Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada
This family-friendly white Christmas destination is already well-known for its natural beauty, making it a fantastic place to spend Christmas with your family!
Straddling the border between Nevada and California, this stunning lake offers various winter activities to keep your family entertained.
Northstar, Palisades Tahoe, and Heavenly Mountain Resort are among the most popular ski resorts in Lake Tahoe, with slopes for all types of skill levels.
And each lodge also puts a unique spin on Christmas with various events, including Noel Night at the Village at Northstar in North Lake Tahoe.
After all the outdoor activities you’ll enjoy at this family-friendly white Christmas destination, you can warm up with some hot chocolate as you explore Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe and its unique shops decorated with magical ornaments and lights.
Kids will delight in the 70-foot-tall Christmas tree, which towers over the village and lights up daily at precisely 5:30 PM! There’s also a giant Ferris wheel, an ice skating rink, and more family fun.
Other events also occur periodically throughout the season, like Breakfast with Santa at the Shops at Heavenly Village.
