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50 Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in Winter

2/27/2014

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Lake Tahoe is not just a place to go skiing or boarding (even though that's pretty great). There are hundreds of other indoor and outdoor things to do in this mountain area in the winter — we've just narrowed it down to 50.

North Shore

1. Go sledding at Tahoe Meadows and get there early or later in the afternoon for good parking.

2. Hit the Around the World run at Mount Rose Ski Tahoe at 9 a.m.

3. Cross country ski the Royal Gorge near Soda Springs.

4. Moonlight snowshoe Chickadee Ridge near Tahoe Meadows and get a great view of the North Shore at night.

5. Get the Firenze thin crust pizza and a pitcher of beer at Mofo's Pizza & Pasta in Incline.

6. Hit happy hour at the Lone Eagle Gille at the Hyatt and put your feet up on the outdoor fire pit.

7. Order the Caesar Salad with anchovies at Pianeta Ristorante in Truckee (make reservations).

8. Watch (or compete) in the polar bear swim from the dock at Gar Woods during SnowFest!

9. Visit the Fat Cat in Tahoe City for Karaoke Thursdays or the West Shore Cafe and Inn for Speakeasy Fridays.

10. Chow down on a Durham Ranch Bison Burger and sweet potato fries (with chipotle mayo) and a lemonade at Burger Me in Truckee.

11. Get a ski lesson package (with gear and pass) at Tahoe Donner for $89.

12. Snowshoe in and camp at the Sierra Club's Peter Grubb Hut.

13. Take the Aerial Tram to High Camp at Squaw Valley.

14. Ski or board Granite Chief and the Funnel at Squaw Valley.

15. Bring your dog and stay at the Cedar House Sport Hotel near Truckee.

16. Soak naked in the Meditation Dome pool at Sierra Hot Springs.

17. Get a Swedish massage at Massage on the Lake Day Spa in Tahoe City.

18. Eat the Braised Short Rib and Bacon Wrapped Carrots at Stella near Truckee.

19. Go shopping for local art and jewelry in downtown Truckee.

20. If there is thick ice, go ice skating on Donner Lake or Boca Reservoir.

21. Have a glass of wine at the bar at the Cottonwood in Truckee.

22. Get the seaweed salad and any of the salmon rolls at Yoshimi Sushi in Incline.

23. Have a romantic getaway at the Shooting Star B&B in Carnelian Bay.

24. Drink an espresso at Where We Met in Tahoma (come back in summer for their gelato).


South Shore

1. Take the Heavenly Gondola up to the observation deck and have a winter picnic.

2. Board the challenging runs at Kirkwood.

3. Strap on skins and randonnée the beautiful backcountry of Mt. Tallac above Fallen Leaf Lake.

4. Take a winter boat tour of Emerald Bay with the Tahoe Queen or MS Dixie II.

5. Kiss at Café Fiore.

6. Visit the cute towns of Genoa or Markleeville.

7. Sleep under a canvas tent in the comfort of your own room at the Basecamp hotel in South Lake Tahoe.

8. Grab a pesto mozzarella bagel, cream cheese and tall coffee from Rude Brothers Bagels in South Lake Tahoe.

9. Go ice skating at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.

10. Eat the creamy and decadent Lobster Ravioli in Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce at Scusa Ristorante.

11. Ski from California to Nevada and back again at the top of Heavenly.

12. Hit the slots or tables at the friendly Lakeside Inn & Casino.

13. Stay in a cute cabin and then go snowshoeing at Sorenson's Resort in Hope Valley.

14. Snowshoe down to Vikingsholm Castle in Emerald Bay.

15. Grab a Woody at the Riva Grill at sunset (drink umbrella is optional).

16. Go snow tubing at Hansen's Resort.

17. Shop for green clothes and unique gifts at Tahoe Hemp Co. and Gaia-Licious Global Gifts.

18. Sleep in a cabin at the Fireside Lodge B&B.

19. Eat the homemade soup and a Reuben sandwich at Keys Café.

20. Wine taste at Aprés Wine Company (check out their wine dispensing machines).

21. Take nature-loving children to the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. Take them back in the fall to watch the salmon spawn.

22. Participate in the snow-shoe cocktail races at The Beacon.

23. Order the Coconut or Pecan waffles at the Original Red Hut Café.

24. Hang out at Nevada Beach or Zephyr Cove on a sunny day.

25. Go snowmobiling with Lake Tahoe Adventures.

26. Enjoy Elk, Sea Bass or Steak with a view of the lake at the Edgewood Restaurant.


Read more at http://www.7x7.com/tahoe/50-things-do-lake-tahoe-winter-0#w4Lpjd2zIOYAr4gI.99

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February Super Destination #3 Traverse City, Michigan

2/20/2014

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There aren't many places in the U.S. with the appropriate conditions to make ice wine (most of it is produced in Germany and Canada). This town, a four-hour dive from Detroit, is graced with panoramic views of Lake Michigan, and the cold air coming off the lakes is perfect for chilling grapes. The wine makers at Chateau Grand Traverse use Riesling grapes that have been left on the vine after the harvest to freeze in the chilly northern Michigan air. The winery offers free tours and tastings of its other wines, and you can also sample wine made from cherries, the area's other bounty. 12239 Center Rd., 800/283-0247, cgtwines.com.

Read more: http://www.budgettravel.com/feature/coolest-winter-places-in-america,8281/#ixzz2sUU4X6i6

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February Super Destination #2 Mont Tremblant, Quebec!

2/13/2014

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If you've got a valid passport and the urge to explore ski options outside the U.S. without traveling too far from home, consider visiting Mont-Tremblant, a vibrant ski town located 90 minutes outside of Montreal. Not only is it relatively accessible for skiers in the northeast, it's known for being an incredibly family-friendly ski resort. Choose from snow tubing, ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, dogsledding, snowmobiling, paintball, ice fishing, or take the family along for a sleighride. The resort offers Kidz Club Daycare for children ages one to six, where kids can do arts and crafts and play games on and off the snow.

Read more: http://www.budgettravel.com/blog/5-great-ski-resorts-for-families,12781/#ixzz2sPvNsRBY


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February Super Destination #1 - Montana

2/6/2014

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It’s a winter wonderland in Big Sky Country. Seek out the pleasures of Montana vacations—including dog sledding!—from Bozeman to Paradise Valley.

It’s dawn at Chico Hot Springs, in Montana, it’s snowing, and I’m in a state of bliss. Mittens, kittens—I can’t get the damn Sound of Music out of my head, and you can hear me singing about “My Favorite Things” as the first light breaks and a trio of mule deer appears, looking for their breakfast. Barefoot, I walk outside. Unlike the timid East Coast deer that run when you approach, these animals stand their ground. I wave my iPod at them and their big ears prick up. The Sound of Music draws them closer.

Read more at http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/cozy-montana-vacations

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