| most have gas fireplaces. there's a cafe, a pub and a piano lounge as well as a game room, a seasonal ski shop, and ski and golf storage. other amenities include an all-season heated outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus a rooftop tennis court and shuffleboard. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. at the base of heavenly ski resort and open year-round, this casual all-suite resort is less than 2 miles from the lakefront and a 6-minute walk to the gunbarrel ski run. low-key suites have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, dvd players, and pull-out sofas, along with whirlpool tubs, coffeemakers, minifridges, microwaves and wet bars. valet parking is free
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 11
Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (8 min)
Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. Van Sickle Bi-State Park (6 min)
Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. Emerald Bay State Park (31 min)
Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. Heavenly Mountain Resort (5 min)
Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Eagle Falls (30 min)
A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. Pope Beach (21 min)
This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Vikingsholm (36 min)
This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (9 min)
Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Heavenly Gondola (6 min)
Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on a 2.4-mile sightseeing lift to a viewing deck with a cafe & a shop. D. L. Bliss State Park (33 min)
Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Fallen Leaf Lake (25 min)
Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Desolation Wilderness (30 min)
Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Tahoe Keys (17 min)
Marina and lake Mount Tallac (27 min)
9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Lakeside Beach (8 min) |
