Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe

Year-round, indoor links is what The Golf Lodge in Carson City is all about. There's no need to travel to a golf course, as more than 330 are available in this one location. This is all through the Trackman golf simulator, which will have you swinging a club on iconic golf courses like Pebble Beach. Mini golf options are available for youngsters or the less serious golfer. Four bays make it convenient for individuals or groups. If you need some help with your game, instructors are available. Finish a round by relaxing at hole 19, which is much like a country club setting, offering a full bar with cocktails, wine and beer on tap along with charcuterie boards and gourmet snacks. The outdoor patio beckons people to relax. A bonus to becoming a member is 24/7 key card access. This is also a great place for private parties and corporate events. The Gold Lodge is in Carson City, which is less than an hour's drive from the Lake Tahoe communities of Incline Village and South Lake Tahoe.

You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it has to offer. But as the old saying goes, you ain’t seen nothing yet ... not until you’ve seen it from the air, piloting your own aircraft over the Carson Range and into the Tahoe Basin. With Hang Gliding Tahoe, you fly a powered hang glider (with an FAA-certified instructor along) and enjoy the sight of the lake from an entirely new perspective. The flight can even count for training toward a pilot’s license. Morning flights offer spectacular year-round viewing conditions, and flights can be scheduled for 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Winter flights are warm and cozy with modern-technology heated clothing. Don’t forget to sign up for the photo or video services for a souvenir of the flight that you will treasure forever.

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 historic Boathouse Theatre provides a stage for artistic presentations, concerts and plays. Valhalla Tahoe is a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to preserve Tahoe Heritage through restoration, arts, music, theatre and celebrations. In addition to hosting performances in the Boathouse and celebrations in the Grand Hall, Valhalla Tahoe curates a small Art Gallery in one if the historic cabins on the property, and 100% of the proceeds go directly to the artists. A fun aspect of the Tallac Historic Site is that there are paved paths linking the various buildings with self-guided interpretive signs. Valhalla Tahoe holds public events June through September; check out their website for a full schedule.