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Maybe it is all of the years my family has been coming here, but i think it is really special here!!
No trip to Vegas is without a trip to the Lodge. First off, the drive. It's beautiful! Everything changes from the bottom to the top. Air quality, temperature, plant life... I love going from desert to evergreens.
The lodge itself has a large parking lot. We always do the Cathedral Rock hike first, then come down to eat. Usually those in the group who don't like to hike just stay in the lodge and drink the Mt. Charleston "coffee" and get smashed before we rejoin them.
The lodge itself is really great - it has a cabin, rustic feel and I love sitting next to the fireplace. There are great views out of the windows.
Now lets be clear - this isn't a fine dining experience. It's no Jean-Georges in Manhattan. I always thought of it as a lodge/pub. And because of that, I've never been disappointed to open the menu and see burgers and soup.
I will say, the prices are a little higher than i honestly think they should be, but that has never stopped me from going. Every thing I've ever ordered there has been delicious. Their French onion soup is superb. Also, their specialty coffees are SUPER strong! If you are the one that is driving down that hill after eating, i'd suggest only one drink.
I've never stayed in the cabins yet, but I am dying to. It seems like the perfect retreat away from LA, and I can't wait to get here for a few days!
Check it out - come with realistic expectations and you won't be disappointed.
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