-8006 - map
Hacienda Restaurant & Bar
10580 N Mccarran Blvd # 102 - (775) 746-2228 - map
Qdoba Mexican Grill
10310 N Mccarran Blvd - (775) 824-0305 - map
Dairy Queen
10390 N McCarran Blvd - (775) 787-1003 - map
International House of Pancakes
1800 S Virginia St - (775) 786-5028 - map
Flowing Tide Pub
10580 N Mccarran Blvd # 109 - (775) 747-7707 - (775) 747-7708 - map
B Bicycle Bananas
2005 Sierra Highlands Drive, #115 - 775-747-1413 - map - map above
Big O Tires and Service Centers
5130 Mae Anne Ave - (775) 787-3222 - map
Kragen Auto Parts
5010 W 7th St - (775) 787-3634 - map
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. 
