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Local Transportation

MAPS AND DRIVING DIRECTIONS

The Hyatt Regency at Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, is the conference location - an hour’s drive from Reno up a steep, winding, mountainous road. The drive is best taken during daylight hours. The Hyatt Regency’s web site at http://www.laketahoehyatt.com/about_tahoe/maps.asp provides maps and driving directions from the Reno/Tahoe International Airport.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation from the airport:

Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. No Stress Express provides portal-to-portal service from the airport to the Hyatt between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. daily. The special price for conference attendees is $62.00 round trip ($43.00 one-way). The password for this discount is MPLA. No Stress Express has a counter at the airport, but for less stress, register before you fly at http://www.nostressexpress.com/ then the bus will be waiting for you.

Rental cars:

If you want to rent a car, there are several companies available at the airport.  Nevada Library Association has contracted with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, which offers conferees special rates beginning at $27.00/day. In order to receive this rate, go to http://www.enterprise.com/billboard/page.do?dspg=2946 or click on the Enterprise link on the conference website http://www.nevadalibraries.org/Conference03/index.html. Enterprise has 15-passenger vans available for about $90 per day.

Transportation around Tahoe:

Although all conference programs will be held on site, there are also many wonderful activities around Lake Tahoe that require transportation.

The Hyatt has a limited, complimentary shuttle service for its guests to areas near the hotel. Conference attendees should coordinate these trips with the concierge.

TART - Tahoe Area Regional Transit offers bus transportation around Lake Tahoe’s North Shore, Squaw Valley, and Truckee. The buses run between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily and stop at the Hyatt hourly. All-day passes let you enjoy unlimited travel around the area for $3.00. For more rates and information, visit their web page at http://www.tahoesbest.com/Transportation/tart.htm - Tahoe or call 1-800-736-6365.

Lake Tahoe Tips and Trips

Climate

Lake Tahoe is situated at 6,200 feet above sea level. The weather in November is usually clear, cold, and crisp, but snow is possible. It is suggested that you bring a warm, winter coat and appropriate shoes.

Lake Tahoe Area Attractions and Activities

The following websites provide excellent information about Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area (including Carson City, Reno, and Truckee).

Lake Tahoe Sightseeing http://www.tahoeactivities.com/sightseeing_tahoe.cfm?CustID=5445211

(recreation, leisure, nightlife, travel - they have it all!)

Lake Tahoe's Best http://www.tahoesbest.com/. This site includes information on places to go, including museums, golf courses, bike trails, and a calendar of events.

GoTahoe.Com http://gotahoe.com/

Focuses on the community near the Hyatt.

Fun things to do around Lake Tahoe

Sand Harbor State Park is one of the prettiest parks and beaches at Lake Tahoe with crystal white sand and gigantic boulders. And it’s only a ten-minute drive from the hotel.

Take a hike on a leg of the Tahoe Rim Trail, or take a short walk to the Crystal Bay Fire Lookout (pick up information at the Hyatt registration desk).

Rent a bike in Tahoe City and ride the flat, easy bike path from Tahoe City to Sunnyside Restaurant (on the Lake) for lunch. You can also ride along the Truckee River (which originates at Lake Tahoe in Tahoe City) all the way to Squaw Valley, the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Drive around Lake Tahoe, one of the most beautiful drives in America. It will take around 3 hours, but it’s well worth it! Stop at Emerald Bay (on the other side of the Lake) where you can hike up to pretty waterfalls or hike down to the Vikingsholm. This home features a sod roof and Scandinavian style architecture, but it is a one-mile hike down a somewhat steep trail. While you are there you can hike along the shore for spectacular views of Tahoe and Emerald Bay. The road around Lake Tahoe closes for the winter at Emerald Bay after the first significant snowfall. Check with the Hyatt concierge before heading out.

Take the Heavenly Aerial tram ride from the Stateline (South Lake Tahoe) casinos up to Heavenly Valley Ski Resort for a gorgeous view of  “the lake.”  Stateline is approximately 27 miles south from the Hyatt conference location.