This had to be the weirdest thrift store experience I have ever had. We were drawn to the shop by…read moregoogle and the zen name & signs out front. At first we thought it was closed because all of the lights were off. But the main door was unlocked and we entered. There was 3 people sitting at the table in the middle of the store - they stared us down but didn't say a word. We wondered the entire store which was primarily books, movies/dvds/VHS & furniture, with a few odds and ends. I think my definition of "gift store" is different than theirs because I didn't see much that I would categorize in that department. The odor in this store was the usual thrift store aroma, with a splash of...something very unpleasant. We saw what looked like a music venue in the back with a few guys talking really loudly from that area. After wondering the store, we started to work our way to the front when one of the gentleman practically ran to follow us out. When we looked back at him, he pulled out his key and dangled it indicating he was locking the door behind us, still not saying a single word to us. Out of probably 5 people in that store, not a single one said anything to us. If they were closed, they should have locked the door behind them - it was Saturday late morning.... I would label this more as a used book/music/movie store. I definitely won't waste my time here again. Such a weird experience!

If you're looking for a retro beatnik kinda feel music venue with contemporary artists this is your…read moreplace. Not fancy by any means but a perfect place to practice your musical art. Non judgmental, nice folks, you got the picture. Couches, beer and wine, pizza too. Come by just hear hear the artists. And Carson City has a vibrant and excellent music scene. Open mic on Fridays too. In the thrift store there are wonderful treasures. Very eclectic mix of music memorabilia, fun retro stuff. See ya there!

We go there for the pinball. It's a lot of fun games are very well maintained and the people have…read morebeen nice. My daughters are both suckers for superhero stuff so it's always fun to take them. Even when there's a tournament going on or a ton of people playing table games it's always a friendly environment. Pinball is not outrageously priced so it's fun.

This place is awesome !! Brought me back to my childhood with the pinball and game room . My 2 year…read moreold son just started showing an interest in Batman and I was in town and drove by and I'm glad I did. Very organized store and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I'll be back next time I'm visiting . Thank you bros

This is a fun little place. Had the best time browsing at browsers! The prices are right for sure.read more

people are friendly and helpful. A great selection of many genres. I shop often and am very pleased…read moreby the cost of books. I also donate back what I've read.

Wow! I'm already a huge fan of the Reno location, so when my travels took me to Sparks, I made it a…read morepoint to stop by and check out the sister store! To say I was blown away is an understatement. It's still got the quintessential CnC charm and humor, but amped up to 10 with lifesize displays, larger murals, more merch and those vibes we all love about this place! The bar area got a massive plus up in Sparks, with a full cocktail program, craft beers, and lots of delightful NA options too. The plush blue chairs look super inviting, and I can just imagine the fun times spent here hanging into the evening. Baristas are super friendly and the menu features all the faves from Reno, and then some! Here's the rub. It's hidden in a quiet corner of the best shopping center in all of Sparks. You've got CnC, Mountain Mike's, Smashin' Good Times, Paleteria del Angel, and Shang Hai restaurant all in the same spot, and you can have one helluva day just bouncing from one to the other. I sure hope my friends will find their way here to check it out for yourselves. They have awesome events and programs too, so scope the socials for the schedule and make a plan!

Had a great time at Spider Punk concert! Came to support some friends and was pleasantly surprised…read morewith the venue! Great food options, many awesome of drink options as well! I came here to rock out and found myself enjoying a pulled pork sandwhich with a lavender soda which isn't very punk rock but the fuel definitely helped! Upon observation, I noticed old school arcade games, board games, comic books and many other things to make you enjoy your stay here. Definitely look forward to visiting on a regular business day.

We love this books store. If you can find something you can ask to be notified if such a book ever…read morearrives to their facility. They have new and used books as well within a reasonable price point. I found lots of great educational books from my preschooler. I even find coloring books and other things they are interested it. Our child likes tonsit on the chair and stare at the books they find. Its very well kept inside and they have a public restroom if you plan to stay longer. They even offer some hot tea and coffee. If you please. Parking lot is there, but as they are popular can get crowded. Overall its a wonderful place that we visit so often.

