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Heavenly
Gondola and
Adventure Peak
(775) 586-7000 |
Heavenly's Gondola is Lake Tahoe's "must see and do"
attraction, a year-round sightseeing opportunity unlike any
other! Located one-half block west of Stateline, the Gondola
is steps from most major lodging facilities. The eight-passenger
cabins take you 2.4 miles up the mountain in 12 minutes while
you enjoy views of Lake Tahoe.
Adventure Peak - Heavenly's high-altitude "Adventure Peak"
is located at the top of the Gondola. In the winter you can
enjoy snow tubing, sledding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing!
A lift-accessed tubing hill provides snow enthusiasts with hours
of fun. Plus, with acres of wide-open terrain, everyone in the
family will enjoy snowplay and sledding. The park also offers
4k of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Adventure Peak Hours:
10:00 - 3:00, seven days a week. Call
for more information and pricing. |
Lake
Tahoe Historical
Society Museum
(530) 541-5458 |
Located
at 3058 Hwy 50, South Lake Tahoe, next to South Lake Tahoe Chamber
of Commerce. Features outstanding collection of artifacts from
Lake Tahoe's earliest days. A complete look at the Lake Tahoe's
area history. Visit an authentic toll booth built in 1859 that
was located at the base of Echo Summit. Walk-through and look
at an authentic 1930's summer cabin, and view a chronological
exhibit of artifacts from Lake Tahoe's early days to present.
Hours Memorial Day thru Labor Day: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 7 days
a week. September thru Memorial Day: Saturdays & Sunday's
only 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm. |
Tahoe Douglas Visitor Center
(775) 588-4591 |
Located
in Round Hill, Nevada about 1 mile from the South Lake Tahoe
Casinos. Complete with brochures and maps on everything available
in Lake Tahoe. From vaction rentals to real estate and more!
Also, a unique display of interesting facts about Lake Tahoe,
it's history and future. Located with the Lake Tahoe Chamber,
Douglas. |
Tallac
Historic Site
(530) 542-4166 |
Located
3 miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy 89. The Tallac Historic
Site is home to the archeological remains of the Tallac Resort
and 3 large summer estates built by wealthy San Franciscans
in the late 1800's and the early 1900's. The Pope Estate, built
in 1894, is open for guided tours and houses changing art exhibits.
Valhalla is a Grand Hall with beautiful wood floors, an open
wood beam ceiling, a balcony of lodge pole construction and
a 20 foot high stone fireplace! It was built in 1923 and is
now the site of the Tuesday and Thursday concerts, the Cultural
Arts Gift Store and is available for rental. Call for tour information. |
Taylor
Creek Visitor Center
(530) 573-2694 |
Located
2 miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy 89. Stream Profile
Chamber allows visitors to view the Kokanee Salmon in their
natural habitat. Experience what it would be like to go below
the surface of Taylor Creek. The floor-to-ceiling glass bay
windows, waterfall, creek-bottom-like walking surface and sound
effects allow visitors to experience the Taylor Creek environment
without getting wet! Trout, crayfish, insects, frogs, and other
inhabitants of Taylor Creek might be seen displaying some of
their natural survival habits. Viewing hours vary with the season,
so call ahead. Admittance is free. |
Vikingsholm
Castle &
Emerald Bay
(530) 525-9529 |
A
spectacular view of Tahoe and Emerald Bay - one of the most
photographed bays in the world. Vikingsholm Castle is located
at the head of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe on Hwy 89. Molded after
Scandinavian style architecture, this castle was built in 1929
by Ms. Lora Knight. Not accessible by car. One mile trial from
the parking lot to bottom of Emerald Bay. Tours are available
7 days a week from mid-June until the end of September from
10am to 4pm. All tours are guided and take approximately one-half
hour. |
| NORTH LAKE TAHOE
& TRUCKEE: SIGHTSEEING |
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Donner Summit Bridge
On Old Hwy. 40 |
Truckee - Beautiful views, near to area where Chinese workers
labored to construct the transcontinental railroad across the
Sierra. Travel 2.5 miles west on old Hwy. 40 to the China Wall
turnout. The scenic overlook is .3 miles west. |
Historic
Fanny Bridge
In Tahoe City |
Located in beautiful Tahoe City, this bridge
received its name from all of the fannies that can be seen
from the road as gawkers stare over the edge into the cool
waters. Located over the only outlet of Lake Tahoe, Fanny
Bridge is a historical spot. Be sure to count the fannies
as you drive over the bridge.
