Lodging

November 21–23 Valhalla Holiday Faire
(530) 541-4975 | www.valhallatahoe.com
The Grand Hall is decked with boughs of holly, lights and a Christmas tree at South Lake Tahoe’s Valhalla Estate during this 13th annual celebration. Vendors hawk holiday wares like photography, hand-knit scarves and hats, blown-glass gifts and elaborate Santa Claus dolls. Enjoy hot mulled wine and cookies while listening to performances by local school choirs.

November 30–December 31 Festival of Lights
(530) 583-6985 | www.squaw.com

by Alison Bender

White may be winter’s preferred palette, but indoors it’s all about the color red: merlots imparting cherry aromas, cabernets that conjure blackcurrants and syrahs and zins hinting at black pepper and spice. Sample some of the area’s best wine bars and tastiest reds—after all, even if the weather outside is frightful, you’ll find plenty of places to sip something delightful.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

Wines on the Lake

No longer just places to wager a bet, Tahoe’s casinos offer a multitude of entertainment options including dining, shows, shopping and spas. Here are some local spots to test Lady Luck at The Lake:

STATELINE

MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa

55 U.S. Highway 50 | (775) 588-3515 | www.montbleuresort.com

Ski Resort Shuttles

Squaw Valley USA

Complimentary round-trip shuttle service is available to the North and West shores (one-way trips not available); reservations required, (530) 452-7181. A free shuttle is also
available to and from South Shore and Reno; reservations are required at least 12 hours in advance. 1-866-769-4653 or www.squaw.com

Resort at Squaw Creek

Transportation to and from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is $71 per person, each way. Also, frequent free shuttle service to Squaw Valley is available from the resort.

by Elisabeth Korb

While Lake Tahoe itself is the Basin’s number one attraction, there is plenty else to see and do this
winter. Here are our top 10, starting on the North Shore in Incline Village and heading clockwise around the Lake,
then up to Truckee.

Need to drop off the dog for a few hours or few days? These options take the bored out of boarding.

Fido gives these digs two paws up.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime Tahoe fan, let us help you make the most of your stay. Although it’s hard to take your eyes off The Lake’s stunning scenery, a read through this issue of Lake Tahoe Traveler will provide you with a
mountain of insiders’ advice for local winter fun.

With North America’s largest concentration of
ski resorts, plenty of powder and an average of 274 sunny days a year, plus fantastic cross-country, snowshoe and sledding options to boot, the Northern Sierra makes it hard to head indoors. But when you do, great restaurants, casinos, shops
and spas await.

Want more Tahoe info than we could possibly pack in these pages? Head for www.tahoe-traveler.com for the latest hot deals, events, giveaways and our Tahoe
Talk newsletter.

Whatever you choose to do while you’re here,
have a terrific Tahoe time!

Susan D. Rock
Editor