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OVERVIEW Located along the border between northern
skiing and snowboarding. In summer, visitors
California and Nevada, the city of Lake Tahoe
can explore a range of trails in the area, take
is divided into two regions (north and south):
boating trips and enjoy water sports such as
North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe.
wakeboarding and canoeing.
Surrounded by mountains and a beautiful lake
The casinos in the Nevada area are Lake
with crystal-clear water, the region boasts
Tahoe’s main nightlife attraction. You can try
attractive architecture, with cobblestone
your luck in various casino games, enjoy live
walkways, wooden archways and covered
music shows, and go out to restaurants, bars
sidewalks. It has an alpine climate and more
and nightclubs to dance the night away. Lake
than 15 mountains, including the best known
Tahoe is a perfect place to enjoy a vacation
(Heavenly, Sierra at Tahoe, Northstar, Squaw
with family or friends.
Valley and Sugar Bowl). The city of Lake Tahoe is surrounded by In winter, the city attracts thousands of
mountains, and sits next to a beautiful lake
tourists looking for good snow conditions for
with crystal-clear water. The lake is on the
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border between two states: California and
of year, the mountains are covered in snow
Nevada. The climate is Alpine and the warmest
and provide the ideal conditions for skiing or
months are August and September. December,
snowboarding. The snowy season runs from
January and February are the winter months,
November to the end of April. Most snow falls
with temperatures ranging from -15°C to 8°C.
in December, January and February.
Lake Tahoe is a year-round holiday resort
Summer begins in June and lasts until October.
you can in any season. It has thousands of attractions you can enjoy in both summer and winter. The region has a pleasant climate in summer and enjoys an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. Winter is the season that attracts tourists from all over the world, thanks to the wide
The climate is pleasant and encourages people to make the most of their days by taking boat trips, hiking or taking part in water sports. It’s an ideal time to explore the region’s most attractive spots. Explore, discover and live the unforgettable experiences that Lake Tahoe has in store for its visitors!
range of ski resorts it has to offer. At this time
TRANSPORT Located in Nevada, Reno-Tahoe International is the closest airport to Lake Tahoe. Six kilometers from the center of Reno, it operates international flights and has domestic connections with all US cities. Shuttles connect Reno airport to Truckee (38 km away) on the north side of Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe (96 km away) to the south of the city. South Tahoe Express operates a bus service to the south side of Tahoe, and North Lake Express travels to the northern part of the region. If you’re traveling with two or more people, another good option is to rent a car. Car rental companies have desks inside the airport.
summer are water sports, boat trips, kayaking, wakeboarding, windsurfing, fishing, trekking, and mountain biking.
EMERALD BAY Located 22 km south of Tahoe city, Emerald Bay State Park is an underwater park and a national area of outstanding natural beauty, with a landscape filled with sculpted mountains. It is one of Lake Tahoe’s most important tourist spots. Its highlights are the Vikingsholm castle, one of the best examples of Scandinavian architecture in the western hemisphere, the Boat-In Camp site, which is only accessible by boat or on foot. Another As it is a small city, South Lake Tahoe can
tip is the “Tea House” on Fannette Island, the
easily be explored on foot. You can also get
only island on Lake Tahoe. This is an ideal place
around by Blue Go bus, taxi or car.
for hiking, swimming, canoeing, diving, and boating, particularly in the summer months.
Blue Go provides an efficient bus service, covering most areas in the region. There are
SKI RESORTS
eleven bus lines operating within the city itself
The city of Lake Tahoe has three ski resorts
and connecting it to the casinos in Stateline and
on the southern side, namely: Heavenly Ski
other nearby towns. In the winter, Blue Go buses
Resort, Sierra at Tahoe and Kirkwood. The
take people from the center up to the ski resorts.
northern side boasts ten ski resorts. The main ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe are: Northstar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, among others.
ATTRACTIONS
HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT This is California’s largest resort and it has the highest peak in Lake Tahoe: 3,068
Experience the attractions and the incredible
meters. The gondola is in South Lake Tahoe
scenery that Lake Tahoe has to offer visitors.
city center. It attracts thousands of tourists
Enjoy the lively atmosphere in the city and
all year round. Heavenly has 97 ski slopes
enjoy taking part in sports. Go snowboarding,
stretching across areas of Nevada and
skiing or hiking. Explore the bike trails, go out
California and more than 25 ski lifts up the
to dinner at a lakeside restaurant, go for a
mountain, which provides a spectacular view
drink at one of the city’s pubs or hit the dance
of the lake and the city. It is one of the most
floor at one of the trendy casino nightclubs.
exclusive destinations in the world.
