11 days in Athens & Reno Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Athens side-trips: Florence (Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House & W. C. Handy Birthplace, Museum & Library), Cullman (Skydive Alabama & Ave Maria Grotto) and Point Mallard Waterpark (in Decatur).

For where to stay and other tourist information, read Athens trip itinerary site.

Huntsville to Athens is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In August, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 67°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can go by car to Reno.

Get out of town with these interesting Reno side-trips: HeliTahoe (in Truckee), Tahoe City (Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks & Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads) and Rainbow Trail (in South Lake Tahoe). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at National Automobile Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Truckee River Walk, contemplate the waterfront views at Emerald Bay State Park, and try to win big at Casino at Silver Legacy Resort.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Reno vacation builder website.

You can drive from Athens to Reno in 33 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Athens to Reno. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Athens in September since evenings lows in Reno dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.