some also offer decks and/or whirlpool tubs. the polished 1- and 2-bedroom suites come with free wi-fi, kitchens, and living rooms with fireplaces. upgraded suites add bedroomsamenities include a pool, a hot tub and a pool table. a 2-minute walk from the heavenly valley gondola cable car, this upscale lodge is also 10 minutes on foot from the shores of lake tahoe. Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 7
Pope Beach (19 min) This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Heavenly Mountain Resort (8 min) Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Eagle Falls (27 min) A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (8 min) Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. Lakeside Beach (9 min) Emerald Bay State Park (29 min) Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. Mount Tallac (25 min) 9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Tahoe Keys (15 min) Marina and lake Van Sickle Bi-State Park (10 min) Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (9 min) Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Desolation Wilderness (27 min) Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Vikingsholm (34 min) This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Fallen Leaf Lake (23 min) Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. D. L. Bliss State Park (31 min) Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Heavenly Gondola (3 min) Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on a 2.4-mile sightseeing lift to a viewing deck with a cafe & a shop. |