| The main difference between North and South | | | | There are concerts, art shows, dance recitals and |
| Lake Tahoe is that most people who live on the | | | | other local gatherings on the north shore that are |
| lake year around tend to own houses on the | | | | more typical of a small town while the south end |
| northern end. Here you'll find housing | | | | is more typical of a Las Vegas atmosphere. In |
| developments of the highest quality, serene | | | | Lake Tahoe you'll find more emphasis on skiing in |
| resorts, campgrounds, beautiful beaches as well | | | | the winter and mountain play all year round. You |
| as shopping and dining as good if not superior to | | | | can take the Heavenly Gondola Tram into the |
| the choices in the busier, more crowded southern | | | | mountains and hike to your hearts content. Then |
| end of the lake. North Lake Tahoe vacation | | | | cool off with a relaxing swim in the lake. In the |
| rentals tend to favor the more family-oriented | | | | summer the Renaissance Fair holds its annual |
| traveler, seeking peace and serenity. Because | | | | merrymaking in the hills around the north shore. |
| there are more permanent living facilities on the | | | | North Lake Tahoe is well known for its |
| north shores, there are more houses and condos | | | | community living. Resort condominiums are |
| available for rent to tourists than there are on the | | | | springing up all over the area. They feature many |
| southern shores. Furthermore, the resorts dotted | | | | of the same luxuries found in the major hotels |
| throughout the area are, for the most part, more | | | | with maid service, beautiful pools, lakeside cabanas |
| of the smaller, boutique resorts rather than the | | | | and recreation rentals, with one exception - you're |
| larger, bustling hotels. Because the northern | | | | an owner not a tourist. True, you can rent out |
| shores are in California there is no gambling there. | | | | your condominium to tourists as a source of |
| This major difference accounts for the total | | | | extra income. Or you can just buy it and keep it |
| difference in ambiance between the two locations | | | | to enjoy for the rest of your life. |
| around the lake. | | | | |