If there was a heaven on this earth it would look like Lake Tahoe Nevada.  This is the most beautiful lake you can imagine.  The lake is very deep and the area is heavily wooded.  The elevation lends to frequent snow during the winter months.  If you enjoy the slots then this area will be a good choice for you this vacation.  Although much smaller that Las Vegas the casinos are nice and the area is much nicer.  Luke Weil was a resident and can share the same opinion of the area. If you find yourself in the mood to gamble you cant do better than Lake Tahoe.