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Visiting Lake Tahoe

Travellers to Lake Tahoe give high marks for the lakeside setting, ski areas and casinos. This cosy city also attracts tourists with its mountain views and entertainment. Top sights in the city include Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park, Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village.

• There are 3944 hotels and other accommodation options in Lake Tahoe
• The closest major airport is in Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL), 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), 16.5 mi (26.6 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Lake Tahoe

Cultural venues in the city include UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Tahoe Maritime Museum and Gatekeeper's Museum. The city is notable for landmarks like Commercial Row, Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and St. Nicholas Episcopal Church. The lakes, hiking trails and mountains highlight the city's natural beauty, and Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park, Donner Lake and Zephyr Cove Beach are worth a visit.

In Kings Beach, there are 3944 hotels and other accommodation choices so you can easily plan your perfect holiday retreat at an affordable rate. Here you'll find highly ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Heavenly Valley Lodge - With a stay at this 2.5-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with an in-room kitchenette. Expedia travellers love its central location and quiet rooms.
• Black Bear Lodge - Our customers like the breakfast and helpful staff at this lodge. This 4-star lodge features free WiFi, free parking and a bar.
• 7 Seas Inn at Tahoe - This 3-star bed & breakfast in Lakeside Park features free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Expedia customers like its breakfast and beach locale.

Other favourite sights in Lake Tahoe include Heavenly Gondola, The Shops at Heavenly Village and Heavenly Ski Resort. Outside the city, top places to visit include Nevada State Railroad Museum, located 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from the city centre, and Nevada Governor's Mansion, which is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) away.

Getting around Lake Tahoe

If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Truckee Station. Lake Tahoe might not have as many public transport options to choose from so consider renting a car to explore the city.

Dressing for Lake Tahoe

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 15°C and the night-time average to be -6°C
• From April to June, temperatures average about 30°C during the day and 0°C at night
• July to September averages 33°C during the day and 4°C at night
• Between October and December, the average temperature is 24°C during the day and -6°C at night
• About 235.20 millimetres of rain falls on Lake Tahoe each year
• Hottest months are usually July and August with an average temperature of 31°C, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of -5°C