Midtown Mural Pedicab Tour

Midtown is the neighborhood where the younger, more creative side of Reno shows itself. Along Virginia Street south of downtown, old storefronts have become coffee bars, galleries, restaurants, and bars, and the walls carry a growing collection of murals. This pedicab tour lets you see it without walking the whole route: a local driver pedals you from wall to wall, telling you about the artists and the stories behind each piece. It is relaxed, photogenic, and a refreshing contrast to the casino district. Expect a couple of hours, plenty of stops, and a guide who knows which cafe to try afterward. Check the tour page for departure points and season.

Reno has long been underestimated as an arts town, but the evidence is on its walls. Public art projects, festivals, and the influence of the nearby Black Rock Desert gatherings have produced murals that range from bold abstracts to detailed portraits, desert landscapes, and playful pop images. The Midtown district concentrates many of them in a walkable corridor, and the pedicab format works well because it brings you close to each wall without the effort of a long walk. Guides often introduce the artists, mention techniques, and explain the neighborhood's recent revival.

The ride itself is part of the pleasure. A pedicab is open to the air, so you hear street music, smell coffee and food, and feel the Reno climate directly. The pace is slow enough for photographs and conversation, and drivers usually adapt the route to the group's interests.

If you are traveling with someone who tires easily or dislikes long city walks, this is a comfortable alternative. If you like to explore on foot, you can combine the ride with a stroll on your own, since the tour gives you the background to find more murals independently.

Midtown is also where the city's independent food and drink scene lives. After the ride you can wander into a roastery, a taproom, a vintage store, or a restaurant serving regional dishes, and the driver can point out favorites. Evenings are lively on weekends, with live music and street activity, while weekday afternoons are calmer. Spring and fall give the most comfortable pedaling weather, and summer rides tend to be best early or late. Winter rides may run on milder days, but dress warmly and check the operator's policy for cold or wet conditions.

Pair it with the Nevada Museum of Art for a full day of looking at art in galleries and on the street. Ask your driver which murals are newest, because the district's walls change as artists add pieces and festivals bring fresh work, and a second ride in a later year can feel like a different tour. Many visitors say the conversation with a local driver was as memorable as the art itself.