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 folk tend to be a hands-on sort of people, whether by necessity or inclination. Wildwood DIY Boutique caters to this attribute with handmade items as...read more
Two miles south of Tahoe City, William Kent Beach is a free, public, pebbly beach sandwiched between the water of Lake Tahoe and Highway 89. This beach...read more
If you enjoy wine, then a great day excursion from Lake Tahoe is Wine Tours From Tahoe, a tour company that picks you up at your door in South Lake Tahoe...read more
If “gnar”* and “huck”* are a part of your family’s vocabulary – or that of your “groms”* – then the folks at Woodward Tahoe speak just the right language....read more
Wyld at Heart Adventures is an outdoor adventure company that specializes in customized experiences in the Lake Tahoe area. Their mission is to provide...read more
Yoga Room Tahoe offers a wide variety of weekly classes, monthly workshops and free community events featuring yoga, meditation, mindfulness, breathwork,...read more
If you are looking for a fun, entertaining and unique indoor activity that is slightly addictive, then you need to try Yosemite Axe Throwing. An indoor...read more
Zephyr Cove Beach is a lively, easy-access and pay-for-parking beach that offers visitors plenty of recreational choices. Not only can beachgoers go...read more
Zephyr Cove Resort is a true beach and mountain retreat with all that the label suggests. As a place to stay, it offers lodge rooms, individual cabins and...read more
One of the most exciting ways to experience the Tahoe backcountry is by snowmobile. The Zephyr Cove Snowmobile Center...read more
Between the snow sports, the water sports and the casino fun, one aspect of Tahoe's recreational offerings that gets...read more
Zephyr Cove Tennis Club is a Lake Tahoe's premier public tennis club, run by Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department and the nonprofit Zephyr Cove...read more
