Lake Tahoe Attractions. Lake Tahoe Nevada and California Vacation, Attraction and
Recreation Information
Things to do abound in beautiful Lake Tahoe. For starters, take a gondola ride from
the middle of town to the top of the world, where you can enjoy the breathtaking
views of both the California and Nevada sides of Lake Tahoe. If you are looking
for a little more excitement, try a high-speed boat ride across Lake Tahoe; or for
all you history buffs, take a walk where the Pony Express (and the Cartwrights)
once rode. In the mood for a little culture? Enjoy Shakespeare with the Tahoe sunset
as the ultimate backdrop. Looking for a place to enjoy dinner and dancing with someone
special, or have you always wanted to take your date floating in a hot air balloon?
Lake Tahoe has all that, and more.
Tahoe Area Attractions (Distance from the Eldorado Hotel Casino)
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (36.5 mi)
(July 15 - Aug 22, 2004)
948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451
Phone: (800) 74-SHOWS
This is a fabulous option to enrich your summer vacation or the perfect evening
escape from ordinary life. If you've never visited the Festival before, or if you're
a seasoned veteran of our performances, 2004 is set to be a wonderful year at Sand
Harbor State Park. This season will bring the classics "Much Ado About Nothing"
and "As You Like It" to the outdoor Sand Harbor stage.
Ponderosa Ranch & Stables (37.5 mi)
100 Ponderosa Ranch Rd, Incline Village, NV
Phone: (775) 831-0691
Ride the trails of the world famous Ponderosa Ranch just like the Cartwrights of
TV famed "Bonanza." All rides include a complimentary Ponderosa Ranch
admission ticket!
Spectacular lake views, guided mountain trail rides, breakfast rides 8 years of
age or older - certain restrictions apply. Breakfast Trail Rides - 7:30am, 8am &
8:30am / Guided Mountain Trail Rides - 9am to 4pm (approx. every ½ hour)
Spooner Lake State Park (48 mi)
Glenbrook
U.S. HWY 50 & SR 28
Phone: 775-831-0494
While it should be said that the main feature of the park is the deep blue, ice-cold
Spooner Lake, our recommendation to tourists who enjoy easy hikes through stunningly
beautiful terrain is the 2.3-mile trail, which loops around the lake. Ducks, geese,
osprey and a wide assortment of other wildlife can be observed. Parking space is
very limited so carpooling is recommended for large groups.
Zephyr Cove Stables (54 mi)
Located just 4 miles from casinos on Hwy. 50 in S. Lake Tahoe, Nevada
P.O. Box 1672
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
Phone: (775) 588-5664
Experience is unnecessary to enjoy a preparation of the finest Western cuisine before
exploring the trails along the Lake by horseback. Full instruction is provided,
and you will get an unforgettable impression of what it was like to have been one
of the earliest settlers. Near South Lake Tahoe, in Zephyr Cove.
D.L. Bliss and Emerald Bay State Park (55 mi)
Hwy. 89 at Emerald Bay
P.O. Box 266
Tahoma, CA 96142
Tollfree: (800) 777-0369 Phone: (530) 525-7277
Offers the most breathtaking views of the lake, the mountains, and Tahoe's only
island - Fannette Island. Both of these parks have campgrounds, opportunities for
hiking, swimming, fishing, and interpretive activities. The D.L. Bliss State Park
has a wonderful beach on Rubicon Bay which is also a trailhead for the Rubicon Point
Trail that continues to Vikingsholm Castle- the most popular attraction on the west
end of Emerald Bay. The castle is considered the finest example of Scandinavian
architecture in the United States and is open for guided tours during the summer
months.
Sugar Pine Point State Park (55 mi)
Hwy. 89, 10 miles S. of Tahoe City
P.O. Box 266
Tahoma, CA 96152
Tollfree: (800) 777-0369 Phone: (530) 525-7982
This beautiful park along the shore of Lake Tahoe features a year-round operated
campground, the Ehrman Mansion and Sugar Pine Point Nature Center. Ehrman Mansion
is one of the most beautiful historic summer homes on Lake Tahoe, and is open for
guided tours July through Labor Day.
Vikingsholm Castle (55 mi)
Access from Hwy. 89 at Emerald Bay
Phone: (530) 525 7277
Whether you are staying near the north or south shore of Lake Tahoe, bus service
is available to the Vikingsholm Castle parking lot, from which a hiking trail leads
to this famous summer home of Scandinavian design on the shore of Emerald Bay, built
by the descendants of a stagecoach magnate family who later were the principal financiers
of Lindbergh’s trans-Atlantic flight. Prepare to spend the day immersed in
the history of the area and its earliest settlers, as you enjoy the breathtaking
scenery on your tour, which operates only from mid-June through September.
Bijou Community Park (60.5 mi)
Al Tahoe Blvd.
(across from the Lake Tahoe Community College)
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 542-6094
Group picnic shelters, playground equipment, game court area, sand volleyball courts,
disc golf course, fitness trail, skateboard park. Open to the public year-round.
Desolation Wilderness (61 mi)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Phone: (530) 543-2600
63,475-acre wilderness area with hundreds of glacial lakes, sub-Alpine forests,
valleys and granite peaks. Visitors will find Desolation in its natural form and
on its own terms - meaning sudden storms, fires and other hazards may be encountered.
Required wilderness permits can be obtained and self-issued at most of the trailheads
for day hikes, or at U.S. Forest Service offices on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe
for overnights. Call (530) 543-2600, or (530) 543-2674 for more information
Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site
as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility
for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
You should verify critical information like visas, health and safety, customs, and
transportation with the relevant authorities before you travel.