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It’sinournaturetomakethemostoflife,tostepoutsideoftheday-to-day, experiencethenewandseizeeveryminute.InNorthLakeTahoe,ournatureenhances yournaturalinstincts—aplacethatelevatesalloflife’smoments.Onacrystalblue shorelineortoweringmountain,connectwithnature,clearyourmindandupliftyour spirit. Breathe life, naturally elevated. Thereissomuchvarietyhereyoucanfillyourdayswithpeakexperiences.Jaw droppingscenery,wildlife,alpineforests,stateparks,historicestatesand modernresorts—NorthLakeTahoetakesvacationvarietytonewheights. Ortuneitalldown;findacabininthewoodswherethequietis interruptedonlybythewindinthetreesandbird-song. NorthTahoesweepsina180-degreearcaroundLakeTahoe’s pristinewater,extendingfromInclineVillageinNevadato famousEmeraldBay.Diversetownsandresortsalongits shorelineofferamyriadofopportunitiestoenjoycarefreefreedom, all set against one of the world’s largest alpine lakes. ON THE COVER: ©ADONIS VILLANUEVA/SHUTTERSTOCK THIS PAGE: ©FOCQUS/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO; INSET: ©MEDIA PHOTOS/iSTOCK
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Thisistruly“adventurecentral,”with world-classskiingandsnowboarding, hikingandmountainbiking,fishing, climbingandgolf.You’llalsofind eclecticshopping,Nevada-style gaming,showsandfantasticfoodat one-of-a-kindrestaurantsandbars. Finedininghasastrongtraditionhere datingbacktothe1960WinterOlympics,with freshCaliforniacuisine,finewinesandlocal-brews celebrated throughout North Tahoe. NorthTahoeisspectacularthroughouttheyearandthereisno timelikethepresenttoexperienceit,nomattertheseason.The followingpageswillhelpyouplanyourvacation,whileourwebsite can help with reservations and further details. We look forward to welcoming you.
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| A World Treasure LakeTahoeisanaturalwonderandaworldenvironmentaltreasure.Thelakeholdsmorefreshwaterthanthe capacityofalltheman-madereservoirsintheU.S.combined!Tahoe’shugebasinhaditsgenesisinlavaeruptions ofancientvolcanos,creatingasurroundingringofpeaksthattowerover1000-footabovethelake.Tahoeisover 1600 feetdeep.Below700 feet,thewatertemperatureremainsaconstant39 degreesF,butsummertofall, surface temperatures turn quite swimmable, topping 70 degrees F. LakeTahoeremainsas“singularlyclear”asMarkTwaindescribeditover150 yearsago,theresultof decadesofsuccessfulrestorationprojects.LimitingsedimentflowbegantostabilizeTahoe’swater clarity20 yearsago.Happily,waterclarityimprovedbyover10 feetin2018toadailyaverageof 70.9 feet, with winter readings of 100 feet! UniversityofCaliforniaDavis(UCD)researchershavebeencollectingdataonLakeTahoefor over60 yearsandtheyregularlyconsultonenvironmentalissuesatlakesaroundtheglobe.UCD’s entertainingLakeTahoeScienceCenterinInclineVillagefeaturesinteractivedisplaysand3-D movies. AllvisitorstoLakeTahoeareencouragedtobecomestewardsofthisspectacularplace.Climatechangethreatens Tahoe’slong-termclarity,soreduceyourcarbonfootprintwithpublictransportationandhuman-poweredfun. Be fire, trash and wildlife aware. And don’t miss out on tasting LakeTahoe’s delicious tap water! ©ADVENTURES ON WHEELS/SHUTTERSTOCK; INSET: ©BRIAN GROSSENBACHER
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Fall in North Lake Tahoe
Thevividautumncolors,crispmountainairandthinningcrowdsmarkthebeginningof NorthLakeTahoe’sbreathtakingfall.MakethemostofTahoe’ssecretseason–step outsideoftheday-to-dayandintonewandwonderfulexperiences. FallisacherishedseasonforTahoe-locals.Theeveningsgrowcrispbut thedaysareoftenwarm,sunnyandspectacular,withthevibrantcolors ofnatureandabundantrecreation.Brief,seasonalrainscreateworldclassmountainbikingandhikingconditionsonthetrails.Youwillalso findmanylodgingpropertiesandrestaurantsofferinggreatspecials duringthistimeofyear.FallinNorthTahoeisalsofullofexcitingevents and activities, including popular food and wine festivals! VenturealongtheTruckeeRiverbymountainbikeordiscoveranewhikingtrailunder theAspentrees.Letthecrispmountainairandvividautumncolorsenergizeyouasyou followalongtheAleTrailandexperiencetheworld-classbrewsceneintotheevening.Stay awhileanduncoverthemanyuniqueexperiencesofNorthLakeTahoe’ssecretseason.
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Winter in North Lake Tahoe
LakeTahoeinwinter,ringedbysnowunderabluesky,isachinglylovely,thecontrastmade morebrilliantbythelake’sdeepblue.Spectacularwinterweathercreatesthismagic: plentiful sunshine paired with 20 to 30 feet of average annual snowfall. Passionforwintersportsrunsdeephere.Scandinavianprospectorsbroughtskiingtothese mountainsinthe1850s,conductingAmerica’sfirstorganizedskiraces.Onmountainsjust northofTahoe,minersrodewhatisconsideredtheworld’sfirstskilift—orebuckets hangingfromacable.The1931U.S.NationalSkiJumpingChampionshipswere heldinTahoeCityatthepresentsiteofGranlibakkenTahoeResort.Downhillski resortsgottheirstartherein1939withtheopeningofSugarBowl. SkiingandotherwintersportscontinuedtothriveinNorthTahoe,leadingto thehostingofthe1960WinterOlympicGamesatSquawValley.Twentysomeyearslater,localsembracedwhatwasthenewestwintersportand built the world’s first snowboard half-pipe behind Tahoe City.
