Spectacular Lake Tahoe is a stunning experience no matter what time of year or what end of the lake you visit. But for amenities like unbeatable alpine skiing, glorious championship golf, world-class nightlife and good old-fashioned Nevada-style gaming, South Lake Tahoe is just the ticket.

Just steps away in Stateline are amenities of an altogether different persuasion. With casinos like Bill’s Lake Tahoe Casino, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Harveys Resort & Casino, Horizon Casino Resort, Lakeside Inn & Casino and MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, there’s no shortage of slots, tables or 24-hour nightlife.

The unincorporated town of Stateline on the Nevada side and the neighboring town of South Lake Tahoe on the California side serve as the central hub to this popular tourist destination. In fact, for the second year running, Lake Tahoe is the nation’s number one booked ski destination on Orbitz.com, one of the biggest online travel Web sites in the world. And it’s certainly easy to see why. South Lake Tahoe, in particular, boasts more than 180 trails stretched across more than 8,800 skiable resort acres. The longest run at any of Tahoe’s 15 resorts measures a thrilling 5.5 miles, while the most dramatic vertical drop is 3,500 feet – and both can be found at South Lake’s very own Heavenly Mountain Resort. The biggest on the entire lake, Heavenly is home to some of the wildest terrain in the West. From mind-blowing black diamonds to seemingly endless cruisers, plus tons of fresh powder, insane terrain parks, 30 lifts and an unbelievable après-ski atmosphere in the Heavenly Village to top it all off, Heavenly is one impressive place to plant your skis. Other amenities at the Village include more than 40 shops, eateries and entertainment options like the 8-plex cinema, miniature golf course and ice skating rink, all designed to complement the traditional Tahoe atmosphere accented with a European village flair.

Located one-half block west of California & Nevada Stateline, the Heavenly Gondola is steps from most major lodging facilities, and puts the serenity of an alpine mountain within minutes of six casinos and nearly 5,000 hotel rooms. The eight-passenger cabins take guests 2.4 miles up the mountain in 12 minutes while they enjoy views of Lake Tahoe. Just when it seems the ride can't get any better, guests arrive at The Deck - a 14,000 square foot mid-station observation platform. Located at 9,123 feet, guests are treated to views of the Carson Valley, Desolation Wilderness and shore-to-shore views of Lake Tahoe.

Of course, there’s more to South Lake Tahoe than incredible ski resorts and casinos. For the golfer, there’s the one and only Edgewood Tahoe, a championship course ranked among the nation’s top 100 and annual host to the American Century Championship. The stunning golf course is known for both its remarkable beauty and its challenging nature, and is certainly a must-play for any lover of the game. And there are 50 more championship courses waiting to be played, all within an hour’s drive.