Lake Tahoe Visitors Guide

Lake Tahoe is a picturesque lake located on the border of California and Nevada in the Sierra Nevada mountains. One of the largest and highest lakes in the United States, its location and beauty make Lake Tahoe special. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the scenery is spectacular and the air is fresh and crisp. Lake Tahoe offers many different things, depending on which side you choose to visit. The most populated side, on the south shore, is filled with restaurants, casinos, hotels, and tourist attractions. The north shore, however, is a rustic getaway where you can stay in a cabin and be one with nature. Both shores have their own distinct appeal. Whether you prefer to get away from it all or to be in the heart of all the action, Lake Tahoe is a great vacation destination.

Stateline, Nevada is located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe and is home to a number of casinos. Some of the casinos include Harrah’s, the Horizon, Harvey’s, and the MontBleu Resort. The MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa is a new destination that replaced the old Caesars Tahoe. It is a high end property that is supposed to take Lake Tahoe dining and entertainment to a whole new level. South Lake Tahoe is located next to Stateline, but on the California side of the border. South Lake Tahoe is the lake’s largest city and the main hub of tourist activity on the lake. Many of the lake’s most popular cruises leave from the marinas in South Lake Tahoe.

On the north shore, Tahoe City and Kings Beach are popular, but smaller, tourist destinations. If you want to stay on the north shore, but prefer to stay in a resort, there are a few casino-hotels to choose from. The Cal Neva Resort Hotel and Casino, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, and Tahoe Biltmore Hotel and Casino are all very nice options. You can get more information on the north shore at www.visitinglaketahoe.com.