Lake Tahoe is situated on the California and Nevada border and is home to the largest concentration of ski resorts in North America. It is a perfect area for a family ski vacation, with plenty of activities for all ages, both on and off the slopes.
Following is more from the comments and e-mails I asked for listing some favorite things to do - or hope to do - while on a family ski vacation in the Lake Tahoe region.
Top Things To Do in Lake Tahoe
- Ski in two states
- Mountain adventure ski clinic
- Heavenly Flyer
- Gourmet Picnic in the Snow
- Ride the tram
- Lunch on the deck
- Meet Glen Plake
- Heavenly Village ice skating
- Ride the Cable Car
- Lunch at high camp
- Olympic Museum
- Dog Sledding
- Swimming Lagoon and Spa
- New - The Squaw Valley Experience
- Meet Dr. Robb Gaffney (Squallywood)
- Tubing
- Snowshoeing
- Lunch at the 360° Smokehouse BBQ
- Head for the beach - The Baja Grill
- Huckleberry Canyon if you Can
- Expedition Kirkwood programs
- Snowcat tours
- Guided excursions
- Camps and Clinics
- Evening snowcat tours (new this year)
- Ride a high angle grooming wench cat (new this year)
- View from the Madden Triple Chair
- 29 Days at $29
- Kid's Day Camp and Programs
- Flawless, peak-to-shore grooming
- Do The Stash - a Burton-branded park
- Pinball Rally Amateur Event Series
- Burton Women's Learn to Ride 3-day Camp
- Tiegel Terrain Park for kids
- Telemark ski camp
- Alpine Women’s Clinics
- Alpine Guides program
- Steep Camps
- 2nd Annual Telemark and Alpine Touring Demo Event
- Masters Race Program
Tahoe Activities
- Fine Dining - Gi Fu Loh, Ciera Steak, 19 Kitchen-Bar, Cafe Fiore Italian Restaurant, Chart House, Christiana Inn, Friday's Station, Hungry Bear, Josh's Steak House, Sage Room Steak House.
- Ethnic Food - The Naked Fish, Samurai Restaurant, Freshies.
- Off the Main Drag - Divided Sky, Murphy's Irish Pub & Rockwater Restaurant, Cantina Bar & Grill, Rojo’s Tavern, Whiskey Dicks, Tudor Pub and Valhalla Boathouse Theater.
- Breakfast / Lunch - The Red Hut Café, Ernie's Café.
- Casinos - Bill's, Harrah's, Harveys, Horizon, Lakeside and MontBleu Resort.
- Shopping - Shop in the Heavenly Village and the boutiques at Fallen Leaf Lake.
- Off the Slopes - Heavenly Village outdoor lighted ice-skating rink, South Lake Tahoe ice rink, Zephyr Cove Snowmobile Center tours, Snowshoe Cocktail Races, Full Moon snowshoe/cross country tours, and helicopter rides. Fallen Leaf Lake often flies under the radar, yet boasts serene natural wonders.
Lake Tahoe Information
Visit the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority web site, call 1-800-AT-TAHOE (1-800-288-2463).
