Mt Charleston is about an hour away and as it is at 7800ft it is about 20 degrees cooler than home. There is a lodge at the top that has a big restaurant and about a dozen cabins. We were lucky and found a vacancy in one of the cabins. They are real log cabins with a great view and a big semi private deck. There is an indoor fireplace, couches, hot tub and nice decorations.
We walked down to the Old Town of Charleston where there are a couple dozen houses, a small school, and library. We also drove to Lee Canyon where the ski slopes are. They have chairlift rides and Frisbee golf. We have come here before for day trips to hike Cathedral Trail and Mary Jane Falls. It can get very busy here in the summertime.
The Lodge is always has a LONG waiting list to get inside for dining. They have a pretty standard menu and do a good job considering they are 30 miles from the nearest store. There are hummingbird feeders all around and the view is worth the wait.
