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.
Donkey Canyon
Pine Nut Canyon
Poison Hole Trail
Overland Emigrant Trail
Voltaire Canyon
Indian Springs Ravine
Slide Point Trail
Rocky Glen
Lester Beach
Hunsucker Trail
Pope Beach
Cottonwood Overlook Trail
Screwauger Canyon
Mount Lola Trail
India Ravine
Mckinstry Trail
Parsley Bar Trail
Cherry Point Trail
Badenaugh Canyon
Puny Dip Canyon
Bear Den Canyon
North Logan House Canyon
Grey Trail
Canyon Twentyfour
Haskell Peak Trail
Carpenter Valley
Horse Ravine
Caldwell Ravine
Granite Chief Trail
Box Canyon Number One
Confidence Ravine
Linsey Lake Trail
Jamison Ravine
Little Duncan Canyon
Rubicon Trail
Vikingsholm Trail
Incline Beach
Gold Dollar Trail
Jacks Valley
Secline Beach
Siri'S Casino
Cottonwood Botanical Trail
Loon Lake Trail
Scott Island
Barts Valley
Abrams Ravine
Canyon Four
Palisades Creek Trail
Rockbound Valley
Euer Valley
Little Granite Canyon
Ophir Ravine
Jenne Ravine
Sailore Flat Trail
Jones Valley
Eagle Valley
Little Robinsons Valley
Heavenly Valley
Patton Beach
Haypress Valley
Haypress Creek Trail
Dellar Trail
Schlein Trail
Crown Point Ravine
Crabtree Canyon
Jerry Canyon
Moondunes Beach
Mears Lake Valley Trail
Woodcamp Creek Interpretive Trail
Baltimore Trail
Coulee Canyon
Ponderosa Golf Course
Lacey Valley
Sardine Valley
Blue Eyes Canyon
Stampede Valley
South Wallace Canyon
Brockway Golf Club
Ellicott Trail
Forest View Trail
Onion Valley
Carson City Golf Course
Cedar Hill Canyon
Upper Jones Valley
Smyles Ravine
Hoke Valley
Beyers Lake Trail
Junction House Range
Cedar Ravine
Warren Lake Trail
Coldstream Valley
Blatchley Canyon
Horse Spring Trail
Balls Canyon
Kiva Beach
Flat Ravine
Cottonwood Fisherman Trail
Italian Bar Trail
Tevis Cup Trail
Hotels in Truckee
Restaurants in Truckee