Summer Journey Leg 1 (SJL1) – Tahoe City
Let’s cover the touristy stuff first 🙂
Lodging: Pepper Tree Inn – Great location in town with spectacular views of the lake. The staff is friendly and the continental breakfast is fresh with a variety of selections. Ask for a room on the 7th floor, the view is spectacular.
Food selections:
Jakes’s on the Lake: Try the Vegan Falafelwich with Edamame salad! A little on the pricey side but the view is spectacular and there is a beer garden that makes for a perfect spot to get together with friends (and is dog friendly!)
A vegan meal at Jake’s on the Lake
Tahoe Mountain Brewery – Lake Tahoe Brewpub: The patio is prime seating – I had a Blood Orange Saison paired with a Bacon Black & Blue Burger with the House Made Chips – delightful! Pricing is reasonable.
Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co
Fat Cat Bar & Grill: A great little spot – live music with good bar menu and mixed drink selection. I went for The Cat’s Meow (well it was made with Templeton Rye sooooo). The lamb burger with sweet potato fries were delish and the service was great.
Templeton Rye Whiskey for the win
Things to do:
There are so many things to do in the area – a car is recommended. If you don’t have a car there are plenty of water activities, great bike and hiking paths (bikes available for rent), shops for those looking to get their shopping fix – and all within walking distance! All in all the views are absolutely spectacular. Avoid the weekends if possible – traffic really picks up with bars and restaurants being full.
Thoughts
The primary reason for this trip was because my friend was getting hitched to her forever boy – the wedding was perfect and the couple was beaming with love that radiated to those around them.
Being in the mountains has been incredible. Sun, water, cool air, the smell of the pine trees, the sound of the wind rustling through the Aspens…the perfect way to start the summer. More than the scenery, more than the food, the past couple of days have been perfect because I’ve been surrounded by what matters the most…
Ships on Lake Tahoe
Friends, Family, Laughter, Dancing, Celebration – Perfection!
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