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Lake Tahoe for Visitors and Tourists
Lake Tahoe offers visitors and tourists a world of unique things to do. Lake Tahoe is a world-class destination with activities ranging from relaxing boat tours on the famous clear, blue water to a full range of outdoors sports. Everything from the mild to the extreme is available at Lake Tahoe. There are plenty of lodging options, from rustic camping to luxury hotels. Nightlife that includes casino gambling is only offered on the Nevada side.
About the Lake Tahoe Basin
Deep blue Lake Tahoe is surrounded by scenic Sierra Nevada mountains, inviting all to enjoy recreational opportunities or just relax and soak in the beauty.
Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is close to Reno, making it an ideal place for family fun at Lake Tahoe.
Marlette-Hobart Backcountry in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Marlette-Hobart Backcountry, part of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, offers a wide variety of non-motorized recreation and is designated as a state primitive area.
Lake Tahoe Helicopter Tours - Get an Eagle's Eye View
Lake Tahoe helicopter tours are a unique and unforgettable way to see and enjoy the deep blue jewel of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Lake Tahoe Water Sports Adventures - Enjoy Beautiful Blue Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe water sports and boating offer unique and unforgettable ways to see and enjoy the deep blue jewel of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Lake Tahoe Paddlewheeler Cruises
Take a Lake Tahoe paddlewheeler cruise and get a unique view of the Lake Tahoe Basin from out on the water.
Kokanee Salmon Festival
The Kokanee Salmon Festival at the Lake Tahoe Taylor Creek Visitor Center is an annual event focused on the fall spawning run of these unique fish. Taylor Creek Visitor Center has educational exhibits, events, and activities related to the Lake Tahoe Basin and is a great destination for outdoor family fun.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center at Lake Tahoe
The Taylor Creek Visitor Center at Lake Tahoe is operated by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Taylor Creek Visitor Center has educational exhibits, events, and activities related to the Lake Tahoe Basin and is a great destination for family fun in the great outdoors.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is held at Sand Harbor on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe. In addition to Shakespeare plays, see the Sand Harbor Music Series and enjoy other activities related to the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.
Kings Beach State Recreation Area at Lake Tahoe
Kings Beach State Recreation Area at Lake Tahoe is 43 miles and less than an hour from downtown Reno. This beautiful, family friendly park on Lake Tahoe's north shore is a perfect place to go when the heat is on in Reno. There is a long sandy beach, a shallow shoreline for children, and water toy rentals including, paddle boats, water bikes, tubes, and jet skis.
Top Lake Tahoe Hotel Casinos
Lake Tahoe hotel casinos at both north and south ends of the lake share the unsurpassed beauty of the Sierra Nevada. Casinos offer big name entertainment, great restaurants and dining, and help sponsor many of the big events. Lake Tahoe hotel casinos are destination resorts, but are close enough to Reno for locals to enjoy their many amenities.
Recreational Activities in the Lake Tahoe Basin
USDA Forest Service provides recreational opportunities around Lake Tahoe during every season of the year.