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
Are you looking for a relaxing adventure for the entire family? One of the favorite family activities in Lake Tahoe is to float the Truckee River. The...read more
Truckee River Regional Park is Truckee's premier opportunity to get to know Mother Nature in a park-like setting. A giant expanse that encompasses the...read more
One recent trend in creativity is that of makerspaces, places in the community where people can come together and create, explore, learn and invent. They...read more
Truckee Tahoe Airport plays an active role in the Truckee community serving not only as an aviation resource for pilots and visitors, but also in providing...read more
Each week in the summer months, Truckee locals, residents and businesses come together to celebrate all things local. Live music, vendors, a beer garden,...read more
Truckee Watersports is all about providing a fun day on the water. In this case Stampede Reservoir. It's the same distance from Truckee as Lake Tahoe but...read more
If you are looking for a good time with great views, check out TubeTahoe. A new option for tubing in South Lake Tahoe, it has 500-foot-long, groomed lanes...read more
On the UNR Incline Village campus in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, UC Davis Tahoe Science Center has interactive exhibits with hands-on...read more
Uprising Paragliding brings together the expertise of certified paragliding instructors with top-notch paragliding equipment and stunning aerial views of...read more
Valhalla Tahoe shares an appreciation for the historical heritage and natural beauty of the Tallac Historic Site with visitors from all over the world. The...read more
The Van Sickle Bi-State Park is all about bringing visitors even closer to Tahoe nature. As the only park in the country with an entrance that...read more
