5 Sights & Landmarks in Lake Tahoe (Nevada) That You Shouldn't Miss

January 1, 2022 Darleen Reid

With the bluest of blue water and the greenest of green surrounding forest, Lake Tahoe, quite simply, transfixes. From the early Indians to authors such as Mark Twain, folks have tried to capture the beauty and mystique of the lake with nicknames like "Big Blue" and "Grasshopper Soup." Others maintain that it's impossible to describe the magnificence in words. At 6,225 feet above sea level, Tahoe is the highest alpine lake in the United States and has long attracted vacationers from around the world. In the summer, hiking, windsurfing, golfing, fishing and swimming (usually in wet suits due to the lake's brisk year-round temperature) are all the rage. The winter season, which actually starts around Thanksgiving, brings throngs of skiers to area resorts. Located between California and Nevada, different sides of the lake tend to attract different types of visitors. The California side draws families and outdoor enthusiasts while the Nevada side beckons those looking for big name entertainment and casinos. No matter which side you choose, a getaway to stunning Lake Tahoe will not soon be forgotten.
Restaurants in Lake Tahoe (Nevada)

1. Thunderbird Lake Tahoe

Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitor's Center 969 Tahoe Blvd, NV 89451 +1 775-832-8750 [email protected] http://thunderbirdtahoe.org/
Excellent
77%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 111 reviews

Thunderbird Lake Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge Nat'l Historic Site. Peek into Lake Tahoe's past with tours of this historic estate built by the eccentric Capt. George Whittell Jr. See the 600-foot tunnel, animal pens, the Castle-in-the-Sky, and the incomparable THUNDERBIRD yacht: 55' of waterborne elegance powered by twin WWII fighter aircraft engines and capable of speeds of up to 70mph.

2. Stateline Fire Lookout

Crystal Bay, NV +1 530-573-2600 http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5176364.pdf
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
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4.5 based on 55 reviews

Stateline Fire Lookout

This much-overlooked point provides one of the best views of Lake Tahoe.

3. Spooner Lake

2005 State Route 28, Glenbrook, NV +1 775-831-0494 http://parks.nv.gov/parks/marlette-hobart-backcountry
Excellent
50%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 28 reviews

Spooner Lake

4. Cal Neva Resort Spa & Casino

2 Stateline Rd, Crystal Bay, NV 89402-7702 +1 775-832-4000
Excellent
24%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
21%
Terrible
13%
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3.0 based on 34 reviews

Cal Neva Resort Spa & Casino

Temporarily Closed

5. Saint Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church

701 Mount Rose Hwy, Incline Village, NV 89451-9152 http://sftahoe.org/
Excellent
100%
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0%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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