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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Lake Tahoe Attractions
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 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.
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...read more
You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
Moon Dune Beach may be tiny and not offer many services or allow pets, but it does have the softest, whitest sand found in Lake Tahoe. And it offers free access. The beautiful beach provides some shady areas off the water and portable bathrooms in the summer. Please note that there is no designated parking lot. Parking is on Highway 28 only. Located across from...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
Originally established 1964, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe as we know it today came about from the 1987 merger of Slide Mountain and Mt. Rose. Separated by a steep face that had been off-limits to snow-sports enthusiasts for decades, The Chutes officially opened in 2004 with the addition of the Chuter lift. Descending from the resort’s 9,700-foot summit elevation, the 200-acre Chutes offer some the longest...read more
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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 heritage of the people who have lived surrounding Big Blue (as Lake Tahoe is affectionately known) have included skiing in their lives for centuries. With such a rich historical interweaving of skiing and Lake...read more
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
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Music on the Beach is Kings Beach's offering of free outdoor live music from late June through August. Held at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area each Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the concert series highlights local and regional bands, and the environment is great for families. Beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks and food are available to purchase until 9 p.m. Bring a chair...read more
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North Tahoe Beach is a large offering for free public access to Lake Tahoe and includes parking. Almost 3 acres with nearly 600 feet of shoreline, the park has a multitude of amenities to offer. There are three beach volleyball courts, a horseshoe pit (although you do need to bring your own horseshoes), barbecue grills and picnic tables available for use. For large parties of...read more
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North Tahoe Regional Park offers 124 acres of recreational fun for the entire family. Situated in north Lake Tahoe in Tahoe Vista, North Tahoe Regional Park gives visitors a ton of activities like disc golf, tennis courts, multipurpose ball fields, soccer facilities as well as a scout area. Additionally, there is a leash-free dog park as well as groomed, dog-friendly cross-country ski and snowshoe trails...read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
Lake Tahoe Attractions
Since 1972 Northstar California Resort has drawn winter sports enthusiasts to the area. Twenty lifts provide access to 100 trails on more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain. The majority of the trails are designed for intermediate-level riders, while about a quarter of them are for advanced skiers and the remainder are just right for beginners. Speaking of beginners, Northstar offers schooling in skiing and...read more
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Parents vacationing with their kids may want to look at a visit to the Old Truckee Jail Museum as a two-fold exercise: educational and cautionary tale. Upon visiting the old jail, kids will get a cool, Old West history lesson that should grab their attention for a while. If not and they get unruly? Well, then, there is plenty of lock-up space. The jail, with...read more
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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 Truckee-based Pacific Crest Snowcats. Utilizing the ease of a snowcat's ability to climb mountains and combining it...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
Paige Meadows is a huge area of easy hiking and mountain biking trails in the summer and cross-country skiing trails in the winter. An area that is superb for families and those not wanting a big workout, the zone has very few hills yet offers stunning views of the area. In the spring Paige Meadows is filled with a variety of wildflowers. In the fall...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
It's safe to say with the 13 different ski areas in the Lake Tahoe basin that the area is rich in ski and snowboarding options. But Palisades Tahoe/Alpine Meadows has one thing that the others do not: long, steep runs. That is why Palisades Tahoe/Alpine Meadows is the place that many skiers and snowboarders flock to to hone their craft on one plank or two. Palisades...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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Palisades Tahoe's Aerial Tram is a wonderful way to see the sights of the area. A two-towered ride that takes about 7 minutes to climb 2,000 vertical feet, the cable car brings groups of people up over the mountains in a heated cabin. With just a few swings as the cabin passes the towers and a smooth entry into the loading and unloading bay and...read more
