What could be a more romantic or winter-perfect thing to do in Tahoe than riding on a horse-drawn sleigh? There are several places in Lake Tahoe where you can experience this lovely activity that harkens back to earlier times.
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Tahoe Truckee Airport, 10356 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA
Flying above Lake Tahoe, witnessing the vastness of the Sierra unfolding, is one of the most magical experiences in the world. North Tahoe Aviation, based out of Truckee Tahoe Airport, offers unforgettable airplane tours aboard a classic Cessna 180 bush plane, carrying up to three passengers. Flights range from 20 to 60 minutes, showcasing iconic sights such as Emerald Bay, Sand Harbor, Donner Lake, Castle Peak, Palisades Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada peaks. With more than a decade of mountain flying experience in the Lake Tahoe area and in Alaska, North Tahoe Aviation ensures every flight is safe, professional and memorable.
Flying above Lake Tahoe, witnessing the vastness of the Sierra unfolding, is one of the most magical experiences in the world. North Tahoe Aviation, based out of Truckee Tahoe Airport, offers unforgettable airplane tours aboard a classic Cessna 180 bush plane, carrying up to three passengers. Flights range from 20 to 60 minutes, showcasing iconic sights such as Emerald Bay, Sand Harbor, Donner Lake, Castle Peak,...read more
Flying above Lake Tahoe, witnessing the vastness of the Sierra unfolding, is one of the most...read more
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Each week in the summer months, Truckee locals, residents and businesses come together to celebrate all things local. Live music, vendors, a beer garden, street fair and kids' area bring the historic downtown to life on Thursdays from 5 to 8:30 p.m. from June through August, excluding national holidays. Vendors include artisans, retailers, nonprofit groups and food trucks. There’s also a certified farmers market to...read more
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Truckee Watersports is all about providing a fun day on the water. In this case Stampede Reservoir. It's the same distance from Truckee as Lake Tahoe but doesn't have the crowds, has calmer water, and is warmer. from a boat is simply fabulous. Truckee Watersports is an all-inclusive wakeboard, water ski and wake surf school and club that offers lessons, sessions (a lesson for the more...read more
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No need to go to a ski resort to tube. Check out TubeTahoe in Meyers, just outside the city limits of South Lake Tahoe. The 500-foot-long groomed lanes are certain to bring a thrill and a smile. This is a great outing for the entire family and one in which you need no extra equipment; although if you have a helmet, it is recommended to...read more
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On the UNR Incline Village campus in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, UC Davis Tahoe Science Center has interactive exhibits with hands-on activities that explore the science of the Lake Tahoe Basin – its geology, environmental issues, ecological challenges and more. Step aboard the two-thirds-scale model of the UC Davis Research Vessel to learn how scientists investigate and monitor lake quality and clarity. Take...read more
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Valhalla Tahoe shares an appreciation for the historical heritage and natural beauty of the Tallac Historic Site with visitors from all over the world. The historic Boathouse Theatre provides a stage for artistic presentations, concerts and plays. Valhalla Tahoe is a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to preserve Tahoe Heritage through restoration, arts, music, theatre and celebrations. In addition to...read more
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The Van Sickle Bi-State Park is all about bringing visitors in touch with nature. As one of the only parks in the country that straddles a state line, the site is close enough to the bright lights of the Stateline casinos to walk to the park from the resorts. The trail system in the park caters to hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders, and showcases...read more
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Vikingsholm is Tahoe's hidden castle, famed for its elegant stone and woodwork and dramatic natural landscape. Construction of this masterpiece of Scandinavian architecture began in 1929 and was completed in 1932. Owner Lora J. Knight hosted many friends and family there until her death in 1945. This historical property is situated at the head of Emerald Bay and across from Fannette Island. During summer, parking...
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All of the best ski resorts these days strive to provide the most complete vacation experience, and the Village at Northstar is a prime example. When you are tired of the mountain, or if you have no interest in the snow sports in the first place, there is plenty to do at the Village. Shopping is front and center with more than a dozen shops...read more
Northstar California Resort
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The Village at Northstar is an example of the coming of age of the Sierra ski resorts. Gone are the days when the Tahoe area hillsides were bustling with snow-sports enthusiasts in the winter but then empty during the other seasons. The activity these days takes place all year. Even if you never set foot on the slopes, you'll find more than enough fun to...read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
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No matter if it’s winter or summer, Village Cinemas movie theaters at Northstar California are open when the day on the slopes or trails are done. Look for first-run, Hollywood movies right in the Village at Northstar in two theaters. One theater features nearly 100 stadium seats and the other has 45 seats all accompanied by state-of-the-art sound and full-service concession stand. Adults ticket pricing...read more
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The Village Ski Loft’s knowledgeable staff has been outfitting visitors and residents for the four seasons since 1974, providing sales, service and rentals for all of your outdoor needs. With one of the widest selections of bikes on the North Shore – from beach cruisers to downhill mountain bikes – they also stock a full line of parts and accessories and have a variety of...read more
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Ward Canyon is off CA Highway 89/West Lake Boulevard on the backside of Alpine Meadows Ski Area. The park is a protected, undeveloped swath of beautiful forest that offers manicured single-track trails and access to Ward Creek, a beautiful babbling stream that provides a stunning backdrop to the forest that surrounds it. The trail system connects with other trails that traverse the entire Lake Tahoe...read more
