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Things to Do in Lake Tahoe California: Summer Edition
If you are planning a trip to Lake Tahoe California and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Lake Tahoe is a resort city on the California-Nevada state line. Tahoe has a cobalt blue lake, 70 miles of shoreline, and is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is stunning. There is something for everyone in Lake Tahoe: quiet beaches, rustic cabins, hiking trails, water and snow sports, casinos, live entertainment, spas, and boutiques. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Lake Tahoe bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Lake Tahoe trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Shop for souvenirs at Heavenly Village
Play a game of mini-golf
Ride the Heavenly gondola up the mountain for panoramic views of Lake Tahoe
Ride the alpine coaster at Heavenly Epic Discovery
Attend a concert on the water at El Dorado Beach
Stop by the Camp Richardson Marina for ice cream at an old-fashioned parlor
Tour the grounds of three estates at Tallac Historic Site
Go stargazing at Baldwin Beach
Explore the bike trails around the Lake Tahoe
Hike Cascade Canyon to the Falls
Stop at Inspiration Point for gorgeous views of Emerald Bay
Take a photo of Eagle Falls and hike the loop for stunning views
Hike down the mountain and tour the Vikingsholm Castle on the shore
Kayak out to Fannette Island and explore the tea house
Take an Emerald Bay sightseeing cruise
Hike the Balancing Rock Trail at DL Bliss State Park
Hike the Rubicon Trail to the lighthouse
Tour the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion
Hike through the forest at Sugar Pine Point State Park
Stop in Chambers Landing Bar & Grill for a Chamber’s Punch
Get your adventure on at Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park
Take your picture with the 1960 Winter Olympics flame at Squaw Valley and explore the Olympic Museum
Ride the aerial tram at Squaw Valley for gorgeous mountain views
Go wine tasting at the Red Wolf Lodge
Raft the Truckee River
Hike the Shirley Canyon Train past waterfalls to the lake
Have lunch in the old railroad town of Truckee
Play bocce and drink wine at Truckee River Winery
Visit Donner Memorial State Park and learn the history of this area
Explore the old Summit Tunnel
Walk the pier at Dollar Point for incredible lake views
Go parasailing at King’s Beach
Have a picnic lunch at Crystal Bay
Stop by the Hyatt and purchase a s’more kit to roast on their fire pit
Watch the sunset from Pier 111 Bar
Have brunch on the Sierra Cloud Catamaran
Go paddleboarding at Sand Harbor
Watch Shakespeare on a sand amphitheater with the lake as a backdrop
Take a photo of Bonsai Rock at sunset
Tour Thunderbird Lodge, Lake Tahoe’s castle in the sky
Spend an afternoon on Chimney Beach
Eliminate swimsuit lines on Secret Cove’s nude beach
Go mountain biking to monkey rock
Take a photo of Cave Rock
Relax on the beach at Zephyr Cove Resort
Go for a cruise on the Tahoe Queen paddle boat
Check out Genoa, Nevada’s oldest town
Explore the wild west town of Carson City
Explore Virginia City, a 19th Century mining town
Take a day trip to Reno, The Biggest Little City in the World
Be sure to check the Lake Tahoe California Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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