Lake Tahoe to Bodie
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Bodie is interesting and unique but if you're new to the area I would suggest Virginia City instead...much closer to Tahoe and equally historic, if a little kitschy. Also, Donner Lake State Park is worth a visit.
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We're not new to the area - been in the Bay Area nearly 40 years, and for some reason, have just missed Bodie! (we've been to Virginia City, but maybe we'll head over to Donner Lake State Park...thanks)
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Carson City has an interesting muesum, that I first went to as a child. I went back there 2 years ago, and they're added a whole section on 'antique' slot machines. Fairly inexpensive.
Is it time for that old restaurant joke? Donner party of 49. Donner party of 48, etc....
Is it time for that old restaurant joke? Donner party of 49. Donner party of 48, etc....
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Bodie is great. But MichelleY is right, it is too far/too long for a day trip.
Thunderbird Lodge, or one of the catamaran/sailing cruises would be fun.
http://www.tahoecruises.com/cruises/...ruises-a-tours
Thunderbird Lodge, or one of the catamaran/sailing cruises would be fun.
http://www.tahoecruises.com/cruises/...ruises-a-tours
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You might consider driving to the other - bigger lake in the area - that most people don't even know about - Pyramid Lake, just north of Reno.
When the sun sets - it's incredibly beautiful - some say even spiritual. http://tinyurl.com/7b8u2me
When the sun sets - it's incredibly beautiful - some say even spiritual. http://tinyurl.com/7b8u2me
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Pyramid Lake ain't all that. It's very dry and barren and it is a lot of work for a brief sunset.
I liked Carson City's Museum. It's in the old Carson City Mint building. They used to have a great mining display that included a fun little "mine tour". Eat at Adele's Restaurant. It's just a couple of blocks north of the museum and is incredible. http://www.adelesrestaurantandlounge.com/
I liked Carson City's Museum. It's in the old Carson City Mint building. They used to have a great mining display that included a fun little "mine tour". Eat at Adele's Restaurant. It's just a couple of blocks north of the museum and is incredible. http://www.adelesrestaurantandlounge.com/
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Thanks all. We ended up in Nevada City, poking around, in and out of stores,ooling at all the historic buildings in the commercial area, Victorian houses, reading every plaque on every building plus the various gold mining and hydroelectric equipment around town, had an excellent lunch at South Pine Cafe and headed back. Didn't even do Empire Mines - another time!