Lake Tahoe
A glimmering jewel in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe may have gained popularity as an upscale ski destination, but it is a year-round destination that offers something for everyone. Try stand-up paddleboarding over those giant submerged boulders that you see in all the Instagram pics or spend an evening with friends at one of the world-class restaurants found around the lake. Or relax after a day of skiing with a glass of wine before a roaring fire at a log cabin-inspired resort.
More than 2.7 million people visit the Lake Tahoe area each year, making it a favorite summertime retreat as well as one of the best skiing areas in the United States. Lake Tahoe straddles the California - Nevada border, Lake Tahoe is home to 15 exceptional ski resorts, including Heavenly Mountain Resort, Palisades, and Diamond Peak Resort.
With its reputation as a top ski destination, it may surprise you to find out that more people visit the Lake Tahoe area in the summer. The tranquil blue water of the lake, proximity to biking and hiking trails, and the pleasant mountain breezes make Lake Tahoe a picture-perfect vacation destination.
Several charming small towns dot the shoreline of Lake Tahoe, including Tahoe City, Tahoma, and Timberland. Larger Nevada cities include nearby Carson City, about 20 miles to the east, and Reno, almost 40 miles to the north.
Lake Tahoe Airport is located in South Lake Tahoe at the southern point of the lake and is the only airport adjacent to the lake. On the Nevada side of the lake, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is located in Reno, the Minden-Tahoe Airport is in Minden, and Carson City Airport is in Carson City. On the California side, there is the Truckee Tahoe Airport in Truckee and the Van Vleck Tells Peak Airport in El Dorado County.
Lake Tahoe is a place where visitors come to play hard and relax even harder. Hike the Tahoe Rim Trail, see the Tallac historic site, or marvel at the Vikingsholm, a 1929 lodge with a distinctive Nordic flair. From the ski resorts with their mountain views, gondola rides, and powdery slopes, to the trendy boutiques and chef-inspired restaurants, to the boating, sailing, and kayaking, and scenic trails, the Lake Tahoe region promises an experience of a lifetime.
Gold Dollar Trail
Dodge Canyon
Olympic Valley
Pine Nut Canyon
Lemmon Valley
Balancing Rock Self-Guided Nature Trail
Peavine Mountain
Cliff Canyon
Deer Ravine
Woodcamp Creek Interpretive Trail
Cold Spring Valley
Lester Beach
Big Valley Trail
Lakeridge Golf Course
Lower Meadow Trail
East Boca Canyon
Italian Bar Trail
Box Canyon Number One
Mossy Pond West Trail
Lighthouse Trail
Mumford Bar Trail
Warren Lake Trail
Secline Beach
Dry Lakes Trail
Ophir Ravine
Big Valley Canyon
Coldstream Valley
Donkey Canyon
Carson Range
Kiva Beach
Granite Chief Trail
Loch Leven Trail
Lagoon Trail
Cottonwood Overlook Trail
Linsey Lake Trail
Russel Valley
Baldwin Beach
Glacier Lakes Trail
Tahoe City Golf Course
Crown Point Ravine
Haypress Creek Trail
Grouse Creek Trail
Voltaire Canyon
Billy Mack Canyon
Baumann Trail
Kelly Ravine
Starr Ravine
Martis Valley
Dinwiddie Arm
Blue Eyes Canyon
Sailor Canyon
Spanish Ravine
Gonelson Canyon
Harrahs Casino
Fannette Island
Little Granite Canyon
Salmon Lake Trail
Mears Lake Valley Trail
Canyon Twentythree
North Fork Long Canyon
Grouse Ridge Trail
Heath Falls Overlook Trail
Lagomarsino Canyon
Little Secret Canyon
Cedar Ravine
Box Canyon Number Two
Rocky Glen
Five Lakes Creek Trail
Sugar Pine Point Lighthouse
China Cove Trail
Canyon Twentytwo
Chedic Canyon
Badenaugh Canyon
Junction House Range
Wildcreek Golf Course
North Wallace Canyon
Euer Valley
Eagle Bird Trail
Loon Lake Trail
Cottonwood Fisherman Trail
Commodore Trail
Grayhorse Valley
Little Wallace Canyon
Eagle Valley
Rubicon Trail
Bobs Cabin Trail
Lacey Valley
Correco Canyon
Genoa Canyon
Moondunes Beach
Little Robinsons Valley
Sagehen Hills
Stampede Valley
Overland Emigrant Trail
Mount Lola Trail
Wallace Trail
Vikingsholm Trail
Upper Jones Valley
Brookside Municipal Golf Course
Hotels in Truckee
Restaurants in Truckee