Tahoe Thing to Do: Ice Skating

Alibi’s original taproom – the Barrel House – at their production brewery in Incline Village, is a comfortable, well-crafted space for people to gather and relax. Their brewers curate a draft and bottle list of their favorite beers, and there are always a few Barrel House-exclusive beers here. They offer beers by the glass, build-your-own flights and crowlers/growlers to go as well as a range of beers in cans and bottles. They also serve wine, cider and kombucha. Be sure to pick up some stylish merch or a gift card for a friend. Although they don’t operate a kitchen, you are welcome to bring your own food or order in from one of the many restaurants in the neighborhood. This location is a 21+ establishment. It’s also a great place for small private events. 

One of the true treasures of Lake Tahoe is the lush and serene forest that borders her shorelines. To take advantage of this beautiful setting, use Anderson's Bicycle Rental. Set up right on the edge of miles of forested bike paths, Anderson's Bicycle Rental is ideally located to help you and your family feel the love that comes from the natural setting by offering high-quality bikes to rent. They've been there since 1978 and are celebrating 43 years in business. With the store situated at the edge of National Forest bike trails, the bike paths that leave from the shop directly connect to sandy beaches and fun places to picnic, so be sure to bring a backpack filled with goodies.

This gallery and wine bar gathers a wide range of local arts under one roof in the historic Capitol Building, the oldest building in the town of Truckee. Featuring the art of Erskine Photography and Glasforms Glassblowing and relocating the many works of the Arts Obsessions collection, the gallery also has weekly live music and other community-building gatherings on the schedule, taking advantage of the space that has been the site of events and entertainment since 1870.

When it comes to helping youth learn skills, find empowerment and make something of themselves, the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe (BGCNLT) is a longstanding place of action. With the mission of inspiring and enabling all youth, especially those in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens, BGCNLT brings hope to the Tahoe area. It's a nonprofit with arms reaching into various communities around Lake Tahoe, such as Kings Beach, Truckee and Incline Village, and it has helped more than 2,000 young people in the basin. Supporting kids and teens ages 3 to 18 years of age with wilderness, tech and peer group skills, BGCNLT supports a child in finding not only community, but also themselves.

History buffs, campers, cyclists, hikers and those who love their water sports will find Donner Memorial State Park the perfect place for either a visit or an extended stay. The Donner name may not ring a bell for those who didn’t excel in their Western United States history class, but throw in the word “cannibalism” and the story of the snow-stranded emigrants and their ill-fated wagon train in the winter of 1846–47 probably helps the memory. One part of the forlorn pioneer group made camp near Donner Lake, now site of the state park, and allegedly ate their dead comrades after their provisions ran out during record-breaking snowfall. Now visitors can go to Donner Memorial State Park and check out the new $6.6 million visitor center/museum that chronicles the Donner Party and the human and natural history of the region. During summer season the park has 42 spaces for car, RV and tent camping. There is also a concessionaire renting water-sport toys from kayaks and SUPs to two-seater personal watercraft. Being a state park in the Sierra, everything is surrounded by beautiful pines and plenty of hiking and biking in adjacent Cold Stream Canyon and swimming in the kid-friendly canal and China Cove. Depending on snowfall, a cross-country ski trail is groomed through the park, which is also a great place for snowshoeing.