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TheGreaterNorthTahoeareanowboasts12downhillskiandsnowboardresortsandsix cross-countryski/snowshoeareas.Whatmakesallthisvarietyevenmoreintriguingisthat each resort has its own distinct character. LivethespiritofadventureandskiorridemultipleNorthTahoeresorts;discounttickets areavailableatTahoeCityandInclineVillageVisitorCenters.Goforhigh-octanefunona snowmobiletouralongahighmountainridge.Orkickbackandkeepitsimpleataski-in, ski-outlodge,stepsawayfromtheslopes.Toneitdownevenfurtherandheadforaromantic cabin in the woods, snowshoe trails outside. Whateveryourchosenactivity—orlackofactivity—greatmealswillbewaiting closeby.Uniqueandcreativerestaurants,barsanddelisarescattered throughoutNorthLakeTahoe,manywithenchantinglakeviews. Startyouraprès-skirightatthebaseoftheslopes.Toheatupthe winternight,headfordancingandlivemusicatCrystalBaycasinos. OrdancewithLadyLuckatthegamingtablesorslotmachines. Orjustcurlupinfrontofafireandsaveyourenergyforthenewmorning and another magical winter day in North Lake Tahoe. ©GENERIKAL.COM; INSET: ©JENNIFER WHALEN
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Spring in North Lake Tahoe
SpringtimeinNorthLakeTahoebringstogethertheperfectblendofadventure,experiencesand relaxation.Thisistheseasonfordual,oreventri-sportdays.NorthTahoe’sspringskiingand ridingisuniversallyrecognizedassomeofthebestontheplanet,withmanyresortsstayingopen intoAprilandsomeevenintoMay!Backcountryenthusiastshaveanalmostunendingvarietyof slopesandpeaksto“bag.”Slidethespringsnowpackinthemorning,enjoyapaddleonLake Tahoemid-day,thenplayaroundofdiscgolforsinkaputtatgolflinksthatopen in March, just down the hill in Carson Valley. Orgetsomemuchneededrelaxationinandabsorbtheviewsofsnowcappedmountains,sunnyskiesandclearbluewaterfromarestaurant deckorafterashorthiketoEagleRock.FromMaythroughJune,fields ofwildflowerseruptincolorundermountainpeaksandalongthe lakeshore.Intheevenings,signaturefamily-friendlyeventssuchas WinterWonderGrassfilltheclearairwithlivemusicanddancing.Spring in North Lake Tahoe is definitely a treasured season.
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Summer in North Lake Tahoe
VisitorshavebeenfallinginlovewithTahoesummersforacenturyandahalf.TahoeCitywasthe gatewaytoLakeTahoefromthemid-1800sthroughtheearly1900s,thewell-to-dostayingatthe famousTahoeTavernresortordepartingonsteamboatstonearbylodges,marinasandestates. It’shumannaturetoloveTahoeinsummer.Tostart,practicallyperfectweather(inevery way)—lowhumidity,sunnydaysandclear,starrynights.Daysarewarmbutnothot,nights are cool and refreshing. NorthLakeTahoeboastshundredsofmilesofscenictrailsthroughvastforests,wilderness areasandalpinelakes.SectionsoftheTahoeRimTrailaroundtheNorthShorefollowcrestline, peak-topping routes and provide 360-degree views. TheFlumeTrailisoneofthemountainbikingworld’smostfamousrides,butit’sjustpartoftheamazingnetwork ofsingle-tracktrailsfoundhere.Forlong,lift-serveddownhills,headtoNorthstarCalifornia’sMountainBikePark. Anew,pavedbikeandwalkingtrailfollowsaspectacularroutefromInclineVillagetofamousSandHarborStatePark. AnotherpavedtrailwindsalongthescenicTruckeeRiverfromSquawValleytoTahoeCity,thenheadssouthpastforest and lakeviews to Sugar Pine Point State Park and Meeks Bay.
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LakeTahoeisaparadiseofwatersports,withpaddleboarding,kayaking, sailing,waterskiing,wakeboarding,jet-skiing,fishingandswimming. Powerthroughthelakeonakayak,orglideatoptheaquamarine wateronastand-uppaddleboard.Foralaid-backwaterexperience, steponboardacruisealongtheshorelinetoEmeraldBay,ortry afishingcharteronacalmmorning.RaftingtheTruckeeRiveris popularwithallages.Goitaloneorwiththeconvenienceofoneofthe rafting companies in Tahoe City. Tahoe’sbluewatersofferplentyofactivity,butsodoTahoe’sgreens. Golfcoursesincluderelaxed9-holecircuitsinKingsBeachandTahoeCityand championshipcoursesinInclineVillage,NorthstarandSquawValley.Additionalcoursesin TruckeeandnearbyCarsonValleyfeaturethedesignsofworld-renownedgolfarchitects. Whetherit’spaddlingalongwelcomingstretchesofsun-soakedsand,toastingthedayata lakefrontrestaurantorenjoyinganeveningstrollunderabrilliant,star-filledsky,summerdays at North Lake Tahoe are much too special to be missed.
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Art & Culture in North Lake Tahoe
Themusicandfestivalsceneisayear-roundcelebrationinNorthLakeTahoe.Duringsummer,enjoyafree concertseriesatscenicvenuesfromthelake’sshoretomountainpeaks.Loversofclassicalmusicflockto ClassicTahoeinInclineinearlyAugust;inmid-August,theyenjoyconcertsatvariouslocationsduringthe LakeTahoeMusicFestival.Andinwinter,soakinbluegrasstunesatWinterWonderGrass-analpinemusic festival at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows. SandHarboristhesignatureoutdoortheateroftheSierra,amodernstageinanaturalsand amphitheaterwithstunninglakeviews.Insummer,ithoststheLakeTahoeShakespeare Festival—the Bard’s plays in rotation with special events and concerts. StepbackintimeatThunderbirdLodgenearInclineVillage,VikingsholmCastlein EmeraldBayandHelman-EhrmanMansionatSugarPinePointStatePark.Tahoe City’sGatekeepersMuseumandMaritimeMuseumareopenthroughouttheyear. GalleriesinNorthTahoeandTruckeedisplayinternationalandregionalartists,with studiotoursduringsummer.Interactiveartdisplaysdottheregion,liketheUrsaMater exhibitinTahoeCity.Toexperiencetheartofscience,visitTahoeScienceCenterinIncline Village, with interactive displays and 3-D movies. 18 GoTahoeNorth.com GoTahoeNorth.com 18 GoTahoeNorth.com 18
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Dining in North Lake Tahoe
Humantalentandnature’sbountycombineindiverseanddeliciouswaysinNorthLakeTahoe:gourmet restaurantstofamily-valuemenustofunbrewpubsandbars.Finedininghasalongtraditiononthese shores,datingbackover100yearstothegreatresorthotelsofTahoe’sGildedAge.Europeanchefswerefirst attractedtothisareabythe1960WinterOlympicGames,andnewwavesofculinarytalenthaveestablished restaurants here ever since. WithCalifornia’sCentralValley,thenationalagriculturalcapital,ourchefssourcesomeofthefinest,freshest ingredientsonearth—nottomentionsomeoftheworld’sbestwinesfromNapaValleyandSierraFoothillvineyards. Ifyou’reseekingtherawsatisfactionofagreatburgerorsteak,fishtacoormargarita,you’llsatisfy thoseappetiteshere,too.Orpullupabarstoolatoneofmanycraftbreweriesandbrewpubs. FollowtheNorthLakeTahoeAleTrailviaaninteractivemapthatpairsTahoe’sbestwateringholes withnearbyrecreationaltrailsandwaterways.Hike,bikeorpaddlebetweensipsofgreatbrews. Don’tmissdiningorcocktailsatoneofmanylakefrontorlakeviewrestaurants.Insummer,relax onanoutdoordeckandenjoyaspectacularsunset.Whenthesnowfalls,getcozyatatablenext to a windowpane and dine with a magic scene of twinkling lights outside.
