Cheap flights from Phoenix to Reno from £44

Head to Virginia Street in Midtown Reno to admire more than 100 professional murals. Reno is a place where the annual 24-hour Mural Marathon competition with local, national and international artists occurs. And your task is to see all these masterpieces afterwards!

Visit 5 Star Saloon at 132 West Street in Reno; it's one of the most amusing places in the city. Whether you are gay or straight, the smoky room with drag shows, weekend DJs and karaoke nights will impress you.

Have you ever thought about what Marilyn Manson's bar would look like? You may see it in Reno, at the Death & Taxes bar at 26 Cheney Street. It's all-black-everything in this place, from Chesterfield sofas, barstools and paint – even the windows are blacked out against the high desert sun – the only light is from two antique chandeliers over the bar. Drinks are also good; try Colonel Ricky's Tipple (botanist gin, watermelon, Malawi antlers vermouth, lime cordial, and soda).