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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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 boat and foot only) and Eagle Point Campground. Within the park are various treasures including Tahoe's hidden castle, Vikingsholm, the scenic Rubicon foot trail that connects Eagle Point Campground with Vikingsholm and DL Bliss State Park. The park also encompasses Fanette Island, the only island of Lake Tahoe. The park extends below the surface of the lake, where visitors will find a historical story book of days gone by in the form of sunken barges, ships and launches. The park closes down in the winter, though people are able to walk the mile-long, steep trail to Vikingsholm Castle to enjoy the grounds and beaches. The trail can be a bit treacherous in winter if snowy or icy. Visitors should remember to pack it in and pack it out and to leave no trace.
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 boat and foot only) and Eagle Point Campground. Within the park are various treasures including Tahoe's hidden castle, Vikingsholm, the scenic Rubicon foot trail that connects Eagle Point Campground with Vikingsholm and DL Bliss State Park. The park...read more
If visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer, a great place to camp is Emerald Bay...read more
Lake Tahoe Attractions
The rumors are true: There actually is a roller coaster on the mountain above Tahoe! Heavenly presents the Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster, a gravity-powered track that whips you through the forest of the High Sierra. It's more than a half-mile of thrills, with a drop of some 300 feet and two different loops. The mountain coaster is just one of the activities at the resort...read more
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The nation’s largest cross country ski resort sits atop Donner Summit out of view of most travelers. But for those in the know, Royal Gorge’s 200 km of groomed trails on 6,000 acres of stunning Sierra Nevada scenery is a veritable adventure mecca. A partnership with Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and the Truckee Donner Land Trust means Royal Gorge resort, which was founded in 1971,...read more
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Immersed in the Truckee forest is a place that delves into the research and lessons that Mother Earth can provide. Sagehen Creek Field Station is a quaint teaching facility and research station for the University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley Natural History Museums and the U.C. Natural Reserve System. Also an active member of the Organization of Biological Field Stations, Sagehen has been a longstanding...read more
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Sail Tahoe Blue is a boating company based on a passion for doing what one loves and sharing it with others. The owners' dream was to spend every day on Lake Tahoe and share that excitement with others. Sail Tahoe Blue offers a safe, fun and entertaining adventure for any age. They sail on Blue, their 40-foot Santa Cruz sailboat. The sailing vessel provides a...read more
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Three miles south of the town of Incline Village on Highway 28, Sand Harbor has a variety of natural features that you can spend an entire day exploring. You can hike several trails down the shoreline or off into the woods. You can rock-hop, scrambling across the giant boulders that extend out into the lake. You can rent a kayak or standup paddleboard to float...read more
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Sandy Beach is a beautiful tiny piece of free public beach access in Tahoe Vista. Near the Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort, this sandy beach provides views looking up Lake Tahoe toward Mount Tallac, creating a stunning perspective. The beach is outfitted with garbage cans year-round, and portable bathrooms are added in the summer. A bonus to this beach is that there are picnic tables and grills...read more
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The west side of Secline Beach is a forested, small, park-like setting with many trees shading picnic tables and open space. Seasonal kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals are often available. The east side of Secline Beach is an open sandy beach that transitions smoothly over a short distance from the lake to a paved turn-around area. Tables and barbecues are provided, as well as seasonal...read more
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Lake Tahoe Attractions
Secret Cove is a secluded nudist beach that is off the same trail system that accesses Chimney Beach. On the east shore of Lake Tahoe on Highway 89, 2.6 miles from Sand Harbor, the trailhead to Secret Cove is found to the right of the free public parking. The trail is steep at first and then mellows out to a gentle 3/4-mile of single track....read more
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Shake Rattle and Pole offers one-of-a-kind mobile bachelorette parties. They come to your location and provide a safe and comfortable yet adventurous experience that will exceed your expectations. Shake Rattle and Pole parties are all about dance, fitness and fun. The parties are girls-only and are an all-ages event that can take place anywhere in the Tahoe region. Additional requirements for a Shake Rattle and Pole Party are enough room for...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
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Play is the name of the game at Sierra-at-Tahoe, where 2,000 acres and 2,212 vertical feet of skiable terrain offer skiers and riders the freedom to explore their style at any level. Whether it’s sending big mountain terrain via the Huckleberry Canyon Gates, carving down sunbathed groomers in West Bowl, learning a new trick in the Sierra Playgrounds or the exhilaration of making one’s first...read more
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Ski Run Marina is a shopping and marina center highlighting water experience: restaurants, boat and water activities rental, cruise boat, fishing and shopping in South Lake Tahoe. It is the launching spot for day and dinner cruises on the Safari Rose and the soon to arrive The Tahoe Spirit. Ski Run Marina is the home to Riva Grill (amazing food and cocktails with impressive views), Artemis Mediterranean Cafe (a healthy...read more
