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Things to do / Travel Guide
Sierra Nevada Tourist Attractions
Hundreds of High Sierras peaks make this one of the most popular destinations in the U.S. Most people patronize the National Parks, and the crowds vanish in the vast backcountry wilderness. Lake Tahoe combines outdoor activities with casinos and lively entertainment. Dozens of restored mining camps in the region provide a taste of the exciting 1849 Gold Rush period. A trip to California's Sutter Creek is a great old Gold Rush town located in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains, right in the middle of the region's wine country; Nevada City (also located in California) will introduce you to the "Silver Rush" of the Cornstock Lode.
Lake Tahoe and Yosemite Tourist Attractions
This is prime vacation land for Bay Area residents and one of the most popular in the whole US. In the summer, it's Yosemite tourist attractions, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia. In the winter, with those parks mostly snowed in, people head to the Lake Tahoe tourist attractions , only a few hours from San Francisco, for world-class skiing.
Tahoe, however, is popular year-round. With its large resorts, small cabins, and campgrounds, it's a popular vacation spot for vacationers of all ages. You'll find all sorts of tourist attractions here—golf courses, wineries, museums, beaches, hiking and biking trails, spas, and loads of casinos when you head east just over the Nevada border to Reno.
Lake Tahoe Vacation Spots
Yosemite National Park is probably the largest draw for visitors to this region of California, even greater than the Lake Tahoe vacation spots. Tourists from all over the world flock to Yosemite year after year to enjoy its silver, glittering waterfalls, giant Sequoia groves, wildflower dotted fields, and massive granite cliffs. It is a pristine getaway that offers stunning views and the option to truly connect with the natural world around you. For a true Yosemite experience, camp out for a few days under the bright, star-studded sky and wake up to the warm morning sun and sounds of exotic birds chirping—a true, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
One of the best things about Yosemite, is that it's not a park that exists on its own—there is no way that even the most enthusiastic hiker could conquer all that Yosemite National Park and its surrounding parks and forests have to offer. Heading south from Yosemite National Park you'll hit Mammoth Lakes, followed by the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, followed by Kings Canyon National Park, and then finally Sierra Nevada's Whitney Crest. Heading just a few miles east is the Sequoia National Park. This area could keep you busy for a lifetime; each time you look up you'll find yet another wondrous bit of nature or wildlife that will keep you in a perpetual state of awe and always wanting to come back for more.
And yes, thanks to the Loony Tunes character Yosemite Sam we all know how to spell the name of this famous park. Otherwise, we would be entering Yosemity or Yosmite into our GPS.
Reno Tourist Attractions
Gambling is legal when you cross into Nevada, and if you're looking for a tamer gambling atmosphere than Las Vegas, then Reno, Genoa, Virginia City or Nevada capital Carson City will be perfect for you. Because it is close to Lake Tahoe, some people think it is Reno, California - but not to worry. The casinos are witness to Reno being firmly in Nevada.
While popular for gambling (particularly in Reno), this small strip of western Nevada does offer an abundance of other tourist attractions as well. Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this area offers an endless array of outdoor activities—hiking, biking, skiing, rock climbing, and white water rafting, especially if you head west just a bit into the Tahoe National Forest.
Family-friendly activities in this area include a trip to the Wild Island Family Adventure Park, a visit to the Meadowland Mall, indoor rock climbing at Reno's Rock Sport Climbing Center, a walk around the Stewart Indian Museum, or a tour of the old Gold Rush-turned-ghost-town Virginia City.
Lake Tahoe to Yosemite Road Trip Planner
Give yourself at least a week, with stops in Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, the Gold Country, and Sequoia/Kings Canyon. If you still have extra time on your hands, explore the backcountry. Pop over the Nevada border to the city of Reno and spend some time spa-ing and gaming at a small-scale Vegas strip. Use the Lake Tahoe to Yosemite road trip planner to cover the major sites.
If you have time, make your way up to Chico, California—here you'll find the second largest city park in the whole country with options for golf, walking, biking, hiking, and historic site touring at your fingertips.
Tourist Attractions and Highlights in Lake Tahoe, Reno, Yosemite, California Sierra Nevada
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