Naturally Lake Tahoe.
by seamandrew
My favorite thing about the Lake Tahoe area was the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and the lake. It was the type of scene that is unforgettable. The Lake Tahoe area has to make sure to take care of its natural resources because this is all they have and it is a lot. Crossing over the border to Nevada and gambling for the first time in my life. I gambled a quarter. I stopped after realizing I was standing next to a mother who was wasting away her savings while her 3 kids stood behind her keep each other quiet to make sure mom was interupted while she lost her money. Not the greatest memory but a lasting one!
Squaw Valley USA - North Tahoe Skiing
by Pounder73
This place is big. Home to the 1960 Winter Olympics, it still boasts the Olympic Rings to this day. Even though they brag about some of the longest runs in the Tahoe region, (up to about 3 miles), you will spend most of your time from the High Base on up. Taking 1 of the 2 Gondolas to the High Base camp, gives you not only a protected view of the surroundings, but also it is how you get the spa/pool or ice-skating or snow tubing activities – and don’t forget an overpriced restaurant with a fabulous view. check site for different options for shuttle services and local rentals.
Gourmet German food
by jessicadf about St. Pauli Inn
We've driven by this restaurant/bar/market for years and years and never stopped in. Tonight we were really hungry and hadn't found a place on our way out of Tahoe on Highway 50. "Hey, let's try that German place!" Wow -- we were so surprised. From the outside it looks pretty weathered. Inside, it actually reminded us both of some country restaurants in Germany. Friendly service, warm and delicious brown bread with tasty butter and delicious food. Highly recommended! I had the Zigeuner Chicken and it was DELICIOUS. I chose schpaetzel and carrots as my side dishes. OH MY GOD. I haven't had German food that good since visiting Munich many years ago.
Delicious, informal, homey breakfast spot
by jessicadf about Chris' Cafe
Chris always seems to be waitressing, along with one another nice young woman, and they're always friendly, helpful and serve you fast. Once you have a table, that is. If you go there on a Sunday morning, you'd best be early or be prepared to wait for 20 or 30 minutes for a table. A big restaurant, this is not.
The huevos rancheros are the best I've ever tasted, though I recently had a fried egg sandwich which reminded me of my mother's cooking. Yum!
Also notable: In the warmer months, you can sit outside at the picnic tables, and your dog is welcome to sit at your table with you (not inside tho). Any of their scrambles or their huevos rancheros.
The Heavenly Gondola
by jholley534
The Heavenly Gondola is a scenic gondola lift located at the Heavenly Ski Resort one-half block west of Stateline. The eight-passenger cabins take you 2.4 miles up the mountain in 12 minutes while you enjoy views of Lake Tahoe.
You first arrive at "The Deck" which is a 14,000 square foot mid-station observation platform located at 9,123 feet. Once your through looking on the observation deck you can re-board the gondola and head up higher to Adventure Peak. Here you can spend the day hiking on the mountain trails or climbing the 25-foot rock climbing wall. There's also a full-service, outdoor restaurant and bar called the Adventure Peak Grill.
The wind was so incredibly bad when we went that they shut down all the hiking trails at the top of the mountain. The winds not only made it very difficult to eat at the outdoor restaurant but made it also quite nerving when traveling down the mountain on the severely wind shaken gondola.
It would definately go again, but not during high winds!
ADMISSION:
- Adults (19-64): $24
- Teen (13-18): $22
- Child (5-12): $15
- Seniors (65+): $22
- Kids 4 and under: FREE
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Taking a shot in the gondola
Sunset
Harrah's
View of desolation wilderness
