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Emerald Bay State Park
Ollie #1 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
This spectacular bay in Lake Tahoe is best approached by hiking trails.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  17.7 km from city centre
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Taylor Creek Visitor Center, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #2 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  18.3 km from city centre
Eagle Falls Trail, Tahoe City
Ollie #3 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
A beautiful and well-marked trail.
Attraction type  Trails
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Tahoe Dave's Skis & Boards, Tahoe City
Ollie #4 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 10 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
Distance  11.7 km from city centre
Sand Harbor, Tahoe City
Ollie #5 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Large boulders add to the attraction of this beach. Try jumping in.
Attraction type  Beaches
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Tahoe Donner, Truckee
Ollie #6 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 6 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
Distance  31.6 km from city centre
Pope Beach, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #7 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
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Vikingsholm, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #8 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4 of 5 stars 28 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
Distance  17.7 km from city centre
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Squaw Valley Ski Area, Olympic Valley
Ollie #9 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Famous ski area with Olympic memories.
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  274.8 km from city centre
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The Gondola at Heavenly
Ollie #10 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4 of 5 stars 58 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
Distance  19.0 km from city centre
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Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #11 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Stroll through the former summer homes and gardens of four wealthy gilded-age families.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  20.5 km from city centre
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Homewood Mountain Resort, Homewood
Ollie #12 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  11.5 km from city centre
BioSpirit Day Spa, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #13 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 7 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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Magic Carpet Golf, South Lake Tahoe
Ollie #14 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
miniature golf!
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance  20.0 km from city centre
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Heavenly Mountain Resort
Ollie #15 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4 of 5 stars 64 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
Distance  19.5 km from city centre
Inspiration Point Vista, Tahoe City
Ollie #16 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Look out over Emerald Bay.
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Northstar-at-Tahoe, Truckee
Ollie #17 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
3.5 of 5 stars 39 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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Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads, Tahoe City
Ollie #18 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Part of the Tahoe Rim Trail and running 18.5 miles north to Brockway Summit.
Attraction type  Biking Trails; Hiking Trails
Distance  12.2 km from city centre
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Alpine Meadows Stables, Tahoe City
Ollie #19 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Offers scenic guided tours in the Tahoe National Forest as well as pony rides for kids.
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables; Bodies of Water; Resort Communities; Lighthouses; Mountains; Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  19.5 km from city centre
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Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course, Truckee
Ollie #20 of 87 attractions in Lake Tahoe (California)
4.5 of 5 stars 5 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
Distance  22.5 km from city centre
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