Verdi, Nevada is a small town in Washoe County, right on the border of California. If you’ve ever driven from California to Nevada (or vice versa) on I-80, then you’ve passed right through it, and you likely didn’t even know it. The Truckee River flows right through it and it’s more or less a suburb of Reno. The population of this small town is about 3,000, and it was named after Italian opera composer Guiseppe Verdi, when Charles Crocker – founder of the Central Pacific Railroad – pulled a piece of paper with his name on it out of a hat.

Verdi is a pleasant small town and community that’s worth a visit at any time of the year, but you might like it best in the fall. In the fall, the weather is just right, the colors on the trees and grasses are changing, and the summer crowds traveling between Reno and Tahoe have passed – and the winter crowds have not yet arrived. Read on to learn more about this great little spot.

Verdi is lovely! It's nestled between hills and you might miss it if you blink.
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However, that's what makes it special. It's surrounded by mountains and beauty, and there are lots of interesting trails in the area.
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The Truckee River flows right through it and has carved out striking vistas like this one.
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This town was once a big timber town, and because of that, it was and is also a big railroad town.
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In fact, the first big train robbery in The West happened in Verdi in 1870. $41,600 in gold was stolen - that's the equivalent of about $938,000 today.
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If you choose to stay in Verdi, you might enjoy staying at The Best Western Plus Boomtown Casino. It's one of the most happening places in town.
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There are several worthwhile restaurants to try in town, too. Chop 40, a steakhouse, is one of them.
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The Verdi Grillhouse and Casino is another one worth trying.
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Maria's Mexican Restaurant is actually just outside of Verdi's borders - it has a Reno address - but it's very good as well.
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And, Sasquatch Tavern and Grill is tasty also!
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If you like whiskey, then you'll love the homemade creations at Verdi Local Distillery.
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Of course, if you're visiting Verdi in the fall season, you should really take some time to get out in nature and enjoy the natural beauty of this area.
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The Verdi Nature Trail is a half-mile loop that is simply lovely.
Crystal Peak Park is a wonderful place to enjoy the fall beauty of Verdi. You might enjoy the 1.1-mile Crystal Peak Fishing Trail. You'll see lots of birds and maybe some other wildlife along the way!
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This part of Nevada is really beautiful at this time of the year.
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Be sure to check it out before the snow begins to fall!
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Verdi, Nevada, is a lovely place to visit in the autumn! You’ll love exploring this small town without having to worry about the crowds. Have a fun time in Verdi! And don’t forget to bring your camera to capture some of the spectacular fall foliage!

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