Things to do in Lake Tahoe

For a place known primarily for best of class skiing Lake Tahoe offers a staggering array of activities. Even though outdoor activities are the best known ways to have fun there are so many indoor activities that everyone is sure to find something to please.

Let's start with the casinos. Most of the Nevada side casinos, including MontBleu Casino, offer the full selection of activities besides gambling. Also featured are top live shows, truly fine dining and all sorts of shopping.

Hiking has always been one of the favorite things to do at Tahoe in the warmer months. The Mount Tallac/Glen Alpine trail offers a six mile hike to a breathtaking vista of Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake and the High Sierra. For the truly adventurous check out the Tahoe Rim Trail which, at 152 miles, completely circles the lake and provides some of the most jaw dropping landscapes to be seen anywhere in the country.

For a glimpse into the history of the Lake Tahoe area try the Thunderbird Lodge, started in 1936, which was begun as a vacation resort, but as the building went on the eccentric owner found himself more and more interested in the natural history, the flora and fauna of Tahoe. The site was eventually sold to the US Forest Service and the mansion remains as the last and best example of a great private residence to be found in the area.

For those interested in the indigenous wildlife of Tahoe no stay could be complete without a stop at Eagle Lake, famous for the wild Eagles often spotted at the lake. It gets very crowded on weekends so plan to arrive early.

Additional popular hiking trails include Echo Lakes offering an easy to moderate trail passing both the lower and upper Echo Lakes and numerous additional smaller lakes along the way. An even easier choice is the Rainbow Trail which is a handicapped-accessible, paved trail and features many signs along the way creating a self-guided tour.

Another great view point that isn't well known is the Stateline Fire Lookout just a 45 minute walk from the road. The lookout area is cleared so nothing obstructs the splendid views that are worth the easy walk.

A splendid way to enjoy the lake if you enjoy biking is the Ring Around the Lake bike trail. At 72 miles you may want to just pick one section to do.

While we're speaking about the lake we must mention the Dixie Queen paddlewheel boat offering daytime and dinner cruises. The Dixie Queen offers a fun and memorable highlight of any trip to the Lake.

If you want most splendid of views with the minimum of exertion then check out the Squaw Valley Tram. The tram runs year round from Squaw Village up to the observation facility build for the 1960 Winter Olympics. Heavenly also offers an exciting Tram ride year around.

This list should not be considered nearly complete. I haven't even touched on many of the other available adventures including hot air balloon rides and, of course, the main winter attraction of downhill skiing and boarding.

With so many fun adventures awaiting you why are you sitting there reading this article? Go have some fun. Go find some Tahoe fun!

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