How to Time Your Trip to Lake Tahoe

Winter and spring in scenic Lake Tahoe bring the skiers out to play; summer gives you the opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear lake and go on hikes.

Things You'll Need

  • Sunglasses
  • Travel Clothes
  • Local Guidebooks To Lake Tahoe
  • Maps
  • Airline Tickets To Reno
  • Rental Cars
  • Travel Services
  • Cameras
  • Film
  • Rental cars
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Instructions

  1. General Considerations

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      Decide when to visit Lake Tahoe, which sits between California and Nevada. If at all possible, try to plan your vacation for midweek, particularly in the high seasons: summer and ski season. Sometimes it seems as if the San Francisco Bay area migrates to Tahoe on weekends.

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      Find out if there are any festivals or events you'd like to check out (see Section 2, below).

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      Seek out reasonably priced flights, transportation and accommodations. The least expensive motels can be found on the south shore of the lake.

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      Check the weather forecast before you leave, and pack accordingly. Always bring a warm jacket; even in the summer, evening temperatures can dip into the low 40s.

    Seasonal Events and Attractions

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      Ride the tram at Heavenly Ski Resort and have lunch at the top of the world.

    • 6

      Cruise the lake on a stern-wheeler; they leave from both South Lake Tahoe and Zephyr Cove.

    • 7

      Take a day to drive around the lake, stopping for hikes down to the beach.

    • 8

      Bliss out on a ski run with a view of the lake.

    • 9

      Stretch your legs on the Tahoe Rim Trail, a path that follows the ridges above the lake.

    • 10

      Test your relationship with Lady Luck at one of the Stateline casinos.

    • 11

      Catch the biggest winter carnival in the west at Snowfest, which offers ten days of (among other things) ski races, ice carving, live music and parades.

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