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Inspiring I Do’s
Youwon’tfindamoreremarkablesettingforyourweddingorhoneymoon.LakeTahoe presidesoverceremonieslikenoothernaturalwonder—adreambackdrop.Toexchange vowsonitsshoresbringsaspecialdistinctiontothemoment,nottomentiona stunningbackdropforunforgettablephotos.Toseeimagesofrecentweddings,visit ourPinterestpageatpinterest.com/tahoenorth/north-lake-tahoe-weddings. NorthLakeTahoehasbeenapopularweddingdestinationfordecades.Manywhomarry herefirstvisitasaguestatsomeoneelse’swedding.Thatlevelofexpectationhasproduced afullcomplementofexperiencedcaterers,florists,musicians,photographersandrentalservices based in North Lake Tahoe or in nearby communities. BothlakeshoreandmountainweddingsitesaboundinNorthLakeTahoe,someofthemconnected tolodgingproperties.Chapelsandotherplacesofworshipareavailable.Oryoumayprefertodefy convention with a wedding aboard a cruise boat. UltimatelocationsforceremoniesincludehistoricsitessuchasThunderbirdLodgeandHellman-Ehrman MansionandlakefrontvenuesliketheNorthLakeTahoeEventCenterorGatekeepersMuseum. Visit GoTahoeNorth.com/weddings to start creating your dreams. 22 GoTahoeNorth.com GoTahoeNorth.com 22 GoTahoeNorth.com 22
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Magnificient Meetings
NorthLakeTahoeofferseverythingyouneedformemorablemeetingsandevents.We’reamountain destinationwiththousandsofroomsand200,000squarefeetofmeetingspace,fromuniqueand boutiquetoluxurybrandslikeRitz-CarltonandtheHyattRegency.Here,find30distinctandcomplete meeting sites for events large to small, from the lake shore to the ski slopes. TheservicesweofferatNorthLakeTahoeConventionandVisitorsBureaustreamlineyour researchandplanning.Wemanageallthedetails;callorsendusanRFPandwe’llturn aroundproposalsfromallmajorhotelswithin24hours.Weprovidehostedsitevisits,vendor referrals,supportandservicestoensureyoursuccess.Awidevarietyofspacesisavailable— from large to intimate—many of them “only in Tahoe” venues. NorthLakeTahoeisidealforgroupsandteam-buildingexercises,witheveryoutdooradventureand activityunderthesunandnumerousexperiencedcaterersandrentalservices,outdoorguidesand outfitters.We’rerankedthemostaccessiblemountaindestinationintheWesternU.S.,withallmajor propertiesandvenuesapproximately45minutesfromReno-TahoeInternationalAirport. FormoreonthebusinessendofLakeTahoecontact:GregHowey,NationalSalesManager,North LakeTahoeConventionandVisitorsBureau.800-462-5196,ext.109.Greg@GoTahoeNorth.com. ©HYATT REGENCY LAKE TAHOE RESORT; INSET: ©SMART PHOTOLAB/SHUTTERSTOCK
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INSPIRING INCLINE VILLAGE On Tahoe’s northernmost shore, this town got its name from the “Great Incline of the Sierra Nevada,” a device that carried timber over the mountains to construct the silver mines of Virginia City. The Flume Trail, today a world-renowned mountain bike trail, follows a route initially carved for a v-shaped timber flume.
Diamond Peak ski resort is above the town, a family-friendly spot with stellar beginner programs and panoramic views. A 15-minute drive over the summit is Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, with long intermediate runs and super-steep, heart pounding chutes. Want to learn more about the Tahoe Sierra? The Tahoe Science Center is part of the UC Davis environmental research facility, with interactive science exhibits and engaging 3-D movies. Fine dining options are sprinkled around town, as are more casual restaurants and bars. During summer months, sip a cocktail on a white sandy beach or on a ridge-top deck overlooking all of Tahoe.
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Sand Harbor State Park is one of Tahoe’s scenic jewels. It’s outdoor stage hosts the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and music concerts in summer. Stand-up paddling over the clear water here is utterly unforgettable. The park is also now connected to Incline Village via a scenic new bike trail. Just down the shoreline, tours are available to historic Thunderbird Lodge, whose eccentric millionaire owner created hidden tunnels and a mountainside zoo.
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LU M I N O U S C R Y S TA L B AY Located right on the California-Nevada border on North Shore, Crystal Bay has it all: glittering casinos to hikes and nearby beaches. A scenic and relatively short walk leads up to the Stateline Fire Lookout, a 7,077-foot point of land with one of greatest 360 degree views in Tahoe. Plaques name the many peaks and tell the history of the surroundings from Mark Twain to lumber barons. Paragliders take off from here into the winds, landing nearby in Kings Beach.
In summer, a fantastic landscape of huge granite boulders and white sand makes the shoreline of Crystal Bay a playground of swimming, sunning, kayaking and paddleboarding. Search for the huge crystal along the water’s edge and in the lake that gave this naturally blessed section of Tahoe its name.
