Mt. Rose Meadows located on route 431 on the left side of the road.  Enjoy this beautiful walk along Ophir Creek.  See the small rainbow trout that live in the creek.  The trail is a board walk through the meadow.  You may also enjoy veering off the board walk onto the Tahoe Rim Trail up to the Incline Village overlook that grants beautiful views of all of Lake Tahoe.

Incline Village offers two distinct golf courses to fit any budget, the par 58 Mountain Course and the par 72 Championship Course.  For more information visit https://www.yourtahoeplace.com/golf-incline.

Enjoy a narrated cruise around Emerald Bay, one of the most photographed locations in the world. M.S. Dixie II offers lunch and a dinner dance cruise.  Call (800) 238-2463 or visit http://www.zephyrcove.com/msdixie.aspx for more information.

Elevate your vacation with a ride on the Aerial Tram. This year-round attraction takes runs 2,000 vertical feet to High Camp and features spectacular views of Olympic Valley. Once you reach the top, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Tahoe as well as access to abundant activities, including a heated mountaintop pool, roller skating (ice skating in the winter), six hiking trails varying from easy to strenuous, and dining.

This area features 14.6 miles of trails running along a beautiful creek. Hiking options vary from 40 minutes to half-day, and picnic tables are scattered along the trails.

Located in picturesque Incline Village, Diamond Peak Ski Resort offers a great learning environment for beginners and children as well as challenging terrain for experts. Visit http://www.diamondpeak.com/ for more information.

There is nothing like floating across the blue waters of Lake Tahoe. For well over two decades, Lake Tahoe Balloons has provided this once in a lifetime experience. Step aboard and experience Tahoe from the sky.

Picnic Rock on the famous switchback Tahoe Rim Trail begins on Highway 267 just south of Brockway Summit.  Follow the trail until you reach the fork with the sign. Then go left up to Picnic Rock.  Enjoy the panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the entire Truckee Meadows.  This is an excellent place to pack a lunch and relax in the sunshine and the route is approximately three miles roundtrip.

Located less than an one eigth of a mile from the resort, Old Brockway Golf Course offers a nine-hole course and putting range.  You may also enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner Spindelshanks Restaurant located next to the pro shop. Visit http://www.oldbrockway.com/ for more information.

Enjoy gambling at the North Shore casinos located just two miles from the resort, including Jim Kelley’s Nugget, The Crystal Bay Club, or the Tahoe Biltmore.  The Crystal Bay Club and Biltmore offer music and other shows throughout the week.  Enjoy dining at the Crystal Bay Steak and Lobster House or in the café at the Biltmore.

Downtown Truckee, located on Commercial Row, offers a plethora of great specialty shops.  Discover many unique items including hand blown glass, jewelry, clothing, and toy shops.  Visit http://downtowntruckee.com/ for more information.

Lake Tahoe’s enclosed two-story mall is home to unique stores and two waterfront restaurants.

This Bavarian-style shopping center offers a variety of shops and services for visitors and locals alike. The clock tower is a Tahoe City landmark.

The North Lake Tahoe bike path starts in Tahoe City along the beautiful Truckee River and runs to the Squaw Valley entrance. It is approximately 14 miles round trip.  Stop and enjoy lunch on the river at River Ranch Restaurant.

Located in Kings Beach at the pier, this vendor rents kayaks, canoes, sailboats, pedal boats, and jet skis in addition to offering parasailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and boat tours.

One of the finest year-round mountain resorts in North America, Northstar offers 92 ski trails, half pipes, ice skating, dining, and shopping in the Village.  Visit http://www.northstarcalifornia.com/ for more information.

Located at the summit on route 267 on Brockway.  Ride into the back country on a single or double sled.  Be sure to bring your camera.  For more information visit http://www.laketahoesnowmobiling.com/.

This steep trail hike takes you up the side of Maggie’s Peak into the Desolation Wilderness. It’s one mile to Granite Lake, 2.7 miles to an intersection with the Eagle Falls Trail,four Miles to Azure Lake, and five miles to Dick’s Lake. Corral and watering facilities for horses are available at the trail head.

This short trail hike affords stunning views of the 200 foot high falls and Cascade Lake. The best time of year is to visit is spring, when runoff from snow melt is high.

This steep trail hike leads into the heart of Desolation Wilderness, passing by several lakes along the way. Eagle Lake is only one mile and a popular destination for day hikers looking to picnic or take a swim. It’s 4.5 miles to Dicks Lake, Upper Velmas, and Middle Velmas and five miles to Fontanillas.

This uphill hike leads you through the aspen-lined North Canyon to Marlette Lake Dam. Marlette Lake is a fish hatchery, so anglers should leave their gear at the resort.

Kayak Tahoe is a complete kayak touring and river shop providing daily Emerald Bay tours, Patton Beach in Carnelian Bay tours, Sand Harbor rentals and tours (by reservation only), kayak rentals, instruction, and a complete line of boats.  For more information visit http://www.kayaktahoe.com/.