Things to Do in Lake Tahoe

With an environment like this, it would almost be criminal if the majority of the things to do in Lake Tahoe 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, things to do in Lake Tahoe 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....

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There are other things to do in Lake Tahoe 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 things to do in Lake Tahoe.

Things to Do in Lake Tahoe by Area

South Lake Tahoe | Truckee | Tahoe City & West Shore | Palisades Tahoe
Kings Beach & North Shore Incline Village & Crystal Bay

Things to Do in Lake Tahoe by Category

Ponderosa Golf Course

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
10040 Reynold Way, Truckee, CA
(530) 587-3501
Ponderosa Golf Course is a quintessential Truckee story. The 9-hole public course will be 60 years old in the spring of 2021 and was built by the...read more
Ponderosa Golf Course is a quintessential Truckee story. The 9-hole public course will be 60...read more

South Lake E-Bikes

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
841 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 600-0012

South Lake E-Bikes offers an exceptional way to explore Lake Tahoe's breathtaking beauty. Whether you’re an experienced rider or a first-time visitor, you...read more

South Lake E-Bikes offers an exceptional way to explore Lake Tahoe's breathtaking beauty. Whether you’re...read more

Steamboat Hot Springs Healing Center & Spa

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
16010 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV
(775) 853-6600

Steamboat Hot Springs Healing Center & Spa features geothermal mineral water with exceptionally high mineral content and is the premier destination to...read more

Steamboat Hot Springs Healing Center & Spa features geothermal mineral water with exceptionally high mineral...read more

Stillwater Spa

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV
(775) 886-6745

At Stillwater Spa, wellness is not just a priority – it's the essence of their mission. Renowned for its meticulously curated menu of facial, massage and...read more

At Stillwater Spa, wellness is not just a priority – it's the essence of their...read more

Sunnyside Marina & Watersports

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
1850 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
(530) 583-7201

Sunnyside Watersports offers several different rental options such as power boats, surf boats and pontoon boats in addition to jet skis, kayaks and standup ...read more

Sunnyside Watersports offers several different rental options such as power boats, surf boats and pontoon...read more

Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
475 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA
(530) 584-2431

Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema is not a regular movie theater. With leather rocking seats and comfy couches in the theater and a bar serving beer and wine in...read more

Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema is not a regular movie theater. With leather rocking seats and...read more

Tahoe Donner Association

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
11509 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, CA
(530) 587-9400

Sprawling Tahoe Donner and its 6,000-plus properties above Truckee are home to full-time and part-time residents and a year-round destination for visitors...read more

Sprawling Tahoe Donner and its 6,000-plus properties above Truckee are home to full-time and part-time...read more

Tahoe Family Adventures Summer Adventures

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
(805) 458-7561

Tahoe Family Adventures, a family-owned and -operated adventure company, offers an array of exciting water rentals and ATV excursions to make your summer...read more

Tahoe Family Adventures, a family-owned and -operated adventure company, offers an array of exciting water...read more

Tahoe Family Adventures Winter Adventures

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
(805) 458-7561

Embark on an unforgettable North Shore snowmobile or UTV adventure with Tahoe Family Adventures, where they offer private and semi-private tours through the...read more

Embark on an unforgettable North Shore snowmobile or UTV adventure with Tahoe Family Adventures, where...read more

Tahoe Forest Baths Japanese Cedar Detox

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
209 Kingsbury Grade, Suite 3E, third floor, Stateline, NV
(530) 208-8997

Tahoe Forest Baths offers Cedar Enzyme Detox Baths, a unique spa experience based on a time-honored Japanese tradition that is gaining in popularity around...read more

Tahoe Forest Baths offers Cedar Enzyme Detox Baths, a unique spa experience based on a...read more

Tahoe Helicopters

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
1901 Lisa Maloff Way #106, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 544-2211

There may not be a better way to take in the true beauty of Lake Tahoe than from a helicopter. Tahoe Helicopters offers every style of tour possible...read more

There may not be a better way to take in the true beauty of Lake...read more

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra

Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
(775) 524-2175

The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra is on a mission to raise awareness and appreciation of classical orchestral and choral music in the greater Reno-Tahoe area by...read more

The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra is on a mission to raise awareness and appreciation of classical...read more