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Heaven can be found between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, and it's covered with snow. For your first time to the "Jewel of the Sierras" get ready for blue skies, loads of powder and warm hearts. Lake Tahoe offers everything from high class casino resorts to down home local flavor all sprinkled with the laid back attitude of its residents.
Lake Tahoe was recently voted the best ski area in the U.S. by Orbitz and 2010 is shaping up to be a great year for the Lake. Over 10 feet of snow has fallen so far this year, creating a killer snow pack for winter sports. Each part of Lake Tahoe has a different vibe, from the blue collar area of King's Beach in Nevada, to the resort and shopping areas of South Lake Tahoe in California. Each area of the lake has an area for winter sports followed by followed by a wide range of aprés ski opportunities.
You can get around the lake using the Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) bus system, which runs along 30 miles of the Lake's shoreline. Ski racks are available on the buses in the winter. There are also various shuttles like the North Tahoe Express or the Mt. Rose Shuttle which will bring you from the airport or from downtown Reno up to your hotel. However, for freedom and to access some of the lesser known areas of the lake, rent a car.
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Numerous winter adventures can be had around the entire lake. Starting from North Lake Tahoe, the number one ski resort on the local's list is Mount Rose Ski Tahoe. This large resort at the top of Slide Mountain has Tahoe's highest base and a brand new lodge. The Winter's Lodge has great views and is a perfect place to rest after skiing or boarding Mt. Rose's 1,200 acres.If you want something a little bit more low key, try some cross country skiing or snowshoeing...read more
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Northstar-at-Tahoe
Contact:
- +1 530 562 1010
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Location:
- Northstar Drive
- 6 miles north of Kings Beach
- Truckee,NV96160
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When the wind causes white-outs at other resorts, Northstar will likely be unaffected. The whole resort is first class!
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Truly a skier's paradise, this resort offers a wide range of activities and events for everyone. You can even find mountain photographers that will capture your best run on the slope. You can enjoy recreational racing, cross country runs and snowshoeing. Ski at the crack of dawn with a Fast Track pass. If you're not an early riser, then Polaris Park is just for you. The adventure park is located mid-mountain and has something for everyone after the sun goes down.
For you Olympic fans, Northstar now offers the West Coasts only biathlon range. Ski and shoot to your heart's content, or sign up for biathlon lessons.
A day of skiing can work up a big hunger, so don't forget to try one of the five restaurants located on the mountain. For the warmer months, Northstar also opens up a Mountain Bike Park offering more than 100 miles of trails. The resort also contains a golf course and driving range, a Tennis Center and offers several activities including horseback riding, fly-fishing and hiking.
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Tahoe Biltmore Hotel & Casino
Contact:
- 1 775 831 0660
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Location:
- 5 Highway 28
- Crystal Bay,NV89402
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from $90- user rating
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The biggest jackpot in Lake Tahoe history was won at this bustling and colorful casino. The round-the-clock gaming area features very active blackjack and crap tables, plus a multitude of potentially lucrative slot machines. The Pub and Grille offers free appetizers from 4-7pm Wednesday and Friday, ladies can enjoy free Margaritas at the Aspen Caberet daily from 4-7pm. The lodge rooms are very comfortable with first-class service. Ski and lodging packages include access to Diamond Peak or Mount Rose.
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Tahoe Meadows
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Location:
- US Highway 395
- (at Highway 431)
- Reno,NV89511
Description:
This trail is a great spot for a family outing or a place where you can be alone. In the spring, the wildflowers carpet the scenery in copious abundance and their scents almost empower one with a burst of energy. The variety of plant life changes with the seasons yet is always spectacular. This scenic trail is about 12-miles round-trip and provides an opportunity to see wildlife inhabiting the area. During the winter the meadows are a great place to cross country ski, snowshoe and sled. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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You can take your pick of eating opportunities at Tahoe. They run the gamut from elegant dining to sawdust on the floor pizza and beer. Here are a few local favorites that are located all around the lake, mostly on the North, East and South shores. The Edgewood is on the Nevada side and offers great views of the lake, and the California side of the Sierras. Mofo's is a local hangout within the Christmas Village shopping center of Incline Village.
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Live it up at the lake with a variety of nightlife options. You can dress it up on the Blu dancefloor at the MontBleau Casino Resort, or wear your favorite sport jersey, Hawaiian shirt or cowboy boots at several of the pubs and bars around the lake. Most of these hot spots are located on the Nevada side of the lake around the casinos, except for Pete 'n Peter's, which is located in the more tourist oriented area of Tahoe City.
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For your last day at the lake, you may either have run out of money, or you want to splurge. Here are some local picks for both options:
Keep it free or cheap with snowshoeing or cross country skiing at the Tahoe Meadows, followed by lunch at the Tahoe Biltmore. For one last day of skiing, Mt. Rose is the best choice for lower cost skiing and some final views of the lake.
Just south of Incline is Zephyr Cove and the dock for the Tahoe Queen and the M.S. Dixie...read more
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Tahoe Meadows
Contact:
Location:
- US Highway 395
- (at Highway 431)
- Reno,NV89511
Description:
This trail is a great spot for a family outing or a place where you can be alone. In the spring, the wildflowers carpet the scenery in copious abundance and their scents almost empower one with a burst of energy. The variety of plant life changes with the seasons yet is always spectacular. This scenic trail is about 12-miles round-trip and provides an opportunity to see wildlife inhabiting the area. During the winter the meadows are a great place to cross country ski, snowshoe and sled. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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Tahoe Biltmore Hotel & Casino
Contact:
- 1 775 831 0660
- visit website
Location:
- 5 Highway 28
- Crystal Bay,NV89402
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Map
from $90- user rating
Description:
The biggest jackpot in Lake Tahoe history was won at this bustling and colorful casino. The round-the-clock gaming area features very active blackjack and crap tables, plus a multitude of potentially lucrative slot machines. The Pub and Grille offers free appetizers from 4-7pm Wednesday and Friday, ladies can enjoy free Margaritas at the Aspen Caberet daily from 4-7pm. The lodge rooms are very comfortable with first-class service. Ski and lodging packages include access to Diamond Peak or Mount Rose.
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Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay Cruise on M.S. Dixie II
Contact:
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Location:
- Lake Tahoe,Nevada
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Take a 2-hour sightseeing cruise on the M.S. Dixie II around magnificent Lake Tahoe to savor the wonders of this picturesque area. Discover breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Emerald Bay, charming Fannette Island and Vikingsholm Castle.
This two-hour narrated Emerald Bay Sightseeing Cruise offers non-stop photo opportunities that will delight everyone in your family or group. As you cruise to, through and back from Emerald Bay, you will learn how it was formed and some of its fascinating history. Hear tales of Fenette Island (nicknamed "little rock island") within the bay, as well as the Vikingsholm Castle, the stone mansion on its shores.
You will even get a look below Lake Tahoe's surface, with a special video presentation of "Sunken Treasures of Lake Tahoe". This is a state-of-the-art video presentation showing what lies deep beneath the brilliant blue of Lake Tahoe's surface. Travel 500 feet below the waters of Glenbrook Bay to tour the Steamer Tahoe, the majestic vessel that cruised Lake Tahoe for 50 years before being sunk by her owners.
See underwater canyons and rocky bluffs that until now have never been seen by human eyes. Cruise through recently discovered...
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- Destination(s): Lake Tahoe, Reno
- Type: First time visit
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