There aren't many places in the world where you can work a full day at your 9-to-5, head out on a hike, and be back in time to catch a show or a concert downtown, but Reno isn't like most places. "The Biggest Little City in the World" has more to offer than metropolitan areas two or three times its size, but residents know all of that already. Whether you came to Reno for work or found you couldn't leave the area after a stint in the Sierra, calling this town home is a good idea. Make sure you have the peace of mind to enjoy it from the moment you arrive by investing in an ADT monitored security system.

After that, lock up the house guilt-free and head out to Mt. Rose after a famed Sierra storm— if more vert is on your mind, ski movie favorites like Squaw and Heavenly are just a quick drive away. In the summer, cool off at the lake or stay close to town and enjoy an al fresco meal along the Riverfront or annual events like the Great Reno Balloon Race. And of course, you'll have your pick of evenings out at casinos, concerts, and shows. Whether you consider it a smaller Vegas or an oasis all of its own, Reno manages to be a place that just about has it all.