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
A combination of live theater, high-end lounge and tapas-style dining, The Loft Theatre Magic & Comedy Theatre offers the full package for a fun night...read more
Say the name Ritz-Carlton and immediately luxury comes to mind. Even though The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is relatively young (it opened in 2009), its $300...read more
George Whittell Jr., heir to one of San Francisco’s largest fortunes, pulled his $50 million (roughly $50 billion in current dollars) out of the stock...read more
Whether you call it by its historic name of Connolly Beach, its more common name of Timber Cove Beach or its proposed name of Beach at Beach Retreat, this...read more
Timber Cove Marina is a centrally located marina in South Lake Tahoe. The marina has a multitude of offerings including accommodations at the Tahoe Beach...read more
Go to the Truckee Bike Park and you’ll see teens and adults pulling off high-flying stunts and toddlers pushing their strider bikes. The bike park was...read more
Truckee River Regional Park is Truckee's premier opportunity to get to know Mother Nature in a park-like setting. A giant expanse that encompasses the...read more
One recent trend in creativity is that of makerspaces, places in the community where people can come together and create, explore, learn and invent. They...read more
On the Sierra Nevada College campus in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, UC Davis Tahoe Science Center has interactive exhibits with hands-on...read more
The Van Sickle Bi-State Park is all about bringing visitors even closer to Tahoe nature. As the only park in the country with an entrance that...read more
How could you have a resort dedicated to rock 'n' roll and not have a venue by which to express that dedication? The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino meets this...read more
