LAKE TAHOE CATERS TO FAMILIES Lake Tahoe has long been a premier year-round destination for families. What make the region unique is its abundant recreational activities, scenic beauty and natural centerpiece, the largest alpine lake in the country. In winter, the area receives more than 400 inches of snowfall each year resulting in some fantastic family ski and snowboard outings. Many first-timer and beginner skiers call Homewood Mountain Resort, located on the West Shore, home.

While visiting Lake Tahoe, some families take part in non-ski activities, such as dog sledding at the four-star Resort at Squaw Creek or ice skating at Squaw Valley USA, both in Olympic Valley, California. Families can also make their own mountain experience by trying a variety of snow toys, such as the snow bikes and snow scoots, at Northstar-at-Tahoe's Polaris Park in Truckee, California. The resort also offers tubing, snowmobile tours and snowshoeing.

There's also river rafting, mountain biking, kayaking, fly fishing and, of course, hiking. Some of Lake Tahoe's best hikes are located on the North end of the lake. Families will want to check out a portion of Tahoe Rim Trail, a 150-mile loop trail just finished after 20 years of work that winds along the ridges circling Lake Tahoe.

Family Hotel References:

Northstar-at-Tahoe - Northstar-at-Tahoe is a year round resort offering summer and winter activities for the whole family. Northstar's mountain has 2,420 acres of terrain with 72 runs and 2,280 vertical feet. Northstar-at-Tahoe's on-site lodging, including some ski-in, ski-out, ranges from hotel style rooms in the Village to 4 bedroom, 2 bath condominiums to beautiful custom homes throughout the resort. Lodging guests receive complementary on-site shuttle transportation and access to Northstar's Swim & Racquet Club. For more information on Northstar's lodging, or reservations, please call1.800.GO.NORTH

Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge - A true lodge, Sunnyside embodies all that a mountain visitor craves: crackling fires in a stone hearth, timbered craftsmanship, and hearty but elegant alpine style. Our staff loves the mountains - their smiles say it all. Twenty-three spacious rooms and suites look out over the lake or surrounding mountains. We're close to it all. Curl up after a day fo skiing or hiking, swimming or sailing, or enjoy an evening spent with friends in our lively lakefront bar. 1850 W. Lake Blvd. P.O. Box 5969, Tahoe City, CA 96145
tel. 1-800-822-2754

Granlibakken is a secluded mountain playground featuring townhome and suite accommodations. Amenities include sauna, pool and spa, tennis courts (summer) and ski/snow play area (winter). Granlibakken is located on 74 wooded acres just a mile from Tahoe City and the north shore of Lake Tahoe, and a 55 minute drive from Reno. For more information call 800 543 3221

The Resort at Squaw Creek, Lake Tahoe's only 4-diamond luxury resort, featuring an on-property chair lift with access to Squaw Valley USA ski resort. There's something for everyone here! Guests at the resort can enjoy five distinct restaurants, an outdoor water garden with heated pools and Jacuzzis, world-class spa and fitness center, shopping promenade and children's programs. In the summer, our championship golf course is just steps away from your guest room. The resort is 5 miles from Lake Tahoe, 200 miles from San Francisco and only 45 minutes from Reno/Tahoe Airport. 800-403-4434

 

LAKE TAHOE WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS OFFER THE ULTIMATE IN WINTER ROMANCE

From rustic to elegant, to-be married couples can find the location, services and amenities to make their day perfect.

A national treasure, Lake Tahoe offers one of nature's most beautiful wedding settings in the world. The serene beauty of Lake Tahoe, surrounded by a bowl of 10,000-foot-high mountains, annually attracts thousands of couples to exchange their vows.

Modern Bride has awarded Lake Tahoe the following honors: No. 1 in "Best Winter Sports Honeymoons"; No. 9 in "Best Destination Wedding"; and No. 1 in "Best Gaming Honeymoons".

The South Lake Tahoe area boasts more than 20 chapels, 11,500 accommodations and packages tailored for individual budgets and desires for the romantically inclined. As South Shore's romantic reputation has grown, so have the number of attractive facilities. The area's casinos - Harrah's Tahoe, Harveys Resort & Casino, the Horizon and Lakeside Inn & Casino - feature a variety of wedding packages to meet everyone's style and budget.

In addition to being wedding sites, many chapels also provide complete wedding services. Arrangements for flowers, cake, decorations, music, limousine, lodging, jewelry, formal wear, video, hair, makeup and personal care are all available through wedding chapel coordinators. Amid non-stop casino and broadway-style entertainment, and America's largest concentration of ski resorts, many couples have discovered Lake Tahoe to be ultimate honeymoon destination.

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority offers a free South Lake Tahoe wedding and honeymoon planner, "Watercolor Memories," which can be ordered by calling 1-800-AT-TAHOE or visiting www.virtualtahoe.com.

Fantasy Inn & Wedding Chapel - Built in 1993 across from Lake Tahoe in the heart of the South Lake Tahoe's casino, recreation and skiing core, the Alpine-styled inn combines the use of natural stone, brass, wood and a rustic ambiance with eclectic cupolas and spires like a whimsical palace, all encircled by twinkling white lights.
800-367-7736

Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe - Nothing beats a vacation stay at the Embassy Suites Resort at Lake Tahoe. After a day of playing in our mountains or lake, you can relax in one of our beautiful suites or enjoy any of our other hotel facilities. Find out why Embassy Suites Resort at Lake Tahoe was voted #1 in a nationwide survey of over 40,000 guests. - 530-544-5400

Inn by the Lake - Located directly across from the water's edge of beautiful Lake Tahoe, two miles from Nevada casinos, and five minutes from Heavenly Ski Resort, the beautifully designed INN BY THE LAKE is set among pine trees, lawns and gardens joined by brick walkways. It was created to complement its lake view setting, and many of the 100 guest rooms and kitchen-equipped suites have glorious water views. - 530-542-0330

Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa - Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge and Spa, the only all lakefront property on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. With a beautiful view of Lake Tahoe from every room, our property features include 500 feet of private beach, a heated swimming pool and hot tub, a dry sauna, a fire place in every room. Our full service day spa can help you to reduce that stress you came to the mountains to get away from. Treatments vary from massage to body wraps,salt srubs to facials.
530-541-2180