North Lake Tahoe Vacation Planner 2018-2019

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It’s in our nature to make the most of life, to step outside of the day-to-day, experience the new and seize every minute. In North Lake Tahoe, our nature enhances your natural instincts—a place that elevates all of life’s moments. On a crystal blue shoreline or towering mountain, connect with nature, clear your mind and uplift your spirit. Breathe life, naturally elevated.

There is so much variety here you can fill your days with peak experiences. Jaw dropping scenery, wildlife, alpine forests, state parks, historic estates and modern resorts—North Lake Tahoe takes vacation variety to new heights.

Or tune it all down; find a cabin in the woods where the quiet is interrupted only by the wind in the trees and bird-song.

North Tahoe sweeps in a 180-degree arc around Lake Tahoe’s pristine water, extending from Incline Village in Nevada to famous Emerald Bay. Diverse towns and resorts along its shoreline offer a myriad of opportunities to enjoy carefree freedom, all set against one of the world’s largest alpine lakes.

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North Tahoe is spectacular throughout the year and there is no time like the present to experience it, no matter the season. The following pages will help you plan your vacation, while our website can help with reservations and further details.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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This is truly “adventure central,” with world-class skiing and snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, fishing, climbing and golf. You’ll also find eclectic shopping, gambling (on the Nevada-side), shows and fantastic food at one-of-a-kind restaurants and bars. Fine dining has a strong tradition here dating back to the 1960 Winter Olympics, with fresh California cuisine, fine wines and local-brews celebrated throughout North Tahoe.

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Winter in North Lake Tahoe

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Lake Tahoe in winter, ringed by snow under a blue sky, is achingly lovely, the contrast made more brilliant by the lake’s deep blue. Spectacular winter weather creates this magic: plentiful sunshine paired with 20 to 30 feet of average annual snowfall.

Passion for winter sports runs deep here. Scandinavian prospectors brought skiing to these mountains in the 1850s, conducting America’s first organized ski races. On mountains just north of Tahoe, miners rode what is considered the world’s first ski lift—ore buckets hanging from a cable. The 1931 U.S. National Ski Jumping Championships were held in Tahoe City at the present site of Granlibakken Resort. Downhill ski resorts got their start here in 1939 with the opening of Sugar Bowl.

Skiing and other winter sports continued to thrive in North Tahoe, leading to the hosting of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games at Squaw Valley. Twenty-some years later, locals embraced what was the newest winter sport and built the world’s first snowboard half-pipe behind Tahoe City.

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The Greater North Tahoe area now boasts 11 downhill ski and snowboard resorts and six cross-country ski/ snowshoe areas. What makes all this variety even more intriguing is that each resort has its own distinct character.

Whatever your chosen activity—or lack of activity—great meals will be waiting close by. Unique and creative restaurants, bars and delis are scattered throughout North Lake Tahoe, many with enchanting lake views.

Start your après-ski right at the base of the slopes. To heat up the winter night, head for dancing and live music at Crystal Bay casinos. Or dance with Lady Luck at the gaming tables or slot machines.

Or just curl up in front of a fire and save your energy for the new morning and another magical winter day in North Lake Tahoe.

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Live the spirit of adventure and ski or ride multiple North Tahoe resorts; discount tickets are available at Tahoe City and Incline Village Visitor Centers. Go for high-octane fun on a snowmobile tour along a high mountain ridge. Or kick back and keep it simple at a ski-in, ski-out lodge, steps away from the slopes. Tone it down even further and head for a romantic cabin in the woods, snowshoe trails outside.

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Spring in North Lake Tahoe

Springtime in North Lake Tahoe brings together the perfect blend of adventure, experiences and relaxation.

This is the season for dual, or even tri-sport days. North Tahoe’s spring skiing and riding is universally recognized as some of the best on the planet, with many resorts staying open into April and some even into May! Backcountry enthusiasts have an almost unending variety of slopes and peaks to “bag.” Slide the spring snowpack in the morning, enjoy a paddle on Lake Tahoe mid-day, then play a round of disc golf or sink a putt at golf links that open in March, just down the hill in Carson Valley.

Or get some much needed relaxation in and absorb the views of snow-capped mountains, sunny skies and clear blue water from a restaurant deck or after a short hike to Eagle Rock. From May through June, fields of wild flowers erupt in color under mountain peaks and along the lakeshore. In the evenings, signature familyfriendly events such as WinterWonderGrass fill the clear air with live music and dancing. Spring in North Lake Tahoe is definitely a treasured season.

