Things to do in Lake Tahoe
Hike To Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake
A Great Beginner Hike. Eagle Falls trail offers up some of the most beautiful landscape the Lake Tahoe Basin has to offer. Cascading waterfalls, large granite peaks, lush vegetation, and most of all, lots and lots of evergreens.
Historic Summit Tunnel Hike
Enjoy walking through old historic tunnels with a beautiful view of Donner Lake.
Eagle Rock Trailhead
Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking.
Vikingsholm Trail
This is a moderate, dirt and paved road hike (with about a 400-foot elevation change) from the parking lot to bottom of Emerald Bay, but be prepared to hike back up.
Monkey Rock Trailhead
The Monkey Rock Trail in Incline Village, on the north side of Lake Tahoe, is one of the best and easiest day hikes in the Lake Tahoe Basin—not to mention that the summit itself makes Monkey Rock one of the best sunset hikes on the Nevada side of the state line.
Truckee River Legacy Trail - Glenshire Trailhead
They say the reward is in the journey and that couldn’t be more true than using a bicycle around Truckee. As you glide your way around town, you’ll slow down and appreciate the beauty around you. Hear the sounds of nature and inhale the aromatic scent of pine. Find unique boutiques that you never even noticed before. Stop wherever or whenever you want with the freedom a bike gives you. Don’t worry. You don’t have to be a hardcore mountain biker or a Tour de France cyclist to enjoy it. These popular paved bike trails in Truckee are perfect for an outside family outing.
Bike Rentals
Renting bikes, single and multi-day packages.
Downtown Truckee
Downtown Truckee is perfect for strolling historic streets, grabbing great food and drinks, browsing local shops, checking out small museums, all with a cozy mountain-town vibe.
Tour of Truckee’s Craft Breweries
Instead of driving to each brewery, why not make it an adventure by going car-free on Truckee's FREE shuttle or hop on a bike. You’ll experience the sights and sounds of Truckee, make it stress-free, and of course sample the flavors of Truckee’s brew scene. You can always create your own itinerary or separate these into a multi-day adventure, but here’s a way to enjoy them all car-free.
Museum of Truckee History
Truckee’s museums reveal stories of Donner Pass crossings, the Transcontinental Railroad, and the roots of California ski culture. From rail cars to sawmill relics, history here isn’t just remembered—it’s still part of today's landscape.
Tahoe City
Get a souvenir in the shops along the shores of Lake Tahoe or have a lovely lunch at Rosie's Cafe.
Northstar California Resort
At Northstar you can take the chairlift up the mountain and then go for a beautiful nature hike or mountain bike ride with stunning views. Or, in the village you can go roller blading, shopping, get a nice lunch/dinner.
Skylandia Park
Where Seth proposed to Sydney! A beautiful park and beach on the shore of Lake Tahoe.
Sand Harbor Beach
The most stunning State beach and lakefront walk on Lake Tahoe.
Sugar Pine Point State Park
This beautiful park along the shore of Lake Tahoe features a year round operated campground, the Ehrman Mansion and Sugar Pine Point Nature Center.
Scenic Cruise
Experience Lake Tahoe's beauty on a Scenic Cruise to Emerald Bay.
Lake Tahoe Fishing
If you’re looking for a great time fishing Lake Tahoe, here is a guide for everything you need to know.
Truckee Fishing
Cast a line into crystal-clear alpine lakes, meandering rivers, and hidden streams where trophy trout await in pristine Sierra waters.
Lake Tahoe Gambling
Yosemite National Park
If you are making a trip out of the wedding, Yosemite National Park is 3-4 hours from Truckee and would be a beautiful stop on a California road trip.
Redwood National and State Parks
If you are making a trip out of the wedding, Redwood National and State Parks are 7 hours from Truckee and would be a beautiful stop on a California road trip.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
If you are making a trip out of the wedding, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks in California are 6 hours from Truckee and would be a beautiful stop on a California road trip.