Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 13
Heavenly Mountain Resort (10 min) Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Emerald Bay State Park (23 min) Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. Vikingsholm (28 min) This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Heavenly Gondola (8 min) Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on a 2.4-mile sightseeing lift to a viewing deck with a cafe & a shop. Mount Tallac (19 min) 9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Tahoe Keys (9 min) Marina and lake Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (4 min) Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (10 min) Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. Fallen Leaf Lake (17 min) Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Van Sickle Bi-State Park (8 min) Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. Eagle Falls (21 min) A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. Tallac Historic Site (12 min) Site of 2 historic homes, open seasonally, with exhibits, tours & events & costumed interpreters. D. L. Bliss State Park (25 min) Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Pope Beach (13 min) This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Desolation Wilderness (21 min) Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. |