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Summer in North Lake Tahoe

It’s human nature to love Tahoe in summer. To start, practically perfect weather (in every way)—low humidity, sunny days and clear, starry nights. Days are warm but not hot, nights are cool and refreshing.

North Lake Tahoe boasts hundreds of miles of scenic trails through vast forests, wilderness areas and alpine lakes. Sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail around the North Shore follow crestline, peak-topping routes and provide 360-degree views.

The Flume Trail is one of the mountain biking world’s most famous rides, but it’s just part of the amazing network of single-track trails found here. For long, lift-served downhills, head to Northstar California’s Mountain Bike Park.

Prefer a paved route? Go for a relaxed ride on the scenic bike trail that runs along the Truckee River from Squaw Valley to Tahoe City. From there, the trail heads south along the West Shore to Sugar Pine Point State Park.

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Visitors have been falling in love with Tahoe summers for a century and a half. Tahoe City was the gateway to Lake Tahoe from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s, the well-to-do staying at the famous Tahoe Tavern resort or departing on steamboats to nearby lodges, marinas and estates.

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Lake Tahoe is a paradise of water sports, with paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet-skiing, fishing and swimming. Power through the lake on a kayak, or glide atop the aquamarine water on a stand-up paddleboard. For a laid-back water experience, step onboard a cruise along the shoreline to Emerald Bay, or try a fishing charter on a calm morning. Rafting the Truckee River is popular with all ages. Go it alone or with the convenience of one of the rafting companies in Tahoe City.

Tahoe’s blue waters offer plenty of activity, but so do Tahoe’s greens. Golf courses include relaxed 9-hole circuits in Kings Beach and Tahoe City and championship courses in Incline Village, Northstar and Squaw Valley. Additional courses in Truckee and nearby Carson Valley feature the designs of world-renowned golf architects.

Whether it’s paddling along welcoming stretches of sun-soaked sand, toasting the day at a lakefront restaurant or enjoying an evening stroll under a brilliant, star-filled sky, summer days at North Lake Tahoe are much too special to be missed.

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Fall in North Lake Tahoe

The vivid autumn colors, crisp mountain air and thinning crowds mark the beginning of North Lake Tahoe’s breathtaking secret season. Make the most of fall–step outside of your day-to-day, experience this unique season and seize every minute.

Venture along the Truckee River by mountain bike or discover a new hiking trail under the Aspen trees.

Let the crisp mountain air and vivid autumn colors energize you as you follow along the Ale Trail and experience the world-class brew scene into the evening. Stay a while and uncover the many unique experiences of North Lake Tahoe’s secret season.

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Fall is a cherished season for Tahoe-locals. The evenings grow crisp but the days are often warm, sunny and spectacular, with the vibrant colors of nature and abundant recreation. Brief, seasonal rains create world-class mountain biking and hiking conditions on the trails. You will also find many lodging properties and restaurants offering great specials during this time of year. Fall in North Tahoe is also full of exciting events and activities, including popular food and wine festivals!

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Art & Culture in North Lake Tahoe

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The music and festival scene is a year-round celebration in North Lake Tahoe. During summer, enjoy a free concert series at scenic venues from the lake’s shore to mountain peaks. Lovers of classical music flock to Classic Tahoe in Incline in early August; in mid-August, they enjoy concerts at various locations during the Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival. And in winter, soak in bluegrass tunes at WinterWonderGrass - an alpine music festival at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows.

Sand Harbor is the signature outdoor theater of the Sierra, a modern stage in a natural sand amphitheater with stunning lake views. In summer, it hosts the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival—the Bard’s plays in rotation with special events and concerts.

Step back in time at Thunderbird Lodge near Incline Village, Vikingsholm Castle in Emerald Bay and HelmanEhrman Mansion at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Tahoe City’s Gatekeepers Museum and Maritime Museum are open throughout the year.

Galleries in North Tahoe and Truckee display international and regional artists, with studio tours during summer. Interactive art displays dot the region, like the Ursa Mater exhibit in Tahoe City. To experience the art of science, visit Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, with interactive displays and 3-D movies.

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Dining in North Lake Tahoe

With California’s Central Valley, the national agricultural capital, our chefs source some of the finest, freshest ingredients on earth—not to mention some of the world’s best wines from Napa Valley and Sierra Foothill vineyards.

If you’re seeking the raw satisfaction of a great burger or steak, fish taco or margarita, you’ll satisfy those appetites here, too. Or pull up a bar stool at one of many craft breweries and brew pubs. Follow the North Lake Tahoe Ale Trail via an interactive map that pairs Tahoe’s best watering holes with nearby recreational trails and waterways. Hike, bike or paddle between sips of great brews.