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Three casinos flank the road passing through Crystal Bay, including Crystal Bay Club— North Tahoe’s music-central—with the Crown Room and Red Room Cabaret offering world-class rock, blues, jazz, comedy and (yes) dancing practically every night of the week. Looking for slots, gaming tables or sports books? They’re here and at Tahoe Biltmore and other neighboring casinos. Dining choices abound at the casinos and at nearby favorites like Soule Domain, with creative American cuisine in the most romantic of settings.
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C L E A R LY K I N G S B E A C H This quintessential beach town is located in the heart of Tahoe’s North Shore, with shops, eateries and street-side treasures to explore along its lakeside avenue. The epicenter of activity is the Kings Beach State Recreation Area, once the estate of town founder (and card-shark) Joe King, who won the land in a poker match where he would later start the town. Ever since, this expansive shoreline has been a safe bet for the millions who have visited.
Kings Beach is close to three downhill ski resorts and two cross-country areas. Just outside town is the North Tahoe Regional Park, 124 acres of sledding, snowplow, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in winter, playgrounds and play-fields, tennis, par course and disc golf during summer. When it’s time to relax, stroll along the town’s brand-new sidewalks, stop in at a unique boutique, then sip a coffee on a patio or near the sand. Enjoy a casual meal or fine cuisine in one of the town’s many restaurants.
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Summertime fun includes free concerts Friday evenings on the beach. There’s golfing at the nearby Old Brockway links. Water equipment rentals abound—this is a perfect spot to take up paddleboarding, kayaking, jet skiing, parasailing or tandem paragliding.
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I B R A N T TA H O E V I S TA / V CO O L C A R N E L I A N B AY Ports of call for Tahoe’s steamships in the early 1900s, Tahoe Vista and Carnelian Bay are today’s ports of relaxation and recreation on this sandy stretch of shoreline. Here you’ll find excellent lodging options, many with lake access and views, as well as savory dining options.
North Lake Tahoe Regional Park’s 124 acres include picnicking, playing fields and hiking trails as well as sledding and cross-country ski trails. Mountain bike trails provide quick access into the heart of a huge network of single-track and fire roads around and behind 8,420-foot Mt. Watson. Nordic skiing and snowshoeing trails are found at the North Tahoe Regional Park and Tahoe Cross Country resort, just up the road, and many downhill ski resorts are close by.
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Tahoe Vista’s beaches and shallow waters make it a favorite of swimmers and waders in summer and fall, while those with Fido in tow head for Carnelian Bay’s dog-friendly Patton Beach. Kayaking and paddleboarding are both popular on this long shoreline. Yachts and fishing boats sail in and out of Sierra Boat Company and North Tahoe Marina.
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T E R R I F I C TA H O E C I T Y
Tahoe City’s scenic shoreline is packed with year-round activities. In summer, kayakers and paddleboarders put in at either Common’s Beach or Tahoe City Marina. With the Truckee River’s headwaters located directly in Tahoe City, rafters and kayakers launch from the top of the Truckee for a mild whitewater ride down the canyon. Common’s Beach hosts free concerts and evening movies. Snow turns the downtown golf course into the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, with ice skating, crosscountry skiing and snowshoe trails, sledding and snow play. More cross-country skiing is at nearby Tahoe Cross-Country. Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Homewood downhill ski areas are only a 10- to 15-minute drive away. A short stroll through town takes you past unique shops, casual and fine dining restaurants. Gatekeepers Museum has an excellent Native American basket collection. Tahoe Maritime Museum shines with gorgeous wooden boats.
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Before Tahoe City was Tahoe City, the native Washoe tribesmen called it “Daubey Odu”— roughly translated as “running over.” The name referred to the riches of fish and wild game they found here on their seasonal pilgrimage. The town was established in 1864, at the juncture where the lake spilled into the Truckee River, Tahoe’s only outlet, and quickly became a summer vacation destination. Today, the town “runs over” with energy and high-altitude fun all year-round.
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Stay slope-side at The Village at Squaw Valley condominium suites. This lively Europeanstyle village is nestled at the base of the mountain with a variety of shops, galleries, restaurants and activities for the entire family. After a day on the slopes, cozy up at one of the many outdoor firepits or take a spin at snowtubing or miniature snowmobiles for kids. Plan your visit around any number of four-season signature events or festivals. There are several additional hotels and lodging options – either ski-in/out or steps from the lifts. In summer, a bike trail follows the Truckee River from here to Lake Tahoe while an Aerial Tram carries sightseers up 8,200 feet to High Camp where visitors can enjoy wildflower hikes, swimming in the freeform pool or dining with fabulous views. Golfers will want to test the challenging holes at The Resort at Squaw Creek course.
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One of the most picturesque valleys in the Sierra Nevada, Squaw Valley is legendary both for its beauty and skiing. Just over the mountain ridge is sister ski resort Alpine Meadows, accessible on the same lift ticket or IKON season pass. Together, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows offer 6,000 acres of terrain for all abilities. Now just a short 10-minute drive or complimentary shuttle ride apart, the resorts are slated to be connected in the future by a gondola.
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WONDERFUL WEST SHORE In 1909, Arthur Jost built a small pier and hotel in a sheltered section of the lake under Ellis Peak. He called his friendly resort “Homewood, and all the name implies.” Today, that spirit of hospitality reigns along 21 miles of tree-lined shore, with bike paths and beaches to enjoy in summer and Homewood Mountain Resort in winter. (A local’s ski secret: The views from these slopes are among the best in the ski world.) Three California State Parks are found along this spectacular stretch. Sugar Pine Point includes both campgrounds and the historic Ehrman Mansion and estate grounds. Nearby, cross-country ski trails from the 1960 Olympics are still groomed during the winter. Open summer months, D.L. Bliss State Park is one of Tahoe’s enchanted places, with its white-sand beach, boulders and cliffs. A lakeside trail goes all the way to Emerald Bay State Park, one of the world’s most photographed places. Tour Vikingsholm Castle in summer, or just admire Fannette Island and its stone teahouse.
There’s fantastic fine dining along this stretch of lake, including at waterfront tables, indoor or out. A number of charming, small resorts offer rooms or separate cabins in the woods.
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Hiking trailheads can be found up and down the West Shore leading into National Forest lands or Desolation Wilderness. Or take a short hike to a unique view at Eagle Rock.
