Gary’s Tahoe Summer Suggestions
Casino
Casino, Arcade, Arty the Party: Center Stage Lounge at 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Parking fee.
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Harrah's Lake Tahoe
15 US-50Casino, Arcade, Arty the Party: Center Stage Lounge at 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Parking fee.
Casino, Arcade, Cinnabon, Dueling Pianos: Friday and Saturday at 8:30 pm. Parking fee.
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Harveys Lake Tahoe
18 Hwy 50Casino, Arcade, Cinnabon, Dueling Pianos: Friday and Saturday at 8:30 pm. Parking fee.
Sightseeing
A Nevada state park with easy parking ($15), picnic tables, and an easy walk around a lake with more advanced hikes if desired.
http://parks.nv.gov/parks/lake-tahoe-nevada-state-park-1
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Spooner Lake
A Nevada state park with easy parking ($15), picnic tables, and an easy walk around a lake with more advanced hikes if desired.
http://parks.nv.gov/parks/lake-tahoe-nevada-state-park-1
The falls are a short walk from the road and there are many viewing areas. Parking is informal on the side of the road or you can park at Lily Pond. The road leading there has some one way sections and can have some uneven surfaces.
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Glen Alpine Falls
1580 Glen Alpine RdThe falls are a short walk from the road and there are many viewing areas. Parking is informal on the side of the road or you can park at Lily Pond. The road leading there has some one way sections and can have some uneven surfaces.
This is a rustic retreat that has a an uphill walk on a dirt road. Parking may be full. Kayak, row boats and stand up paddle boards are available for rent at the small market net to the lake.
Finding the parking area can be a challenge so refer to a few websites so that you will have a good idea and map direction app (in advance) to get there.
https://angoralakesresort.com/
https://www.10best.com/destinations/nevada/tahoe/articles/hike-to-lake-tahoes-angora-lakes-and-resort/
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Angora Lakes Resort
Angora Ridge RoadThis is a rustic retreat that has a an uphill walk on a dirt road. Parking may be full. Kayak, row boats and stand up paddle boards are available for rent at the small market net to the lake.
Finding the parking area can be a challenge so refer to a few websites so that you will have a good idea and map direction app (in advance) to get there.
https://angoralakesresort.com/
https://www.10best.com/destinations/nevada/tahoe/articles/hike-to-lake-tahoes-angora-lakes-and-resort/
Nature walk with stream profile chamber observation area. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ltbmu/recarea/?recid=11785
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Taylor Creek Visitor Center
California 89Nature walk with stream profile chamber observation area. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ltbmu/recarea/?recid=11785
Go back in time to Tahoe's hidden castle in Emerald Bay
http://vikingsholm.com/
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Vikingsholm
California 89Go back in time to Tahoe's hidden castle in Emerald Bay
http://vikingsholm.com/
This is a public beach next to Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort at Ski Run Blvd and Lakeshore (HW50) drive. Boats, jet skis, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes are available for rent. The left side (west side) of the pier is a nice swimming area.
This is also a great spot to watch the sunset.
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Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run BlvdThis is a public beach next to Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort at Ski Run Blvd and Lakeshore (HW50) drive. Boats, jet skis, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes are available for rent. The left side (west side) of the pier is a nice swimming area.
This is also a great spot to watch the sunset.
This is a medium-difficult challenge hike. The trail is rocky and is on a slope and there are a lot of narrow parts. Wear good hiking shoes. Sneakers are not recommended.
Parking is limited and going early 8-9Am or late 3-4pm will have more chance of getting parking.
Cascade Falls Trail, California 96150, USA
This is a medium-difficult challenge hike. The trail is rocky and is on a slope and there are a lot of narrow parts. Wear good hiking shoes. Sneakers are not recommended.
Parking is limited and going early 8-9Am or late 3-4pm will have more chance of getting parking.
Tourist Shopping
Heavenly Village Way
Heavenly Village WayShopping, Cinema. Parking fee.
Activities
Heavenly Adventure Peak - Zip line, mountain coaster, ropes course.
Requires gondola ride from Heavenly Village
https://www.skiheavenly.com/
https://tahoesouth.com/meetings/heavenlys-adventure-peak/
Heavenly Valley
Heavenly Adventure Peak - Zip line, mountain coaster, ropes course.
Requires gondola ride from Heavenly Village
https://www.skiheavenly.com/
https://tahoesouth.com/meetings/heavenlys-adventure-peak/
This is on a very nice path (National Forest Bike Trail and is safe from vehicle traffic) that goes by many state and federal beaches and to Taylor Creek Nature walk.
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Anderson's Bicycle Rental
645 Emerald Bay RdThis is on a very nice path (National Forest Bike Trail and is safe from vehicle traffic) that goes by many state and federal beaches and to Taylor Creek Nature walk.
1176 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Check the schedule for open Ice times: https://www.tahoearena.co/
They have a little café for popcorn and hot chocolate.
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South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
1176 Rufus Allen Boulevard1176 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Check the schedule for open Ice times: https://www.tahoearena.co/
They have a little café for popcorn and hot chocolate.
Food scene
In Bally's casino, to the right of the cashier's area, past the (closed) buffet.
I enjoy the $50 prix fixe on Thursday, Friday, Sunday:
Get reservation through OpenTable. It may be listed as "Cierra - Mont Bleu restaurant" since Mont Bleu has been rebranded to Bally's.
https://www.ballys.com/lake-tahoe/ciera-steak-chophouse.htm
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Ciera Steak + Chophouse
55 US-50In Bally's casino, to the right of the cashier's area, past the (closed) buffet.
I enjoy the $50 prix fixe on Thursday, Friday, Sunday:
Get reservation through OpenTable. It may be listed as "Cierra - Mont Bleu restaurant" since Mont Bleu has been rebranded to Bally's.
https://www.ballys.com/lake-tahoe/ciera-steak-chophouse.htm
Great dining, especially the Happy Hour 2-6 every day in the bar/lounge. I love the fish tacos.
Restaurant patio dining will have a view of Lake Tahoe.
https://www.laketahoevacationresort.com/amenities/bear-moon-bar-grill
The Bear Moon Bar & Grill
901 Ski Run BlvdGreat dining, especially the Happy Hour 2-6 every day in the bar/lounge. I love the fish tacos.
Restaurant patio dining will have a view of Lake Tahoe.
https://www.laketahoevacationresort.com/amenities/bear-moon-bar-grill