Sightseeing:
Cal-Neva Lodge G-13 Beautifully restored
historic casino at Crystal Bay, straddling 2 state borders. Indian Room
houses Washoe Indian historical display. (775) 832-4000.
Gatekeeper's Log Cabin I-9 Museum featuring a collection of
early Tahoe memorabilia and Indian baskets. Next to Fanny Bridge at the
"Y" in Tahoe City at William B. Layton Park. Free Admission (530)
583-1762.
Kings Beach Plaza G13 Beautiful
new public park at the corner of Coon St. & Hwy. 28. Picnic & BBQ areas,
public piers, playground and promenades.
Watson Cabin I-9 Built in 1909 by Robert Montgomery Watson, this
living museum depicts life at Tahoe at the turn of the century. Tours are
conducted by guides dressed in period costumes. Located on North Lake
Blvd., across from the Family Tree in Tahoe City. Open noon to 4pm.
Fanny Bridge 1-9 Highway Bridge over the
Truckee River at the "Y" in Tahoe City. Watch fish frolic below the gates
of Lake Tahoe's only outlet.
Scenic Highway 431 Overlook F-15 This
pull-out on the Mt. Rose Highway provides plaques pointing out major peaks
and one of the best photo opportunities for a panoramic view of Lake
Tahoe.
Squaw Valley H-7 The torch from the 1960 Olympics marks the
entrance on Hwy. 89 to the scenic valley with its magnificent views,
picturesque meadows, and meandering Squaw Creek.
Tahoe Tessie's Lake Tahoe Monster Museum
G-12 Open July 1 thru mid Sept. at 8608 No. Lake Blvd. in King Beach
Interesting exhibits, toys & gift shop. Daily appearances by costumed
dinosaur. Fun for the whole family. FREE admission. (530) 546-8774.
Sugar Pine Point State Park M-10 Off Hwy. 89, one mile North of
Meeks Bay. Pier, trails, camping. Tour the Ehrman Mansion and General
Phipps Cabin. (530) 525-7982.
D.L. Bliss State Park P-10 Off Hwy. 89
between Emerald Bay and Meeks Bay. Beach, Trails, camping. (530) 525-7277.
Emerald Bay State Park P-11 Off Hwy. 89 at
Emerald Bay. Beach, trails, boat camping, guided tours of Vikingsholm
Castle in July and August. (530) 541-3030.
Vikingsholm Castle P-11 Authentic
Scandinavian castle built in 1928, open for summer tours. Walk down 1 mile
path.
Tallac Historic Site Q-11 74-acre site
featuring Pope, Valhalla and McGonagle Estates. Art exhibits, weekend
entertainment (see Calendar of Events). Kiva Picnic Area. Hwy. 89, South
Lake Tahoe (530) 542-2787.
Washoe Indian Cultural Foundation Exhibit
D-11 Located at the Tallac Historic Site, the display includes housing,
artifacts and pictures. A short slide presentation is also offered.
Taylor Creek Stream Profile Chamber Q-11
U.S. Forest Service Facility off Hwy. 89, North of South Lake Tahoe. Watch
annual run of the Kokanee Salmon in October. Amphitheater, nature talks by
rangers. (530) 573-2600.
Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum Q-14
Historical photos, pioneer artifacts and Indian relics. Next to South Lake
Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, Hwy. 50, SLT (530) 541-5458.
Sand Harbor State Park H-15 Beaches, Boat
and auto parking, Boat launch. Off Hwy. 28, 4 miles south of Incline
Village. (775) 831-0494.
Cave Rock M-14 200' tunnel on Hwy. 50
penetrates this spot once held scared by Washoe Indians. Reputed to sit
above the home of the legendary monster "Tahoe Tessie".
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Recreation:
Amusement Park - Home of Tahoe’s Only
Super Slide, the Tahoe Family Zone on So. Lake Tahoe’s Hwy 50 also
offers rides, new rides, FREE admission & parking, mini raceway, and
hours of fun for families. (530) 541-1300. |
| ATV, Jeep,
Hummer Tours - Also see Ride the Rubicon. (530) 541-5875. |
| Bike Rides -
Lake Tahoe offers many scenic bike paths which allow you to enjoy the
scenery at a leisurely pace. At So. Shore, call Lakeview Sports (530)
544-0183 , or Shoreline Bikes & Skate (775) 588-4155, Anderson’s Bike
Rental is at the start of So. Shore’s most popular bike route to
Emerald Bay. (530) 541-0500. Conveniently located in the middle of
town. Camp Richardson Resort (530) 542-6584 is further along the same
bike trail. |
| Boat & Personal
Watercraft Rentals - The best way to enjoy the lake is to get out
on the water. If boat cruises aren’t for you, you can rent from an
assortment of charter boats, sail boats, kayaks, power boats, jet
skis, skeeters and paddleboats. On North Shore try Tahoe Water
Adventures (530) 583-3225, Kings Beach Aqua Sports (530) 546-2782,
Action Water Sports (775) 831-4FUN, Tahoe Paddle & Oar (530) 581-3029.
On East Shore call Zephyr Cove Marina (775) 588-3833 or H2O Sports
(775) 588-4155. South Shore call Lakeview Sports (530) 544-0183,
Action Water Sports at Timber Cove Marina (530) 544-5387 for jet
skis,(530) 544-2942 for boat rentals, Tahoe Keys Boat Rentals (530)
544-8888, Camp Richardson Resort (530) 542-6570, Ski Run Boat Co.
