The Unique Town In Nevada That's Anything But Ordinary

The town was founded in 1882 and sprang up around the increased activity of the Sierra Nevada Wood and Lumber Company in the late 1800s. The last census in 2010 listed the population as 8,777 people.

The Grille serves cuisine focused on local ingredients with beautiful panoramic window views of the lake in its dining room. You can also enjoy a cocktail outside when the weather is right and enjoy sitting by a fire pit with a spectacular view of the lake.

Sand Harbor is open year round and there are two ramps for boating activities. There are picnic and restroom facilities and access to hiking trails. Entrance fees are $7.00 in the off season and $12.00 during the summer - consult the park website for more details.

In addition to jetski, paddleboard and speedboat rentals, you can "flyboard" through the Tahoe Fly Zone. How fun does this look?? Consult their website for rates and reservations.

If you're visiting and don't have a bike, you can rent mountain bikes at Flume Trail Bikes which also provides shuttle service to two of the most popular trails at Spooner Lake State Park and the Tahoe Meadows.

The Cafe serves breakfast, wraps and sandwiches, and specialty coffee and tea They also regularly have beer on tap as well as a selection of bottle brews to quaff down after a long hard ride on the trail. The Tunnel Creek Cafe is located at 1115 Tunnel Creek Road.

At the end of the season, be sure to show up for their annual Diamond Peak Dummy Downhill event. Entrants build "dummies" that are fitted on skis and snowboards and sent down the slopes to the enthusiastic cheers of the crowds below. Diamond Peak Ski Resort is located at 1210 Ski Way.

This popular event happens every summer at Sand Harbor. Audience members enjoy picnic baskets under the stars while watching the show. You can buy your dinner at Shakespeare's Kitchen which is open during the event, or pre-order a meal when you purchase tickets, and premium ticket holders can have meals served to them at a special Cafe seating section. Tickets can be reserved at the event's home website.

Crosby's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with some hearty "American" favorites like steak, BBQ ribs, burgers, grilled sandwiches, soups and salads. They are located at 868 Tahoe Boulevard in Christmas Tree Village/Incline Village.