Lake Tahoe Attractions

While the lake is a sight to see in and of itself, Lake Tahoe attractions go beyond just the water. The area’s rich environment influences the majority of Lake Tahoe attractions like hiking, camping, skiing, snowboarding, sunbathing, paddleboarding and more. Enjoy the great outdoors by visiting South Lake Tahoe’s attractions, including state parks, campgrounds suitable for both summer and winter weather or historic homes. Or let the famous Christmas carol come alive as you go on a sleigh ride through the snow. While the area’s attractions encourage a sense of athleticism, you don’t have to be planning your next 5K to appreciate them. You’ll find the area’s museums, visual arts and beaches are the kind of relaxed fun some visitors hope to find during vacations.

Lake Tahoe Attractions in Town

Lake Tahoe attractions also embrace the area’s history. Visit the Truckee attraction where the infamous Donner party is rumored to have fallen to cannibalism. You can also check out one of Palisades Tahoe's attractions, the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics, and view the same slopes that welcomed the world’s great athletes decades ago. It might inspire you to channel your inner Heidi Beibl (the 1960 Winter Olympic Women’s Downhill Skiing gold medalist) as you swoosh down nearby mountains.

If you’re in the mood for some visual entertainment, you can attend festivals in Incline Village that will delight the English and history nerds in your group. Tahoe City’s attractions also feature a variety of fun on the beach, including concerts and movies.

The summer seasons are prime time to take advantage of the main attraction: Lake Tahoe! All the towns offer tours for different areas in the Tahoe Basin. After being educated about the lake, dive in — we mean quite literally too — to all it has to offer. Kings Beach attractions let you sign up for a fishing excursion to hook some trout or explore every beach.

Check out the listings below to see what Lake Tahoe attractions will pique your interest during your visit.

Lake Tahoe Attractions by Area

South Lake Tahoe | Truckee | Tahoe City & West Shore | Palisades Tahoe
Kings Beach & North Shore Incline Village & Crystal Bay

Lake Tahoe Attractions by Category

Tahoe Donner Association

Lake Tahoe Attraction
11509 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, CA
(530) 587-9400

Sprawling Tahoe Donner and its 6,000-plus properties above Truckee are home to full-time and part-time residents and a year-round destination for visitors...read more

Sprawling Tahoe Donner and its 6,000-plus properties above Truckee are home to full-time and part-time...read more

Tahoe Helicopters

Lake Tahoe Attraction
1901 Lisa Maloff Way #106, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-2211

There may not be a better way to take in the true beauty of Lake Tahoe than from a helicopter. Tahoe Helicopters offers every style of tour possible...read more

There may not be a better way to take in the true beauty of Lake...read more

Truckee Ice Rink

Lake Tahoe Attraction
10500 Brockway Road, Truckee, CA
(530) 582-7720

One of the treasures of winter is the pleasure of ice skating. In Truckee there is a fabulous family-focused ice rink that comes with the flurries of...read more

One of the treasures of winter is the pleasure of ice skating. In Truckee there...read more

Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District

Lake Tahoe Attraction
10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, CA
(530) 582-7720

Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains, lakes, river and forests. But there are many hidden gems known mostly...read more

Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains,...read more

Valhalla Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Attraction
1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-4975

Valhalla Tahoe shares an appreciation for the historical heritage and natural beauty of the Tallac Historic Site with visitors from all over the world. The...read more

Valhalla Tahoe shares an appreciation for the historical heritage and natural beauty of the Tallac...read more

Washoe Meadows State Park

Lake Tahoe Attraction
Sawmill Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 525-7232

Explore the untouched meadows and woodlands of Washoe Meadows State Park, offering serene trails and breathtaking views at the base of Echo Summit's...read more

Explore the untouched meadows and woodlands of Washoe Meadows State Park, offering serene trails and...read more

Waterman's Landing

Lake Tahoe Attraction
5166 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA
(530) 546-3590

Waterman's Landing is a place of gathering, delicious food and adventure on the shores of Lake Tahoe. A collective of local businesses as well as a small...read more

Waterman's Landing is a place of gathering, delicious food and adventure on the shores of...read more

West End Beach of Donner Lake

Lake Tahoe Attraction
15962 South Shore Drive, Truckee, CA
(530) 582-7720

Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake...read more

Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of...read more

Adventure Mountain is an excellent way to get the entire family outside and having fun. With sledding zones, a snow play area and snowshoeing trails, this...read more

Set amidst its namesake aspen trees and with the babbling Third Creek running along one side, Aspen Grove is the perfect setting for weddings, group picnics...read more

Atelier Truckee is a place for tactile living that connects artists, creatives and community through workshops, yarn, art and craft supplies. With a little...read more

Although it’s a club, Auburn Ski Club (ASC) & Training Center welcomes the public to cross-country ski on its trail network. As far as Donner Summit...read more