LAKE TAHOE
ADVENTURE AWAITS
Welcome to North Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is a big blue centerpiece, surrounded by massive granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada, with skies reflecting into the largest alpine Lake in North America. North Lake Tahoe spans two states, California and Nevada, with top rated lodging for your perfect family, romantic or relaxing vacation. Unique and beautiful communities dot the shores of North Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountainsides, each offering fine, casual and leisure dining options. Lake Tahoe offers hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, dozens of beaches, world-renown downhill and nordic skiing, snow sports of all kinds, and 39 trillion gallons of water to enjoy. Many nationally recognized Lake Tahoe events including music festivals, concerts, food pairings and sporting events take place each season. With so much to do, you may need to stay awhile.
PLAN YOUR PERFECT VACATION IN NORTH LAKE TAHOE
Click on a category that fuels your passion and start planning your one-of-a-kind vacation in North Lake Tahoe today!
Sustainable Travel – Take the Pledge!
From alpine blue waters to expansive mountain peaks, the Sierra landscape is truly awe-inspiring. To protect and preserve our beloved environment in Lake Tahoe, please commit to six travel pledges that will amplify environmental stewardship efforts. Rooted in preservation tactics, education and mindfulness, the pledge reminds visitors and locals alike to travel with awareness and observe the impact of your individual actions.
What's Happening in Lake Tahoe
Dec 09-17, 2022
Noel Nights at Northstar California
Join us in The Village at Northstar to ring in the holidays with Jolly Old Saint Nick! We are lucky [more]
Nov 18 - Apr 14
Friday Night DJ and Ice Skating at Northstar California
At Northstar’s skating rink. Get out the ice skates and enjoy an evening in The Village from 5:30pm to 8:3... [more]
December 09, 2022
Diamond Peak Ski Season Kickoff Party
Diamond Peak, Village Ski Loft and Alibi are teaming up for a fun and festive Ski Season Kickoff Party on [more]
Nov 19 - Apr 15
Saturday and Live Music at Northstar California
Join us in The Village at Northstar for live music every Saturday – free. Please visit the site for a [more]
December 11, 2022
Images of Winter Concert
Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus is excited to present “Images of Winter”, a holiday concert for our c... [more]
Dec 12-17, 2022
Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week
With themed events scheduled over the course of six days, participants will learn about everything from why trai... [more]
December 14, 2022
Winter Predictions with the National Weather Service...
Join UC Davis TERC (Tahoe Environmental Research Center) as we welcome Chris Smallcomb from the Reno office of t... [more]
December 15, 2022
True fir mortality: canaries of mixed-conifer forests
Winter Science Speaker Series offered by UC Davis TERC (Tahoe Environmental Research Center) Have you noticed al... [more]
December 17, 2022
Base to Base Gondola Grand Opening at Palisades Tahoe
Join us on Saturday, December 17th to celebrate the historic opening of the Base to Base Gondola at Palisades Ta... [more]
Dec 17-20, 2022
Snowshoe Tour & Dinner At Alpine
Join a guided snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet at Alpine Meadows where you’ll enjoy a four course ... [more]
With its sparkling blue waters, phenomenal mountain scenery and endless recreation, Lake Tahoe is a treat during any time of year. But around the lake lie many other treasures — lesser-known activities — that offer explorers one-of-a-kind experiences in this special place.
SEE ALL TREASURES
Treasure #6
Tahoe Lakeside Sunsets
Treasure #1
Best Panoramic View
Enjoy a budget-friendly time in North Lake Tahoe
For vacationers on a budget, North Lake Tahoe has plenty of places to see and things to do for free, or for next to nothing. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite activities below, so keep these in mind when you’re planning your first (or return) trip to this winter wonderland.
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What’s New in North Lake Tahoe: Fall & Winter 2022 Guide
The fall into winter feels have officially made their way to North Lake Tahoe. Pumpkin spice lattes are giving way to holiday blends as a blanket of fresh new snow flows over the Sierra Crest.
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Your Guide to North Lake Tahoe’s 11 Downhill Resorts
North Lake Tahoe: precious sapphire of the Sierra, home to eclectic locals, and site of some of the region's most jaw-dropping resorts. Naturally, this picturesque region—packed with ski-runs, panoramic views and some of the best après-ski culture in the nation—
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Winter
Welcome to a one of kind, winter experience. Unified by 12 unique towns, the North Lake Tahoe adventurous spirit will open up your mind and awaken your winter soul.
Spring
Welcome to a destination where dual days thrive, elevating every spring day into an extraordinary experience.
Summer
North Lake Tahoe is the perfect mix of lakeside adventure and on-mountain activities with a thriving summer scene loaded with experiences.
Fall
The vivid autumn colors, crisp mountain air and thinning crowds mark the beginning of North Lake Tahoe’s breathtaking secret season.
