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Message: [QUOTE="EdSaid, post: 4682580, member: 10651"] First things first. (remember its more than 20 miles north to south, so driving can take a while) If you are flying into Reno and driving, definitely drive over mt Rose. Its a great ride and the switchbacks are worth the scenery. Its not scary switchbacks. Many will suggest driving south to Carson City or west to Truckee, drive over the mountain. The other must see is the Heavenly Gondola ride in South Tahoe. Make sure to get off at the first stop for pictures, then continue up where you will find a restaurant and other activities and more great views. Finally take the ski lift to the very top. Some of the best views ever. Make sure its a clear day. I believe you will be over 12,000'. Make sure its a clear day. From 12:00 to about 5:00 is in Nevada, the rest is California. Gas is cheaper in Nevada, and the casinos are in Nevada at Incline Village, NV (12:00 - 1:00) and at the southern boarder of Nevada (5:00), at the CA Line. In my opinion, Nevada is nicer, and better maintained. The parks (not beaches) on the water from 1:00 south are worth a drive up there. Limited parking, but we always find a spot. The parks on the California side are mostly beaches, so parking becomes impossible. Go early or late. It sounds like your staying in South Tahoe, CA. I usually stay at the Hyatt in Incline Village (12:00 - 1:00) The Hyatt has three good restaurants, One is called the saloon, which is a sports bar, with very good food. There is one pricey restaurant in the hotel and an even more expensive restaurant on the property overlooking the lake. Its a 30-40 minute drive, so not worth it. We've stayed at the Marriot in South Tahoe, very nice pool area. Restaurant there is expensive but nice. There is a whole Foods in South Tahoe that has a lot of prepared food (the Safeway also has prepared foods.) Every restaurant around lake Tahoe is pricey. We had a very nice meal at the Chart House ( I remember the name because there is a Chart House in Boston) overlooking the lake. We ate multiple times at a small family style restaurant, but the name escapes me. It is at 6:00, not on the water side, but across the main drag from the water. Multiple people recommended this place. I will look at my notes. Believe it or not, the Appleby's was decent. If you want a trip back to the 60's you could take a ride to Kings Beach, CA (11:00 - 12:00). I'm sure I saw Franky and Annette filming a movie there. Old dated town, loaded with tourists. I remember I bought two subs and they cost almost $40 and I said I'm never going back there. I'm in the north woods of Minnesota and I don't have my notes. I'll post more after I think about it. [/QUOTE]

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