Nearest Airport
: Soaring & private aviation at Minden/Tahoe airport
at 3
Miles
Nearest Ferry
: MS Dixie at Lake Tahoe (Zephyr Cove)
at 20
Miles
Nearest Train
: Reno Amtrack
at 48
Miles
Nearest Motorway
: U.S. Highway 395
at 0.5
Miles
Nearest Beach
: Multiple Beaches at Lake Tahoe
at 20
Miles
Nearest Barpub
: JT Basque Bar and Grill
at 0.6
Miles
Nearest Ski
: Heavenly Mountain Resort
at 19.2
Miles
Nearest Golf
: Carson Valley Golf Course
at 3.5
Miles
Nearest Restaurant
: Multiple Restaurants
at 3
Miles
Car: necessary
We will have booklets and maps for you at the house or we can send them to you ahead of time. There is far more to do in our area than we can possibly list for you here - but here's a start. AVIATION: Minden, Nevada has the world’s best soaring! Our oldest son became a glider pilot at the Minden-Tahoe airport. Thermals regularly climb to 18,000’. Don't miss this opportunity. You'll have to travel to New Zealand to find a similar soaring opportunity (soaringnv.com). ADVENTURE & FUN, FUN, FUN: ATV Tours, dog sledding, fly fishing, rafting, hiking, biking and equestrian trails and more. SKIING & SNOWBOARDINGGOLF: Simply stated…the best in the world. (skilaketahoe.com). GOLF: Within close proximity are what's called the 'Divine Nine' - 9 golf courses with 70,000 yards and 171 championship holes for beginners and pros (divine9.com) (golfguide.org). Edgewood Tahoe is a stunningly gorgeous course at Lake Tahoe. RESTAURANTS: Wide variety...from fast food to reservation-worthy dining. LOCAL HIKING & TRAILS: Multiple trails in the Carson Valley and Tahoe region. Enjoy panoramic views, nature, and our wide open spaces. VIRGINIA CITY: 45 minutes from Gardnerville allows you to step back in time. Visit Virginia City's popular historic venues and attractions including stagecoach rides, Chollar Mine tour, V&T Railroad, Trolley Tours, Museums, Opera House & Wild West Show with Virginia City Outlaws. (visitvirginiacitynv.com). ENTERTAINMENT: Casinos at Tahoe and in Reno offer world-class entertainment. TAHOE BOAT CRUISES & TOURS: My husband I really enjoy the dinner cruise on the MS Dixie paddle boat but there are other boat cruises at the lake (tahoecruises.com) . CARSON CITYSTATE MUSEUM & MINT: Explore Nevada’s history, including a mine, and view the dazzling beauty of the USS Nevada Silver Service. See the original Coin Press No. 1, which stamped millions of gold and silver coins from the rich ores of the Comstock Lode. See the 'links' page for more comprehensive listing of what there is to see and do in our area.