(South Lake Tahoe, CA) � Whether you want outdoor adventure, world-class entertainment, the most scenic gondola ride in the nation, gambling or shopping, Embassy Suites Hotel Lake Tahoe Resort is home base for summer visitors. You�ll feel right at home in a comfortable suite and walk out the door to pick your next adventure.

Just a few steps from the hotel the Heavenly gondola, rated by Ski Magazine as the most scenic in the nation, affords magnificent views of Lake Tahoe from the observation deck. Continue on up the mountain for spectacular hiking and a climbing wall.

Take the kids along or enroll them in Embassy Suites children�s program, run by Lake Tahoe Kids� Camp, open to children ages six to thirteen. Day and evening sessions are filled with Lake Tahoe action and adventures in a safe, fun environment. Daytime sessions run from 9am to 4pm and begin with educational hikes followed by basketball, soccer, volleyball, and other outdoor games, snacks, lunch, swimming and video games. Evening sessions are from 6pm � 10 pm and include dinner, movies or bowling, ice cream and more video games. Kids can never get too much of a good thing. 15 kids are accepted per session and two adults supervise with seven or more children. For more information, visit http://www.embassytahoe.com/hotel/kidscamp.php.

Your next adventure could include sun and fun at the lake with lounging at the beach, paddling a kayak, or zooming around on a wave runner, both available for rent at lakeside shops. Or take a leisurely ride on the Dixie Queen or Tahoe Queen, two historic paddle wheel boats offering lunch and dinner cruises, special family cruises with games for the kids, and a �Tales of Tahoe� cruise, bringing legends of Lake Tahoe alive on the way to Emerald Bay.

Visit http://www.embassytahoe.com/area/index.php for more information about what to do and see in the Lake Tahoe area. From rough to refined, summers are packed with events, attractions and recreation for every type and taste.

Every July 4th, South Lake Tahoe celebrates a star spangled fourth with �Lights on the Lake,� the largest synchronized fireworks display west of the Mississippi. July 9th and 10th is the Lake Tahoe Festival of Fine Arts which supports the Tahoe Arts Project of arts education for youth.

Whether you�re a pro or a duffer, golfers always enjoy terrific play in the Sierra. Balls travel farther at high elevation, and the clear air and spectacular scenery add to the pleasure. Golfers come to gawk at the American Century Golf Classic, July 12 � 17, the most prestigious and richest tournament in golf, held at Edgewood Country Club on the shores of the lake, just a few blocks from the Embassy Suites Hotel Lake Tahoe Resort.

If you would rather play than watch � or do both! � Embassy Suites Hotel Lake Tahoe Resort offers customized golf packages to fit everyone�s needs: a spacious two-room suite, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, evening reception, and tee times at over 30 area golf courses. Rates start as low as $149 per person/per night. Visit www.embassytahoe.com for more information.

From July 14 through August 21, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare presents A Comedy of Errors and Macbeth performed at Sand Harbor by the professional Foothill Theatre Company. Bring your own picnic dinner or purchase one from the many gourmet food booths at the event.

Or drive a short distance to the Tallac Historic Site on the western shore of the lake for the 20th Annual Great Gatsby Festival & Tea, August 13 & 14. Dress in your finest vintage clothes (or simply admire those who do), and enjoy a refined afternoon with entertainment, vintage automobiles, children�s games, contests, and more.

After a day of play, settle in at Embassy Suites Hotel Lake Tahoe Resort. A private bedroom features one king or two double beds and a separate living room with sofa bed, providing comfort and flexibility for couples and families. All suites have wet bar, microwave oven, coffee maker, and two remote-control cable color televisions with in-room movies.

Join other guests for the nightly manager's reception; enjoy one of three garden atriums; pamper yourself at the spa; swim in the large heated pool; soak in the whirlpool; work out at the fitness center; lounge on the sundeck; shop in sports store or golf shop; and dine at Echo Restaurant, featuring a range of food choices, fun atmosphere and big screens for the whole family to enjoy.

In the center of it all, Embassy Suites Hotel Lake Tahoe Resort is your home base for summer.

Embassy Suites sits right on the California/Nevada border on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. Located steps away from the Heavenly Mountain Resort gondola and alpine village and just a short drive from several other celebrated mountain resorts, Embassy Suites offers a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning and a manager's reception each evening. Perfect for families, the resort is close to a variety of entertainment options including two movie theaters, an outdoor ice skating rink, and Nevada's 24-7 gaming. For more information or reservations, call 877.497.8483 or visit www.embassytahoe.com.

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