Celebrating 40 years in 40 days, Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino toasts four decades of Reno hospitality now through early June. Would you believe that Peppermill started as a modest coffee shop all those years ago and has since emerged as the largest, privately-owned gaming company in Nevada? During that time the Reno casino and hotel underwent no less than nine renovations, the most dramatic being the $400 million Tuscan-themed expansion. Come see for yourself and enjoy all the wild adventures waiting just across the state border.

Recommended Resort:Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino. This shimmering staple on the Virginia Street certainly doesn’t shy away from a larger than life reputation. Since the recent expansion, the property now features a 17-story hotel tower, spa and salon, three new restaurants, pool, garden and nightclub. Accommodations alone include 1,630 rooms with 785 suites. Our favorites lie in the Tuscany Tower, a collection of nicely appointed rooms with views of the Sierra Nevada and inspired by the rolling hills of the Italian countryside.

Check In:  2707 South Virginia Street in Reno, Neveda. 866-821-9996, peppermillrendo.com.

Check Out:  The fine dining. Peppermill boast 10 dining options in for guests, but three standout for the whole restaurant experience. Chi mixes traditional and modern Asian cuisine for delicious results. Master chef Benny Tsang serves up everything from noodle dishes to Peking duck, and fresh offerings from the seafood water tank. If steak is what you crave, then head to Bimini Steakhouse and savor the celebrated menu, excellent views and impressive 1000+ wine list. Finally, dine under an enchanted skydome surrounded by statues, columns and water features at Romanza, where exceptional Italian cuisine is served amidst elegance.

Don’t Miss:  Spa Toscana. Immerse yourself in an experience inspired by the baths of Ancient Rome. Mixing an old world aesthetic with modern health and wellness technique, the spa is a feast for all senses. Set in a sprawling three-story, 33,000 square foot space, the Mediterranean style escape features mosaic floors, fountains and a variety of lounges, pool and treatment rooms. Customize you day with services like the Wine Down, a full-body massage using warm grape seed oil, and the Fontana di Gioventu (Fountain of Youth), and invigorating facial using micro- current technology to instantly tone skin for a younger and healthy glow.

Blog post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.

Photos courtesy of Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino. 

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