| accessed by exterior entrances, the down-to-earth rooms provide wi-fi access, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers; some feature colorful accents and/or vivid artwork. upgraded rooms have fireplaces and/or microwaves. parking is available. off us-50 and 2 blocks from the californianevada state line, this unpretentious hotel in a tree-filled area is 5 minutes' walk from the heavenly resort ski lift and 8 minutes' walk from lake tahoe. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 7
Van Sickle Bi-State Park (11 min)
Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. D. L. Bliss State Park (31 min)
Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Heavenly Mountain Resort (8 min)
Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Tahoe Keys (15 min)
Marina and lake Vikingsholm (34 min)
This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Pope Beach (19 min)
This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (9 min)
Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Emerald Bay State Park (29 min)
Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (8 min)
Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. Fallen Leaf Lake (23 min)
Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Desolation Wilderness (27 min)
Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Lakeside Beach (12 min) Mount Tallac (25 min)
9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Heavenly Gondola (4 min)
Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on a 2.4-mile sightseeing lift to a viewing deck with a cafe & a shop. Eagle Falls (27 min)
A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. | 
