A very common question we get during the winter months is, “Where can we go sledding on our Tahoe vacation?” Most people are looking for an area to take their children that is open to the public and free. There are a few places we can recommend:
- The junction of Highway 50 and Highway 28 at Spooner Summit has a large sledding area that is very popular. There is a very large hill that goes up quite high for the more daring sledders. There is also a large parking area.
- At the top of Ski Run Boulevard (which is in the middle of town, 1 mile into California from the casinos) there is a large “unofficial” sledding area where a lot of people go. There isn’t sufficient parking.
Heavenly offers an alternative — tubing! You can access their tubing hill at Adventure Peak which is at the top of the Gondola (which is located near the casinos on the California side). After reaching the top, the tubing hill is $30 per person per hour. Tubers must be at least 40″ in height to participate. Also at Adventure Peak is a restaurant and a bar so you can grab a bit to eat and a drink after some fun on the tubing hill!
Here is a video I found with photo slides that will give you an idea of what Heavenly’s tubing hill is like:
Did you know Buckingham Properties has pet friendly vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe?
Yes we do! If you like to travel with your dog, then bring them with you on your next South Lake Tahoe vacation! Your dog will love the snow and winter getaway too. It is a true pleasure to watch your loved ones enjoy the snow and make snow angels outside.
Today we are going to take a sneak peek inside The Heavenly Cabin and for a dog’s eye view of a pet friendly lake tahoe vacation rental. This vacation rental one of the closest lake tahoe vacation rentals in the Buckingham Properties inventory to the Heavenly Ski Resort. This could be your apres ski hot-tub location on your lake tahoe ski vacation. Hooking you up with a vacation rental in Tahoe for the perfect tahoe ski trip is our pleasure.
In the video below your Tahoe Vacation Guide lets her Golden Retriever, Maple evaluate The Heavenly Cabin, one of Buckingham Properties Lake Tahoe pet friendly vacation rentals. Click play on the video to see Maple’s very first reaction inside the Heavenly Ski Cabin. Click play to watch the video.
Thanks for stopping by our blog today! We hope you and your pets enjoy a south lake tahoe vacation soon!
Every year, tens of thousands of visitors come to South Lake Tahoe to celebrate New Years. The influx of visitors even tops our 4th of July goers! The main event for New Years Eve would have to be the downtown casino area which is on the California/Nevada state line. With thousands of people celebrating in the streets, it takes on the appearance of a miniature Times Square, complete with road closures to accommodate all of the celebrators. After midnight hits, they retreat into the casinos to party the night away in the clubs and lounges. Although the casino strip New Years celebration is exciting and an experience not to forget, there can be the odd incidents of flying debris, fights and arrests (see video below). It is definitely not an activity I would recommend for families! Aside from the casino area, there are a lot of other events taking place all over town, some for all ages.
Here are some events taking place on December 31:
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Vex Style inside Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Vex Nightclub inside Harrah’s Opening early, doors open at 9:00 PM. Dance acts 10:30pm and 1:00am. Featuring DJ Rockwell playing Dance music all night. Break’n to Heaven 2011. New Year’s Eve Hats and Party favors provided. $80 Advance. $100 at the door. 21 Years and Older.
New Years Eve Perfection Party at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa Three Parties. One Price. Doors: 8:00pm. It’s gonna be a long night this New Years Eve at MontBleu. Enjoy three parties in Opal Ultra Lounge, blu Nightclub and our 16,000 square foot convention center all at one price. Live music from San Francisco’s Biggest Party Band “Pop Fiction” and free champagne at midnight, party favors and more. Enjoy your New Years Eve. Perfected. Call 775.586.2000 for VIP Table and Bottle Service. For tickets call MontBleu Box Office at 775.588.3515 or at Ticketmaster.com
South Shore Celebration 2010 Family New Year’s Eve in the Heavenly Village An inaugural family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in the Heavenly Village will ring in the New Year, starting at 2 p.m. with a rail jam near the Gondola followed by a slate of activities from 6 – 9 p.m.: a snowboard simulator; an ice sled motion simulator; showing adventure films; Jelly Bread, a Reno funk band; ice skating and roaming performers. The evening climaxes at 9 p.m. (12 a.m. EST) when an illuminated Gondola car is “dropped” from the top of Heavenly’s East Peak, and a fireworks show will end the night as the grand finale, welcoming 2011. The City of South Lake Tahoe is offering a $5 flat fee to park in the Heavenly Village garage from 3 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. on December, 31, 2010. Tahoe Tot Spot, provides young children a place for indoor play, gymnastics, art, music and fitness, is offering 50 percent off Open Play Day Passes, Dec. 27-31. At the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena, all regular admission skaters, Dec. 29-30, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., will be warmed by complimentary hot chocolate and s’mores toasted at an outdoor fire pit while skating to festive music. The indoor NHL standard-size rink is located in the Recreation Complex 1.5 miles from the Village.
Your Tahoe Vacation Guide here with a weather update for the week. Click play to watch the video below and see the recent snow we got outside one of our lake tahoe vacation rentals, The Oflyng Lodge MY09. Enjoy!
With more fresh snow on the way, what are your weekend plans?
