| When tourists think of California, they immediately | | | | mountain biking, gambling, to just dining in the most |
| think of San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, | | | | luxurious restaurants. |
| or San Diego. They think of sunshine, movies, | | | | Be a wise tourist |
| celebrities, and cars. What most visitors coming from | | | | Lake Tahoe will not run out of sceneries to explore. |
| outside of California don't know is that just three | | | | There are rocky coves, white sandy beaches, |
| hours from San Francisco is a breathtaking, | | | | plunging cliffs, and so many other things your tour |
| freshwater lake set against a stunning, | | | | guide may not warn you about. |
| heart-stopping, panoramic views of mountains and | | | | Yet more than appreciating these tidbits of |
| crystal-clear water. This is Lake Tahoe. Located right | | | | information, an affordable package should be your |
| smack on the border of California and Nevada, it may | | | | primary priority. Let's face it. Fewer and fewer people |
| only be the second deepest lake in the US, but it is | | | | just have the luxury of spending a lot on amenities |
| second to none in terms of reputation and allure. | | | | these days. And with the high concentration of |
| Lake Tahoe tourism | | | | tourists and the unprecedented pace of |
| Although Lake Tahoe is bustling with tourist activities, | | | | development, the price of a Lake Tahoe vacation |
| it has not deterred retirees, families, honeymooners, | | | | may shock you. |
| and outdoor enthusiasts from traveling to Lake | | | | If you're on a tight budget, you many want to check |
| Tahoe and calling Lake Tahoe their destination of | | | | out budget inns near the Lake. Rooms range from |
| choice. During winter, Lake Tahoe transforms into a | | | | $55 to $267 per night per room, which is a lot of |
| world-class ski destination. Skiers are treated to some | | | | savings compared to staying at 4- to 5- star hotels. |
| of the most amazing snow at places like Squaw | | | | There are also available activities in Lake Tahoe that |
| Valley USA, Alpine Meadows, and Heavenly. | | | | are easy in the pocket like like carriage ride ($19.99), |
| Whatever your skill level may be, skiing at Lake | | | | hay wagon rides ($49.99), Emerald Bay helicopter |
| Tahoe will be an experience of a lifetime. | | | | tour ($48.99), and Emerald Bay cruise ($41.00). |
| During spring to early fall, water sports and nature | | | | Whether you want to splurge on accommodation or |
| activities dominate Lake Tahoe. Going there is usually | | | | are happy staying at budget inns, what's more |
| incomplete without the popular boat ride across the | | | | important at the end of the day is you get your |
| lake. Keep your eyes peeled to the high heavens-- | | | | money's worth. Your Lake Tahoe adventure should |
| you just might spot fireworks show over the lake. | | | | be an unforgettable adventure and worth looking |
| A Lake Tahoe tour package usually involves several | | | | back on. |
| options, which tourists can customize: from hiking and | | | | |