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E L E VAT E D N O R T H S TA R C A L I F O R N I A Perched atop Mt. Pluto, the extinct volcano that dammed Lake Tahoe, Northstar California Resort is a premier family destination. On the slopes the resort is known for pristine grooming, the region’s most sophisticated snowmaking system, progressive learning terrain, an extensive cross country trail network and globally ranked terrain parks. Off-piste Northstar has a cult-like following for its glades and powder stashes. At the base of the mountain, the Village at Northstar is the epicenter for family memories. Three tiers of cozy firepits, cabana lounges, tubing, and complimentary passed s’mores set the stage for an après ski experience unlike any other at Lake Tahoe. The action buzzes around a central ice skating rink under the Sierra sky. Tucked around the rink sit California-fresh restaurants, creative American cuisine, shareable bites and inviting pours of regionally sourced wine and craft beer – complete with kid-tested fare.
Year-round, world-class accommodations can be found from the wooded neighborhoods and Village to mid-mountain. Lodging includes alpine chic mountain homes, cozy slope-side condos, spacious apartments overlooking the Village and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe.
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In the summer the mountain transforms into the largest, lift served mountain bike park on the West Coast and snowmelt reveals an 18-hole golf course fit for leisurely afternoons.
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H I S TO R I C T R U C K E E Truckee was named after Pauite chief Tru-ki-zo by the pioneering emigrants he helped guide west. The town got its start with the construction of the Intercontinental Railroad in the 1860s and soon became infamous throughout the Old West. Things got more respectable with the launch of winter sports resorts here in the early 1900s. Today, Truckee maintains its railroad heritage while bursting over with great restaurants, bars, shops and year-round events and activities.
Donner Lake State Park and Museum is open year-round with new facilities and exhibits documenting the hardships faced by the pioneers who attempted to cross the Sierra Nevada. After filling your days with fun and activity, take an evening stroll through Truckee’s downtown and its vintage buildings, shops and restaurants; or explore the newer sections of this booming burg.
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There are multiple lakes close to Truckee, with a spot on Donner Lake’s beaches the most coveted. The Truckee River runs through town, and more fish are biting on the many tributaries in mountains to the north. Likewise, there is golf in every direction—three public courses and four private links are in Truckee or minutes away. The town is surrounded by four major and three smaller ski resorts, plus three cross-country ski areas.
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Site of a historic railroad engineering feat, this is a scenic land of snow-capped peaks, mountain lakes and hiking and skiing trails. In the 1860s, hundreds of workers tunneled through the solid granite of Donner Summit, often by hand, to build America’s first Intercontinental Railway. Old Highway 40 has views of the now-abandoned train tunnels and roughly follows the route taken by early settlers headed for the Pacific. Backdrop for many movies (most recently “Her”), Rainbow Bridge is a highlight of the drive. Nearby granite cliffs are well-known in rock-climbing circles.
and foam pit fun spot. Soda Springs is a small, value-oriented family ski area and tubing hill. In summer, hike north and south on the Pacific Crest Trail or to a myriad of lakes and small reservoirs. The Yuba River travels through pools and waterfalls on its descent toward the Pacific Ocean. These mountains reward exploration with fantastic discoveries, any time of year.
Lodges and hostels dot the area. Near the summit, Sugar Bowl is California’s historic ski resort. Opened in 1939, it is a winter sports mecca with a charming lodge and excellent cross-country skiing. Cozy up to the bar where Hollywood royalty Errol Flynn and Charlie Chaplin tipped a few. Boreal Mountain Resort has epic half-pipes, tubing and night skiing. Adjacent Woodward Tahoe is a trampoline
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EVENTS CALENDAR JANUARY
APRIL
National Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month
Earth Day Festival TahoeTruckeeEarthDay.com
AllTahoeskiresorts,SkiandSnowboardMonth.org Winter Speaker Series
OlympicVillage Lodge,AlpenglowSports.com UllrFestDiamondPeakSkiResort,DiamondPeak.com FEBRUARY
Kid-O-Rama Squaw Valley, SquawAlpine.com Tahoe Junior Freeride Series
Multiple locations, tjfs.info Last Tracks Wine & Beer Tastings
Diamond Peak Ski Resort, DiamondPeak.com Alpenglow Sports Mountain Festival
AlpenglowSports.com MARCH
Beer and Gear Festival
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Homewood, SkiHomewood.com WinterWonderGrassTahoeMusic&beerfestivalat SquawValley, WinterWondergrassTahoe.com SnowFestWinterCarnivalHeldthroughoutNorth
Lake Tahoe, TahoeSnowFest.org
AchieveTahoeAbilityChallengeAbilityChallenge.net GatesandWakesHomewood,SkiHomewood.com Easter Festivities
North Lake Tahoe, GoTahoeNorth.com MAY
Restorative Arts & Yoga
Granlibakken Tahoe, Granlibakken.com LakeCushingClassic Costumed snow/water-ski
event, Squaw Valley, SquawAlpine.com
OpeningDayontheLakeTahoeWestShoreAssoc.com Made in Tahoe Festival Art, crafts, music,
locally produced goods, SquawAlpine.com JUNE
Ongoing—Foothill Farmers Markets Tahoe City,
KingsBeach,InclineVillage/CrystalBay,Truckee through October, GoTahoeNorth.com Broken Arrow Skyrace at Squaw
Squaw Valley, BrokenArrowSkyrace.com
Ongoing—SummerlongMusicSummerlongmusic seriesthroughSeptember,GoTahoeNorth.com/Music Wine on the Water
