Straddling the state line between California and Nevada is Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America. With its turquoise waters, blue bird skies and soaring mountains, travelers have been making their way here since the late-19th century. Today, visitors retreat from big cities to breathe in the fresh mountain air, take a refreshing dip in the lake and let their cares drift away. Add to that myriad outdoor activities year-round and 160 restaurants, and meeting planners are certain to find the right mix for their clients.  

 

Why Lake Tahoe 

  • 300 days of sunshine annually. 

  • A year-round destination with four seasons. 

  • More than 130 daily flights from more than 20 nonstop destinations at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). 

 

What’s New in Lake Tahoe 

Tahoe Blue Center

  • The Tahoe Blue Event Center, with its state-of-the-art technology, is a new space for conventions, meetings and events. 

  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is transforming its passengers’ experience with new A and B Concourses. 

  • Names one of Sunset Magazine’s “Where to Go: Destinations” in 2024. 

 

There are plenty of options when it comes to things to see and do in “Big Blue,” as well as places to grab a bite to eat, or host a power lunch or dinner. Here are a few spots in Lake Tahoe to pique your interest. 

 

 

SEE 

 

Tallac Historic Site 

Tallac History Site

Three estates built between 1894 and 1923 comprise the Tallac Historic Site; all three are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Take the Grand Estates Tour to learn about the people who lived, visited and worked in Lake Tahoe in the 1920s while wandering through the Pope House, and Pacheco and Honeymoon cabin. 

 

Vikingsholm 

Vikingsholm

Inspired by travels to Scandinavia, Vikingsholm was built in 1929 as a summer home before being turned over to the state of California in 1953. Considered one of the best examples of Scandinavian architecture in the U.S., Vikingsholm is open for tours in the summer, offered by the Sierra State Parks Foundation, and is accessible by walking a one-mile trail from the parking lot. 

 

For more activities and ideas, ask your ALHI GSO. 

 

 

DO 

 

Go Cruisin’ 

Go Cruising

It’s nearly impossible not to be drawn to the mesmerizing blue and incredibly clear water of Lake Tahoe, so give in and take your group on a cruise around the lake. From a paddle wheeler to a classic wooden boat, yachts to speedboats, you’ll find just the right vessel to make your group’s outing on the lake memorable, whether at sunrise, midday, or at sunset. 

 

Reach For the Sky 

Gondola

At the other end of the spectrum, reach for the sky with a ride on the scenic gondola at Heavenly Mountain Resort. The 2.4-mile upwards journey provides 360-degree views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding landscape. At the top, enjoy a casual lunch at Tamarack before descending back to lake level. 

 

For more activities and ideas, ask your ALHI GSO. 

 

 

EAT 

 

Bruschetta 

Bruschetta

Passionate chefs and the freshest local ingredients blend to create fine Italian cuisine at Bruschetta. Open for lunch Monday through Friday, weekend brunch and dinner every night of the week, the menus at Bruschetta vary from pizzas, paninis and pastas to sumptuous entrees and Italian-inspired brunch dishes like Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Eggs in Purgatory, served in a pomodoro sauce with basil, parmesan and flatbread.   

 

Riva Grill 

Riva Grill

For lakefront dining, look no further than Riva Grill, the décor of which takes inspiration from the wooden boat of the same name, Riva. The lunch and dinner menus are filled with tantalizing dishes like Pomegranate Glazed Pork Ribs, a Dungeness Crab Sandwich, Slow Roasted Prime Rib and Seafood Tagliarini with prawns, scallops, clams and mussels served with saffron in a tomato Gruyére cream sauce. Private dining rooms and balconies, along with customized menus, are available for groups of up to 400.  

For more activities and ideas, ask your ALHI GSO. 

 

STAY 

 

ALHI Member Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe is ready to welcome you and your guests for business and pleasure in “Big Blue.” 

 

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe  

Margaritaville Lake Tahoe

With 399 guest rooms and suites, and 6,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting and event space, not to mention state-of-the-art technology, there is plenty of space for your group to spread out and maximize their time together at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe. When work’s done for the take, take advantage of all the outdoor activities Lake Tahoe has to offer, from hiking, mountain biking and golfing, to skiing, ice skating and snow biking in the winter. 

 

For more activities and ideas, ask your ALHI GSO.