Visit breathtaking Lake Tahoe/Reno
Come early to Confab or stay a little longer in the lovely Lake Tahoe/Reno area. Breathtaking scenery, exhilarating hiking, natural splendor, epicurean delights, rejuvenating spas, and an opportunity to step back into time all await those who want to add a mini-vacation onto their Confab experience.
An hour drive from Confab, Lake Tahoe is called the jewel of Nevada, and once you see it, you get it. Lake Tahoe is the nation’s largest alpine lake, 22 by 12 miles of sparkling water surrounded by 72 miles of pristine shoreline. A simple drive over the Mt. Rose summit will land you in Incline Village, a charming village right on the lake with boutique shopping and delicious choices of restaurants. Whether you choose to just take an afternoon to drive around the lake, stopping to breath in the fresh mountain air and be awestruck by the blueness of the lake surrounded the pine covered mountains, or choose to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail, a popular destination for hikers all over the world with various levels of easiness, or you choose to visit Squaw Valley USA known for hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics, just one of 18 alpine resorts in the Lake Tahoe area, you’ll leave feeling exhilarated for having experienced the mountains and lake. Reference and More Info
The Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa can be your headquarters for an extended stay in Reno. With its beautiful Riverwalk District and top of the line museums, the bustling city of Reno has come a long way from its mid-1800s beginning. Markets, coffeehouses, lounges, tasty restaurants, a movie theater, brewery and various shops line what’s known as the Truckee River Arts District, Anchoring the other end of the Arts District is CalAve, running a section of California Avenue and brimming with hip cocktail bars, restaurants, boutiques and more. Just a few blocks east is the new Freight House District, an entertainment complex at the Aces Ballpark with bars and restaurants. Also downtown, visit the Nevada Museum of Art and the National Automobile Museum. Reference and More Info
A short drive east from Reno gets you to Virginia City. With an exciting past stretching back more than 150 years, it’s no wonder that Virginia City is one of the country’s largest historical districts with a listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Virginia City sprang into existence virtually overnight, following the discovery of silver in the area. Today, Virginia City still looks straight out of the Old West, with wide board sidewalks and historic structures like 19th century homes, churches, museums, saloons, relics and cemeteries. The Bucket of Blood Saloon is just the place for a refreshing drink after hopping a ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad and touring the Fourth Ward School Museum and the Comstock History Center. Reference and More Info
