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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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