Welcome to The Weekender, Coveteur’s journey sequence the place seasoned globetrotters share their insider guides to high locations internationally. Learn on for the most effective spots to eat, keep, and luxuriate in.
On the border of California and Nevada lies Lake Tahoe—a panoramic freshwater lake surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountains. The world is usually categorised by two principal areas: North Lake Tahoe (the extra distant space residence to many locals) and South Lake Tahoe (the extra commercialized space stuffed with ski resorts, casinos, and eating places). As I realized throughout my latest three-night journey to South Lake Tahoe, there’s no unsuitable time of yr to go to. The winter gives loads of alternatives for snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ice skating. In the meantime, the summer season is stuffed with water sports activities, mountaineering, fishing, and kayaking.
In case you’re heading to Tahoe in the course of the colder months, discover my information on the place to remain, what to do, and the place to eat, under. Even when your itinerary will get altered by a snowstorm like mine did, my journey is proof that every one you want is a wonderful resort, a fantastic journey companion, and a telephone set on “don’t disturb” to actually benefit from the space. Plus, it gives you an excuse to return and expertise the limitless out of doors actions the world has to supply.
The place to Keep
Edgewood Tahoe Resort
One facet of the upstairs lavatory. The opposite facet options a big bathe and personal rest room. Pictures: Courtesy of Rachel Epstein
The lounge, which includes a cozy hearth.
For a low-key-yet-elevated winter resort really feel, ebook a keep at Edgewood Tahoe. Situated on the shores of South Lake Tahoe (about an hour drive from the Reno airport), the 235-acre lakefront property is residence to 154 visitor rooms and suites, an 18-hole golf course, an ice skating rink, an 8,500-square-foot spa, and three on-site eating places. In November 2022, the property debuted its brand-new Villa Suites, which is the place I had the privilege of staying. Upon strolling into the gorgeous two-bedroom suite, I couldn’t recover from the total kitchen, indoor fireplaces, non-public out of doors jacuzzi and hearth pit, unimaginable bogs, and spacious bedrooms. When you’ve got the means to take action, I like to recommend reserving one of many two-, three-, or five-bedroom luxurious suites (they vary from 1,875- to 2,938-square-feet), particularly in the event you’re heading to the world with a bunch of buddies or household. The suites are a brief stroll from the primary lodge, the place you’ll discover The Bistro restaurant (extra on this later), the spa, a comfy hearth, additional s’mores kits, a espresso bar, and a retail retailer stuffed with winter gear in case you forgot to pack one thing. You by no means have to depart the property. BOOK IT
What to Do
Ebook a Therapeutic massage
The lounge space, the place you possibly can loosen up earlier than and after your spa therapy. Pictures: Courtesy of Rachel Epstein
The within of the ladies’s locker room at Spa Edgewood.
Do your self a favor and ebook a therapeutic massage the day of or day after you arrive in Tahoe to get into full leisure mode. I did the latter at Spa Edgewood, the place my companion and I acquired an incredible {couples} therapeutic massage (he selected the warming CBD therapeutic massage and I did a customized therapeutic massage). After you obtain your therapy, you possibly can sit up for unwinding within the calming lounge space with snacks, taking a dip within the out of doors sizzling tub, and sweating out any toxins within the sauna earlier than heading to your subsequent exercise. BOOK IT
Attempt Snowshoeing
The again of Edgewood Tahoe post-blizzard. Photograph: Courtesy of Rachel Epstein
Snowshoeing isn’t for the faint of coronary heart–particularly for a Florida native like myself who tried to do it in three ft of post-blizzard snow. For many who aren’t acquainted, snowshoeing is basically a hike within the snow that you simply do whereas sporting particular footwear. In case you’re feeling adventurous and need to work up a sweat, snowshoeing is an effective noon exercise that’ll provide you with an excuse to loosen up for the rest of the day. In case you’re staying at Edgewood, the property will offer you snowshoeing tour choices and occasions.
Go Snow Tubing or Sledding
A winter wonderland post-blizzard. Photograph: Courtesy of Rachel Epstein
Take an hour or two out of the day to embrace your inside youngster and go snow tubing or sledding. Whereas I didn’t personally get to do that on this journey because of the blizzard (I do know, I do know), a couple of close by spots that have been advisable to me have been Journey Mountain, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Hansen’s Resort.
Get pleasure from Ice Skating
Edgewood on Ice is located subsequent to a hearth pit with mountain views within the background. Photograph: Courtesy of Rachel Epstein
Edgewood on Ice, the property’s very personal ice skating rink, is open each day from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., as long as the climate permits. Make the most of the rink for a romantic post-dinner ice skating date or a enjoyable exercise with buddies.
The place to Eat & Drink
The Bistro
The avocado and crimson hummus unfold was scrumptious. Pictures: Courtesy of Rachel Epstein
Don’t sleep on the apple pie and carrot cake.
The Bistro is by far my favourite restaurant on Edgewood’s property. The primary time my companion and I ate dinner right here, we began off with the scrumptious avocado and crimson pepper hummus unfold, adopted by the filet mignon I ordered for my principal course. For dessert, don’t assume twice about ordering the apple pie and carrot cake. The second time we ate dinner right here, we shared the pepperoni and cheese flatbread together with the primavera, each of which have been superb. BOOK IT
Brooks’ Bar & Deck
The meat chili soup. Pictures: Courtesy of Rachel Epstein
The grilled hen sandwich with waffle fries.
Overlooking the Edgewood golf course, Brooks’ Bar & Deck is a handy lunch spot. I ordered the meat chili soup, which can or might not have been the most effective soup I’ve ever had, in addition to a grilled hen sandwich. My companion ordered the hen wings, which he agreed have been A-plus. BOOK IT
Edgewood Restaurant
The doorway to Edgewood Restaurant. Pictures: Courtesy of Rachel Epstein
The filet mignon with potato fondutta, piedmontese toma, speck roasted brussels, candy drop peppers, and rosemary glace.
Situated instantly on the golf course with views of the lake, Edgewood Restaurant is a superb spot for a Saturday evening meal and probably the most winter lodge-feeling of the three on-property eating places. I ordered the filet mignon (no shock right here), whereas my companion ordered the prime steak duo. BOOK IT