The best options for having a good time in the
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SIERRA-AT-TAHOE
HEAVENLY VILLAGE
Located 26 km from South Lake Tahoe, Sierra-
Heavenly Village is the ideal place to take a
at-Tahoe is one of the most sought after ski
stroll, go shopping, eat out, and relax. The
resorts in the region. It has more difficult ski
village has hotels, stores, movie theaters, bars
runs, with more than six parks, which include
and restaurants around the Heavenly ski resort
boxes and ramps.
gondola. The village shops make up the South
KIRKWOOD
Lake Tahoe shopping center, with its wooden walkways and arches, covered sidewalks, open
Located 50 km from South Lake Tahoe,
bonfire pits, clock tower and stone fountain.
Kirkwood is one of the largest ski resorts in
The best tip in the summer is to ride up on the
the region and has one of the highest average
Heavenly gondola, which provides visitors a
annual snowfalls in Lake Tahoe.
panoramic view of Lake Tahoe. The mini golf
NORTHSTAR This is one of the most luxurious resorts in Lake Tahoe. Located in the North Lake Tahoe
course is open in summer and fall. The main attraction in the winter is the ice rink. This plan is recommended for all the family.
area, it attracts thousands of skiers from
CASINOS
around the world. It is also popular in other
The casinos in the area offer an unforgettable
seasons for mountain biking.
experience and lively nightlife. You can enjoy a range of live music shows, restaurants, bars
and nightclubs to dance the night away. And
Hotel options in the southern area of Lake
naturally, you can try your luck at the slot
Tahoe include: Ambassador Motor Lodge, Best
machines, roulette and other casino games.
Western Station House Inn and Alpine Inn & Spa.
Located on the Nevada side, the three main
The accommodation options in North Lake Tahoe
casinos in South Lake Tahoe are: Harrah´s,
are the ski resorts and hotels located in the cities
Harvey´s and MontBleu Resort Casino. The
of Tahoe City, Truckee and King’s Beach. Another
ones in the North Lake Tahoe area are: Crystal
option is to rent a house for a season. The best
Bay Casino, Hyatt Regency and Tahoe Biltmore.
known ski resorts in the area are: Hyatt Regency and Northstar California Resort.
The most famous nightclubs in South Lake Tahoe are: Opal Ultra Lounge, Blu Nightclub, Cabo Wabo and Peek Nightclub.
WHERE TO STAY
DINING OUT After a long, adventurous day in Lake Tahoe, it’s time to have a good meal and recharge your batteries. The city offers a wide choice
The center of South Lake Tahoe offers a
of cuisine, from simple to sophisticated
wide variety of accommodation options
restaurants of many nationalities. You can find
near the ski resorts. As well as the luxurious
more up-market options inside the casinos
casinos, Harrah’s and Harvey’s, the area has a
or in the city center. The best restaurants are
number of hotels and motels, from simple to
in the areas of South Lake Tahoe, North Lake
sophisticated. It is usual for people to stay in
Tahoe and Squaw Valley.
motels in the Lake Tahoe area. These hotels and motels offer special long stay packages for visitors to the city. There are also excellent houses available for seasonal rental.
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Located on Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Tep’s Villa
hours. Another traditional option is the Hard
Roma is considered the best Italian restaurant
Rock Café, which is housed in the same casino.
in South Lake Tahoe. The premises are decorated in typical Italian fashion, which helps
Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza is an ideal option
create a pleasant atmosphere. There are a
for pizza lovers. The restaurant offers a wide
range of options to choose from on the menu,
range of pizzas with different flavors, as well
including seafood.
as salads and calzones.
The Fire & Ice bar and restaurant, located
The Beacon Bar and Grill is located on the
in the center of Heavenly Village, provides
shores of South Lake Tahoe in the historic
a cozy, enjoyable atmosphere and a fine
Camp Richardson resort. This wonderful
culinary experience, as well as a long list of
restaurant serves delicious American dishes
special drinks.
inspired by European recipes.
Located inside Harvey’s casino, Cabo Wabo
For lovers of Japanese cuisine, The Naked Fish
Cantina is a popular Mexican food restaurant
is the best restaurant in South Lake Tahoe.
that turns into a dance floor until the early
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
911
EMERGENCIES
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE
(530) 542-6100 FIRE DEPARTMENT
(530) 542-6160 BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(530) 541- 3420 NORTH LAKE TAHOE TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL
Examples of good restaurants in North Lake Tahoe include Graham’s Restaurant and
(530) 587-6011 TRUCKEE TAHOE MEDICAL GROUP
Wolfdaile’s Cuisine Unique, which serves
(530) 581-8864
elaborate and innovative dishes with an
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Asian touch. Another option is the renowned Cutthroat’s Saloon restaurant in the Incline Village, inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
(530) 550-2320 FIRE DEPARTMENT
(530) 583-6913
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