Stretched between the beautiful Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe has it all: mountains for fabulous winter sports and hiking and biking in the summer, a lake for boating and fishing, and casinos for trying your luck at gambling. Once you have had enough of slot machines noise, take the kids to see the majestic Viking Castle Vikingssholm in Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe. A 2.4-mile ride on the Scenic Gondola Ride will take you from the Heavenly Village to the observation point with a spectacular view of the lake and surrounding mountains. Another way to see the lake is aboard the M.S. Dixie II.

The older kids will love parasailing on the lake with South Lake Tahoe Parasailing. Take the whole family on a picnic at Kiva Beach or hike on challenging Mt. Tallac Trail.

You will also have fun at the Magic Carpet Golf Miniature Golf Course. For a bigger adrenaline rush, go rafting down the Truckee River.

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