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Historic Downtown Truckee |
Truckee - Located in Truckee's historic commercial row. Distinctive
shops, excellent restaurants, fun bars, all surrounded by beautiful
mountains and lakes. A great way to spend an afternoon and experience
a bit of the historic town of Truckee. |
The Thunderbird Lodge
(775) 832-8750 |
The Thunderbird Lodge estate is one of the best examples of
a historic "Tahoe society" estate and a 6-acre historic
district listed in the National Register of Historic Places,
which is surrounded by over 40,000 acres of Forest Service and
Nevada State Parks land. Previously known as the Whittell Estate.
Located on Lake Tahoe's east side. Tours are available May through
October. Call for details. |
Sand Harbor State Park
(775) 831-0494 |
One of the most beautiful beaches in Lake Tahoe. Located just
outside of Incline Village on the East Shore. Famous for its
translucent blue water and white sandy beaches. Get your camera
out. |
Squaw Valley Tram
(530) 583-5585 |
Located at Squaw Valley Ski Resort. Breathtaking views on your
ride to their High Camp. Dining and ice skating and other fun
activities available. |
Donner
Party Museum/
Truckee |
Learn
about the infamous Donner Party at the Donner Party Museum and
Monument. Get to know the true pioneers of the old west and
thier struggles to making it West to California. A great learning
experience for the whole family. |
Erhman
Mansion
(530) 525-9529 |
Located
at Sugar Pine Point State Park in Tahoma on Hwy 89. Built at
the turn of the century, this Queen Anne Victorian in Sugar
Pine Point State Park represents the opulent post-mining period
when wealthy businessmen built elegant summer homes at Lake
Tahoe. This grand but informal summer home, called Pine Lodge,
was completed in 1903 and was considered to be one of the finest
in the high Sierra. Tours are 11am-4pm daily from July through
Labor Day. Call for parking information. |
Emigrant
Trail Museum
(530) 582-7892 |
Located
at 12593 Donner Pass Road, Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee,
CA. It depicts the history of the area and the people who came
into this part of the Sierra, including local Native Americans,
the Donner Party, and builders of the transcontinental railroad.
Near the museum is the Pioneer Monument depicting the depth
of snowfall that year and the Donner Party's Murphy family cabin
site. Also starting at the museum is a self-guiding nature trail
which is a one half mile loop. Nature trail guides are available
at the museum and campground entrance station. Staff-led hikes,
special feature shows, and campfires start in late June. |
Gatekeeper's
Museum
(530) 583-1762 |
Located
at 130 W. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145. The museum features
the history of Lake Tahoe including Indian artifacts, natural
history displays, stories of our pioneers, and the Ellen Attardi
Library - a research library which includes books, oral histories,
newspapers and photographs. Also houses the Marion Steinbach
Indian Basket Collection. Open from May - September. |
Tahoe
Maritime Museum
(530) 525-9253 |
Located
at 5205 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, California. The collection
includes 8 boats that are significant to the Tahoe Basin, including
Shanghai, the 1890's launch discovered on the bottom of Lake
Tahoe, an engine collection, a steamer room, and other relative
paraphernalia. Showing regularly are videos featuring Tahoe's
intriguing maritime history. Activities for kids include line
tying, boat building, watercolors, and other fun arts and crafts.
The museum is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day each
year, Friday to Monday, 11am to 5pm. |
Lake Tahoe Chambers
(530) 542-1080 |
Lake
Tahoe chambers offer you local information to area businesses and events. Get a list of local chamber offices dotted around Lake Tahoe and Truckee. |
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| Vikingsholm
Castle located in Emerald Bay |
| Historic
Commercial Row in Truckee |
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