HyattRegencyLakeTahoe,WineOnTheWater.org North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open
Tahoe City, NorthTahoeArts.com
Adventure Sports Week
AdventureSportsWeekTahoe.com Western States 100
SquawValley to Auburn running race, wser.org Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic
Taste, shop and sip, TahoeCityWineWalk.com JULY
Independence Day Fireworks & Celebrations
North Lake Tahoe, GoTahoeNorth.com Beerfest & Bluegrass
Northstar, NorthstarCalifornia.com
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
SandHarborStatePark,LakeTahoeShakespeare.com Wanderlust Yoga, music and mindful living, Squaw Valley, Wanderlust.com
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Tahoe City, laketahoedancefestival.org
Tahoe Trail 100
Northstar, NorthstarCalifornia.com AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
AchieveTahoeFoamFestBeerfestivalfundraiserfor
Achieve Tahoe, AchieveTahoe.org
Spartan World Championships
Squaw Valley, Spartan.com
Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival
Northstar, TahoeFoodandWine.com
TahoeFallClassicLongestinlandpaddleboardrace
Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest Village at Squaw Valley,
in the world, TahoePaddleRacing.com
Lake Tahoe Xterra Off-Road Triathlon,
VisitTahoeCity.com
SquawAlpine.com
BigBlueAdventure.com
TahoeCityOktoberfest Breweries,foodandmusic, AlpenWineFest Annual fundraiser for Can Do MS,
Chocolate & Wine Festival
TahoeChocolateFestival.org
Passport to Dining Food & wine tasting in Kings
Beach, NorthTahoeBusiness.org Women’s Wellness Weekend
Granlibakken Resort, Granlibakken.com DECEMBER
Merry Days & Holly Nights
Squaw Valley, SquawAlpine.com Northern Lights Festival
InclineVillage/CrystalBay,northernlightstahoe.com
Concours d’Elegance Wooden Boat Show
SquawAlpine.com
Noel Nights at Northstar
LakeTahoe SummerFest Classical music festival,
OCTOBER
Tahoe Film Fest Film festival & fundraiser for TERC non-profit, TahoeFilmFest.org
LakeTahoeConcours.com ClassicalTahoe.org
Lake Tahoe Music Festival tahoemusic.org Ta-hoe Nalu Stand Up Paddleboard Race & Festival TahoeNalu.com
Great Trail Race Tahoe City, GreatTrailRace.com HalloweekendsatHomewoodHomewoodSkiResort,
SkiHomewood.com NOVEMBER
Opening Days at North Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts
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Northstar, NorthstarCalifornia.com
NewYear’s Eve Celebrations GoTahoeNorth.com Santa Crawl Incline Village/Crystal Bay, NorthernLightsTahoe.com Santa Ski Crawl
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AnElegantAffairWineandfoodtastinginTahoeCity,
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16 Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center Kirkwood,CA877.KIRKWOODkirkwood.com80km, lessons,rentals,snowshoeing,daylodge,2warming huts, groomed trails
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1 Alpine Meadows Tahoe City, CA 530.583.4232 800.403.0206 squawalpine.com 13 lifts, 100+ trails, 2,400 acres 2 Boreal Mountain Resort Soda Springs, CA 530.426.3666 rideboreal.com, 8 lifts, 33 trails, 380 acres 3 Diamond Peak Incline Village, NV 775.832.1177 diamondpeak.com, 7 lifts, 30 trails, 655 acres 4 Donner Ski Ranch Norden, CA 530.426.3635 donnerskiranch.com, 6 lifts, 52 trails, 505 acres 5 Granlibakken Tahoe Tahoe City, CA 530.583.4242 877.552.0185 granlibakken.com, 2 lifts, 1 trail 6 Heavenly Mountain Resort South Lake Tahoe, CA 775.586.7000 800.HEAVENLY skiheavenly.com 28 lifts, 97 trails, 4,800 acres 7 Homewood Mountain Resort Homewood, CA 530.525.2992 skihomewood.com, 8 lifts, 64 trails, 2,010 acres 8 Kirkwood Mountain Resort Kirkwood, CA 209.258.6000 877.KIRKWOOD kirkwood.com 15 lifts, 86+ trails, 2,300 acres 9 Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe Reno, NV 800.SKI.ROSE skirose.com, 8 lifts, 60+ trails, 1,200+ acres 10 Northstar California Truckee,CA800.GO.NORTHNorthstarCalifornia.com 20 lifts, 100 trails, 3,170 acres 11 Sierra-at-Tahoe®Resort South Lake Tahoe, CA 530.659.7453 sierraattahoe.com, 14 lifts, 46 trails, 2,000 acres 12 Soda Springs Soda Springs, CA 530.426.3901 skisodasprings.com, 5 lifts, 15 trails, 200 acres 13 Squaw Valley OlympicValley,CA800.403.0206squawalpine.com, 29 lifts, 170+ trails, 16 bowls, 3,600 acres 14 Sugar Bowl Norden, CA 530.426.9000 sugarbowl.com 12 lifts, 103 trails, 1,650 acres 15 Tahoe Donner Downhill Truckee, CA 530.587.9444 tahoedonner.com/downhill-ski 5 lifts, 15 trails, 120 acres
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1 Coyote Moon Truckee, CA 530.587.0886 coyotemoongolf.com 18 holes 2 Golf Club at Whitehawk Ranch Clio, CA 530.836.0394 800.332.4295 golfwhitehawk.com 18 holes 3 Graeagle Meadows Golf Course Graeagle, CA 530.836.2323 playgraeagle.com, 18 holes 4 Northstar California Truckee, CA 530.562.3290 NorthstarCalifornia.com/golf 18 holes 5 Old Brockway Golf Course Kings Beach, CA 530.546.9909 oldbrockway.com 9 holes 6 Old Greenwood Truckee, CA 530.550.7010 oldgreenwood.com 18 holes 7 Plumas Pines Golf Resort Graeagle, CA 530.836.1420 plumaspinesgolf.com 18 holes 8 Ponderosa Golf Course Truckee, CA 530.587.3501 ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com 9 holes
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17 Northstar Cross Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center Truckee, CA 800.GO.NORTH NorthstarCalifornia.com,35km,rentals,lessons,clinics, races,moonlightsnowshoeandstargazingtours,family snowshoetours,warminghuts,sundeckandmore 18 Royal Gorge Cross Country Soda Springs, CA 800.500.3871 royalgorge.com,88groomedtrailsacross6,000 acres,lessons,rentals,clinics,races,9warminghuts, 1trailsidecafé,2lodges,snowshoeing,dog-friendly trails, snowkiting, and more 19 Resort at Squaw Creek Nordic Center Olympic Valley, CA 530.583.6300 squawcreek.com,ski-in/ski-outaccesstoSquawValley, 18 km trails, lessons/rentals, ice rink and more winter activities 20 Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area 925 Country Club Drive, Tahoe City, CA 530.583.5475 tahoexc.org 24groomedtrails,justminutesfromTahoeCity,3dog trails,snowshoetrails,lakeviews,daylodge,café,ski lessons, rentals 21 Tahoe City Winter Sports Park 251 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 530.583.1516 wintersportspark.com Located in the heart of Tahoe City New for 2016, Ice Rink! Sled hill, 4km XC skiing, snowshoeing, dog friendly trails, bar and restaurant 22 Tahoe Donner Cross Country Truckee, CA 530.587.9444 tahoedonner.com/cross-country,58groomedtrails, newcross-countryskilodge,5warminghuts,4 snowshoe-only trails, PSIA Ski School, rentals
