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Destination: Lake Tahoe Destination: Lake Tahoe RSS

By Stephanie Rosenbaum, Citysearch Staff

Winter, spring, summer and fall, Lake Tahoe offers an abundance of natural beauty and outdoor activities, from skiing and snowboarding to swimming and hiking.
On This Page: What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay

What to Do

What to Do
Pull on your boots, slap on some sunscreen and get ready to hit the trails--Tahoe is an adventurer's paradise.

  1. Flume Trail

    Hwy 28, Lake Tahoe, NV
    One of Tahoe's premier mountain-biking trails, with soul-lifting views of the lake and mountains.

  2. Heavenly

    3860 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
    A mega-resort where skiers take their chances on the black diamonds by day and the red diamonds by night.

  3. Kirkwood

    1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr, Kirkwood, CA
    Beginners are welcome, but this mountain is packed with thrills for the hard-core skier.

  4. Squaw Valley USA

    1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA
    A world-class ski resort continues to build on its Olympic legacy since hosting the 1960 Winter Games.

  5. Tahoe Rim Trail

    Tramway Dr, Stateline, NV
    Forming a ring around Lake Tahoe, this 150-mile trail offers an incredible diversity of views and terrains.

  6. Sierra-at-Tahoe Snowsport Resort

    1111 Sierra at Tahoe Rd, Twin Bridges, Tahoe, CA
    This amazingly well-designed mountain offers exceptional terrain for all ability levels.

Where to Eat

Where to Eat
Down-home breakfasts, elegant dinners, lively bar scenes.

  1. PlumpJack Cafe

    1920 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA
    A Tahoe offshoot of San Francisco's elegant, acclaimed restaurant of the same name.

  2. Red Hut Cafe

    2749 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
    Craving a breakfast that'll keep you going all day? Look for this homey red brick diner, circa 1959.

  3. River Ranch Restaurant and Lodge

    2285 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA
    With its outdoor patio and indoor fireplace, this comfortable bar and restaurant attracts a year-round crowd.

  4. Sprouts Natural Foods Cafe

    3125 Harrison Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA
    Healthy organic eats in big portions: This Tahoe favorite keeps it green.

  5. Sunnyside Lake Tahoe

    1850 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
    Tasty eats, a fun bar scene and a great outdoor deck keep the crowds coming to this West Shore hot spot.

Where to Stay

Where to Stay
From cozy cabins to romantic inns, here's where to rest your tired muscles after an adventure-packed day.

  1. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort

    111 Country Club Dr, Incline Village, NV
    The quintessential luxury resort for the outdoor enthusiast.

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  2. Goldcrest Resort

    8194 N. Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA
    Enjoy the view from the lakeside pool and Jacuzzi.

  3. PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn

    1920 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA
    Luxury in Olympic proportions in a beautiful mountain setting.

  4. River Ranch Lodge

    2285 River Rd, Tahoe City, CA
    An intimate mountain lodge experience on the banks of the Truckee River.

  5. Spruce Grove Cabins & Suites

    3599-3605 Spruce Ave, Lake Tahoe, CA
    Home-style cabins surrounded by nature.

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