Reno-Tahoe International Airport 51 min
Alpine Meadows (36 min) Popular spot with many lifts, terrain for varied skill levels, multiple lodges & a terrain park. Donner Pass (30 min) East-west pass through the Sierra Nevada mountains named after the infamous Donner Party. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort (27 min) Ski resort offering family-friendly amenities including beginner hills & learn-to-ski programs. Granlibakken Tahoe (34 min) Chic rooms in an upscale, rustic lodge offering seasonal outdoor activities. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (30 min) This large state park on the shore of Lake Tahoe features beaches, boat launches, trails & more. Squaw Valley Resort (31 min) Huge ski resort & 1960 Olympic site with many recreation activities, plus a spa, restaurants & more. Kings Beach State Recreation Area (16 min) Mountain views are offered from this lakeside park featuring a sandy beach with kayak rentals. Donner Lake (31 min) Tranquil lake for fishing, hiking & recreation in the area where the ill-fated Donner Party stayed. Sugar Bowl Resort (39 min) Site of California's first chairlift, this enduring winter ski spot offers rentals & classes. Diamond Peak Ski Resort (31 min) Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, a kids' zone & dog runs in a medium-size resort with lake views. Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center (16 min) Shopping, dining & cultural-arts district offering a historical walking tour & scenic views. Northstar California Resort (5 min) Scenic resort offering cozy rooms with kitchens, plus restaurants, bars, ski runs & mountain tours. Donner Memorial State Park (22 min) This park offers hiking, camping, fishing, boating, the Emigrant Trail Museum & a historic monument. Tahoe Donner Lodge Condos and Ski Hill (27 min) Skiing, sledding, lake, ski resort, and cross-country skiing Sand Harbor (35 min) Popular Lake Tahoe site for swimming, boating & seasonal open-air entertainment with mountain views. |