Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 18
Emerald Bay State Park (18 min) Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (7 min) Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Tallac Historic Site (8 min) Site of 2 historic homes, open seasonally, with exhibits, tours & events & costumed interpreters. Fallen Leaf Lake (12 min) Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Vikingsholm (23 min) This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Pope Beach (9 min) This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Tahoe Keys (7 min) Marina and lake Eagle Falls (17 min) A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. Van Sickle Bi-State Park (13 min) Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. Desolation Wilderness (17 min) Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Heavenly Mountain Resort (14 min) Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Mount Tallac (15 min) 9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (15 min) Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. D. L. Bliss State Park (21 min) Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort (20 min) Tahoe's third-largest ski area with 2,000+ acres of slopes & 200+ acres of backcountry trails. |