Lake Tahoe is a magnificent blue lake surrounded by the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. Lake Tahoe is positioned in both California and Nevada. This area has been called the ideal year round vacation destination. Lake Tahoe has record-breaking snowfall during the winter months providing a paradise for snow lovers. Lake Tahoe can be divided to the North Shore and the South Shore. South Lake Tahoe is located in California in the South Shore area and offers a number of things to do in the winter.
Heavenly Mountain Resort
The Heavenly Mountain Resort offers a variety of things to do in South Lake Tahoe in the winter. It encompasses 4,800 acres that includes 30 lifts and 95 ski runs. Here you can experience some of the best skiing, numerous other winter activities and the most spectacular scenery found anywhere in the world. It is the biggest California resort, has the states longest vertical drop, is the highest summit in Lake Tahoe, averages 380 inches of snowfall annually and has 300 days of sunshine. Other things to do here include: the Heavenly Adventure Peak, the Heavenly Flyer and the Scenic Gondola Rides.
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Mailing:
P O Box 2180
Stateline, NV 89449
Physical:
Corner of Wildwood and Saddle
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(775) 586-7000
(800) HEAVENLY
Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina
Zephyr Cove Resort offers amazing Lake Tahoe cruises. Select from scenic, dinner, charter or specialty cruises. There are two boats – the Tahoe Queen and the M.S. Dixie II. Each has a variety of scheduled cruises departing that offer onboard entertainment, meals and unbelievable views of Lake Tahoe. Another thing to do here includes professionally guided snowmobile tours that take you almost 9,000 feet (above sea level) to the top of Tahoe. You will travel through amazing trails with awe-inspiring views of the lake and surrounding area. There are also cabins, camping, a marina, shops, restaurants and more things to do here.
Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina
760 U.S. Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 589-4906
(800) 23 TAHOE
Emerald Bay State Park
This area became a National Natural Landmark in 1969. It contains the only island (Fannette Island) on Lake Tahoe. There is a structure on the island that resembles a small castle, it is known as “Tea House.” Emerald Bay State Park also has Vikingsholm that is a home that was built in 1928 and 1929. It is the western hemispheres premier example of Scandinavian architecture. Two hundred workers originally built it for Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight. The Emerald Bay State Park also has the Underwater Park that is the location of numerous boats, barges, and launches from the turn of the century. It was designated an underwater state park in 1994.
Emerald Bay State Park
7360 West Lake Boulevard
Tahoma, CA 96142
(530) 541-6498
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