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Lake Tahoe Description Lake Tahoe is a magnificent, deep, crystal-blue lake snuggled among the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This breathtaking region straddles the border between California and Nevada. A popular spot during the summer and the winter, activities include world class skiing, hiking, golfing, casino gambling, shopping, fine dining and taking in the amazing scenery. The state border is located on the east end of the lake which is mainly geared to the Lake Tahoe vacation crowd. Six Nevada casinos are located in South Lake Tahoe alone! Much of the population makes their living in the ski resorts, casinos, restaurants, and shops that are abundant here. This is a big western lake and South Lake Tahoe makes a great base to explore exceptional outdoor activities of the entire region. Nearby D.L. Bliss State Park includes six miles of beaches on Emerald Bay and the incredible 130 ton Balancing Rock sitting precariously on its fragile base. Lake Tahoe in Winter Fast Facts Plummeting to an icy depth of 1,645 feet, Lake Tahoe is the 2nd deepest lake in the U.S. and the 10th deepest in the world. Lake Tahoe is the highest Alpine Lake in the United States, second only to Crater Lake in Oregon. Summer Golf is a huge draw for Lake Tahoe. Golfers insist that the 6,000 foot elevation helps them drive the ball an extra 25 yards every time! Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission. We make no copyright claim on any statistical data on this page, nor on any non-original graphics, and/or pictures not produced by us. Certain statistical data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, as well as numerous public domain reference materials. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when disseminating information on any worldwide destination. We are not responsible for unintentional data entry errors or omissions. If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention.

Major South Lake Tahoe Attractions The Tahoe area is filled with opportunities to enjoy the awesome beauty of the Sierra Nevadas with great hiking and fishing, boat charters, camping, and river rafting tours. Our Lake Tahoe map will help you spot the following great things to do while in Lake Tahoe California: Lake Tahoe Casinos Lake Tahoe casinos are plentiful and always exciting, filled with eager Nevada travelers looking for a little good luck and a lot of fun! The east side of South Lake Tahoe California and its neighbor town of Stateline, Nevada are home to casinos big and small. Everything from high stakes poker to penny slots are available at dynamic venues like Monte Bleu, Harvey’s, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, and the Horizon Resort Casino. Many of these locations offer fantastic Lake Tahoe vacation packages and world class entertainment. Food and drink are so inexpensive and often free, so as long as you set a limit at the slot machines, Lake Tahoe Casinos can be a great deal for a California vacation. Vikingsholm Castle Located at the head of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe California, this majestic 38-room reproduction of a ninth-century Norse fortress is accessible by bus, car and by a one-mile hiking trail. Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight decided in 1929 to build a structure that would incorporate the feel and design of an old Viking stone castle. Noted for its outstanding architecture and spectacular setting, the Vikingsholm Castle is a gem enhanced by the natural beauty of the surrounding woodlands and mountains of the Lake Tahoe area. Heavenly Ski Resort Lake Tahoe At 4,800 acres, Heavenly is California’s largest ski resort. Straddling the Nevada-California border on the south part of Lake Tahoe, you can experience skiing either in Nevada or in California, or you can do both in the same day! On the California side, the view of the deep-blue Lake Tahoe surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountain peaks is glorious. Living up to its name, Lake Tahoe Heavenly Ski Resort is indeed a paradise for skiers and those looking to enjoy the mountain in its entire splendor. Visit these city pages for more great things to do in California: Hollywood here! Los Angeles here! Sacramento here! San Diego here! San Francisco here! San Jose here! additional U.S. States here Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ***Washington D.C. Lake Tahoe Poster

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