Lake Tahoe Family Travel Guide

Lake Tahoe Family Travel Guide

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Hiking Lake Tahoe (courtesy, LTVA)
Hiking Lake Tahoe (courtesy, LTVA)

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Lake Tahoe Family Travel Tips

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

  • Cruise, fish, and kayak Lake Tahoe.
  • Bike and hike the lake's circumference or down forested trails at area ski resorts.
  • Ice-skate year-round at Squaw Valley USA and Northstar-at-Tahoe.
  • Ride a gondola for sweeping mountaintop views.
  • Enjoy free concerts and evening movies on the beach.


Lake Tahoe Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
Lake Tahoe, a large alpine lake surrounded by the high Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddles the border of Nevada and California. The region mixes gambling and nightlife (more prevalent on the southern side of the lake) with world-class skiing at numerous resorts overlooking the lake, plus swimming, boating, bicycling, and hiking come summer. Read More

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Hotels

from: $159

Resort at Squaw Creek

400 Squaw Creek Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96146 Map

Distance: 22.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $59

3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club

931 Park Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $129

Northstar at Tahoe

100 Northstar Drive
Truckee, CA 96160 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Eagle Falls Hike

(at Emerald Bay)
Highway 89
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
2_0

Vikingsholm Castle

Hwy. 89
South Lake Tahoe, California 96143

Distance: 7.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Formerly the summer home of Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight, Vikingsholm Castle faces glorious Emerald... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
2_0

Sail Woodwind

(Zephyr Cove Resort)
760 Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, Nevada 89448

Distance: 4.9 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Lake Tahoe

Distance (mi.)
Reno/Tahoe International Airport 40.9 map
Sacramento International Airport 89.5 map
Oakland International Airport 147.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Lake Tahoe

Distance (mi.)
Modesto Municipal Airport 104.6 map
Merced Municipal Airport 117.8 map
Fresno Airterminal Airport 150.5 map

Flight Deals to Lake Tahoe

Originating From
Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno (RNO) $187
Phoenix (PHX) to Reno (RNO) $227
Portland, OR (PDX) to Reno (RNO) $250
Denver (DEN) to Reno (RNO) $252
Baltimore (BWI) to Reno (RNO) $344



Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals

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from: $200

Luxury Lake Tahoe Home Lake Views in Dollar Point

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Fireplace, Internet Access, Lakefront, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Playground, Swimming Pool, VCR
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from: $185

Custom North lake Tahoe Chalet

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 9
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Stereo, Stove
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from: $275

WOW - Lake Tahoe Home with panoramic Lakeviews.

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Dishes, Dishwasher, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, VCR

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