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tgardner917 Nov 17th, 2010 05:29 AM

Snowmobiling and Casino?
 
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on great places(Resort/Hotel) to stay that would have Snowmobiling nearby and a Casino(w/ Table games) on site? I am putting together a "guys" trip for Mid-Late January.

We have done a similiar trip in the past in the upper peninsula of MI but this year we are looking to go out west. I was looking at Lake Tahoe. Are there any other places?

We are not intersted in skiing... just snowmobiling and the resort or hotel has to have a Casino (table games included) for night time festivities.

Thanks for any suggestions!

tom42 Nov 17th, 2010 05:42 AM

I was going to suggest Lake Tahoe - looks like you are already considering that. Check out Harrah's or Harvey's on the South Shore.

lvk Nov 17th, 2010 05:55 AM

There's great snowmobiling near Kalispell, Montana. I know there are casinos, too, but I'm not sure if there are hotel/casinos.

I second the Tahoe suggestion.

tgardner917 Nov 17th, 2010 06:50 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. Do you know if you can drive your snowmobile right up to the hotels in Tahoe? We could do that in MI and it was great!

ziggypop Nov 17th, 2010 05:01 PM

There is are several casinos in Minnesota that would fit your requirements as well. Thousands of miles of trails and plenty of casino options. Enjoy your trip, ziggypop

petey Nov 18th, 2010 01:58 PM

Deadwood in the Black Hills of South Dakota would fit the bill perfectly.

tgardner917 Nov 29th, 2010 11:32 AM

Thank you all for the responses.
Petey - what's the best place to stay in Deadwood that has the best casino?

tomfuller Nov 29th, 2010 02:30 PM

You may find what you are looking for at an Indian casino in South-Eastern Idaho. Look around Blackfoot north of Pocatello.
I was thinking of a couple of Oregon Casinos (1 with hot spring fed pool year-round). Snowmobiling not too close.

janisj Nov 29th, 2010 06:41 PM

"<i>Do you know if you can drive your snowmobile right up to the hotels in Tahoe?</i>"

Nope. Not the casino hotels anyway . . . . They are on paved/plowed roads in the middle of built up areas. At Tahoe , snow mobiles are more for recreation out in the boonies, not for transport in town.

petey Nov 30th, 2010 08:27 AM

I haven't been to Deadwood for a while, but I know there are some new and very nice resorts. All the casinos would have all types of gaming, including poker, black jack, craps, etc. I suggest you call the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce for more information. If you haven't been to the area, it is beautiful.
Very popular for snowmobiling and they already have snow.
Good luck!

wrestlpsu Dec 1st, 2010 03:40 PM

go to vegas for 2 days...then fly to jackson hole for
snowmobiling....or vice versa

bredhairedgirl Dec 1st, 2010 07:02 PM

if you go to deadwood, you will definitely want to eat at the Midnight Star. If you are a sledder, stay CLEAR of jackson Hole--you cannot do much snowmobiling--limited trails in the that specific area.


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