Conference Venue

Heap Leach Solutions Conference - Destination Guide

Heap Leach Solutions Conference

The Nugget Casino Resort • Sparks, Nevada

Your complete destination guide for the premier mining industry conference in the heart of Nevada

Pacific Time (PST/PDT)
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No Visa Required (US)
15 min to Reno Airport

Conference Venue

The Nugget Casino Resort

1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431

(775) 356-3300

info@nuggetcasino.com

Hotel Amenities

  • Full-service casino and gaming
  • Multiple dining options on-site
  • Fitness center and spa services
  • Free WiFi throughout property
  • Complimentary airport shuttle

Getting There

By Air

Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Just 15 minutes from The Nugget

Transportation Options:

  • • Free hotel shuttle (call ahead)
  • • Taxi: ~$25-30
  • • Uber/Lyft: ~$20-25
  • • Rental car available

By Car

Driving Distances:

  • • San Francisco: 4 hours
  • • Sacramento: 2.5 hours
  • • Las Vegas: 7 hours
  • • Salt Lake City: 7 hours

Parking: Free self-parking available

Explore Sparks & Reno

🎰 Entertainment

  • • Victorian Square (shopping & dining)
  • • Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
  • • Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
  • • National Automobile Museum
  • • Reno Arch & downtown district

🏔️ Outdoor Activities

  • • Lake Tahoe (45 minutes)
  • • Truckee River Walk
  • • Mount Rose Ski Area
  • • Virginia City historic town
  • • Pyramid Lake (45 minutes)

🎨 Culture & Events

  • • Nevada Museum of Art
  • • Artown Festival (July)
  • • Hot August Nights (August)
  • • Pioneer Center for Performing Arts
  • • Riverwalk District galleries

Dining Recommendations

🍳 Breakfast Spots

Peg's Glorified Ham & Eggs

0.8 miles from hotel

Classic American breakfast diner with generous portions and friendly service. Famous for their skillets and fresh-baked biscuits.

$ Open 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Nugget Diner

On-site at hotel

Convenient 24-hour diner right in the hotel. Great for early morning meetings or late-night dining.

$ Open 24 hours

Squeeze In

3.2 miles from hotel

Local favorite known for creative omelets and pancakes. Try their famous "Racy Tracy" omelet!

$$ Open 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Great Basin Brewing Co.

2.1 miles from hotel

Brewery with hearty breakfast options and locally crafted beers. Great for business breakfast meetings.

$$ Open 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

🍽️ Fine Dining

Atlantis Steakhouse

Premium steaks & seafood

$$$

Rapscallion Seafood House

Fresh seafood & wine

$$$

Campo

Italian cuisine & cocktails

$$

🍕 Casual Dining

Awful Awful Burger

Local burger institution

$

Bertha Miranda's

Authentic Mexican food

$

Midtown Eats

Farm-to-table American

$$

☕ Coffee & Quick

Hub Coffee Roasters

Local roasted coffee

$

Starbucks

Multiple locations nearby

$

Great Basin Bagel

Fresh bagels & sandwiches

$