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Visiting Lake Tahoe, NV


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, people 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 6225 feet above sea level, Tahoe is the highest alpine lake in the United States and has long attracted holidaymakers from around... more » 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, people 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 6225 feet above sea level, Tahoe is the highest alpine lake in the United States and has long attracted holidaymakers 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 starts in late November, around Thanksgiving, and brings throngs of skiers to local 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. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Precip
Nov
45°F 7°C
22°F -5°C
1 in 3 cm
Dec
39°F 3°C
17°F -8°C
1 in 4 cm
Jan
38°F 3°C
18°F -7°C
1 in 2 cm
Feb
38°F 3°C
17°F -8°C
1 in 3 cm
Mar
45°F 7°C
23°F -5°C
0 in 1 cm
Apr
47°F 8°C
26°F -3°C
1 in 1 cm
Extended Forecast
Monday
16 Nov
Hi:
49°F 9°C
Lo:
27°F -2°C
Tuesday
17 Nov
Hi:
50°F 10°C
Lo:
34°F 1°C
Wednesday
18 Nov
Hi:
40°F 4°C
Lo:
25°F -3°C

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19 Kitchen~Bar

2 of 5 stars
Prescott, AZ
11 Nov 2009

We were in Tahoe last July and made the mistake of eating at the 19 Kitchen. OK, so the views are nice, but do you want to pay $50 for a so-so entree? And it wasn't even served properly. Sorry, when...more

Tahoe Photographic Tours

10 Nov 2009

We were very pleased with the personal attention to our desire to "see it all ". Bob, our guide was the greatest. He showed us scenery that was beautiful in some of the less traveled areas that...more

South Lake Tahoe Bike Path

4 of 5 stars
California
8 Nov 2009

Started out at Anderson Bike rental on hwy89 at 13th ave, about a mile from the Y (intersection of hwys 50 and 89). They're really friendly, but not sure if they're just angling for tips. He had a...more

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