| The lake and its surrounding area which is commonly | | | | town of Truckee, Tahoe City, ski resort towns of |
| referred to as Tahoe, has an elevation of 6225 | | | | Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley which was the |
| feet. Lake Tahoe is twenty two miles long and 12 | | | | site of the 1960's Winter Olympic Games amongst |
| miles wide and has a shoreline that extends over 71 | | | | others. |
| miles. This gorgeous lake is shared by two US | | | | South Lake Tahoe is a large area which is essentially |
| states, namely California which stakes claim to 42 | | | | geared towards tourism and lies largely in the state |
| miles of Lake Tahoe's shoreline and the state of | | | | of Nevada. This tourist heavy area is home to |
| Nevada which has 29 miles of it. Lake Tahoe offer | | | | several big name casinos like Harrah's, Harveys, Mont |
| many vacation homes on both the North and South | | | | Bleu and the Horzion which are all located in the town |
| shore which, by the way, is the largest alpine lake in | | | | of Stateline in Nevada. These casinos are not only |
| North America is renowned for its almost translucent | | | | known as gambling destinations but are considered to |
| waters that are known to evoke feelings of wonder | | | | be resorts which provide much entertainment of |
| and awe. In fact, when the famous American author | | | | all the family. |
| Mark Twain first set his eyes on the Lake during his | | | | Apart from these towns and villages, the area |
| visit to the area in the late 1860's he described it as | | | | surrounding North and South Lake Tahoe also has a |
| "the fairest picture the whole earth affords." | | | | number of state parks like the Lake Tahoe Nevada |
| A locale of unmatched beauty | | | | State Park which offers several recreations options |
| The Lake which was created by volcanic activity was | | | | to vacationers and locals alike. Sand Harbor with its |
| first discovered by an American called John C | | | | sandy beaches is a preferred location in the park. It is |
| Fremont in 1844 but before that the Lake and its | | | | located three miles to the west of Incline village and |
| forested surrounding area was home to the Washo | | | | has boating and picnicking facilities. Sand Harbor is |
| Indian tribe who called the Lake 'big sky lake' in | | | | hosts the popular Lake Tahoe Shakespeare festival |
| honor of its sparkling, blue and clear waters. It has | | | | every July. Other popular locales in the Park include |
| an average depth of 989 feet and at its deepest | | | | Memorial Point and Hidden Beach, Cave Rock, |
| point the lake reaches a depth of 1,645 feet. | | | | Spooner Lake, Zephyr Cover all of which have |
| However the Lake is not too conducive to swimming | | | | facilities for picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, |
| as the waters of the lake are often very cold even | | | | camping, trekking etc. |
| during the peak summer months. Moreover it is also | | | | Some state parks located on the Californian side |
| known to have extremely strong and treacherous | | | | include the Bodie State Historic Park which is a well |
| currents. Another interesting fact about the lake, is | | | | preserved ghost town and the Donner Memorial |
| that this lake doesn't drain into an ocean even though | | | | State Park. |
| nearly sixty-three streams flow into it, rather it | | | | Attractions |
| drains into the Pyramid Lake located in the Nevada | | | | Taking a ride on a historic paddle wheeler |
| desert by way of the Truckee River. Apart from the | | | | You can get out and about on the Lake itself by |
| beauty of the lake, the area around it is also | | | | riding on-board a historic three deck paddle wheeler |
| characterized by crisp, clear air, dense forests and | | | | called the MS Dixie II. This paddle wheel replaced the |
| much tranquility. | | | | original MS Dixie in 1994. This paddle wheeler sets sail |
| Amenable weather | | | | from the town of Zephyr cove. Similar cruises are |
| The entire area is blessed with agreeable weather as | | | | also offered by the Tahoe Queen which sails from |
| a result of which it has now become an immensely | | | | the town of Emerald Bay in South Lake Tahoe. |
| popular year round destination for Americans. The | | | | Visit Vikingsholm |
| Lake on an average enjoys 250 to 300 days of | | | | This Scandinavian styled vacation home was built in |
| sunny weather during the year. During the winter | | | | 1929 at the cost of US$500,000. Vikingsholm is an |
| months it tends to receive nearly 300-500 inches of | | | | exponent of Nordic architecture that was built with |
| snow fall and this has enabled it to become one of | | | | local materials. A part of this home is even topped |
| the nation's premier ski destinations. The Lake Tahoe | | | | with sod roofs. Tours of Vikingsholm are available |
