History of Incline Village

Captain George Whittell saw an opportunity and bought all the land, he built a stone castle on the shores near Sand Harbor that can still be seen today. In the 1950’s, the Crystal Bay Development Company approached Captain Whittell offering to purchase the 9,000 acres to build a planned community.  In the 1960’s, construction began in Incline Village. Roads were built, a ski area was designed, beaches were developed, and a golf course was being planned. Construction boomed in the area and custom homes and condominiums were being built along Lakeshore Boulevard. In an effort to keep the history of the early logging days, Crystal Bay Development officially named this new community “Incline Village”. In the late 1960’s, a high school was built and the community was on its way.  In 1976, Incline Village became a year- round residential community.

Today, Incline Village is a healthy community with signs of a healthy future. Although the people who live in Incline come from all areas of the world with different backgrounds, they have one thing in common, a love for Incline Village and Lake Tahoe. 

Tourist Attractions in Incline Village

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park located near Incline Village is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Here visitors will find the massive Lake Tahoe in a majestic setting. Hiking, walking, biking, swimming, fishing, sailing and other aquatic activities all await the intrepid outdoorsman. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park consists of three main areas: Lake Spooner, Memorial Point and Hidden Beach, and Sand Harbor.

Ponderosa Ranch
Opened in 1967 and closed in September 2004, the Ponderosa Ranch was home of the Cartwrights' Ranch House, Frontier Town, Silver Dollar Saloon, ice cream parlor, horseback riding, museum, amusements, hayrides, antique auto and carriage collection. The following old postcards and other images provide a great visual look back at the Ponderosa Ranch.

Best Buying Incline Village

If you find yourself in need of some new ski equipment while shopping in Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, just head to the Village Ski Loft. Voted one of the best shops in North America by SKI Magazine, Village Ski Loft has the latest products and the best service around! Top brands like Burton Snowboards, Volkl skis and tons of outerwear both technical and stylish fill the floor at the Village Ski Loft, Incline Village, Lake Tahoe. The knowledgeable and friendly staff will help you find the gear that's right for you. There's even a Village Ski Loft shop at the Diamond Peak base lodge, just for your convince!

Christmas Tree Village offers a variety unique Lake Tahoe shopping opportunities, along with art galleries and local restaurants. You'll find a fabulous jewelry store, a Christmas shop, a gourmet chocolate and wine store, Lake Tahoe souvenirs and many other interesting local finds. At the Raley's shopping center, you'll find great women's boutiques, a furniture store filled with charming Tahoe-style home furnishings, a gift and souvenir shop and much more.

The Village Shopping center is another popular shopping destination. There's the Village Market grocery store, perfect for supplies to take on your morning ski trip or afternoon snowmobile excursion, an art gallery, a beauty salon and more.

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