Is it any wonder that a huge portion of Lake Tahoe things to do are Mother Nature-based? There are mountains – tops, sides and bases, lakes, ridges, secret coves, beaches, waterfalls, rivers, bays, old-growth forests, meadows, wilderness areas and more. Then there are the state and local parks that encompass and enhance the experience of immersing into this environment. Other Lake Tahoe attractions are built into this landscape – castles and mansions more than 100 years old, monuments to the earliest inhabitants of this region and to the settlers who came later, a 72-mile aquatic trail and historic sites and museums. Then there are the Lake Tahoe attractions that take advantage of such a stunning backdrop: art festivals, music festivals, dance festivals, wine tours, Renaissance fairs, duckee durbees, outdoor markets, restaurant weeks, water races, helicopter and balloon tours, sightseeing cruises, parades, tram and gondola rides, holiday-focused festivities, guided tours, sporting events, hand gliding tours and so much more!
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10550 Stampede Meadows Road, Truckee, CA
If finding some adrenaline fun via flowing rivers is your thing, then you should check out Tahoe Whitewater Tours. This highly reputable company offers guided trips down the Truckee River as well as other rivers near the Tahoe area, Tahoe Whitewater Tours creates a trip that fits the wants and needs of the group. From basic river trips to heart-pumping whitewater adventures, they have you covered.
If finding some adrenaline fun via flowing rivers is your thing, then you should check out Tahoe Whitewater Tours. This highly reputable company offers guided trips down the Truckee River as well as other rivers near the Tahoe area, Tahoe Whitewater Tours creates a trip that fits the wants and needs of the group. From basic river trips to heart-pumping whitewater adventures, they have you...read more
If finding some adrenaline fun via flowing rivers is your thing, then you should check...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
Eagle Falls is a dual waterfall zone located above Emerald Bay of Lake Tahoe within the Emerald Bay State Park. It's an easy hike whether you choose to visit the upper or lower falls, but the lower section tends to be more inspiring, especially if visited up close. For the upper falls, there is a looping trail that is about a mile in length that...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
Eagle Rock is an excellent hike for those not wanting too exert much energy but who want to see the grand views of Lake Tahoe. On the West Shore, 5 miles south of Tahoe City and right off Highway 89, Eagle Rock is a 1.5-mile hike that gains 250 vertical feet. Once an active volcano, it is now an eroding dormant mass of rock that...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
Full Access Tahoe is your place for getting on an ATV and discovering the Tahoe dirt and mountains. A complete tour and ATV rental company, Full Access Tahoe provides you with top-of-the-line Can-Am Maverick Max X rs DPS, a high frame rigidity machine with electrical steering that helps four people access terrain that isn't possible otherwise. Imagine taking your own ATV to hidden mountain lakes...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
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 home to an interesting collection of local artifacts. The museum highlights a few different exhibits that educate on the history of Lake Tahoe. It focuses on historical photos of the Lake Tahoe shoreline from 1916, Washoe Indian history,...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
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 invokes the meaning of quaint hospitality while at the same time offering a plethora of options to create the perfect vacation. From a fine dining restaurant that serves culinary art to a conference center that holds annual events such...read more
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The Gondola launches from Heavenly Village and takes guests on a ride more than 2 miles up the mountain. Summer or winter, the views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area are spectacular, and the recreational opportunities at the top end of the ride are some high-altitude fun. You’ll also find the new Tamarack Lodge up on the hill for food, drink and views of...read more
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Heavenly Resort is omnipresent at South Tahoe. Along with the casinos on the Nevada side of South Shore, the ski resort drives the economy of this small Sierra community. Heavenly’s California Lodge was the resort’s original mountain base area, located nearly a straight shot up the hill from the lakeside Ski Run Marina. Appropriate for skiers of all skill levels, just about all ski services...read more
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Lake Tahoe winter fun isn't just about skiing and boarding. There are a lot of other snow activities for the whole family, not the least of which is tubing. And the tubing hill at Heavenly is top of the line with several lanes and running more than 500 feet with a drop of 65 vertical feet. Swoosh down, then get transported back up to the...read more
Shops at Heavenly Village
Lake Tahoe Attractions
South Lake Tahoe can often seem more geared to the adult visitors than to the kids, but there are still some activities for the whole family. In Heavenly Village is an area that does double-duty, depending on the season. During the winter, it is an outdoor ice rink (the only one on the entire South Shore), while in the summer, it turns...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Lake Tahoe Attractions
Hidden Beach is a public beach a mile from Incline Village just off Highway 28. The beach is 750 feet in length and is comprised of rocky alcoves, a boulder-filled shoreline and stretches of soft sand. This area tends to be busy, but it isn't impossible to find your own private piece of paradise on a large Tahoe granite boulder. There are portable bathrooms on...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
Lake Tahoe Attractions
High Camp at Palisades Tahoe is a conglomeration of various activities and dining and drinking opportunities. One of the favorite activities here is a roller-skating rink in the summer. High Camp is also home to the Olympic Museum, a gathering of appreciation for the 1960 Olympic Winter Games in Squaw Valley (now Palisades Tahoe). For skiers and snowboarders, this is both a launching pad for...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
Lake Tahoe Attractions
If you're in Palisades Tahoe in summer and would like to enjoy a little roller skating, then check out the Olympic-size former ice rink at High Camp, located at the top of the cable car. The tram (or cable car, as it can be called) takes you swiftly to High Camp, where the Olympic Ice Pavilion and rentals await you. The rink is available for...read more
