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Lake Tahoe's Top Sights: The Famous Spots

Step #4: Planning a Lake Tahoe Vacation

All the best things to do on a Lake Tahoe vacation in any season, events, side trips

Tahoe Belle on a Lake Tahoe Cruise

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Top Lake Tahoe Attractions

Lake Tahoe's top attractions vary by season. Use the guide to Lake Tahoe's top things to do to learn more about them. You can see most of them in a day if you follow our self-guided driving tour.

If you're a repeat visitor or a contrarian traveler who's looking for something different, browse through more Lake Tahoe activities.

To plan your visit around the most popular annual events (or to avoid the crowds they draw), use the Lake Tahoe events guide.

Other Popular Lake Tahoe Activities

Besides seeing the sights, lots of Lake Tahoe visitors like to do a little gambling or take in a show. If you're interested in visiting a Lake Tahoe casino, use the Lake Tahoe casino guide to find out about your options.

Lake Tahoe is also a popular place for weddings. Find out how to get married at Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe Side Trips

Most visitors stick close to the lake, but if you're in the mood for a wander, consider a side trip to:
  • Reno, the self-proclaimed "Biggest Little City in the World."
  • Virginia City, a 19-century mining town
  • Bodie, California's best ghost town
  • Pyramid Lake, Nevada, another big lake that's set in the desert instead of the mountains

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