Sadly, the Reno area is extremely lacking in good quality used bookstores anymore. With the loss…read moreof Zephyr Books many years ago and the Book Gallery in Sparks, there just aren't enough quality used bookstores any longer. Grassroots Books is a very good used bookstore with a lot of variety of material-- children's books, DVD's, some records, gently used paperback and hardcover books. Hours are flexible for when they are open, however, they only buy books on Thursdays during the afternoon. I have never been tempted much to sell anything to them over the years, as they tend to be quite choosy with the material that they want and don't want. As a longtime book collector, this is important to maintaining a quality used stock and helps with inventory management. I highly recommend Grassroots for your next book adventure!

There is not comic book store here. I went to this address - there's an animal shelter, some…read morestorage units, and some dept of transportation looking buildings in a remote location but no retail. My best guess is this yelp listing is on here by mistake.

Puzzles galore... out Christmas shopping for the person who has everything. This place has all…read moresorts of games and Puzzles. Bring back family activities, I say! Shops like this encourage interaction. I hope they do well. Busy on a weekend. Staff are helpful. Lots of inventory. Costs comparable to Amazon deals.

Staff is rude, game selection is poor and overpriced, and their return policy is nonexistent.read more

First, let me say that yes, the store is a bit overpriced on some items. The actual stationery is…read moreactually fairly priced. I love the selection; however, I feel like they have limited offerings. The blind boxes are lacking, pokemon is popular, yes. But so is Disney, SailorMoon, Sword Art, Jujutsu Kaisen, etc... don't get me wrong. I do like the ones they have [overall], just would like to see some other options. A lot of these blind boxes are what you could find if you were to go to Japan and visit their gashapon locations. I would LOVE to see an entire row of those machines stocked in there. I'd probably go broke if they did that. As for service. The staff is typically friendly, but I did hear them tell others they couldn't bring drinks or food in there. I get it. They want to protect the goods and let's be honest here folks. People NO LONGER care about others property. People are so careless and have an attitude of, 'Oh, well, too bad' and don't care if they stain something that now has to be written off. You may not like it, but be respectful. It's really not that hard folks. I hope that they change it up a little though and bring in more stuff. I also hope that someday people will understand that this is a collectables store with stationery.

Unfortunately our most recent visits have been lackluster and underwhelming. The little claw…read moremachines haven't been refilled regularly and what's in there is too heavy to actually be picked up. The figure selection has been so so but nothing really worth being excited about. The prices for many items have also increased significantly. My kiddo was coming here for cinnamoroll, hutsune miku, chikawa, and spirited away items. However both hot topic and box lunch have had almost identical items for typically 15% less on average. It's a bummer because we liked coming here. Now it's kinda a let down.

Great museum. Lots of information, tons of history in the area. Decorated very well with loads of…read morehistoric artifacts. I don't really want to spoil it. Go and check it out. Great value.

The story of the Donner Party (1846-1847) [Truckee CA]…read more The Visitor Center isn't very big but nice... it features exhibits highlighting the Emigrant Experience, the Donner Party, the Land of the Washoe, Chinese construction of the railroad, and early motoring adventures over Donner Pass. The park rangers are informative and helpful. I was able to stamp my travel book with the name of the park and image of a prairie wagon. Clean bathrooms. Everything we've wanted to learn about the Donner Party were explained to us by the park volunteer who gave us a free one-hour tour. Historical tours are offered at 11:00a and 1:00p. Thanks, Ron! Very informative! Included with the tour is a short walk to the Murphy Cabin. The inscription on the rock read "The face of this rock formed the north end and the fireplace of the Murphy Cabin." It also listed the names of the members of the Donner Party, those who perished and survived (see photo). Donner Pass is now fairly easily traversed, but the Donner Party were up against feet of heavy snow, and the wagons they were traveling in were no match for a modern four wheel drive. The terrain is famously rugged, so imagine passing over it with no road. Review #3556