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Go for a paddle or take a dip – nothing beats a lakeside retreat for beating the heat
Lake Tahoe
Nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada range, on the borders of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe has allured vacationers for decades. While perhaps best known as a winter destination, thanks to its first-rate ski resorts, summer months are equally appealing at this chic lakeside town. Once the water warms up on the eponymous lake, boating, water sports, and fishing get top billing, and visitors to its sandy beaches cool off in the brisk, crystal-clear waters, or take a whirl in a pedal boat or canoe; others opt to venture into the surrounding parks and wilderness, where hiking opportunities await. When night falls, neon-lit casinos in Nevada beckon jackpot-winning hopefuls, but evening dinner-and-dancing cruises on Lake Tahoe itself also make for popular nighttime entertainment.
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