Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe straddles both the California and Nevada borders, and is surrounded on virtually all sides by towering rocky mountain peaks rising high above the tree line. The area is famous for its magnificent alpine skiing featuring 14 ski resorts which operate from late October until as late as May. Tahoe has also become known as a chic celebrity hot spot for its sensational skiing as well as casinos. Gambling, however, is only legal on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe.

At a depth of 1645 feet (501 meters), Lake Tahoe boasts the second deepest lake in the United States with only Oregon's Crater Lake surpassing it at 1996 feet (608 meters). Some 65% of the lake's shoreline lies in Californian territory.

While wonderfully surrounded by majestic views and natural beauty, first time visitors are often surprised to find such an abundance of activity including the numerous casinos, shops, marinas, camping sites, and holiday homes & lodges.

History of Lake Tahoe
The building of gambling casinos began on the Nevada side of the lake in the mid 1950s. As host of the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics, and the subsequent construction of a new highway, the region experienced a considerable boom particularly along the lake's shores.

Today, it is said that around half the number of visitors to Lake Tahoe travel there to indulge in sightseeing, fishing, hiking, boating, and camping out, while the other half are drawn to the Nevada side for the glitzy casinos, affordable dining, and star-studded entertainment.

Hotels Casinos
The variety of hotels and casinos in Lake Tahoe promises something for every type of traveller. The casinos offer a whole range of games including slot machines and table games. Below are just some of the more popular hot spots:

Bill's Casino Lake Tahoe
Cal - Neva
Crystal Bay Club Casino
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Harveys Lake Tahoe (owned by Harrah's)
Horizon
Hyatt Regency
Lake Tahoe Horizon Casino Resort
Lakeside Inn & Casino
MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa (formerly Caesars Tahoe)
Tahoe Biltmore

Après Gambling
There's definitely no shortage of dining and evening action in Tahoe. Bars, night clubs, fantastic live bands, DJs, billiards, shuffleboard, fooseball, video games, and of course, dance clubs certainly abound.

Beacon Bar & Grill
Blu
Breeze
Brewery
Cabo Wabo
Cottonwood Restaurant
Hard Rock Cafe
Legends
McP's
Moodys Bistro & Lounge
Mott Canyon Tavern & Grill
Mulligans Irish Pub
Pete N' Peter's
Pierce Street Annex
Rookies Sports Bar
Rosie's Cafe
Sandy's Pub
Tudor English Pub
Vex

World-Class Downhill Skiing
Along with gambling casinos, Lake Tahoe is also synonymous with some of the finest ski resorts on the planet. Following are just some of the better-known ski areas:

Alpine Meadows
Boreal Ski Resort
Diamond Peak
Donner Ski Ranch
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Homewood Ski Resort
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Northstar at Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe
Squaw Valley
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort

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