The back story
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The back story
Lake Tahoe: the back story
A deep blue alpine lake on the Nevada border: beaches in summer, skiing in winter.
Region guide · California
Lake Tahoe: Our Favourites
Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm, the beaches of the west shore, Palisades Tahoe, Northstar and South Lake Tahoe.
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What to see and do
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Lake Tahoe’s most famous view
Emerald Bay State Park and Vikingsholm
The bay on the lake’s west shore, with Vikingsholm, a Scandinavian-style mansion, at the water’s edge.
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Beaches and the Rubicon Trail
D. L. Bliss State Park
Beaches and lakeside trails on the west shore, next to Emerald Bay.
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Skiing in Olympic Valley
Palisades Tahoe
The big ski resort in Olympic Valley, with its village of shops and restaurants.
1960 Olympic Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146Explore View on map
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Donner Lake and history
Donner Memorial State Park
A lakeside park at Donner Lake near Truckee, with a visitor centre on the history of the pass.
Where to stay
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Slopeside at Northstar
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
A mountain resort on the slopes of Northstar, near Truckee.
13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee, CA 96161Explore View on map
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In Olympic Valley
Everline Resort & Spa
A mountain resort and spa in Olympic Valley, home of Palisades Tahoe.
400 Resort Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146Explore View on map
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On the South Shore
The Landing Tahoe Resort & Spa
A lakeside resort and spa on Lakeshore Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
4104 Lakeshore Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150Explore View on map
Getting there
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The usual airport for Lake Tahoe
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Across the state line in Nevada, the usual airport for Lake Tahoe.
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