Don’t miss dining or cocktails at one of many lakefront or lake view restaurants. In summer, relax on an outdoor deck and enjoy a spectacular sunset. When the snow falls, get cozy at a table next to a windowpane and dine with a magic scene of twinkling lights outside.

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Human talent and nature’s bounty combine in diverse and delicious ways in North Lake Tahoe: gourmet restaurants to family-value menus to fun brew pubs and bars. Fine dining has a long tradition on these shores, dating back over 100 years to the great resort hotels of Tahoe’s Gilded Age. European chefs were first attracted to this area by the 1960 Winter Olympic Games, and new waves of culinary talent have established restaurants here ever since.

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You won’t find a more remarkable setting for your wedding or honeymoon. Lake Tahoe presides over ceremonies like no other natural wonder—a dream backdrop. To exchange vows on its shores brings a special distinction to the moment, not to mention a stunning backdrop for unforgettable photos. To see images of recent weddings, visit our Pinterest page at pinterest.com/tahoenorth/north-lake-tahoe-weddings.

North Lake Tahoe has been a popular wedding destination for decades. Many who marry here first visit as a guest at someone else’s wedding. That level of expectation has produced a full complement of experienced caterers, florists, musicians, photographers and rental services based in North Lake Tahoe or in nearby communities.

Both lakeshore and mountain wedding sites abound in North Lake Tahoe, some of them connected to lodging properties. Chapels and other places of worship are available. Or you may prefer to defy convention with a wedding aboard a cruise boat.

Ultimate locations for ceremonies include historic sites such as Thunderbird Lodge and Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and lakefront venues like the North Lake Tahoe Event Center or Gatekeepers Museum.

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The services we offer at North Lake Tahoe Convention and Visitors Bureau streamline your research and planning. We manage all the details; call or send us an RFP and we’ll turn around proposals from all major hotels within 24 hours. We provide hosted site visits, vendor referrals, support and services to ensure your success. A wide variety of spaces is available—from large to intimate—many of them “only in Tahoe” venues.

North Lake Tahoe is ideal for groups and team-building exercises, with every outdoor adventure and activity under the sun and numerous experienced caterers and rental services, outdoor guides and outfitters. We’re ranked the most accessible mountain destination in the Western U.S., with all major properties and venues approximately 45 minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

For more on the business end of Lake Tahoe contact: Jason Neary, Director of Sales, North Lake Tahoe Convention and Visitors Bureau. 800-462-5196, ext. 106. Jason@GoTahoeNorth.com.

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North Lake Tahoe offers everything you need for memorable meetings and events. We’re a mountain destination with thousands of rooms and 200,000 square feet of meeting space, from unique and boutique to luxury brands like Ritz-Carlton and the Hyatt Regency. Here, find 30 distinct and complete meeting sites for events large to small, from the lake shore to the ski slopes.

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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, Bliss State Park is one of Tahoe’s enchanted places, with its whitesand 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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Terrific Tahoe City 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.

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. Cross historic “Fanny Bridge” over the Truckee headwaters and you’ll see where the bridge got its name: People lean over its rail to see the massive trout trolling the waters below.

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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 season brings the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park to the downtown golf course, with a new skating rink, crosscountry skiing trails and snow play. More cross-country skiing is found at nearby Tahoe Cross-Country. Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Homewood ski areas are only 10- to 15-minute drives away.

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Majestic Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows 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.

Stay slope-side at The Village at Squaw Valley condominium suites. This lively European-style 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.

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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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Brockway Springs Resort

Brockway Springs lakefront resort offers an unsurpassed year-round Lake Tahoe vacation getaway Lakefront or lakeview units • Upgraded amenities include year-round lakefront pool and saunas, tennis courts, fitness center and clubhouse • Seasonal specials available

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Vibrant Tahoe Vista / Cool Carnelian Bay Ports of call for Tahoe’s steamships in the early 1900s, Tahoe Vista and Carnelian Bay are today 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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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.

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.

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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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.

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Luminous Crystal Bay 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 7,077foot 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 musiccentral—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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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. Its stage hosts the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and music concerts in summer. Stand-up paddling over the clear water and giant granite boulders is utterly unforgettable. Just down the shoreline, Thunderbird Lodge is a reflection in stone and timber of the eccentric millionaire who built it. Take an estate tour to explore its hidden tunnels and mountainside zoo.

