This is an area with strong roots in the Old West so horseback riding is a natural holdover and a wonderful thing to do in Tahoe to experience the amazing terrain. There are thousands of acres of trails to explore, and several outfitters offer lessons as well as guided rides.
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Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District
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10040 Reynold Way, Truckee, CA
Ponderosa Golf Course is a quintessential Truckee story. The 9-hole public course was originally constructed in 1961 by the residents of the town. The course was family owned for most of that half-century but was kept from being turned into a subdivision when the Truckee Airport District purchased it in 2008. Now Ponderosa is managed by Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District with the intention of welcoming duffers for years to come. Ponderosa is aptly named because it winds through tall ponderosa pines and other majestic evergreens natural to the Sierra. With its wide fairways and sloped greens, the course suits putters. There are chipping and practice greens, five tee driving nets, a pro shop and a snack bar. With its management by the Recreation and Park District, Ponderosa offers a robust selection of clinics geared toward kids as young as 6. The course usually closes in mid-October for the winter season.
Ponderosa Golf Course is a quintessential Truckee story. The 9-hole public course was originally constructed in 1961 by the residents of the town. The course was family owned for most of that half-century but was kept from being turned into a subdivision when the Truckee Airport District purchased it in 2008. Now Ponderosa is managed by Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District with the intention of...
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Alongside the main gaming floor in Bally's Lake Tahoe is HQ Center Bar. The bar circles a fire pit and creates an oasis of calm in the midst of the casino frenzy, although you can play video poker there if you like. The best times to hit it are early or late because it can get a little crowded during the peak party times. The Stage...read more
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
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Nestled in the Sierra Nevada on the shore of Lake Tahoe, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is a year-round destination with something for everyone. Their lodging includes 374 guest rooms and 24 lakeside cottages with fireplaces. Five restaurants, bars and lounges occupy the 26 acres, including fine dining on the lake and a floating pier with a bar. The 24-hour casino has...read more
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
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In the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort is the Hyatt Sport Shop. This is your go-to place for a day on the mountain during the winter. Rent skis, snowboards, boots, poles and helmets here. It's open to hotel guests and everyone else.read more
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Incline Skate Park, at the east end of Southwood Boulevard just down from Highway 28, is free and open to the public. The park features an intermediate/advanced section consisting of two 5-foot-tall side-by-side bowls, connected with a spine in the middle. In the middle of the park is a 3-foot-tall fun box, and the entire right side of the small end is a 2.5-foot-tall bowl for beginners. Around...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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The 37,000-square-foot Incline Village Recreation Center has fitness classes and activities for people of all ages from babies to seniors. There are a variety of membership options to choose from. If you want to work out, you’ll find a cardiovascular room and strength area decked out with a wide variety of equipment. The 25-yard indoor pool has eight lanes for lap swim, open swim, swim...read more
Incline Village Recreation Center
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Sitting along a year-round creek, the Incline Village Tennis & Pickleball Center offers eight tennis courts and 15 pickleball courts. The pro shop is sure to have anything you left behind or perhaps something new. Racket stringing is available. If you want someone to hit with or to take a lesson, that also can be arranged. The center is located adjacent to the recreation center off Incline...read more
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For decades International Alpine Guides has educated people looking to either learn the basics of rock climbing, backcountry skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering or to take their skills to higher and safer levels. They offers expert climbing instruction on Donner Summit and multi-day ski tours in the region’s back country from Castle Peak to the eastern Sierra. Guided mountaineering tours to iconic places like Mount Whitney...read more
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For a fun indoor activity for the kids (and adults), check out the Inversion Gym. They offer recreational and team gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline activities and more in a large facility that covers 6,400 square feet near the South Y. The equipment includes a spring floor, bars, beams and much more. The Kindergym program has classes for young children, and the gym is available for birthday...read more
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Iron & Wood proves that golfing is possible year-round at Lake Tahoe. The indoor "range" has state of the art Trackman iO golf simulators, which is the same technology used by the PGA Tour and professionals worldwide. Clubs are not provided but are available to rent. Groups may rent a bag of clubs. Lessons, leagues, memberships and apparel are all available. Iron & Wood is in the...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
