Incline Village Weekend with the Kids

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Whether in winter or summer, the beauty of Lake Tahoe is pure ecstasy, and Incline Village is positioned perfectly to appreciate this fact. Incline is a cool little lakeside town alright, but when I'm in this glorious setting, it's all about nature and the out-of-doors. This being the case, lower priced accommodations, so as long as they are clean and pleasant, suit me fine. That's why the Parkside Inn is my favorite when in Incline. I just throw my suitcase on the bed and I'm off onto the Tahoe Rim Trail. If it's winter, I head on up the Mt. Rose to do some snow boarding. After a hard day of recreation I like stopping in T's Rotisserie for some sizzling Mexican grill. If I'm in a mood to luxuriate I'll make a reservation at Le Bistro for some down-home French food wizardry. OK, so maybe it's not ALL about the outdoors.

If you are looking for fancy lodging with lots of high-end amenities, then you'll probably want to cough up some way bigger bucks than required by this inn. But if all you are looking for is something clean and homey, with larger sized rooms, in a lovely setting, then this budget motel is for you.
This gorgeous trail follows Lake Tahoe along the mountain summits. Some of the trail winds through wilderness area that overlaps the Pacific Crest Trail. Annually, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association sponsors a "hike-thru", in which participants backpack the entire 165 miles of trail.
Some of the trail winds through wilderness area that overlaps the Pacific Crest Trail.
Mt. Rose Ski Resort is the highest of all Sierra ski areas and that means more snow, deeper snow and fresher pack. Views from the top of Mt. Rose will blow you away.
This is probably the best restaurant in the whole Tahoe area. Seriously, dining at Le Bistro is a real treat. It costs about $30 for an entree but it's worth paying the extra dough for a little culinary bliss now and again. This restaurant offers tasty vegetarian options as well.
All the local's know that you can get a very reasonably priced, delicious meal at T's. This is mouth watering barbecue in a Mexican format. The chicken burritos are so ginormous you can have half for lunch and the other half for dinner.
All the local's know that you can get a very reasonably priced, delicious meal at T's.
In summer, Donner lake is beautiful place to camp, picnic, windsurf, water ski, mountain bike, etc. It is also a great fishing spot, known for its super-sized trout. In winter you can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. More
In summer, Donner lake is beautiful place to camp, picnic, windsurf, water ski, mountain bike, etc. It is also a great fishing spot, known for its super-sized trout. In winter you can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
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