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1 Coon Street Boat Launch KingsBeach,CA530.546.4212northtahoeparks.com, launch, year-round 2 Lake Forest Boat Ramp Tahoe City, CA 530.583.3796 tahoecitypud.com, launch, year-round 3 North Tahoe Marina Tahoe Vista, CA 530.546.8248 northtahoemarina.com,fuel,moorings,slips,storage, year-round 4 Sierra Boat Co. Carnelian Bay, CA 530.546.2551 sierraboat.com,fuel,moorings,slips,storage,lift, summer only 5 Tahoe City Marina TahoeCity,CA530.583.1039tahoecitymarina.com, fuel, moorings, slips, storage, lift, year-round 6 Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and Boat Launch Tahoe Vista, CA 530.546.4212
NORTH SHORE
MARINAS
14 LakeRidge Golf Course Reno, NV 775.825.2200 lakeridgegolfreno.com 18 holes 15 Red Hawk at Wingfield Springs Sparks, NV 775.626.4599 resortatredhawk.com 36 holes 16 Sierra Sage Golf Course Reno, NV 775.972.1564 sierrasagegolf.org 18 holes 17 Washoe County Golf Course Reno, NV 775.828.6633 washoegolf.org 18 holes 18 Wildcreek Golf Course Sparks, NV 775.673.3100 wildcreekgolf.net 18 holes 19 Wolf Run Golf Club Reno, NV 775.851.3301 wolfrungolfclub.com 18 holes
RENO / SPARKS
9 Resort at Squaw Creek Olympic Valley, CA 530.581.6637 squawcreek.com 18 holes 10 Tahoe City Golf Course Tahoe City, CA 530.583.1516 playTCGC.com 9 holes 11 Tahoe Donner Golf Course Truckee, CA 530.587.9443 tahoedonner.com/golf 18 holes 12 The Championship Course at Incline Village Incline Village, NV 775.832.1146 golfincline.com 18 holes 13 The Mountain Course at Incline Village Incline Village, NV 775.832.1146 golfincline.com 18 holes
Forafulllistofresorts,courses,marinas,andattractions, please visit: GoTahoeNorth.com
MUSEUMS & HISTORIC MANSIONS 1 Donner Memorial State Park Museum Truckee, CA 530.582.7892 sierrastateparks.org, year-round 2 Gatekeeper’s Log Cabin Museum Tahoe City, CA 530.583.1762 northtahoemuseums.org, year-round 3 Hellman-Ehrman Mansion Sugar Pine Point State Park, CA 530.583.9911 sierrastateparks.org summer tours 5 Squaw Valley Olympic Museum High Camp, Olympic Valley 800.403.0206 squawvalleymuseum.org 6 Tahoe Maritime Museum Tahoe City, CA 530.583.9283 tahoemaritimemuseum.org, year-round 7 Thunderbird Lodge Incline Village, NV 775.832.8750 thunderbirdtahoe.org, summer tours 8 Vikingsholm Castle Emerald Bay, CA 530.583.9911 sierrastateparks.org, summer tours 9 Watson Cabin Museum Tahoe City, CA 530.583.1762 northtahoemuseums.org, summer only 10 UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center Incline Village, NV 775.881.7560 terc.ucdavis.edu
11 Cave Rock State Park North of Zephyr Cove, NV 775.831.0494 parks.nv.gov, launch, year-round 12 Sand Harbor State Park Incline Village, NV 775.831.0494 parks.nv.gov, launch, year-round
EAST SHORE
7 Homewood Marina Homewood, CA 530.525.5966 HomewoodMarina.net,fuel,moorings,storage,lift, summer only 8 Meeks Bay Resort & Marina MeeksBay,CA530.525.5588meeksbayresort.com, slips, launch, summer only 9 Obexer’s Boat Co. Homewood, CA 530.525.7962 obexersboat.com,fuel,moorings,slips,storage,launch, lift, summer only 10 Sunnyside Marina Tahoe City, CA 530.583.7201 fuel,moorings,slips,storage,lift,summeronly
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Tahoma Lodge 7018 West Lake Boulevard Tahoma, CA 96142 844.755.2226 530.525.7721 tahomalodge.com
Squaw Valley Lodge 201 Squaw Peak Road Olympic Valley, CA 96146 530.562.4881 855.222.8956 Squawvalleylodge.com
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Tamarack Lodge 2311 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145 530.583.3350 tamarackattahoe.com
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Stevenson’s Holiday Inn KB • • 12 BED & BREAKFASTS 8742 North Lake Boulevard Cottage Inn at Lake Tahoe WS Kings Beach, CA 96143 1690 West Lake Boulevard 530.546.2269 stevensonshollidayinn.net Tahoe City, CA 96145 Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge WS 23 800.581.4073 530.581.4073 thecottageinn.com 1850 West Lake Boulevard Tahoma Meadows WS • Tahoe City, CA 96145 6821 West Lake Boulevard 800.822.2754 530.583.7200 sunnysideresort.com Tahoma, CA 96142 Tahoe Sands Resort TV • • 61 866.525.1553 530.525.1553 tahomameadows.com 6610 North Lake Boulevard CONDOMINIUMS & HOMES Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 888.546.7575 530.546.2592 tahoesandsresort.com Agate Bay Realty CAB • 4991 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe Vistana Inn TV • Some • 13 Carnelian Bay, CA 96140 6549 North Lake Boulevard 800.550.6740 530.546.4256 agatebay.com Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 800.316.LAKE 530.546.2529 tahoevistanainn.net Brockway Springs Resort KB • 9200 Brockway Springs Drive Kings Beach, CA 96143 530.546.4201 brockwaysprings.com
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Hyatt High Sierra Lodge 989 Incline Way Incline Village, NV 89451 775.832.0220 hyatthighsierralodge.hyatt.com
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Incline Vacation Rentals 917 Tahoe Boulevard Incline Village, NV 89451 800.831.3304 775.831.3349 inclinevacations.com
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Constellation Residences at Northstar 13051 Ritz Carlton Highlands Drive Truckee, CA 96161 530.214.0660 constellationatnorthstar.com
