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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Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also open with a larger selection of sites in the summer, the park is positioned to take advantage of both the beautiful natural setting of Lake Tahoe and the historic aspects. Within the park is access to the Hellman-Ehrmann Mansion that was built in 1903. The property is still exquisitely maintained and is an excellent representation of the wealthy side of Tahoe. Tours are offered during the summer by Sierra State Parks Foundation (sierrastateparks.org). There are various trailheads, swimming beaches and great fishing within the park as well as a Nature Center that helps visitors identify the local flora and fauna. In the winter the foundation hosts full moon snowshoe expeditions, and this is a great place for sledding and snowshoeing. Dogs are allowed on leash only. Visitors should remember to pack it in, pack it out and leave no trace. An entrance fee is charged.
Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also open with a larger selection of sites in the summer, the park is positioned to take advantage of both the beautiful natural setting of Lake Tahoe and the historic aspects. Within the park is access to the Hellman-Ehrmann Mansion that was built in 1903. The property is still exquisitely maintained...read more
Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also...read more
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The Incline Village Cinema harks back to the days of theaters with one big screen, making it a relic in this day and age of overblown multiplexes. They show one first-run movie at a time. Text MOVIE to (775) 277-6069 to get the latest schedule. Just shy of 300 seats, the theater is heated in the winter and cooled in the summer. All your favorites...read more
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Jim Kelley opened Tahoe Nugget in 1962, and it remains one of the oldest family-owned casinos in Nevada. It’s now run by Jim and Jeff, Kelley’s sons, who maintain their father’s philosophy of providing good food and good drink at an affordable price. The bar that runs down one side of the casino has more than a dozen craft beers on draft. Outside, there’s a...read more
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Kaspian Recreation Area is on Highway 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City at the base of Blackwood Canyon. A campground and outdoor recreation area, the zone is excellent for wilderness fun in summer and winter. Kaspian Beach and Campground are located on National Forest land managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The summer offers mountain biking, road cycling and hiking....read more
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Kings Beach Miniature Golf is a family-run fun spot with loads of history. Starting its offering of miniature golf back in 1957, the 36-hole course was created with much thought, heart and soul. The mini golf course created a summer tradition of entertaining couples and families that continues today. The course is available to rent for large parties of up to 50 people. There are...read more
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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 pebbly shoreline. The views are spectacular from the angle provided by the park, giving direct sight of Mount Tallac and other framing mountains. This beach is perfect for launching paddleboards, kayaks or windsurfing equipment. The area...read more
The south and east shores of Lake Tahoe span two different states and three different counties and exhibit physical attributes more diverse than one might imagine. This area contains the lake's one and only island and a native Washoe spiritual site. It contains a cove known for its afternoon winds and beaches known for their shallow shorelines and gentle slopes. The south...read more
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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 deep in Crystal Bay near Kings Beach. With such a deep floor the lake has some unique attributes: Its colors shift to play off the sky's hue, it never freezes and, sometimes, the waves get so big...read more
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The first inhabitants of Lake Tahoe were the semi-nomadic Washoe Indians who would migrate to the lake when the snow started to melt. The men would spend the summers fishing and hunting small game, while the women wove baskets and did other things to prepare for the following winter. The lake was a spiritual place with healing powers for the Washoe, where they could rid...read more
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Imagine soaring peacefully with the cool morning breeze in a hot-air balloon over Lake Tahoe. From the lake surface to high above it all, Lake Tahoe Balloons provides this very unique perspective of the Lake Tahoe region. Below you spread the immense green forests and granite landscapes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains that frame the turquoise and azure blues of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding...read more
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Lake Tahoe Community College is a two-year educational institution offering associate degrees and certificates in more than 40 different academic areas. The college serves approximately 3,000 students per quarter in classes ranging from business administration to digital media, from criminal justice to wilderness education. The Visual and Performing Arts departments produce concerts, plays and art exhibitions that are open to the public and popular among...read more
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There is nothing more special than cruising Lake Tahoe. The shifting hues of blue and the robust mountains surrounding the lake create a spectacular setting that begs for time on the water. One of the best ways to enjoy this beautiful setting is to utilize Zephyr Cove's Lake Tahoe Cruises. A company with an exceptional reputation, Lake Tahoe Cruises offers one of Lake Tahoe's most famous...read more
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The museum operated by Lake Tahoe Historical Society informs and educates visitors about the lives of the Washoe people who were the first residents of the basin and chronicles the history of life at Tahoe from that time forward. View a pictorial journey of the early settlers, learn about the importance that the steamer boat played and get a glimpse of farming and ranching in...read more
