ROMANCE
ROMANTIC
ACTIVITIES
ROMANTIC
DINING
WEDDINGS
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SUMMER
Romantic
Strolls in Wildflower Meadows
The wildflowers in the Lake Tahoe Basin are most abundant and colorful
in late spring and early summer. Any time of the day can be romantic as
you leisurely stroll hand-in-hand along picturesque paths framed with
wildflowers. The common wildflower colors include blue, purple, pink,
red, white, and yellow. The not-so-common wildflower names include Indian
Paintbrush, Shooting Star, Mountain Mule Ears, Pink Monkeyflowers, Ranger
Buttons and Cow Parsnip. All of the shores of Lake Tahoe offer splendid
opportunities to stop and smell the flowers and stop and kiss your sweetheart.
Although the wildflowers are only in bloom part of the year, romance blossoms
year-round in Tahoe!
Visit the Hiking
page in the OUTDOORS
section of the WHERE
TO PLAY main menu for descriptions and directions to nine wildflower
strolls that vary from two to five miles in length.
Romantic
Lake Cruises
Early Sunset & Dinner Dance Cruises
The M.S. Dixie II and the Hornblower's Tahoe Queen are authentic paddlewheelers.
Both offer an opportunity to enjoy a romantic Sunset Cruise or a Dinner
Dance Cruise. During these cruises you'll enjoy breathtaking views of
the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains and the crystal-clear waters of
Lake Tahoe. These vessels offer full-service bars, freshly prepared food
and live music. Paddlewheelers can entertain 500 people, but you can still
have a personally romantic experience as a couple because the vessels
are really big.
Sunset Champagne Cruises
If you are looking for a more intimate lake cruise, Woodwind Sailing Cruises
offers a two-hour Sunset Champagne Cruise that lets you enjoy the colorful
evening light and spectacular panoramas as you sip complimentary beverages.
Two sunset cruises depart daily at 7:00 p.m. most of the season, but may
vary based on the time of sunset. The Woodwind II is a 50-passenger, 55-foot
catamaran that sets sail from Zephyr Cove Marina. The Woodwind I is a
30-passenger, 41-foot trimaran that sets sail from Historic Camp Richardson
Resort.
Visit the LAKE
CRUISES section of the WHERE
TO PLAY main menu for additional information and contact numbers
for the M.S. Dixie II, Hornblower's Tahoe Queen and Woodwind Sailing Cruises.
Private Sunset Cruises
For couples who delight in their own company, you may want
to charter the Avalanche, a 35-foot J105 sailboat. Tahoe Sailing Charters
offers a two-hour sunset cruise for parties of one to six between May
15 and September 15. The Captain is at your command. The scenery is breathtaking.
Visit the Sailing
page of the WATER
SPORTS section of the WHERE
TO PLAY main menus for additional information and a contact
number for Tahoe Sailing Charters.
Borges Family
Romantic Carriage Rides
For over 30 years the Borges Family carriage rides have delighted visitors
from around the world with history, fun and nostalgia. Your romantic antique
European carriage will be pulled by either a beautiful 2,000 pound Blond
Belgian draft horse or one of the family's rare American-Russian Baskhir
Curlies. You'll see Lake Tahoe and the wonders of nature with a Borges
Historian as your guide. You'll be taken past the Edgewood Tahoe Golf
Course, through a quiet neighborhood and on to a sandy beach. As you travel
along the lake your driver will show you points of geographic interest
and share bits of Tahoe history. Be sure to bring a camera. A photo of
you and your sweetheart in the carriage will become a treasured keepsake.
The Borges Family
Carriage Rides
P.O. Box 5905
Stateline
 775-588-2953
800-726-7433
Visit the WHERE
TO PLAY main menu for information about other Borges
Family activities: Sleigh Rides, Hayrides, Weddings.
WINTER
Borges Family
Romantic Sleigh Rides
For over 30 years the Borges Family sleigh rides have delighted visitors
from around the world with history, fun and nostalgia. Your romantic sleigh
ride adventure will take you over the meadow, through the woods and to
one of the most spectacular views of the Lake Tahoe area. Choose a cozy
two-seater sleigh or plan a double-date with a four-seater sleigh -- both
with plenty of warm blankets for snuggling! Your sleigh will be pulled
by either a beautiful 2,000 pound Blond Belgian draft horse or one of
the family's rare American-Russian Baskhir Curlies. During your scenic
sleigh ride your driver will entertain you with tales of Tahoe, poems,
songs and point out local landmarks. Be sure to bring a camera. A photo
of you and your sweetheart on the sleigh with breathtaking Lake Tahoe
in the background will become a treasured keepsake.
The Borges Family
Sleigh Rides
P.O. Box 5905
Stateline
775-588-2953
800-726-7433
Visit the WHERE
TO PLAY main menu for information about other Kirkwood activities:
Bike Riding, Day Care, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Rock
Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Tennis.
Heavenly
Winter Mountain Picnic for Couples that Ski
Imagine a romantic outdoor picnic at 9,000 feet with a setting and a feast
fit for royalty! This is an unforgettable way to propose, or just say
"I love you" to your favorite person.
At a prearranged time and trail location, a Heavenly representative will
rendezvous with you and your sweetheart and guide you off-trail to a secluded
picnic area with an outrageous view of lake and peaks and plenty of sunshine.
Music, fresh flowers, wine, silverware, china, sumptuous food and a decadent
five-layer chocolate torte dessert are served on a table carved out of
the snow and covered with a linen tablecloth. Chairs and blankets are
provided for your comfort. Your personal waiter will assure an extraordinary
dining experience.
Altitude and ambience will have your hearts beating faster!
Heavenly Ski Resort
Corner of Wildwood and Saddle
South Lake Tahoe
On-mountain Picnic Reservations:
Ski lift tickets required and sold separately.
775-586-7000
X 6228
Visit the WHERE
TO PLAY main menu for information about other Heavenly activities:
Day Care, Skiing, Snowboarding, Tahoe Vista Hiking Trail.
Romantic
Dog Sled Rides
Remember those romantic dog sled scenes in Dr. Zhivago? Why not rent the
video and then surprise your sweetheart with a cozy ride on a sled pulled
by a team of huskies!
Twenty-five year veteran sled dog musher, Dotty Dennis and her dogs will
be your guides during a romantic and exciting winter adventure. A five-mile
ride lasts about an hour. The sleds are just right for two adults! The
scenic ride traverses an uncluttered valley that is reminiscent of the
Alaska interior. MUSH just isn't for dogs!
Husky Express
Gardnerville
Meet at the trailhead, 30 minutes south of South Lake Tahoe on SR 88.
Reservations
775-782-3047
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