City: Reno, NV

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (775) 588-6211, (800) 648-3322

Description: Of the four gaming resorts at South Shore Lake Tahoe, the Horizon Casino Resort Lake Tahoe is the least expensive and the least lavish. Formerly the Sahara Tahoe, it was refurbished in 2001 with soft pastel colors and light woods. Claiming to have the “friendliest tables in Tahoe” in its 24-hour casino, the Horizon has a casual and laid-back atmosphere. Accommodations include deluxe and standard rooms and, for that very special occasion, the suite formerly used by Elvis Presley. Amenities at the Horizon include the largest outdoor heated swimming pool at Lake Tahoe, three outdoor hot tubs, a shopping arcade, an amusement center, and a fitness center. Dining choices include Josh’s, which specializes in fresh seafood, and the Four Seasons, which serves American specialties 24 hours a day. To round out your evening’s entertainment, you can catch family-friendly productions in the Golden Cabaret. And for a nightcap before calling it a day, you can drop in at the Aspen Lounge for a turn around the dance floor. The Horizon appeals to families with its eight-screen movie complex and free summer events, such as Harleys at the Horizon and Hot August Nights. The Horizon is within walking distance of other casinos and shopping, and it’s also close to Heavenly Ski Resort.