It’s no secret that the winter in Tahoe provides excellent conditions for skiing. The snow is plentiful, and the slopes are grand. Lake Tahoe things to do take advantage of Tahoe’s beach and mountain environments, and there are so many Lake Tahoe winter activities in the different towns to keep you entertained and busy throughout your entire vacation. Visit Truckee to enjoy some of the ever-popular alpine or cross-country skiing. Whether you’re a beginner or competitive skier, the variety of slopes and ski trails at all difficulty levels will cater the experience toward your desire. And when you want a break from swooshing through the mountains, check out a ski-themed village in Palisades Tahoe. There, the things to do in Lake Tahoe in winter range from restaurants to shops to even mini-golf.
Skiing is just one of many Lake Tahoe winter activities to enjoy — you can also partake in snowboarding, ice skating or hiking through the snow-coated Sierra Nevadas. Things to do in Lake Tahoe include winter activities you won’t find anywhere else. How do you like the idea of a sleigh ride along a portion of the Pony Express in South Lake Tahoe? Or maybe the act of sending a dummy in a snowboard careening down a mountain in Incline Village piques your interest.
Indoor Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in Winter
If the outdoors isn’t your scene, you can still have tons of fun with the things to do in Lake Tahoe in the winter. Get a taste of Lake Tahoe culture by checking out art galleries in Tahoe City or movie theaters where you can stay up to date on the latest blockbusters. If you’re feeling lucky you can swing by a casino one night in the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe to try your hand at Blackjack, Texas Hold ‘Em and more. Whether you’re on vacation or not, be sure to take some time for yourself with a Kings Beach thing to do, like visiting a local spa to get a little rest and relaxation.
Since 1972, the Northstar California Resort has drawn winter sports enthusiasts to the area. Twenty different lifts provide access to some 100 trails...read more
If you want to try slip-sliding around on skates instead of on skis or a snowboard, the Village at Northstar has just the thing – a 9,000-square-foot ice-...read more
Parents vacationing with their kids may want to look at a visit to the Old Truckee Jail Museum as a two-fold exercise: educational and cautionary tale. Upon...read more
One World Healing Massage is the creation of Heidi Meiser. A therapist with a lifelong passion for healing through her hands, she has dedicated herself to...read more
One of the magical aspects of skiing or snowboarding is experiencing the silence and beauty of the backcountry. There's nothing quite like the peace and...read more
Paige Meadows is a huge area of easy hiking and mountain biking trails in the summer and cross-country skiing trails in the winter. An area that is superb...read more
It's safe to say with the 13 different ski areas in the Lake Tahoe basin that the area is rich in ski and snowboarding options. But Palisades Tahoe/Alpine...read more
Palisades Tahoe's Aerial Tram is a wonderful way to see the sights of the area. A two-towered ride that takes about 7 minutes to climb 2,000 vertical feet,...read more
PEEK Nightclub is an upscale nightclub experience within Harrah's Lake Tahoe Casino. A place to come dressed in snazzy clothing and ready to dance the night...read more
A unique combination of bike shop and coffee house, Pine Nut Cycle Cafe is a full-service bike shop that offers everything for the beginner up to the pro,...read more
Piper J Gallery is a welcoming art venue showcasing work by a wide variety of artists. Since its establishment in Truckee in 2016, it has been a place where...read more
Powder House has been around since 1994 and has grown into a ski and snowboard rental shop empire at South Shore. They carry all the latest clothing and...read more