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
North Tahoe Regional Park offers 124 acres of recreational fun for the entire family. Situated in north Lake Tahoe in Tahoe Vista, North Tahoe Regional Park...read more
North Tahoe Watersports brings you the fun of Lake Tahoe in a safe and exciting way. Specializing in parasailing, the company offers high-flying adventures...read more
Since 1972, the Northstar California Resort has drawn winter sports enthusiasts to the area. Twenty different lifts provide access to some 100 trails...read more
Obexer's is a quick way to get out on the water of Lake Tahoe through their rental of full-powered personal Jet Skis and the Ski-Doo GTS 300 plus water ski...read more
Parents vacationing with their kids may want to look at a visit to the Old Truckee Jail Museum as a two-fold exercise: educational and cautionary tale. Upon...read more
Paige Meadows is a huge area of easy hiking and mountain biking trails in the summer and cross-country skiing trails in the winter. An area that is superb...read more
It's safe to say with the 13 different ski areas in the Lake Tahoe basin that the area is rich in ski and snowboarding options. But Palisades Tahoe/Alpine...read more
Palisades Tahoe's Aerial Tram is a wonderful way to see the sights of the area. A two-towered ride that takes about 7 minutes to climb 2,000 vertical feet,...read more
Patton Landing Beach is a pebbly version of Lake Tahoe shoreline. A free public beach that offers picnic tables and summer-only bathrooms, the park also has...read more
Pebble Beach, otherwise known as Dog Beach (or lesser known as Elizabeth Williams Beach), is a small strip of Lake Tahoe shoreline with a park-like setting...read more
Piper J Gallery is a welcoming art venue showcasing work by a wide variety of artists. Since its establishment in Truckee in 2016, it has been a place where...read more
Pope Beach, a part of the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is a wonderful place to spend the day with or without kids. The $10 (subject...read more
