National 9 Inn South Lake Tahoe

There's not much inspiration to be had here; the view is almost completely blocked by trees, and really there isn't very much to see. Inspiration Point, in my opinion, is one of the most over-hyped places I've ever been. The viewpoint is on a short boardwalk where various interpretive signs tell of the history of Lake Tahoe, including how it got its name and the formation of Emerald Bay. From Inspiration Point, you can see Fanette Island, the only island in Lake Tahoe; on the top of the island is a small teahouse, which was built around the same time as Vikingsholm, a Nordic style castle on the shore of the lake.