When it comes to finding attractions in the area, look no farther – Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are practically attractions in and of themselves. Known for the unparalleled ski runs, a reputation for hosting some of Tahoe’s biggest events and festivals – including the 1960 Winter Olympics – and resort setting with all the bells and whistles, things to do in Squaw Valley are characterized by recreation, culture and mesmerizing natural beauty.
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160 W. Liberty Street, Reno, NV
As the only accredited art museum in the state, Nevada Museum of Art is a beacon of culture in the High Sierra. The museum is in Reno, about an hour's drive from the Tahoe area. The permanent collections are extensive and stunning, and the changing exhibitions keep things fresh, even for regular visitors. The museum offers three floors of exhibits, usually with varying themes and styles. Most exhibits are on display for at least one month; some may stay over a year. All forms of art are often represented, and docents are on each floor to answer questions and give you insightful information. This is also the home of the Center for the Art and Environment as well as the E. L. Cord Museum School. Add in other programming such as the Hands On education for children and families, the talks and discussions with artists and the Sunday music brunches in the café, and you begin to understand why this institution is held in such high regard by the Reno locals.
The gift shop offers handcrafted, artful gifts for sale ranging from jewelry and wearable art to ceramics and children’s games. Books about currently exhibited art and artists are particularly popular with visitors. Proceeds from the gift shop sales support exhibits and educational programs, which are offered each month to adults and children. A restaurant in the museum, chez louie, offers French-inspired meals for lunch, dinner and snacks. A brunch with live music is held every Sunday, and dinners are often held in celebration of special exhibits.
As the only accredited art museum in the state, Nevada Museum of Art is a beacon of culture in the High Sierra. The museum is in Reno, about an hour's drive from the Tahoe area. The permanent collections are extensive and stunning, and the changing exhibitions keep things fresh, even for regular visitors. The museum offers three floors of exhibits, usually with varying themes and styles. Most exhibits...read more
As the only accredited art museum in the state, Nevada Museum of Art is a beacon of...read more
2640 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV
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 instructor along for the ride (the flight can even count for training toward a pilot’s license!) and enjoy the sight of the lake from an entirely new perspective. Morning flights offer spectacular year-round viewing conditions, and you can schedule sessions ranging from one hour clear on up to three hours. Make it an extra-special event and fly as a couple or with a friend, each in your own aircraft, and don’t forget to sign up for the photo or video service for a souvenir of the flight that you will treasure forever.
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 instructor along...read more
You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it...read more
160 W. Liberty Street, Reno, NV
As the only accredited art museum in the state, Nevada Museum of Art is a beacon of culture in the High Sierra. The museum is in Reno, about an hour's drive from the Tahoe area. The permanent collections are extensive and stunning, and the changing exhibitions keep things fresh, even for regular visitors. The museum offers three floors of exhibits, usually with varying themes and styles. Most exhibits are on display for at least one month; some may stay over a year. All forms of art are often represented, and docents are on each floor to answer questions and give you insightful information. This is also the home of the Center for the Art and Environment as well as the E. L. Cord Museum School. Add in other programming such as the Hands On education for children and families, the talks and discussions with artists and the Sunday music brunches in the café, and you begin to understand why this institution is held in such high regard by the Reno locals.
The gift shop offers handcrafted, artful gifts for sale ranging from jewelry and wearable art to ceramics and children’s games. Books about currently exhibited art and artists are particularly popular with visitors. Proceeds from the gift shop sales support exhibits and educational programs, which are offered each month to adults and children. A restaurant in the museum, chez louie, offers French-inspired meals for lunch, dinner and snacks. A brunch with live music is held every Sunday, and dinners are often held in celebration of special exhibits.
As the only accredited art museum in the state, Nevada Museum of Art is a beacon of culture in the High Sierra. The museum is in Reno, about an hour's drive from the Tahoe area. The permanent collections are extensive and stunning, and the changing exhibitions keep things fresh, even for regular visitors. The museum offers three floors of exhibits, usually with varying themes and styles. Most exhibits...read more
As the only accredited art museum in the state, Nevada Museum of Art is a beacon of...read more
In support of those living with Multiple Sclerosis, the Village at Squaw Valley, Uncorked and BIOGEN have come together to create an event that not only gives back but is a great time too. Now in its 30th year, the annual Alpen Wine Fest is an all-inclusive wine tasting event with more than 40 different wineries participating. To help the energy rise, there is live...read more
Around Tahoe Tours is your best bet for getting a true feel and knowledge of the local area. Created by Darin Talbot, the tour agency is a culmination of his knowledge that began when he moved to the area in 1977. With his fun attitude and amusing ways of sharing the tales of Tahoe, the musician and storyteller is able to create an entertaining and...read more
One of the special aspects to Lake Tahoe is all of the amazing backcountry opportunities that surround her. This is especially the case when it comes to backcountry skiing. Both Truckee and the surrounding communities of Lake Tahoe are blessed with a plethora of skiing and snowboarding options in the natural and uncontrolled mountains. Here's a little sampling of the tasty runs that await if...read more
If you love cycling – whether leisure riding, mountain biking or road cycling – then checking out the Bike Tahoe is in your absolute best interest. A fabulous interactive bike guide organization, Bike Tahoe is one of the best ways to enjoy Tahoe on two wheels. With their collection of all the biking routes in the Lake Tahoe Basin presented in an easy-to-use manner, riders...read more
Are you ready to be a food and music critic? If so then you need to join in on the annual Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings at the Village at Squaw Valley. This entertaining event brings together the top six restaurants for chicken wings and the best six bands for live music in a competition that is decided by the spectators. In a fight for...read more
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
High Camp at Squaw Valley is a conglomeration of various activities and dining and drinking opportunities. This is the home of the Olympic Ice Pavilion, an Olympic-size ice rink that doubles as a roller-skating rink in the summer. It is also home to the Olympic Museum, a gathering of appreciation for the 1960 Olympic Winter Games in Squaw Valley. For skiers and snowboarders this is...read more
Hiking in Lake Tahoe is one of the truly special ways to experience and take in all of the beauty that the area has to offer. Plus, there are hundreds of different trail networks to play with all throughout the basin. From sweat-dripping, big-elevation-gain hikes that take you deep into the wilderness to road-shot mellow hikes that offer exceptional views but do little as far...read more
This event is highly anticipated by locals and visitors alike. Held each May in the Village at Squaw Valley, Made in Tahoe Festival is a celebration of anything and everything that is made with love locally. The two-day extravaganza includes plenty of booths that showcase the various offerings of our local artisans, including handmade skis, jewelry, clothing and unique pieces of art that can only...read more
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
If you're in Squaw Valley and would like to enjoy a little ice skating, then check out the Olympic-size rink at High Camp, located at the top of the cable car. The tram (or cable car, as it can be called both) takes you swiftly to High Camp where the Olympic Ice Pavilion and rentals await you. The rink is available for group rental and...read more
One of the magical aspects of skiing or snowboarding is experiencing the silence and beauty of the backcountry. There's nothing quite like the peace and calm that exists amidst a field of powder surrounded by towering trees, especially if you are accessing the goods via the power of Pacific Crest Snowcats. Utilizing the ease of a snowcat's ability to climb mountains and combining it with...read more
