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Taylor Creek Visitor Center, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #1 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers
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Sand Harbor, Tahoe City
Ollie #2 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Large boulders add to the attraction of this beach. Try jumping in.
Attraction type  Beaches
Tahoe Dave's Skis & Boards, Tahoe City
Ollie #3 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: Tahoe Dave's Skis & Boards is the locals choice for ski rentals since 1977. We have the largest fleet of demo and powder skis in North Lake Tahoe....... more » Owner description: Tahoe Dave's Skis & Boards is the locals choice for ski rentals since 1977. We have the largest fleet of demo and powder skis in North Lake Tahoe. Open late, rent the night before for free, 5th day is free, great customer service. Dave's employees care about you having fun! « less
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Emerald Bay State Park
Ollie #4 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
This spectacular bay in Lake Tahoe is best approached by hiking trails.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Squaw Valley Ski Area, Olympic Valley
Ollie #5 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews
Famous ski area with Olympic memories.
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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Tahoe Donner, Truckee
Ollie #6 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Former Olympian biathlete Glenn Jobe designed this cross-country resort to be serene and sociable. In the summer, it features an equestrian center...... more » Owner description: Former Olympian biathlete Glenn Jobe designed this cross-country resort to be serene and sociable. In the summer, it features an equestrian center with pony rides, wagon rides and trail rides. « less
Attraction type  Cross-country Ski Areas; Ski/ Snowboard Areas; Horseback Riding Stables
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Eagle Falls Trail, Tahoe City
Ollie #7 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
A beautiful and well-marked trail.
Attraction type  Trails
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Northstar-at-Tahoe, Truckee
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Ollie #8 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4 of 5 stars 59 reviews

Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort is host to a recently completed $55 million base area village featuring movie theaters, conference spaces, and 35 unique shops, galleries... more »

Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #9 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Stroll through the former summer homes and gardens of four wealthy gilded-age families.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
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The Gondola at Heavenly
Ollie #10 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4 of 5 stars 69 reviews
Owner description: Hop aboard an 8-passenger glass cabin and be whisked 2.4 miles up the side of a mountain for breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada...... more » Owner description: Hop aboard an 8-passenger glass cabin and be whisked 2.4 miles up the side of a mountain for breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Riders can hop off at an observation deck, located half way up, for even more spectacular sights. « less
Attraction type  Trams; Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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Vikingsholm, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #11 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: Built as a summer home in 1929, this grand castle on Emerald Bay is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the Western...... more » Owner description: Built as a summer home in 1929, this grand castle on Emerald Bay is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the Western Hemisphere. « less
Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Homewood Mountain Resort, Homewood
Ollie #12 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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Heavenly Mountain Resort
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Ollie #13 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Owner description: Overlooking the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is one of the most unique snowsports destinations on the planet. With more terrain...... more » Owner description: Overlooking the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is one of the most unique snowsports destinations on the planet. With more terrain variety, more hidden glades, more rippin’ groomers than any Lake Tahoe resort, you've got plenty of decisions to make. « less
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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Pope Beach, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #14 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
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Tahoe Cross Country, Tahoe City
Ollie #15 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Cross-country ski center with 65 miles of groomed trails.
Attraction type  Cross-country Ski Areas
Camp Richardson Corral, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #16 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: Camp Richardson Corral offers horseback rides through Lake Tahoe national forest. All tours are guided and at a walk. Trail rides may include...... more » Owner description: Camp Richardson Corral offers horseback rides through Lake Tahoe national forest. All tours are guided and at a walk. Trail rides may include beautiful views of Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake, Taylor Creek, along with beautiful mountain meadows and forests.We also offer hay wagon rides, pony rides, pack trips and boarding facilities. « less
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
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Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course, Truckee
Ollie #17 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: The Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort golf course in Lake Tahoe, California is an 18-hole, par-72 (men and women) course that will both challenge golfers’...... more » Owner description: The Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort golf course in Lake Tahoe, California is an 18-hole, par-72 (men and women) course that will both challenge golfers’ skills and appeal to their senses. Designed by Robert Muir Graves, the course integrates Tahoe’s rugged, wooded landscape with wavy bunkers and putting greens. The result is an active golf course whose features create a flow of movement that seamlessly moves in and over the natural terrain.Playing up to 6,781 yards, the Northstar® Resort golf course offers four tee locations and carries a rating of 72.4 from the Northern California Golf Association. The Mountain nine demands precise, tight play through tree-lined fairways and across small greens. The Meadow nine opens up to a links-style course allowing golfers to grip it and rip it! « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
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Magic Carpet Golf, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #18 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
miniature golf!
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centers
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BioSpirit Day Spa, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #19 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
BioSpirit provides massage, facials and body treatments that encourage your body and spirit to restore and rebuild vitality and energy:
Attraction type  Spas
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KidZone Museum, Truckee
Ollie #20 of 89 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Children's Museums
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