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Marriott's Timber Lodge South Lake Tahoe, California TOP 10 THINGS TO DO Don't Miss These Exciting Activities Vacation Owners have told us that these are their top 10 ‘must do’ activities when staying at this resort. 1.   Snow ski any time of the year Lake Tahoe hosts every winter sport imaginable, from downhill skiing and snowboarding to snowmobiling and snowshoeing, with 20 feet of snow annually. 2.   Golf amid a backdrop of breathtaking beauty South Lake Tahoe, California, features the perfect setting for a round of golf. The Lake Tahoe Golf Course offers an 18-hole, par-71, 6,707-yard course surrounded by mountain peaks and a great deal of water that demands good ball placement. 3.   Bask in the natural healing of a hot spring After hiking, kayaking, biking or skiing, re-energize your body in one of the area’s invigorating hot springs surrounded by spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. 4.   Experience Lake Tahoe from the water Boating enthusiasts enjoy touring and exploring Lake Tahoe by motorboat, sailboat, kayak, canoe or even rowboat. Whatever option you choose, you can launch from any number of piers and marinas. 5.   Catch a concert during the Valhalla Summer Art and Music Festival This festival features a diverse concert series with jazz, bluegrass, new age, folk, Latin and classical artists. The series runs from late June through early October at the Tallac Historic Site. 6.   See an open-air Shakespeare play at the Sand Harbor Festival Bring your own picnic dinner and beach chair and enjoy the timeless plays of Shakespeare in a natural amphitheater on Sand Beach in Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park, August through early September. 7.   Get an underwater view during the Kokanee Salmon Festival For two days during the annual spawning of landlocked salmon up Taylor Creek in early October, enjoy a cook-off, art displays, educational programs and tours of a special Stream Profile Chamber featuring windows below water level. 8.   Attend the Valhalla Renaissance Festival for a taste of medieval life This fun-filled annual event, complete with fair maidens and nights in shining armor, is a great time for the entire family. The Heart of the Forest Renaissance Faire occurs on two separate weekends every year June. 9.   Tour the grand estates of the Tallac Historic Site This unique site features some of Tahoe’s oldest and grandest homes, including the Baldwin, Pope and Heller Estates, each a focal point of Tahoe's burgeoning arts and music community. 10.   Step into Nevada’s wild west past at Virginia City Once the largest city in the western United States and a hotspot for gold and silver mining from 1857 to 1877, today the "Liveliest Ghost Town in the West" offers mine tours, colorful shops, museums and saloons.