This is an area with strong roots in the Old West so horseback riding is a natural holdover and a wonderful thing to do in Tahoe to experience the amazing terrain. There are thousands of acres of trails to explore, and several outfitters offer lessons as well as guided rides.
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Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also open with a larger selection of sites in the summer, the park is positioned to take advantage of both the beautiful natural setting of Lake Tahoe and the historic aspects. Within the park is access to the Hellman-Ehrmann Mansion that was built in 1903. The property is still exquisitely maintained and is an excellent representation of the wealthy side of Tahoe. Tours are offered during the summer by Sierra State Parks Foundation (sierrastateparks.org). There are various trailheads, swimming beaches and great fishing within the park as well as a Nature Center that helps visitors identify the local flora and fauna. In the winter the foundation hosts full moon snowshoe expeditions, and this is a great place for sledding and snowshoeing. Dogs are allowed on leash only. Visitors should remember to pack it in, pack it out and leave no trace. An entrance fee is charged.
Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also open with a larger selection of sites in the summer, the park is positioned to take advantage of both the beautiful natural setting of Lake Tahoe and the historic aspects. Within the park is access to the Hellman-Ehrmann Mansion that was built in 1903. The property is still exquisitely maintained...read more
Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also...read more
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Cobblestone Center shopping village at the heart of Tahoe City proudly celebrates its roots as a venture that came into being on the heels of the famed 1960 Winter Olympics. This business center captures the feel of a Bavarian village so well that it feels almost as if you could actually live here. After all, there are dozens of shops and services in the Cobblestone...read more
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The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing started out as a private course but opened to the public during the fallout from the Great Recession. Turns out that the overall bad fortune of the economy means a bit of good fortune for regular duffers far and wide. Peter Jacobsen, whose motto is to make a golf course meld with the surrounding terrain, designed the Truckee course....read more
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For those who enjoy the special combination of mountain fresh air and a tasty beer, The Hangar is a perfect place. With a friendly, open-air ambiance and a huge beer selection, The Hangar is a welcome addition to South Lake Tahoe's bar scene. The spacious taproom offers a steady rotation of 30 different draft beers as well as bottled and canned beers. There is a...read more
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The Idle Hour is Lake Tahoe’s only lakefront wine and bubbly bar, offering an ever-changing lineup of regional wines from boutique California producers and imported wine and champagne from abroad. This magnificent wine and bubbly bar is open daily for enjoying a glass of wine, a bottle of champagne, charcuterie boards, appetizers, tapas and wine/food pairings. The balcony seating and outdoor patio with fire pits...read more
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If you’re looking for the quintessential Tahoe lodge with vaulted ceilings, natural wood and stone interiors and expansive windows looking out over mountain evergreens, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub in Tahoe Donner is the place. The Lodge perfectly pairs the Tahoe look and feel with classic menu offerings. Depending on the season and one’s mood, the evening could be spent with a dinner inspired by...read more
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One way to enjoy the lake is to be on the lake. The Party Boat is 52-foot lake-going vessel with a Coast Guard–certified crew and captain, and it is available for special events held on the waters of Lake Tahoe. Thinking that a floating wedding might be a good idea? The Party Boat can handle the catering and has a network of vendors to help with...read more
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Sure, you can buy a bottle of wine from a grocery store chain or at expensive and pretentious wine bars. Better is discovering that little out-of-the-way place with character, a broad selection and staff happy to help wine novices and connoisseurs alike. The Pour House in Truckee is that place. The Pour House curates an extensive wine selection from across the globe and also sells...read more
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Say the name Ritz-Carlton and immediately luxury comes to mind. Even though The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is relatively young (it opened in 2009), its $300 million construction cost guaranteed luxury from day one. What makes the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe unique is its location, which is mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort. That positioning means there is ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes. Of course, it being...read more
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The Sanctuary is a place of healing in a variety of modalities. Centered in a welcoming, relaxing and calming atmosphere, The Sanctuary offers Pilates, yoga, massage and acupuncture as well as inspiring workshops. The space is wonderful in that it is split in two – one side is for bodywork, the other for yoga, etc. The motto of The Sanctuary is to create a space...read more
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For some people, renting snow gear is a business. For others, it's a way of life. The guys at the Ski Renter are the latter type. Renting out a complete line of equipment for winter sports for visitors at all levels of experience is their way of celebrating the mountain and sharing their passion with the world. They provide demo skis and snowboard boots, helmets,...read more
The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa
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Give yourself the gift of health by enjoying some time at The Spa at The Landing Resort. A luxurious offering built around the idea of providing an elegant oasis, The Spa is a place of restoration and supreme spa treatments that use only organic products and natural botanicals. From their foot reflexology to their scalp, neck and head massage, from their incredibly uplifting deep-tissue massage...read more
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Locally owned and operated, The Village Board Shop has been a cherished local establishment for more than 25 years now, and it's not by chance. They've consistently excelled at what they do. Whether it's the height of winter or the peak of summer, this is the go-to destination for snowboards, skateboards, stylish apparel and accessories. For winter sports enthusiasts, they offer comprehensive ski and snowboard...read more
