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.
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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
Instructions
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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.
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Cruise the lake on a stern-wheeler; they leave from both South Lake Tahoe and Zephyr Cove.
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Take a day to drive around the lake, stopping for hikes down to the beach.
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Bliss out on a ski run with a view of the lake.
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Stretch your legs on the Tahoe Rim Trail, a path that follows the ridges above the lake.
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Test your relationship with Lady Luck at one of the Stateline casinos.
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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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