Tahoe City: America’s Best Mountain Town Perched on the shores of Lake Tahoe at the head of the Truckee River, Tahoe City offers a vibrant mix of recreation, lively culture and natural beauty in every season. Amid 300 annual days of sunshine and nearly 15 feet of snow each winter, visitors enjoy unparalleled recreation, four-star lakefront dining, homegrown coffee shops, galleries and local boutiques - all with stunning views of Lake Tahoe. Tahoe City honors the best of all seasons - doubling as a ski town in the winter and a lake town in the summer. When the snow falls, Tahoe City is located a short driving distance from Lake Tahoe’s top ski resorts. Visitors can enjoy spectacular Nordic skiing, sledding and scenic snowshoeing within town limits at Tahoe XC and at the new Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. In summer, Tahoe City offers the best that Lake Tahoe has to offer with beautiful beaches, waterfront restaurants, a lakefront bike path and outfitters with stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, sailboats and jet skis to explore Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe City Marina accommodates boaters with a full-service marina right downtown, and boats can put in or take out just down the road at the Lake Forest Boat Ramp. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Tahoe City Golf Course and hikers delight at the many stunning hikes and backcountry meadows near town. TAHOE CITY HISTORY Tahoe City’s rich heritage dates back to the Gold Rush when fortune hunters passed through on their search for silver in the Comstock Lode circa 1870. The town was also home to the Tahoe area’s first established ski hill in 1928 at what is now Granlibakken Tahoe. Today, Tahoe City is home to museums and historical landmarks managed by the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society, and a visit to any one of them adds insights into how Tahoe City evolved from frontier outpost to a lively mountain town. East of Fanny Bridge, the Gatekeeper’s Museum houses an outstanding collection of Native American basketry as well as early photographs and relics from the region. The museum is a reconstruction of the original historic cabin that was destroyed by a fire in the early 1980s. Built in 1909, Watson Cabin, which still sits in its original location overlooking Commons Beach, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest house in Tahoe City. On West Lake Boulevard, the Tahoe Maritime Museum’s new location in Tahoe City preserves and presents Tahoe’s rich boating history. THE MIGHTY TRUCKEE Tahoe City’s Fanny Bridge sits at the headwaters of the Truckee River, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet. The bridge gets its name from a long history of folks peering over its railings to see the lake’s resident trout swirling in the clear water below.

In summer, visitors can rent rafts near the headwaters to float a mellow stretch of the river down to River Ranch at the base of Alpine Meadows. Rafting on the Truckee is a perfect activity for kids and first-time rafters. SIGNATURE EVENTS Tahoe City is home to several signature events highlighting the best of Lake Tahoe. Summer kicks off with Tahoe City’s Summer Solstice Festival June 17-19, 2016 with a wine walk through town and the debut of Concerts at Commons Beach. The lakefront concert series brings headlining bands to Commons Beach every Sunday through Labor Day. Visitors look forward to Tahoe City’s Fourth of July Fireworks and the town’s Oktoberfest in fall with craft beers and fun on the lake at the Gatekeeper’s Museum. Tahoe City is also home to bi-annual mountain festivals, acclaimed ballet performances, regular live music and a host of other great events. For the full event schedule see Tahoe City’s event calendar at visittahoecity.org/calendar. CAMPING & LODGING From boutique hotels to lakefront camping, Tahoe City offers lodging accommodations for every travel style and budget. Visitors can choose from cozy B&Bs like Cottage Inn and downtown lodging such as Peppertree Inn and Mother Nature’s Inn. Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge and River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offer lake and riverfront lodging with acclaimed dining, and Granlibakken Tahoe offers a full-service conference center and year-round recreation. Tahoe City’s new boutique hotel, Base Camp Tahoe City, is slated to open for summer 2016. For those looking to camp in the summer months, Tahoe City offers three campgrounds all within easy walking distance of Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City Lake Forest Campground, Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground, and the U.S. Forest Service’s William Kent Campground. FAST FACTS Tahoe City, California Elevation: 6,250 feet Annual Sunshine: Over 300 days per year Annual Snowfall: Over 15+ feet each winter Summer Avg. Temp: 77 °F (high) / 45 °F (low) Winter Avg. Temp: 41 °F (high) / 20 °F (low) Coordinates: 39°10′20″ N 120°08′20″ W Population: 1,557 full-time residents ###