Help me out. DH and I are going to Lake Tahoe in August and I don't know what to do

[justLisa]

He is a big poker player, I am not. But I love being outdoors and just roaming around. WE like vacations where we can go our own ways and spend time doing a couple activities and dinner. Not really into touristy type stuff. I have never been, DH has several years ago.

 

In looking up online it is overwhelming! So there is N Lake Tahoe, and S lake Tahoe. Any suggestions? Somewhere with good poker and I am good just roaming around outside and finding a spot to read.

[BeachGirl]

All of the major casinos are in South Lake Tahoe. There is a nice beach nearby where you can relax and read. The water will be very cold even in August but it is certainly refreshing. Enjoy your stay.

[justLisa]

Oh good to know! So I will for sure look at South. That certainly helps.

[Liz CA]

The "Tahoe Queen" (a boat) cruises around every couple of hours and depending on which cruise you choose, you can kill an hour or two. The one I was on had an interesting program on the way back. They had a DVD running about the items found on the bottom of Lake Tahoe. Stuff like that always mystifies me (it's okay, no dead bodies).

You can also rent a horse drawn carriage and see South Lake Tahoe. If you are a walker, you can cross over into the CA side from the Nevada side and there area no more casinos but fun little bookstores. All my suggestions are based on a stay in South Lake Tahoe.

And the best thing of all IMHO: Cooler Temps.

[marbel]

It's been several years since my last visit, but there are also casinos at North Shore and that area is more rustic and less built-up than South. But both areas are gorgeous.

 

I remember the Tahoe Queen tour as worth the time and $$.

 

Have a wonderful time! That is one of the few areas of California I miss.

[Photo Ninja]

South Lake Tahoe is probably where you would want to stay. The largest casinos are there for your dh and there is a lot for you to do.

 

You can ride the gondola up the mountain at Heavenly. The view is great. You can spend time there reading, then give your eyes a rest with a gorgeous view.

 

Tahoe Queen - the ride on the lake is pretty and relaxing. Take a dinner or brunch cruise.

 

Go to Emerald Bay - beautiful.

 

Walk. There are walking paths all over South Lake and you can walk or bike for miles.

 

Hike - lots of hiking trails at all levels

 

Drive around the lake. Really. It's pretty.

 

Rent a kayak and get out on the lake.

 

Go to Squaw Valley and ride the tram to the top. Shop, eat, relax, skate, golf, frisbee gold, swim. There is a lot to do. See if they have any full moon hikes going on. Those are fun if there is a full moon.

 

There is plenty for you to do in South Lake Tahoe. The problem is trying to fit it all in and still have a relaxing time.

[deacongirl]

Lucky you! I am very biased towards the North Shore. (not a casino fan, and I think it is way prettier.) Places worth seeing: Squaw Valley, Truckee, Sand Harbor (the most gorgeous beach on the lake in my strong opinion!) Tahoe City, rafting down the Truckee River (well rafting is prob. stretching it--leisurely floating) and having lunch at the River Ranch, North Star at Tahoe...so much to see and do, lots of wonderful restaurants, friendly people.