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Whether
summer or winter, Lake Tahoe is one
of California's most visited and naturally beautiful
destinations. Lake Tahoe reaches depths of 1,645 feet,
making it the second deepest in America next to Crater
Lake in Oregon. Each season has a different face; a
new canvas to explore. The most wheelchair accessible
part is South
Lake Tahoe because it offers the most variety
of indoor and outdoor activities. |
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Heavenly
Village is a hub for South Lake Tahoe.
There are a couple of restaurants, coffee houses, and
sweet treat shops if you get hungry. One favorite for
breakfast, soups, sandwiches, and salads is the Driftwood
Cafe (above right photo), which is open from
7am-3pm. All kinds of retail stores align the walkways
from jewelry to clothes to art galleries to sun glasses.
Expect to find many stores selling outdoor clothing
brands, like North Face, Harley Davidson, and Billabong,
but you can also find a few boutique stores. On the
rim of the Heaven Village is a movie theater featuring
Hollywood's latest blockbusters. |
The
Picchetti
Winery (above left photo) is located not
too far from the casinos and open daily for wine tasting.
If looking for a great Mexican restaurant then try the
family-owned Mazatlan Grill (above
right photo) or directly across from the Heavenly Village
is McP's Irish Pub & Grill and
has live music almost every night. |
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There
two main paved wheelchair accessible trails in South
Lake Tahoe: South Lake Tahoe Bike Path
and Pope-Baldwin Bike Path. The Pop-Baldwin
trail runs parallel to Highway 89 and a little of
50 and is about 3.9 miles. The South Lake Tahoe trail
starts at the beginning of Highway 50 and splits off
to a number of other trails throughout the city of
South Lake Tahoe and into Nevada.
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Camp
Richardson (above photos) is located right
on the edge of Lake Tahoe and all around this area are
paved trails for a wheelchair traveler to explore; however,
during the winter months these walkways are usually
covered with snow and are not accessible. At the edge
of the road is a General Store (above right photo) and
Activity Center. Right across the street is a small
coffee shop, ice cream parlor, and a few restaurants.
If you follow the road all the way to the end into Camp
Richardson you will find the Beacon
Restaurant (below photos). This unique
restaurant is open year-round and sits right on the
beach overlooking Lake Tahoe. With a full-bar, large
outdoor patio, and tasting menu, dining is an experience.
For the wheelchair traveler, the Beacon Restaurant has
the modern conveniences of handicapped parking and restrooms.
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One
of the biggest tourist attractions in South Lake Tahoe
are the casinos: Harrah's, Harvey's,
Montbleu, and Lakeside.
There is of course gambling of all kinds as well as
restaurants, clubs, bars, and concerts. |
The
Stardust
Lodge has a great wheelchair accessible
and affordable suite, especially if you are a returning
quest. The location is almost unbeatable too being right
across form Heavenly Village and just a short walk to
the casinos. Being a suite there is lots of space and
the ground floor corner room is private and convenient.
Read
more about accessible accommodations at the Stardust
Lodge |
This
Best
Western Station House Inn is located two
blocks from the Nevada state-line. It is cozy, inviting,
and exceptionally clean hotel. There is wheelchair accessible
parking, a room with a roll-in shower (above right photo),
an excellent heating system for the colder months, and
a delicious, hot, and hearty complimentary breakfast
every morning at the restaurant on the property. |
With
just a quarter of a mile from the 3 main casinos is
the Lakeside
Inn & Casino. It is a convenient and
handicapped friendly hotel. Ground level rooms, parking,
and room with a roll-in shower (above right photo) are
available if arranged in advance. Be sure to get the
heater fixed right away if it's not working upon arrival
during the colder months. |
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