Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts can seat 1,500 and is formerly Pioneer Theater Auditorium located in Reno, Nevada. The dome stands out with its gold geodesic roof like a turtle's shell. It was conceptualized by Don Richter of Temcor and is famously tagged as the "Golden Turtle." The dome is registered as a historic place in 2005.

The dome prides of their perfect acoustics. A more intimate experience in theater performance can also be enjoyed in the same area called the "Pioneer Underground." It features stand-up comedies performing with Reno-Tahoe Comedy. Tourists who fancy a seat in the dome assures easy parking in the court lot at Washoe County Courthouse available for free after 5 pm. Tourists can also access restaurants and coffee shops, which are only walking distance. For the biscuit lovers, Pine State Biscuits; for family pizza night, Wild Garlic, and; for chill happy hour, The Eddy's. The dome is a one-hour drive from Tahoe City and less than an hour from Truckee, California. A wonderful stay at Plaza Resort Club has an overlooking view of the Truckee River, which is five minutes' walking distance to the Pioneer Center. A classic Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel also offers comfortable rooms given the accessibility to the airport and the Automobile Museum. A more affordable pick is the SureStay Plus Hotel, which offers free parking for cars and RVs. The modern decoration at Western Village Inn and Casino gives a taste of Vegas at a reasonable price. It features slot machines and table games.