Things to do in Lake Tahoe

Heritage steam and diesel excursion train running between Virginia City and Gold Hill on the original Comstock line.

Sightseeing and sunset yacht cruises across Lake Tahoe to Emerald Bay aboard a classic 70-foot vessel.

A 120-passenger paddlewheeler cruising Lake Tahoe's North Shore and Emerald Bay.

Guided luxury-van day tours from Reno to Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.

Tandem powered hang glider flights over Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada from Carson City.

Guided kayak, paddleboard, hiking, and biking tours on Lake Tahoe's North Shore.

A yacht cruise pairing Lake Tahoe mob history with the filming locations of The Godfather Part II.

A historic Comstock Lode silver-mining boomtown with board sidewalks, saloons, mine tours, and museums.

Bike and e-bike rentals at the trailhead of Lake Tahoe's paved East Shore Trail.

Small-group Lake Tahoe fishing charters targeting mackinaw, kokanee salmon and trout.

Downtown Reno arts and entertainment district along the Truckee River with shops, galleries, and dining.

A rural Sierra Nevada county visitor guide covering Downieville, Sierra City, Loyalton, and Sierraville.

Small-group sailing cruises to Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm Castle on a classic wooden boat.

Family-friendly fishing pond where visitors catch rainbow and trophy trout with no license required, paying only for what they catch.

Guided horseback trail rides along Lake Tahoe's east shore with lake and mountain views.

Family run boat rental company on Lake Tahoe offering wakeboarding, tubing, and sunset pontoon cruises.

Family-owned South Lake Tahoe shop renting bikes right at the start of the paved National Forest Bike Trail.

Private, captain-included boat charters out of South Lake Tahoe for sightseeing and watersports.

Family-run South Lake Tahoe stable offering guided horseback trail rides since 1934.

Stand-up paddleboard and kayak rental shop on Lake Tahoe's south shore, renting boards, kayaks and gear since 2012.

Guided VIP nightlife tour hitting four bars and nightclubs in the South Lake Tahoe and Stateline casino district.

Family-owned Lake Tahoe fishing charter fleet running trout and salmon trips since 1953.

South Shore's largest rental outfitter, renting powerboats, jet skis and seasonal gear from two Lake Tahoe locations.

Two-hour wine tasting cruise aboard a vintage 1953 Chris-Craft water taxi past Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm.

52-foot Harbor Master party boat charter on Lake Tahoe accommodating up to 49 guests with a captain and crew.

A 124-acre North Lake Tahoe park with miles of multi-use trails, disc golf, tennis, and ball fields.

Visitor information hub for Sierra Valley's small mountain towns in Sierra County, California.

The state's visitor center in the capital, with Nevada maps, trip planning help and a rotating local art gallery.

A summer outdoor theatre festival staging Shakespeare and other classics lakeside at Sand Harbor.

An outdoor shopping and dining village at the base of the Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe.

An escape room attraction in South Lake Tahoe with themed 60 minute puzzle rooms for groups.

Guided eFoil electric hydrofoil lessons and rentals on Lake Tahoe.

Guided snowmobile tours through the backcountry above Truckee near North Lake Tahoe.

Ski resort near Reno with the highest base elevation in the Lake Tahoe basin.

A North Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard shop renting and selling winter gear since 1977.

South Lake Tahoe's largest ski and snowboard rental outfitter, with a shop across from Heavenly Village.

Year-round scenic helicopter flights over Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay and the surrounding Sierra.

Guided snowmobile rides and snow tubing hills at two South Lake Tahoe area locations.

Bike shop and e-bike rental counter on Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe, sister store to SUP Tahoe, renting comfort, mountain, fat-tire and kids' bikes by the day.

Hike down to the Vikingsholm mansion, spot Fannette Island or look out over Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay from Highway 89.

See more than 200 historic cars from the Harrah collection displayed along recreated period street scenes in Reno.

Walk rotating exhibitions on art and the environment in a Will Bruder building in downtown Reno.

Ski or ride the 1960 Winter Olympics mountain near Lake Tahoe, then browse The Village's shops and restaurants.

Stand under the lit sign spanning Virginia Street that reads The Biggest Little City in the World.