A bags-game-on-the-lawn and canoe-paddles-over-the-mantle kind place – happily hosting guests since 1972.

A bags-game-on-the-lawn and canoe-paddles-over-the-mantle kind place – happily hosting guests since 1972.

Granlibakken is Norwegian for ‘hill sheltered by trees.’ Makes sense cuz there's a whooole lot of 'em. PS: possible bear sightings!

Spicy music. Spicier New Orleans dishes and oh-so-good oysters at The Oyster Bar.

Refresh at SpringHill Suites Truckee. Our new Truckee CA hotel offers little extras that add up to an exceptional stay.

An easy drive to restaurants galore, so your room’s kitchenette may not get much use (though it’s there if ya need it).

Originally built for the 1960 Winter Olympic delegation, rustic, this place is not. Luxe linens and posh bath amenities await.

Lodge-like clubhouse in Squaw Valley – gardeny setting is perfect for BBQs. Borrowable bikes and snowshoes if you’re up for an adventure.

Skiing, hiking, shopping, gaming – not knowing what to do next is the best kind of problem.

Mere steps from the ski lift and Squaw Valley Village, where trendy bars, restaurants and shops await.

Quirky-yet-comfy rooms feature refreshing style with a hint of retro.

Could not be any closer to the pristine beach. And the pool and hot tub are right there too. Just sayin'.

Rustic-modern style brings posh down to earth. Revel in lakeside views, leather lounge chairs & stone fireplaces – dress code free. (No stuffy jacket rule here.)

Comfy rooms in a flawless location near the lake and within walking distance of casinos and restaurants.

Sneak just across the border to Stateline and have some legal casino fun.

Hotel pool for when you feel like getting splashy.

Suite/condo-style setup in historic Genoa, with upscale eats at the 1862 Restaurant and more casual fare at the Saloon Bar.

You’ve got your pick of outdoors-y to-dos around this gem, ranging from hiking to river rafting (ask the adventure concierge for a killer rec).