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popular American Century celebrity golf
tournament in July) and several other
nearby courses.
Heavenly Mountain Resort will be
opening a much-expanded on-mountain
adventure center in 2014 that will include
zip lines, a forest canopy tour and ropes
courses, as well as a network of hiking
trails branching off from their gondola
(which is worth a sightseeing ride even if
you never step off it).
Tamarack Lodge has an après ski scene with
pumping music, multiple bars and go-go
dancers gyrating to keep themselves (and the
viewers) warm. Kirkwood, about a 45-minute
drive from town, is known for its off-piste ter-
rain, deep snow and relaxed vibe. Sierra-at-
Tahoe is a medium-sized resort on Highway
50 between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento
known for being family oriented. A new base
plaza opened for the 2014 ski season.
Winter
Lake Tahoe South Shore boasts three top-
notch ski resorts: Heavenly, Kirkwood and
Sierra-at-Tahoe. Heavenly is a huge and pop-
ular mountain, spanning two states, with
contrasting views of the blue Tahoe waters
and the high-prairie Nevada countryside. The
Heavenly Gondola drops visitors right into the
action in the center of the city. Heavenly’s
24/7/365
When the day of outdoor activity is done,
the second shift of fun is just beginning in
Tahoe South. High-rise casinos rock with
the sounds and energy of non-stop gam-
bling. Gamers get recharged in an array of
restaurants and buffets, as well as at live
music and comedy events. Packed bars
and clubs give this indoor playground a
Vegas feel, albeit at 6200 feet above sea
»HIKE, PLAY,
EAT, DANCE!
Visitor Information
tahoesouth.com
skiheavenly.com
tahoecelebritygolf.com
fs.usda.gov/activity/ltbmu/
recreation/hiking
level. Outside the casinos, the main strip
of town boasts shopping opportunities
including name-brand boutiques and
quirky local ski shops and crafts stores.
Dining can be anything from sushi to
burgers and gourmet cuisine, sold every-
where from small cafés to luxury lakeside
restaurants.
Regardless of your choice of food,
activity or season, Lake Tahoe South Shore
is a spot to satisfy any sort of appetite—
you’ll only be hungry for another trip.
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