There is no place like North Lake Tahoe for a family vacation any time of year. With a multitude of activities there's always a good time to be had. The North Lake Tahoe Chamber recently released a quick guide to non-skiing related activities for those headed to, or already in, the North Lake Tahoe area for the holidays.
 
Sledding and Snow Play

Sledding

Homewood Mountain Resort - Sledding & snow play area. Bring your own plastic saucers or sleds. Open 9 am to 4 pm. 530.525.2992


Northstar Resort - Tubing. Riders are transported by tow lift to the top of the hill. Call for hours, ticket prices & reservations. 530.562.2267

Granlibakken Resort - Sled hill provides saucers & sleds for a small fee and has a warming hut for hot food, drinks & snacks.


Palisades Tahoe SnoVentures Center – Tubing & mini snowmobiles. Call for fees & hours. 530.583.6985


Boreal Mountain Resort - Playland Tubing – 10 am to 4 pm Sun – Thurs, 10 am to 8 pm Fri – Sat $25 for a 2hr session. 530.426.3666


Ice Skating


The Village at Northstar skating rink – 530.562.3689
Palisades Tahoe Olympic Ice Pavilion at the top of the tram – 530.583.6985
Truckee Regional Park skating rink – 530.582.7720

On The Lake

Boat Cruises
M.S. Dixie II a scenic cruise to beautiful Emerald Bay from Zephyr Cove Resort or the Tahoe Queen from the South Shore Ski Run Marina. 800- 23-TAHOE

Boat Rentals
Do some sightseeing on the lake. Year round boat rentals at Tahoe City Marina – 530.583.1039

Fishing
Lake Tahoe fishing charter boats are available year-round.
Big Mack Sport Fishing – 800.877-1462
Captain Chris - 530.583.4857


Paddle Boarding
Waterman’s Landing - Carnelian Bay. Renting out paddleboards all year round! 530.546.3590

Scenic Drives, Museums and Historic Tours

72 Mile Lake Tahoe Scenic Drive
Touted as “The Most Beautiful Drive in America,” the Lake Tahoe Basin has many natural and man-made wonders within its borders. A pleasant 72- mile mountain drive around the lake affords breath-taking views, fascinating side trips and historical points of interest. To guide you on your way pick up a copy of the “Around Tahoe” CD, the audio tour guide of the drive around the lake, available at the Incline Village & Tahoe City Visitor Centers or check the “Weekly” Magazine for Sightseeing information.

Cal-Neva Lodge Historic Tours
The Cal-Neva Resort on Highway 28 in Crystal Bay offers tours of this historic property from 1936 thru the early 1960’s at which time Frank Sinatra owned the lodge and hosted his Rat Pack buddies, Marilyn Monroe and other infamous characters. Friday and Saturday evenings. 800.225.6382.

Emerald Bay State Park
Emerald Bay, one of the most photographed sites in the world is located 21 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy 89. Enjoy the breath taking views or take the 1 mile walk down to the shoreline of the bay to see Vikingsholm Castle.

Sugar Pine Point State Park
Located off Highway 89, nine miles south of Tahoe City on the West Shore. Enjoy some of the Lake’s most beautiful undeveloped Shoreline. Explore the 2 family friendly self guided Nature Trails which wander through the forest and along the lake. Built from native stone and timber in 1903 this stunning estate exemplifies the Golden Age at Lake Tahoe.

Donner Memorial State Park & Museum
Located off Highway 80, west of Truckee on Donner Lake. The museum features movies and slide shows on the ordeal of the ill-fated Donner Party as well as exhibits and information on the history of Truckee & the building of the trans-continental railroad over the High Sierra. Daily from 9 am to 4 pm 530.587.3841.

Gatekeeper’s Cabin
Home of the North Lake Tahoe Historic Society museum& Marion Steinbach Native American basket collection, the Gatekeeper’s cabin is located adjacent to the Truckee River outlet dam in Tahoe City. Open Fri & Sat 11 am to 5 pm. 530.583.1762

Tahoe Maritime Museum
Located 6 miles south of Tahoe City in Homewood this museum gives insight into Lake Tahoe’s rich maritime history. Step back to the time when grand steamships and gleaming wood boats plied the waters of the lake. Interactive exhibits, restored boats and children’s and family activities. Open Friday-Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.

Fanny Bridge
Just south of the intersection of Highways 89 & 28, at the traffic light in Tahoe City. In summer people bending over the rail of the bridge to watch trout frolic below Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, the Truckee River, gives the bridge its name.

Outdoor Activities

Hiking & Nature Trails
Most of the lower elevation trails are open. Suggested trails are those at Sugar Pine Point State Park on the lake’s west shore, the North Tahoe Regional Park trails in Tahoe Vista on the north shore, Stateline Fire Lookout trail above the state line at Crystal Bay, Tahoe Meadows interpretive trail off highway 431 above Incline Village, the Spooner Lake Loop trail on the east shore and the US Forest Service Visitor Center trails at Taylor Creek just south of Emerald Bay on highway 89.

Scenic Aerial Tram Rides
Palisades Tahoe’s Tram takes you up 2000 feet in elevation for panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. Disembark at the top and enjoy ice skating, panoramic lake & mountain views and the Olympic museum. 530.583.6985

Climbing Walls
Headwall Climbing Wall in the Tram building at Palisades Tahoe. Open weekends & holidays. 530.583.7673

High Altitude Fitness - Climbing wall in Incline Village 775.837.4212


Bungy Trampoline
Village at Palisades Tahoe 530.583.7673
Village at Northstar 530.563.8055

Parks & Playgrounds
Commons Beach Tahoe City – lakefront park with playground and picnic areas.


North Tahoe Regional Park – off National Ave in Tahoe Vista – playground, picnic areas, nature and walking trails and ball fields.

Kilner Park – 2 1⁄2 miles south of Tahoe City on Hwy 89 – playground, picnic areas, walking paths
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Kings Beach State Park – lakefront park with playground and picnic areas in the heart of Kings Beach.


Golf


Old Brockway- Kings Beach. The range is open and the course is open for play. 530.546.9909

Indoor Activities


Spas, Massage, Exercise & Health


A Sante’ Lakeside Fitness –530.583.4883

Cal-Neva European Health Spa - 800.225.6382

Clearwater Day Spa – 530.583.3141

Incline Village Recreation Center – 775.832.1300

Massage on the Lake –530.583.3200
Resort at Squaw Creek Spa & Fitness Center – 530.583.6300
Trilogy Spa - Village at Palisades Tahoe – 530.584.6125
Tahoe Yoga Institute – 530.583.5057

Ritz-Carlton Highlands Spa – 530.562.303


Wine Tasting


Uncorked-Tahoe City, 530.581.1106

Uncorked-Palisades Tahoe, 530.584.6090

Pool/Billiards
Pete & Peter’s Tahoe City – 530.583.2400

Lakeside Sports Bar & Restaurant – 530.583.2000
Bowl Incline – 775.831.1900

Lounge Shows, Live Music & Dancing

The casinos in Crystal Bay and various restaurants/night clubs around the North Shore & Truckee feature a variety of entertainment. Please check the Weekly Magazine or the Tahoe Action for show listings.


Video Game Rooms & Bowling

Crystal Bay Casino (775) 833-6333
Cal-Neva Resort Spa & Casino – 800.225.6382
Tahoe Biltmore Lodge – 800.245.8667

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe –888.899.5019

For more information please go to www.GoTahoeNorth.com (with your laptop, IPad or smart phone) or stop by the Visitor Information Center at 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City or call 530.581.6900