| area has a multitude of ski resorts that offer a vast | | | | from Mid-June until Labor Day. This attraction which is |
| number of activities like snowboarding, ice -skating, | | | | located on the head of Emerald Bay can be accessed |
| snow shoeing, snowmobiling, sleigh riding in addition to | | | | via a scenic hike from Eagle Point State Park though |
| skiing and cross country skiing. During the warmer | | | | it is also accessible by car. |
| months, people flock to Lake Tahoe to indulge in | | | | Olympic Valley |
| various recreational activities like boating and water | | | | This all weather destination is accessed via a cable |
| sports, hiking, tennis, camping, ballooning, golf, | | | | car ride that traverses over 2000 vertical feet and |
| horseback riding, parasailing, bungee jumping and | | | | transports you to a village that features an Olympic |
| much more. | | | | Museum, ice skating rink, swimming pool, spa and |
| Getting there | | | | restaurants. |
| By Car | | | | Bars and Restaurants. |
| North and South Lake Tahoe are easily accessible by | | | | Lake Tahoe is a prime American destination and it |
| various modes of transport. Lake Tahoe is located | | | | boasts of wide variety of bars and restaurants that |
| on the border between California and Nevada. This | | | | aim to cater to all tastes. Bars and restaurants |
| popular resort destination lies 200 miles to the east | | | | populate both North Lake Tahoe as well as South |
| of the Californian city of San Francisco while it | | | | Lake Tahoe. Some popular restaurants located here |
| is just 30 miles to the west of Reno in Nevada. | | | | include Rosie's and the Old Post Café both of |
| North Lake Tahoe which is known for its ski resorts | | | | which are located in California and are favored brunch |
| can be accessed by car via the I-80 from San | | | | and breakfast spots. Other well -like establishments |
| Francisco. South Lake Tahoe which is populated by | | | | include the Char Pit, which is a small restaurant |
| many hotels, restaurants and casinos lies mainly in | | | | located in the town of Kings Beach that is renowned |
| Nevada and can be reached from Reno by taking US | | | | for its hearty burgers and baby back ribs. River |
| 395 South and then US 50 West.. | | | | Ranch Lodge and Restaurant, Le Bistro, Dragonfly, |
| By Air | | | | Fiamma are still other dining spots which find favor |
| The closest commercial airports are Reno Tahoe | | | | with both locals and out- of-towners who come to |
| International airport in Nevada which can be accessed | | | | Lake Tahoe on holiday. |
| via a 40 minute drive from this popular year round | | | | Accommodations |
| destination. Another big commercial airport that | | | | If you are planning a holiday in Lake Tahoe sometime |
| serves the region is the Sacramento International | | | | soon, you will be happy to know that you have wide |
| Airport in California which is located two hours away. | | | | range of accommodation options available here that |
| Smaller airports like South Lake Tahoe Airport and | | | | range from the conventional hotels and resorts to |
| Truckee-Tahoe Airport afford additional air links to | | | | charming lodges and cabins and convenient, |
| Lake Tahoe. | | | | reasonable and family-friendly vacation rentals. Usually, |
| By Bus | | | | you will find a better deal when dealing with vacation |
| During the winter ski months several bus services | | | | rentals offered direct from owners. |
| operate to various ski resorts like the Bay Area Ski | | | | Vacation rentals make economic sense |
| Bus and the NAC ski. | | | | Vacation rentals or sometimes called Vacation Homes |
| By Train | | | | are in fact a popular accommodation choice in Lake |
| Lake Tahoe can also be accessed by train on the | | | | Tahoe which is quite a family-centric destination. Hiring |
| Amtrak California Zephyr Route that makes a stop in | | | | a vacation rental in Lake Tahoe often makes |
| Truckee. | | | | economic sense for a family or large group that |
| Towns and Villages on the shoreline | | | | wishes to vacation together as it reduces the |
| The shoreline of Lake Town has several towns and | | | | expenses that are associated with booking individual |
| villages each of which are known for their own | | | | hotel rooms. |
| distinct character and myriad attractions. Lake Tahoe | | | | Several websites as well as well known classified |
| is divided into two distinct parts North Lake Tahoe | | | | sites offer listings of a plethora of vacation rentals |
| which is home to ski resorts and towns like Incline | | | | in Lake Tahoe. |
| Village, which is a wealthy enclave that is peppered | | | | What makes the Best booking experience when |
| with million dollar homes, shops and restaurants. Other | | | | booking Tahoe Vacation Rentals? |
| towns in North Lake Tahoe include the old railroad | | | | |