Destination North Lake Tahoe: New Attractions
June 18, 2008
Filed under Destinations
Straddling the border of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is divided into the lively north side and the scenic south side. No matter where your Tahoe timeshare resort is located, you might want to check out what’s new in North Lake Tahoe.
On the museum front, the Tahoe Maritime Museum has a brand-new 5,800-square-foot facility with interactive exhibits, children’s visiting area and community gathering area. The museum, reminiscent of an old boathouse, showcases the history of boating in Lake Tahoe.
Summer brings the vibrant farmer’s market on Thursdays through October 16 in Tahoe City and at Kings Beach through August 26, with small farmers offering fresh, high-quality produce to visitors and locals alike. Truckee’s farmer’s market is Tuesdays at the Truckee River Regional Park through September 30.
Located in Tahoe Vista at the North Tahoe Regional Park, the new North Tahoe Disc Golf Course is a fun and challenging 18-hole course that provides a variety of shots that complement nearly every style of play. The last nine holes were finished last fall. Travelers can purchase their own discs at the Sports Exchange in Truckee.
For families looking for fun and learning, the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences offers self-guided and docent-led tours, hands-on activities and a monthly lecture series. Here, visitors can take a 3-D virtual reality flight through Lake Tahoe, peek through a microscope and view tiny aquatic creatures and learn how scientists study water quality.
Off the lake, the Village at Squaw Valley in Olympic Valley recently welcomed two new eco-friendly shops, Maud Olson and Patagonia. Maud Olson Eco-Friendly Clothing features a line of high-end apparel, such as hand-knit baby alpaca sweaters, mittens and gloves, as well as a wide selection high-fashion jeans, hoodies and t-shirts made from organic cotton. Patagonia, who leverages their resources to create a healthier planet, opened a new location at the base of Squaw Valley and offers a great selection of outdoor wear and accessories for women, men and children.
The Village at Northstar in Truckee also has expanded its retail and restaurant offerings. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar is known for its fresh sushi creations. Kids love Ambassador Toys, which strives to promote understanding and respect for cultures around the world through the beauty and creativity of toys, books and music. The Tahoe Creamery’s motto, ‘Keepin’ It Pure,’ might be the mantra for the entire North Lake Tahoe destination. Here, visitors will find natural, premium, gourmet ice cream.
