Imagine skiing insanely scenic trails in the morning, tucking into gourmet food and après drinks at a gastropub in the afternoon, and then finishing the day off with some partying and light gambling in an upscale casino/club at night. Such is life at Lake Tahoe. Straddling the California/Nevada state line on the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe offers up both tons of opportunities for outdoor adventure and — in certain places, at least — all the amenities of a large city. [more]