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With the bluest of blue water and the greenest of green surrounding forest, Lake Tahoe, quite simply, transfixes. From the early Indians to authors such as Mark Twain, folks have tried to capture the beauty and mystique of the lake with nicknames like "Big Blue" and "Grasshopper Soup." Others maintain that it's impossible to describe the magnificence in words. At 6,225 feet above sea level, Tahoe is the highest alpine lake in the United States and has long attracted vacationers from around the... more » With the bluest of blue water and the greenest of green surrounding forest, Lake Tahoe, quite simply, transfixes. From the early Indians to authors such as Mark Twain, folks have tried to capture the beauty and mystique of the lake with nicknames like "Big Blue" and "Grasshopper Soup." Others maintain that it's impossible to describe the magnificence in words. At 6,225 feet above sea level, Tahoe is the highest alpine lake in the United States and has long attracted vacationers from around the world. In the summer, hiking, windsurfing, golfing, fishing and swimming (usually in wet suits due to the lake's brisk year-round temperature) are all the rage. The winter season, which actually starts around Thanksgiving, brings throngs of skiers to area resorts. Located between California and Nevada, different sides of the lake tend to attract different types of visitors. The California side draws families and outdoor enthusiasts while the Nevada side beckons those looking for big name entertainment and casinos. No matter which side you choose, a getaway to stunning Lake Tahoe will not soon be forgotten. « less
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The Ridge Tahoe

4 of 5 stars
atstpier
Worthington, Ohio
Jul 15, 2009
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We enjoyed our stay at RT. We were upgraded to a 2 br in the Plaza tower. The room was very nice with flat screen TVs throughout. The bathrooms are basic motel bathrooms. The facilities are very...more

“Best of the fine dining in Tahoe”

Ciera Steak & Chophouse

4 of 5 stars
cvwanser
Jul 15, 2009

Having gotten tired of the attitudes of the restaurants in Harrah's and Harvey's, we decided to try the Ciera at Montbleu. We went to the bar to wait for our booth to be prepared and were served...more

“Awesome Tour - Excellent Guide - Great Customer Service - Fabulous Photos!!!”

Tahoe Photographic Tours

5 of 5 stars
SanDiegoNetworker
San Diego
Jul 14, 2009

We did our tour on June 29th and Bob was our guide. We had an awesome tour and Bob; our guide did an excellent job of showing us the best of Lake Tahoe! When I had a problem with the spare battery...more

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Hyatt in Lake Tahoe July 15, 2009, 3 replies
Lake Tahoe Rental Property Advice/Opinion July 14, 2009, 1 reply
Getting around the Resorts in Winter July 14, 2009, 1 reply
A couple needs ideas for quiet dwelling and hikes in August! July 10, 2009, no replies
Vegas to Lake Tahoe trip possible by bus/train? July 07, 2009, 4 replies
Timeshares actually located on the Lake July 02, 2009, 1 reply
mountain biking questions??? July 13, 2009, 1 reply
Hikes and other things to do July 02, 2009, 2 replies
Lunch at The Horizon July 06, 2009, 2 replies
Casual places to eat in SLT July 11, 2009, 3 replies
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