6 days in Lake Tahoe Area Itinerary

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

On the 8th (Tue), try your luck at Harveys Casino, then admire the landmark architecture of Vikingsholm, and then try your luck at Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Heavenly Mountain Resort and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at South Lake Brewing Company.

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Plattsburgh to South Lake Tahoe is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Plattsburgh in December, you will find days in South Lake Tahoe are a bit warmer (45°F), and nights are about the same (19°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can go by car to Truckee.

Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. On the 10th (Thu), fly down the slopes at Northstar California. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Fri): ski along the peaceful trails at Tahoe Donner Cross Country, trek along Tahoe Meadows Trail, then enjoy the sand and surf at Sand Harbor, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Alibi Ale Works & Brewery.

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Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Truckee in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Truckee can reach 41°F, while at night they dip to 15°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel back home.