In
the winter, the Tahoe Stateline area can boast America's largest
concentration of skiing. Most ski areas offer a variety of skiing
experiences - beginner, intermediate and advanced runs.
Over
twenty outstanding downhill areas offer a variety of vertical drops
and a number of lifts have different prices. Don't forget that
we are only minutes away to the ski slopes of Heavenly Valley. All
slopes are distinctive and offer thrills for pros and beginners. Squaw
Valley at the Northeast corner of the lake was home to the 1960 Winter
Olympic Games. Cross-country skiing is 10 miles away. Snowmobiling or
even helicopter skiing are both available. The vistas
overlooking the lake while you are skiing are breathtaking. This
truly is a piece of heaven.
The
casinos such as Caesars, Harvey's, Harrah's and the High Sierra offer
excellent shows and outstanding well-priced meals. Remember Lake Tahoe
is a favorite place for performers. Take in a show and then
dazzle your friends with your luck while gambling at one of the many casinos.
In the
summer there are Sunset Dinner Dance Cruises on the Tahoe Queen. The
water is so clear and pristine that glass bottom boat tours are also
offered.
Several
marinas provide boating choices that vary from ski boats, parasailers
and wind surfers. For the fishermen, fly-fishing in the rivers or
trolling the depths for the famous Mackinaw will satisfy the most
ardent sportsmen.
Golf
courses abound - 12 surround the lake and each one is outstanding. The
Edgewood Golf Course is rated as one of the top ten Golf Courses in
the USA.
For back
packers, day hikes and horseback riding over trails can excite the
novice to the most adventurous person. The 72 mile trip around
the Lake has been described as the most beautiful drive in America.
The lake, the largest alpine lake in North America is 22 miles long
and 12 miles wide.
If time
permits why not take a day trip to historic Virginia City or
visit the famous Ponderosa Ranch.