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Elevated Northstar California 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 fires, 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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Historic Truckee 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.

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.

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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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.

Spectacular Donner Summit Site of an 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.

Boreal Mountain Resort has epic half-pipes, tubing and night skiing. Adjacent Woodward Tahoe is a trampoline 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.

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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.

Enjoy extraordinary entertainment in an exceptional setting.

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Kings Beach, Incline Village/Crystal Bay, Truckee through October, GoTahoeNorth.com

Easter Festivities North Lake Tahoe, GoTahoeNorth.com

Opening Day on the Lake TahoeWestShoreAssoc.com

Beer and Gear Festival Homewood, SkiHomewood.com

Ongoing—Foothill Farmers Markets Tahoe City,

Gates and Wakes Homewood, SkiHomewood.com

UllrFest Diamond Peak Ski Resort, DiamondPeak.com

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JUNE

race, Waterman’s Landing, TahoeCup.org Made in Tahoe Festival Art, crafts, music, locally

produced goods, SquawAlpine.com

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open Tahoe City,

NorthTahoeArts.com Adventure Sports Week

AdventureSportsWeekTahoe.com Western States 100 Squaw Valley to Auburn running

race, wser.org Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic Taste, shop and sip,

TahoeCityWineWalk.com

Visit GoTahoeNorth.com for a complete list.

JULY

Lake Tahoe Music Festival tahoemusic.org

An Elegant Affair Wine and food tasting in Tahoe City, NorthTahoeBoosters.org

July 3 Fireworks and Beach Party Kings Beach,

Ta-hoe Nalu Stand Up Paddleboard Race & Festival

NorthTahoeBusiness.org

TahoeNalu.com

Chocolate & Wine Festival TahoeChocolateFestival.org

Incline Village Crystal Bay Independence Day Celebration Incline Village, GoTahoeNorth.com

SEPTEMBER

Passport to Dining Food & wine tasting in Kings Beach, NorthTahoeBusiness.org

Beerfest & Bluegrass at Northstar

Achieve Tahoe, AchieveTahoe.org

NorthstarCalifornia.com Tahoe City July 4th Fireworks and Party

Commons Beach, VisitTahoeCity.org Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor State

Park, LakeTahoeShakespeare.com Wanderlust Yoga, music and mindful living at Squaw

Valley, Wanderlust.com AUGUST

Achieve Tahoe FoamFest Beer festival fundraiser for Spartan World Championships at Squaw Spartan.com Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival Northstar,

TahoeFoodandWine.com Tahoe Fall Classic Longest inland paddleboard race in

the world, TahoeCup.org Tahoe City Oktoberfest Breweries, food and music,

VisitTahoeCity.com Alpen Wine Fest Annual fundraiser for Can Do MS,

Lake Tahoe Triathlon LakeTahoeTri.com

SquawAlpine.com

Lake Tahoe Xterra Off-Road Triathlon,

OCTOBER

BigBlueAdventure.com Concours d’Elegance Wooden Boat Show

LakeTahoeConcours.com Lake Tahoe SummerFest Classical music festival,

ClassicalTahoe.org

Pro/Am Disc Golf Tournament Tahoe Vista, pdga.com NOVEMBER

Women’s Wellness Weekend Granlibakken Resort,

Granlibakken.com DECEMBER

Merry Days & Holly Nights Squaw Valley,

SquawAlpine.com Northern Lights Festival Incline Village/Crystal Bay,

northernlightstahoe.com Noel Nights at Northstar Northstar,

NorthstarCalifornia.com Tahoe Film Fest Film festival & fundraiser for SWEP non-profit, TahoeFilmFest.org New Year’s Eve Celebrations GoTahoeNorth.com Santa Ski Crawl Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe Resort, SkiRose.com

Opening Days at North Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts

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16 Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center Kirkwood, CA 877.KIRKWOOD kirkwood.com 80 km, lessons, rentals, snowshoeing, day lodge, 2 warming huts, groomed trails

CROSS-COUNTRY

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 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, CA 800.GO.NORTH NorthstarCalifornia.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 Olympic Valley, CA 800.403.0206 squawalpine.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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SKI RESORTS

