With an environment like this, it would almost be criminal if the majority of the Lake Tahoe things to do weren’t outdoors ... and of course they are! For Lake Tahoe activities in the summer, you can enjoy kayaking, SUPing and other water sports that take the lead. If you’d prefer to frolic in the snow, Lake Tahoe things to do during the winter include ice skating, Nordic skiing and sliding down a snowy mountain any way you can. Of course all the towns in this part of the woods are known for that, but what about dog sledding? Bet you might not have done that! It’s a popular Lake Tahoe activity in Palisades Tahoe, so get on it! Lace up your shoes and head out on some of Tahoe’s City’s hiking trails that take you on a scenic tour of the beaches and mountains on the West Shore. Several give you amazing views of one of the most beautiful things to do in Tahoe City – exploring Emerald Bay. You can almost imagine you're in the Caribbean watching this water. Now, if those summertime water temps will just rise about 20 more degrees....
Lake Tahoe Things To Do
There are other Lake Tahoe things to do that may interest you if you’re not looking for an athletic vacation. Going sightseeing on bus tours that cart you over the entire Tahoe Basin or checking out fascinating exhibits in museums are part of the offerings of the many South Lake Tahoe activities. Vacation is also the ideal time to take care of yourself, and a visit to one of the spas in Incline Village’s things to do has you feeling pampered and polished in no time. Lake Tahoe also hosts an array of festivals during the warmer months that will appeal to craftspeople, artists, nerds or those celebrating Independence Day.
Check out the listings below to see what's in store for you during the winter and summer with Lake Tahoe things to do.
Lake Tahoe Things to Do by Area
South Lake Tahoe | Truckee | Tahoe City & West Shore | Palisades Tahoe
Kings Beach & North Shore | Incline Village & Crystal Bay
Lake Tahoe Things to Do by Category
Good Ink Creative is a multi-faceted studio and gallery that helps customers in myriad ways. From website building to online marketing, from grant writing...read more
Granite Chief has been a fixture on the local ski scene since 1976. Skiers and outdoors enthusiasts can find Granite Chief’s offerings at its store in...read more
Granlibakken Tahoe is tucked away in the forested hills framing Lake Tahoe. Located just a few minutes from Tahoe City, Granlibakken is a resort center that...read more
Hansen's Resort is a great place to experience the snow on their seasonal tubing and saucer hill. The hill has groomed runs of about 400 feet with side...read more
Harrah's Lake Tahoe has a lot going on, and not the least of the action is on the casino floor, the western end of which...read more
The Gondola launches from Heavenly Village and takes guests on a ride more than 2 miles up the mountain. Summer or winter, the views of Lake Tahoe and the...read more
Heavenly Resort is omnipresent at South Tahoe. Along with the casinos on the Nevada side of South Shore, the ski resort drives the economy of this small...read more
It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned skier or never before set your foot in a boot, Heavenly Ski and Ride School offers an experience for all skill sets....read more
If you are going to ski and snowboard Heavenly, you can also get your gear from Heavenly, and this is the equipment rental and sales headquarters. Heavenly...read more
Lake Tahoe winter fun isn't just about skiing and boarding. There are a lot of other snow activities for the whole family, not the least of which is tubing...read more
Heavenly Village is a collection of shops, restaurants and activities clustered around the Heavenly Ski Resort’s Gondola pad. The Village is tucked along...read more
South Lake Tahoe can often seem more geared to the adult visitors than to the kids, but there are still some activities...read more
