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
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park is a great place for families and those looking for a fun day of sledding, ice-skating or cross-country skiing in Tahoe City....read more
The South Shore of Lake Tahoe is where all the fun is. Don't know which bar or club to go to? No worries. Tahoe Club Crawl has you covered. They work with...read more
With Ski Run Marina as home port, Tahoe Cruises offers daily tours of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay on The Safari Rose, an 80-foot-long luxury yacht...read more
One of the greatest ways to engage in health and wellness is through dance. Tahoe Dance School is an excellent opportunity to connect with your rhythmic...read more
The six Tahoe Dave's locations are the place to go for all of your winter needs. The first store opened in 1977. Tahoe Dave's boasts of having the largest...read more
For those who enjoy the thrill of speed and the beauty of the outdoors, Tahoe Dirt Bikes is your best bet for renting machines that will provide just what...read more
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
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is one of the most extensive and scenic Nordic ski centers in the West. It includes Alder Creek Adventure Center and a...read more
One of the many hidden gems of Truckee is Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. Compared to the many large, corporate ski resorts in the Truckee-North Tahoe...read more
One way for almost every person to explore Tahoe Donner’s nearly 3,500 acres of open space mountain scenery is on horseback via more than 100 km of trails. ...read more
Tahoe Donner offers scores of amenities to its homeowner members, and the crown jewel is its 18-hole championship golf course. What makes this mountain...read more