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

NORTH SHORE

GOLF COURSES

17 Northstar Cross Country, Telemark & Snowshoe Center Truckee, CA 800.GO.NORTH NorthstarCalifornia.com, 35km, rentals, lessons, clinics, races, moonlight snowshoe and stargazing tours, family snowshoe tours, warming huts, sundeck and more 18 Royal Gorge Cross Country Soda Springs, CA 800.500.3871 royalgorge.com, 88 groomed trails across 6,000 acres, lessons, rentals, clinics, races, 9 warming huts, 1 trailside café, 2 lodges, 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-out access to Squaw Valley, 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 24 groomed trails, just minutes from Tahoe City, 3 dog trails, snowshoe trails, lake views, day lodge, 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, 58 groomed trails, new cross-country ski lodge, 5 warming huts, 4 snowshoe-only trails, PSIA Ski School, rentals

54 GoTahoeNorth.com 1 Coon Street Boat Launch Kings Beach, CA 530.546.4212 northtahoeparks.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 Tahoe City, CA 530.583.1039 tahoecitymarina.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

For a full list of resorts, courses, marinas, and attractions, 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 Meeks Bay, CA 530.525.5588 meeksbayresort.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, summer only

WEST SHORE

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Border House at Crystal Bay Casino 24 Stateline Road Crystal Bay, NV 89402 775.833.6333 crystalbaycasino.com

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Mother Nature’s Inn 551 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145 800.558.4278 530.581.4278 mothernaturesinn.com

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Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort 6834 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 800.273.5298 530.546.9500 mlrtahoe.com

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Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge 7630 North Lake Boulevard Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 877.681.4171 530.546.6262 redwolflakesidelodge.com

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Tahoma Lodge 7018 West Lake Boulevard Tahoma, CA 96142 844.755.2226 530.525.7721 tahomalodge.com

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Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge 1850 West Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145 800.822.2754 530.583.7200 sunnysideresort.com

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Vacasa Rentals 605 West Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145 530.802.2343 www.vacasa.com/usa/tahoe

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Wells & Bennett Realtors 1225 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA 96145 800.858.2463 775.831.3633 tahoerentals.com

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Transportation FLYING INTO RENO Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is the closest major airport to Tahoe’s North Shore and offers frequent flights to and from several major hubs and cities across the United States. A variety of ground transportation, including rental cars, taxis, limos, buses, resort shuttles, as well as ride sharing programs, Uber and Lyft, is available to transport you to your hotel. renoairport.com AIRLINES Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, United and Volaris

FLYING INTO SACRAMENTO Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is a secondary gateway to Lake Tahoe, with convenient non-stop flights on most major carriers from cities across the United States. and world. This modern regional airport is quick and efficient, gate-to-rental car, limo or bus. Located just off Interstate 80, the airport is a fast 120-mile drive to North Lake Tahoe. sacramento.aero/smf FLYING INTO TRUCKEE AND NORTH LAKE TAHOE Truckee Tahoe Airport is the closest general aviation airport to North Lake Tahoe. The airport has two runways and multiple instrument approaches serving private aircraft and charter flights. Rental cars and courtesy bikes are available at the airport. truckeetahoeairport.com 62 GoTahoeNorth.com

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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

PRIVATE AVIATION SERVICES Lake Tahoe has several general aviation airports that offer air taxi service for convenient, low-hassle transportation. An air taxi provides exceptional value and, most notably, the ability to fly into many more airports than the major airlines. Flying directly into the Truckee Tahoe Airport is your best option for visiting Tahoe North.

GETTING AROUND NORTH LAKE TAHOE TART (Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit) offers daily bus service along Tahoe’s North and West Shores with connections to Squaw Valley, Northstar, and Truckee. TART’s ski shuttle service will be offered every 30 minutes between Incline Village, Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, Carnelian Bay and Tahoe City with connections to Squaw Valley every 30 minutes between 6am – 8:30am and 4pm – 6pm. And hourly service will be offered beginning at 6am between Crystal Bay, Kings Beach and Northstar. TART’s FREE Night service runs year-round and offers nightly bus service between Crystal Bay and Squaw Valley, Tahoe City and Tahoma, and Crystal Bay and Northstar until 2am, with service continuing until 9pm beginning spring 2018. For Information and schedules visit: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com

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Experience Emerald Bay’s majestic waters from the authentic paddlewheeler, the M.S. Dixie II. Soak in spectacular views of mountains and cascading waterfalls during our Sightseeing Cruise or breeze off into the sunset while enjoying a four course meal and live music during the Dinner and Dance Cruise.

Whether you’re after speed or relaxation the best way to take in the beauty of Lake Tahoe is on the clear blue water.

From our sandy, pine-tree covered beach you can take off into the skies on a parasailing adventure, test your water skiing and wakeboarding skills behind a speedboat, power through the turquise water aboard a Waverunner®, or absorb the views from a paddleboard.

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