(530) 544-0200. On the West Shore, call Meek’s Bay Marina (530)
525-5588 |
| Bowling-Tahoe
Bowl in South Lake Tahoe is a complete 16 lane facility with video
arcade, families welcome (530) 544-3700 |
| Fishing -
Tahoe’s best fishing spot is the Tahoe Trout Farm in South Tahoe. You
only pay for what you catch. No License, no/limit. (530) 541-1491. |
| Golf -
Standouts among Tahoe’s many golf courses are Tahoe Paradise on South
Shore (530) 577-2121 and Northstar-at-Tahoe on North Shore
800-Go-North for its complete resort atmosphere. |
| Heavenly Gondola
- Panoramic views of the lake - a spectacular ride up the ski area
gondola. Scenic hiking. For info (775) 586-7000. |
| Horseback Riding
- Guided rides in scenic Squaw Valley meadow at Squaw Valley Stables
(530) 583-RIDE, South Shore at historic Camp Richardson Corral (530)
541-3113, or in Incline Village at the Ponderosa Ranch Stables offer
FREE admission to the world famous Ponderosa Ranch w/ any trail ride.
(775) 831-2154 |
| Hot Air Balloon
Rides - Spectacular adventures in hot air balloon rides
overlooking Lake Tahoe and surrounding mountains and countryside. Lake
Tahoe Balloons at (530) 544-1221, Balloons over Lake Tahoe (530)
544-7008. Both operations feature landings on boats on Lake Tahoe. |
| Ice Skating
- Skate on the Olympic-sized ice rink overlooking the majestic Sierra
and Lake Tahoe. Located in the High Camp Bath & Tennis Club at Squaw
Valley USA (530) 583-6985. |
| Lakewide Shuttle
- Hornblower Cruises NEW Lake Link offers the fastest way to see the
lake’s entire shoreline, with several stops daily at South Shore’s Ski
Run, North Shore’s Tahoe City, and East Shore’s Sand Harbor. (530)
541-3364. |
| MS. Dixie II
- Tahoe’s newest & largest glass bottom sternwheeler that travels
daily from Zephyr Cove to Emerald Bay and other scenic spots. Dinner
and dance cruises also (775) 588-3508. |
| Paintball -
see Homewood Mountain Resort. |
| Parasailing
- Tahoe’s newest and most exciting way to get an aerial view of the
lake. Their ‘stay dry’ experience includes a cruise in a beautiful new
speedboat. Kings Beach Aqua Sports flies out of Kings Beach (530)
546-2782, Action Water Sports at Timber Cove Marina (530) 544-2942 and
Ski Run Marina (530) 544-0200 are the pros at South Tahoe. |
| Ponderosa Ranch
- Western theme park made famous by the TV series "Bonanza’. Hwy. 28
S. of Incline Village (775) 831-0691. |
| Ride the Rubicon
- Drive a 4WD all-terrain vehicle as you follow your guide over the
famous, spectacularly beautiful Rubicon Trail, bordering the
Desolation Wilderness. Lake Tahoe Adventures (530) 577-2940. |
| Shakespeare
Festival - at Sand Harbor at Incline Village, nightly in August ,
except Mondays. Bring a picnic & get some culture under the moonlight
800-74-SHOWS, also a Food Court & Wine Bar. |
| Squaw Valley
Tram - A scenic 2000’ ride to the top of Granite Chief. Fabulous
views of the valley, Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountain ranges
(530) 583-6985. |
| Star Gazing
- Guided explorations of the universe through 30-inch telescopes at
Squaw Valley’s High Camp (530( 583-6955 & Kirkwood Mtn. Resort (209)
258-7357. |
| Tahoe Gal -
Daily & evening scenic and historic cruises operated by North Tahoe
Cruises, departs from the Lighthouse Marina, behind Safeway, Tahoe
City (530) 583-0141. |
| Tahoe Queen
- Hornblower Cruises Lake Tahoe operates this 142’ glass bottom
authentic stern- wheeler which offers evening and daily cruises to
Emerald Bay. Based at Ski Run Marina. So. Lake Tahoe. (530) 541-3364/
800-238-2463. |
| Tahoe Thunder
- California’s fastest speedboat ride boards at Timber Cove Marina, |
| (530) 544-2942 |
| Virginia and
Truckee Railroad - Restored railroad line between Virginia City
and Gold Hill. Old locomotive makes regular runs during summer. (775)
847-0380. |
| Water Skiing /
Wakeboarding - The Beach Barn in Kings Beach (530) 546-3111 caries
a huge line of wetsuits, wakeboards & waterskis for rental or sale. It
is conveniently located next to the FREE launch boat ramp on Coon St. |
| Windsong -
Tahoe’s newest cruise boat, this 68’ single hull beauty offers a real
sailing adventure. Departs from So. Shore’s Timber Cove Marina (530)
541-7245 |
| Woodwind
Sailboat Cruise - Their 41’ trimaran and 55’ catamaran with their
wide decks, enclosed cabins, & glass bottom windows offer four daily
sailing cruises plus a sunset champagne cruise. The 55’ Woodwind II is
based at Zephyr Cove on East Shore. (775) 588-3000. The 41’ Woodwind I
sails out of Camp Richardson Resort to Emerald Bay. (530) 542-2212 |
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