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A
beautiful 72-mile drive, you can get maps and an audiocassette
from the South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce (530) 541-5255,
or the Tahoe-Douglas Chamber of Commerce (775) 588-4591, to
describe the highlights of this scenic trip.
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There are two paddle wheelers: the MS Dixie
II and the Tahoe Queen, glass bottom boats that offer scheduled
cruises around the lake. Both boats leave from the south
shore and to cruise Emerald Bay. There are also sunset dinner
and dancing cruises in the evenings. Sailing cruises are
also available through Woodwind Sailing Cruises (530) 542-2212
or (775) 588-3000.
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There are two trams in the area that you can
ride into the mountains. The Heavenly Tram (gondola) takes
you a mile up the mountain at South Lake Tahoe/Stateline
for a breathtaking view of all of Lake Tahoe. On the deck,
stop and enjoy the view at Café Blue and shop the
Gondola Sports gift shop. When you reach the top, take a
hike! There are three different routes to choose from, with
hikes ranging from one to four miles long. You can grab a
bite to eat or have a glass of wine at the Adventure Peak
Grill, a full-service outdoor restaurant. Or challenge yourself
with an exhilarating scramble up the 25-foot rock-climbing
wall. Great fun for the kids… and adults too! (800) HEAVENLY.
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The
Borges Family Carriage Rides are located across the street
from Caesars Lake Tahoe. Each 35-minute ride is set in a winter
wonderland and are pulled by beautiful 2,000 pound Belgium
horses. There are five handmade sleighs that vary in size from
the cozy two-seater to a festive twenty-passenger, and all
are equipped with warm blankets. During the ride, your guide
will share with you some of the amazing history of Lake Tahoe.
(775) 588-2953, or (800) 726-RIDE.
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Lake Tahoe Balloons
offers the world’s only U. S. Coast Guard certified hot air
balloon ride. At a height of approximately 8,000-10,000 feet
above sea level, you’ll witness breathtaking, undisturbed
views of the entire Lake Tahoe basin and the Sierra Nevada
Mountain range including Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade
Lake and the Desolation Wilderness. The 1-hour adventure
also includes a deluxe continental breakfast, a champagne
toast and special souvenir. (530) 544-1221.
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A short walk from Emerald Bay State Park (south
shore) is Vikingsholm, a reproduction of a Norwegian castle,
built in 1928. Summer tours available. (530) 525-3345. You
can also visit the old Tallac Resort, a 74-acre site dating
back to the turn of the century. (530) 541 4975.
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July and August bring Shakespeare
to the lake, when the Foothill Theater Company of Nevada
City puts on evening performances at the outdoor amphitheater
at Sand Harbor State Park in Kings Beach (north shore)
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4th
of July/Labor Day fireworks… It’s been called “the best fireworks
show west of the Mississippi”, and Tahoe puts on a show twice
a year! A good spot to catch the show is Nevada Beach (at the
lake just beyond the Kahle Meadow between Stateline and Round
Hill). We recommend parking at the Kahle Meadow parking area
and taking a short walk to the beach, but get there early as
parking is very limited.
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The Lake Tahoe International
Marathon takes place each year in October and “runs” from Commons
Beach in Tahoe City to Pope Beach near South Lake Tahoe. The
2006 marathon is scheduled for October 1st. (530) 544-7095.
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Want to be pampered? Ali Dickey, spa and
skin care specialist with BeautiControl, and Nancy Gayner,
Certified Massage Therapist, are available to do just that.
Ali will give a 1-hour FREE facial and pampering session to
all of you, our guests, and Nancy, at a special discounted
rate, will give you a relaxing and soothing massage that will
make you feel like jell-o when she’s through! Ali Dickey (530)
545-0909, Nancy Gayner, CMT (530) 545-0995.
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Food, fashion and fun! Located one block south
of Harrah’s Casino at Highway 50 and Heavenly Village Way,
the Heavenly Village offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants
and attractions great for the whole family. See a movie at
the new Heavenly Village Cinema, shop for fine art at world
famous Wyland and Oh My Goddard Galleries, grab a bite to eat
at Wolfgang Express Eatery or Cold Stone Creamery, and visit
more than 40 other specialty shops. Enjoy the traditional Tahoe
ambiance with distinct European village flair -- heated cobblestone
sidewalks, wooden archways, covered walkways, open bonfire
pits, clock tower, and more. (775) 265-2087.
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Visit
Vicki and Donna at Round Hill Video in the Round Hill Shopping
Center (212 Elks Point Road and Highway 50) for a rent-two-get-one-free
video or game rental! (775) 588-8764.
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Want to roll the dice? There are
a number of casinos here in the South Lake area, the most popular
being Caesars Tahoe, Harrah’s, Harvey’s and Horizon. Of course
there’s the favorite among the locals, the Lakeside Inn. Don’t
forget to practice your strategy with the blackjack, craps
and roulette wheel in the downstairs game room bar.
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The
major casinos here in Lake Tahoe offer a variety of shows and
other nightlife, from live bands (both local and famous) to magic
shows to comedy, etc. For show information, call Caesars Tahoe
(888) 829-7630, Harrah’s (775-588-6611), Harvey’s (775) 588-2411,
or Horizon (800) 648-3322.
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One of the best places on the east shore
to see the beautiful colors of the sunset. Sit and watch in
awe as the sun sets behind the massive row of the western mountains
of Lake Tahoe. Artists from all over the world have come to
Tahoe to capture this breathtaking site. It is a sunset you
will never forget. Cave Rock is located on the east shore of
Lake Tahoe about 5 miles north of the state line.
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This place has it all! If it’s happening in
Lake Tahoe, the Visitor’s Center will know about it. They have
information on many of Tahoe’s current events, including museums,
parks, historical sites, restaurants and night life, sporting
activities and much more. The Visitor’s Center is located in
the Round Hill Shopping Center in Zephyr Cove across from the
Safeway grocery store.
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