Lucky you, coming to Lake Tahoe! Tahoe City and West Shore attractions are so diverse that trust us – no one can possibly get bored. Every season offers sites to visit and experiences to have that range from intimate and relaxed to exciting and mind-boggling. For Tahoe City attractions, you have to say that winter, in and of itself, is one of the best (yes, in this neck of the woods, a season can be an attraction). Nordic and alpine skiing, backcountry snowboarding, telemarking, sledding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are here without big resort prices or ambiance.
The snow sports at Homewood Mountain Resort serve as a Tahoe City attraction for both rank beginners and top-ranked ski and board enthusiasts. The numerous trails all have stunning views of Lake Tahoe, located just across the road from base camp. Want more? Advanced skiers and boarders travel to out-of-bounds terrain at West Shore attractions via the snowcat. Once atop Ellis Peak, it is 1,828 vertical feet run to the bottom. For some folks, watching those skilled and brave souls descend is an attraction too!
Get high via travels on tree courses and zip lines at the year-round Tahoe City attraction, Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park off Granlibakken Road. It’s a perfect place for kids, age 5 and older, to use lots of energy.
Time Travel with Tahoe City Attractions
Lake Tahoe history is engaging and creates interesting Tahoe City attractions. By Tahoe City’s Fanny Bridge, named for the derrieres seen hanging over it, is the Gatekeeper’s Museum and Marion Steinbach Indian Basket Museum, renowned for its Native American history especially on the Washoe who have spent thousands of summers here.
Former summer vacation homes of early 20th-century millionaires are now revered Tahoe City attractions. At Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is the Hellman-Ehrman mansion. Tour the lakefront vacation house for a bit of Lake Tahoe time travel. Farther down Highway 89 find Vikingsholm. Rich in Scandinavian-style architecture, the house sits aside Emerald Bay, one of the most photographed sites in the world.
Tahoe City & West Shore Attractions by Category
If visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer, a great place to camp is Emerald Bay State Park. The park includes two campgrounds: the Boat-In Camp (accessible by...read more
Gatekeeper's Museum is a historical heritage site of Lake Tahoe. Built to house the Watermaster of Fanny Bridge in the early 1900s, the tiny cabin is now...read more
Granlibakken Tahoe is tucked away in the forested hills framing Lake Tahoe. Located just a few minutes from Tahoe City, Granlibakken is a resort center that...read more
High Sierra Water Ski School began operations in 1978, creating a highly respected reputation that carries on today. The level of instruction and deep...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...read more
With just 280 steps from the lift to the lake, skiing and riding at Homewood Mountain Resort offers some of the most iconic and unobstructed views of Lake...read more
James Harold Galleries is a culmination of appreciation for the art of painting. Representing a wide spectrum of artists, James Harold Galleries is an...read more
Lake Forest Beach is a free day-use park within the neighborhood of Lake Forest Glen, a few miles outside of Tahoe City. The beach is a secluded, sandy and...read more
Lake Tahoe is the second-deepest lake in the United States (and the entire world at its elevation of 6,228 feet). The bottom depth is measured at 1,645 feet...read more
Lake Tahoe Dance Collective is a dance company and school that promotes top-quality classical, modern and contemporary dance throughout the Lake Tahoe area...read more
Meeks Bay Resort & Marina offers camping, lodging and outdoor recreation within its 2,000 acres. A full-fledged marina providing boat service, boat...read more
Lake Tahoe was one of the first areas in the United States to develop snow skiing into a family sport with lifts that take you up the mountain. In fact, the...read more
