Lake Tahoe, CA
Straddling the California/Nevada border high in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Lake Tahoe is a unique vacation destination with unmatched charm, scenery and serenity. North America's largest alpine lake and the second-deepest lake in the United States, this magnificent body of water has earned the name "The Blue World" for its crystal-clear depths that reflect the color of the sky.
California's breathtaking North Lake Tahoe offers virtually endless recreational opportunities to outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking, fishing, golfing and mountain biking. Water lovers enjoy boating, sea-kayak tours, sunset-sailing tours, lakeside picnics, invigorating lake swims, and water skiing and jet-skiing – as well as the lake's many parks and beaches. In the winter, North Lake Tahoe's seven downhill ski resorts and seven cross-country ski resorts draw visitors from all over the world.
Lake Tahoe also offers its share of local attractions, from tours of Vikingsholm Castle and Thunderbird Lodge to Donner Memorial State Park. Festivals include the Jazz Festival, the Shakespeare Festival, the Snow Festival and the Valhalla Arts & Music Festival. Dining, shopping, sightseeing and gambling on the lake's Nevada side make Lake Tahoe the perfect destination for year-round fun.
