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
Bring love into your Lake Tahoe vacation with an excursion in the gondolas of Tahoe Amore. Built on the concept of intertwining the romance of Venice, Italy...read more
Tahoe Asian Massage & Spa is a place of nurturing and rejuvenation for the body in the form of Thai massage. Offering a variety of healing modalities,...read more
Tahoe Axe & Darts is a reimagined classic dart and axe-throwing experience. Their state-of-the-art Dartsee platform transforms dart throwing into...read more
Tahoe Bike & Ski Company is a year-round outdoor-fun outfitter. In summer they handle rentals of single and double surreys as well as sales and rentals...read more
Tahoe Bike Company is a full-service source for bikes in South Lake Tahoe, offering an entire rental spectrum including electric, family (surrey), kids,...read more
Tourists to the basin can't help but be impressed by the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe. But only a fraction of the people here, visitors and locals alike,...read more
Tahoe Blue Event Center is a stunning venue that is new to Tahoe as of September 2023. It's the upcoming home of Lake Tahoe's very own East Coast...read more
With all of the outdoor recreation available in the form of the lake and the mountains, and the indoor recreation in the form of the casinos, some other...read more
Tahoe Center of Natural Medicine is a healing journey of Naturopathic and Chiropractic Medicine. Owner and operator Dr. Christina Campbell has dedicated...read more
Tahoe Central Market in Kings Beach isn’t a big place, but it’s packed full of wholesome goodness. Mornings you can stop in for a coffee, tea, bagel,...read more
The Tahoe City Farmers Market, located directly on the shores of Lake Tahoe in the Common's Beach parking lot, is a fun place to discover the variety of...read more
Tahoe City Golf Course is a 9-hole course (with a par of 33) that has character and stellar views of Lake Tahoe. The historic course began back in 1917 when...read more