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Tahoe Luxury Properties ALL • • • 160 923 Incline Way, Suite 8E, Incline Village, NV 89451 135 River Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145 800.581.8828 530.584.3444 tluxp.com Martis Valley Associates NS • • 2 1 Tahoe Marina Lodge TC • • 45 10880 Brockway Road 270 North Lake Boulevard Truckee, CA 96161 Tahoe City, CA 96145 800.587.2070 530.587.1515 martisvalley.com 800.748.5650 530.583.2365 tahoeml.com Northstar California NS • • 225 Tahoe Moon Properties TC • 66 Northstar Drive and Highway 267 866.581.2771 tahoemoonproperties.com Truckee, CA 96161 800.GO.NORTH NorthstarCalifornia.com Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging NS • • 4001 Northstar Drive TRK Sierra Vacations by Natural Retreats NS • • • 54 Truckee, CA 96160 7252 North Lake Boulevard, Suite 101 866.241.1524 tahoemountainlodging.com Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 888.451.0156 sierravacations.com Tahoe Tavern Properties TC • • 74 300 West Lake Boulevard Stay in Lake Tahoe TC • • 42 Tahoe City, CA 96145 530.583.4495 stayinlaketahoe.com 800.300.5565 530.583.3704 tavernproperties.com Sun Bear Realty & Management IV • • 76 Tahoe Woodside Vacation Home Rentals TV • 3 811 Tahoe Boulevard CRB Post Office Box 500 Incline Village, NV 89451 Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 888.686.5253 775.831.9000 sunbearrealty.com 530.546.4698 tahoewoodside.com Tahoe Getaways TC • 165 Vaca North Tahoe TV • • 19 10010 Church Street 7220 North Lake Boulevard Truckee CA 96161 Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 800.922.4929 530.583.0220 tahoegetaways.com 530.546.9009 vacanorthtahoe.com
Marmot Vacation Rentals 888.962.7668 marmotvacationrentals.com
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Vacation Station 930 Tahoe Boulevard, Suite 703 Incline Village, NV 89451 800.841.7443 vacationstation.com
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The Village at Squaw Valley 1750 Village East Road Olympic Valley, CA 96146 866.818.6963 530.584.1000 squawalpine.com
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Waters of Tahoe Properties Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 800.215.8904 530.546.8904 watersoftahoe.com
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West Lake Properties WS • • • 60 55 West Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145 800.870.8201 530.583.0268 westlakeproperties.com
7 Pines Motel Basecamp Hotel - Tahoe City Chaney House B&B Chalet de Huttlinger Christy Lodge First Accommodations Holiday House Hostel Tahoe The Lodge at Sugar Bowl Olympic Village Inn Parkside Inn at Incline Pullen Realty Group Rockwood Lodge B&B Rustic Cottages Resort Sierra Mountain Properties Stevenson’s Holliday Inn Tahoe City Inn Tahoe Edgelake Beach Club Tahoe North Shore Lodge Tahoe North Rentals Tahoe Park Realty Tahoe Real Estate Group Tahoe Vacation Properties Tahoe Vacation Rentals, Inc. Tahoe Vista Lodge & Cabins Ta-Tel Lodge Vacation Tahoe West Shore Café & Inn
530.546.9886 530.580.8430 530.525.7233 925.964.3440 530.412.5436 530.546.5547 800.294.6378 530.546.3266 530.426.6742 530.581.6000 775.831.1052 530.550.7710 530.525.5273 888.778.7842 530.583.0880 530.546.2269 530.581.3333 530.546.5974 530.546.3425 800.585.3312 800.800.6942 530.583.1566 530.583.8986 530.583.3550 530.546.3523 530.546.2411 800.222.5758 530.525.5200
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TRANSPORTATION FLYING INTO RENO Reno-TahoeInternationalAirport(RNO)istheclosestmajorairporttoTahoe’sNorthShoreandoffersfrequentflightstoandfrom severalmajorhubsandcitiesacrosstheUnitedStates.Avarietyofgroundtransportation,includingrentalcars,taxis,limos,buses, resortshuttles,aswellasridesharingprograms,UberandLyft,isavailabletotransportyoutoyourhotel.renoairport.com AIRLINES Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, United and Volaris NORTH LAKE TAHOE EXPRESS For fast transportation between North Lake Tahoe and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), contact: North Lake Tahoe Express | 866-216-5222 | NorthLakeTahoeExpress.com FLYING INTO SACRAMENTO SacramentoInternationalAirport(SMF)isasecondarygatewaytoLakeTahoe,withconvenientnon-stopflightsonmostmajor carriersfromcitiesacrosstheUnitedStates.andworld.Thismodernregionalairportisquickandefficient,gate-to-rentalcar, limoorbus.LocatedjustoffInterstate80,theairportisafast120-miledrivetoNorthLakeTahoe.sacramento.aero/smf FLYING INTO TRUCKEE AND NORTH LAKE TAHOE TruckeeTahoeAirportistheclosestgeneralaviationairporttoNorthLakeTahoe.Theairporthastworunwaysand multipleinstrumentapproachesservingprivateaircraftandcharterflights.Rentalcarsandcourtesybikesareavailable at the airport. truckeetahoeairport.com 62 GoTahoeNorth.com
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PRIVATE AVIATION SERVICES LakeTahoehasseveralgeneralaviationairportsthatofferairtaxiservicefor convenient,low-hassletransportation.Anairtaxiprovidesexceptional valueand,mostnotably,theabilitytoflyintomanymoreairportsthanthe majorairlines.FlyingdirectlyintotheTruckeeTahoeAirportisyourbest option for visiting Tahoe North. GETTING AROUND NORTH LAKE TAHOE TART(TahoeTruckeeAreaRegionalTransit)offersdailybusservicealong Tahoe’sNorthandWestShoreswithconnectionstoSquawValley,Northstar, andTruckee.TART’sskishuttleservicewillbeofferedevery30minutes betweenInclineVillage,KingsBeach,TahoeVista,CarnelianBayandTahoeCity withconnectionstoSquawValleyevery30minutesbetween6am–8:30am and4pm–6pm.Andhourlyservicewillbeofferedbeginningat6ambetween CrystalBay,KingsBeachandNorthstar.TART’sFREENightserviceruns year-roundandoffersnightlybusservicebetweenCrystalBayandSquaw Valley,TahoeCityandTahoma,andCrystalBayandNorthstaruntil2am, withservicecontinuinguntil9pmbeginningspring2018.ForInformationand schedules visit: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com
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