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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12047 Donner Pass Road, Suite A-1, Truckee, CA
Will you leave with a “we escaped” sign or will you be left wondering what clue you missed? Each room at Elevation Escape will test your creative thinking skills. Beyond a sense of curiosity, no special skills are needed to enjoy these escape rooms. This adventure is great for groups of friends, all ages in a family or as a company team-building exercise. At Elevation Escape it's about working together to solve mysteries and crack codes in different themed adventure rooms – all while the clock ticks.
Will you leave with a “we escaped” sign or will you be left wondering what clue you missed? Each room at Elevation Escape will test your creative thinking skills. Beyond a sense of curiosity, no special skills are needed to enjoy these escape rooms. This adventure is great for groups of friends, all ages in a family or as a company team-building exercise. At Elevation...read more
Will you leave with a “we escaped” sign or will you be left wondering what...read more
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Skylandia is a gorgeous, 24-acre state park that offers a multitude of amenities. Situated a mile and a half from Tahoe City, Skylandia offers both a grass park area complete with grills, picnic tables, paved trails and public bathrooms as well as a sand beach that offers leisurely walks with views that look up the lake toward Mount Tallac and South Lake Tahoe. The park...read more
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There are plenty of ski resorts catering to adults, so how does a small-mountain operation established back in the day survive? It caters to kids. Soda Springs Mountain Resort is all about families and snow. You won’t find a single double black diamond run or super pipe here. How about snow-tubing carousels, snow volcanoes and a mini-snowmobile track, you ask? Check, check and check. Soda...read more
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South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena is a 365-day, year-round facility offering fun on a full-size regulation NHL ice rink. The arena gives opportunity for locals and visitors to enjoy hockey and figure skating while at the same time offering lessons in both endeavors to increase one's ability. They also have ample room for private parties and get-togethers. In addition to ice skating in both forms,...read more
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Speedboat Beach is a hidden free public beach that is situated at the end of a neighborhood street. Located in a small local zone between Kings Beach and Crystal Bay Casino, this beach offers a long strand of beautiful soft sand, stunning giant granite boulders and easy access to the water. For that reason it is also a great beach to approach from the water...read more
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Spooner Lake is an excellent winter and summer recreation area. The reservoir is home to year-round fishing, hiking and birding. In the summer the lake is the place for swimming, non-motorized boating and mountain biking, and in the winter the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are great. There is a day-use fee collected per vehicle/bike, so make sure to bring some money. read more
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Helping locals and visitors connect to the ancient constellations and the legends that go with them, this new guide company specializes in reading the expansive, starry night sky of Lake Tahoe. Stargaze Tahoe is led by longtime local astrologer and astronomy and mythology enthusiast Ashlen Clemens. Her guided tours will leave you spellbound by celestial phenomena, bringing the experience home with a powerful telescope and an enthusiastic...read more
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Privately owned and operated by the homeowners in the Village at Sugar Bowl, Sugar Bowl Resort has attracted skiers and snowboarders to the top of Donner Summit for more than 75 years. As a Tahoe-area resort that consistently collects great stashes of snow, Sugar Bowl boasts four distinct peaks and an open-boundary policy for back country access. Other unique features include a scenic gondola ride into...read more
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Tahoe Adventure Company is a way to access any outdoor adventure in Lake Tahoe. Whether it is rock climbing or kayaking – including clear kayak tours, mountain biking or hiking – Tahoe Adventure Company prides itself in creating custom recreation tours that connect exactly with what the guest desires. They add a ton of local knowledge to each of their trips and also offer kayak and paddleboard rentals and tours. Other fun experiences Tahoe Adventure Company offers include star tours, full...read more
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The Tahoe City Farmers Market, located directly on the shores of Lake Tahoe in the Commons Beach parking lot, is a fun place to discover the variety of fresh produce available in Northern California. Operating from mid-May through mid-October on Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., vendors sell fruit, vegetables, flowers, eggs, nuts, honey, bread and meats. Artisans are also part of the event: from...read more
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Movies On The Beach is a weekly event held in the summer on Wednesdays at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. An outdoor event, it brings the drive-in–style movie set up together with the beauty of the lake. The movies range from thrillers to comedies, though all are all-ages appropriate and family friendly. Be sure to bring a blanket, some snacks and chairs to make yourself...read more
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The Tahoe City Public Utility District Parks and Recreation Department is filled with numerous opportunities for fun. When it comes to connecting with Big Blue (i.e. Lake Tahoe) and her stunning forests, the department offers accessibility and convenience in the form of incredible parks, trails, community centers, athletic fields, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park and Tahoe City Golf Course. The organization is also host to...read more
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Tahoe City Winter Sports Park is a great place for families and those looking for a fun day of sledding, ice-skating or cross-country skiing in Tahoe City. The center is on the Tahoe City Golf Course and provides a 4-kilometer groomed traditional and skate skiing cross-country loop that is also great for walking and snowshoeing. The sledding is open from Friday to Sunday except for...read more
