10 Sights & Landmarks in Lake Tahoe Area That You Shouldn't Miss

November 27, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Discover the best top things to do in Lake Tahoe Area, Lake Tahoe Area including Truckee River Legacy Trail, Vikingsholm, Inspiration Point Vista, St. Nicholas Episcopal Church / Chapel of the Transfiguration, Squaw Valley Ropes Course, Tallac Historic Site, Thunderbird Lake Tahoe, Stateline Fire Lookout, Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, Stream Profile Chamber.
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1. Truckee River Legacy Trail

Truckee, CA 96160
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Truckee River Legacy Trail

Reviewed By johnsD576GV

A stroll along the river before dinner, well worth taking the time to relax and feel nature. There is no difficulty to this paved path.

2. Vikingsholm

Hwy 89 at Emerald Bay State Park, South Lake Tahoe, CA +1 530-583-9911 http://www.vikingsholm.com/
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4.5 based on 778 reviews

Vikingsholm

Built as a summer home in 1929, this grand castle on Emerald Bay is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the Western Hemisphere.

Reviewed By 8-drank-was-merry - Naples, United States

Vikingsholm is a Scandinavian styled mansion/castle nestled down in the trees below highway 89, lakefront at the tip of Emerald Bay. Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight had it built in 1928/1929 with inspiration of ancient buildings she saw on a trip to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. The Mansion is open for tours late May to late September, from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm on the half hour. The tour costs $15 for adults and $12 for students, kids under 7 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Center building on the trail just past the mansion/castle. In the center of Emerald Bay there is a small island, currently known as Fannette Island. Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight reportedly took guests out to the island for high tea. If you would like to visit the island, you can rent kayaks at the lake shore (for 1 or 2 hours). The tour of the mansion is short, but informative and supports a good cause - renovation and revitalization of the structure. The hike down to the park is gorgeous and it is recommended to make a day long experience in the area. A hike up to Eagle Falls and Lake is wonderful with gorgeous views. Or just relaxing and hanging out around Emerald Bay.

3. Inspiration Point Vista

Emerald Bay Rd, Tahoe City, CA http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5112247
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4.5 based on 342 reviews

Inspiration Point Vista

Look out over Emerald Bay.

Reviewed By MaryLynnD_13 - Laguna Vista, United States

Breathtaking scenery! Don’t miss it. Be careful driving up the winding road. Not a lot of guardrails!

4. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church / Chapel of the Transfiguration

855 Westlake Blvd. at Sequoia, Tahoe City, CA +1 530-583-4713
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church / Chapel of the Transfiguration

This simple but unusual church is constructed entirely out of rough-hewn granite.

5. Squaw Valley Ropes Course

1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, CA Located across the parking lot from the Olympic Village Inn, Olympic Valley, CA +1 530-581-7563 https://squawalpine.com/events-things-do/lake-tahoe-ropes-course
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Squaw Valley Ropes Course

In 1998, this ski area began offering challenge courses to strengthen teamwork, confidence and trust for individuals, business groups and college students.

6. Tallac Historic Site

1 Heritage Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 +1 530-541-5227 [email protected] http://www.tahoeheritage.org/events-and-programs-2/tallac-historic-site/
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4.5 based on 573 reviews

Tallac Historic Site

A Historic Site made up of 3 Estates built between 1894 and 1930. Each Estate has something different and exciting for visitors to do and see! Learn the amazing history of this area in the free museum, then stroll through the former summer homes and gardens of four wealthy gilded-age families. Guided, self-guided, and private tours are available.

Reviewed By Allfunallthetime - Twin Falls, United States

My wife and i used to live in this area so we always like to bring newbies here for some exploring. Parking is easy to find, right off 89. Typically the lot is packed in the summer but not so much in the fall. A short, flat walk towards the beach will get you to the old "estates" which are fun to photograph and peruse. I've never taken the tour not have I ever been inside any of them, but it is doable. Depending on water level, the beach could be very small or nicely large. It is always beautiful though. This part will take you about an hour at most. One thing we like to do is hike from the parking lot towards 89, cross the highway, and head towards Fallen Leaf Lake. The trail starts at 89 where Taylor Creek crosses under. There is a road sign for a Sno-Park where the trail starts. Stay on the dirt road to the right, about a half mile of walking will take you to a small parking area. At this point, go through the cutout in the fence and you are on your way to the lake. The trail pretty much stays next to Taylor Creek most of the way. It is fairly flat and easy to navigate. On this trip we did see a mother bear with her Cubs, so be advised. Great family hike. About 30 minutes at most from Tallac Historical.

7. Thunderbird Lake Tahoe

Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitor's Center 969 Tahoe Blvd, NV 89451 +1 775-832-8750 [email protected] http://thunderbirdtahoe.org/
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4.5 based on 111 reviews

Thunderbird Lake Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge Nat'l Historic Site. Peek into Lake Tahoe's past with tours of this historic estate built by the eccentric Capt. George Whittell Jr. See the 600-foot tunnel, animal pens, the Castle-in-the-Sky, and the incomparable THUNDERBIRD yacht: 55' of waterborne elegance powered by twin WWII fighter aircraft engines and capable of speeds of up to 70mph.

8. Stateline Fire Lookout

Crystal Bay, NV +1 530-573-2600 http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5176364.pdf
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4.5 based on 55 reviews

Stateline Fire Lookout

This much-overlooked point provides one of the best views of Lake Tahoe.

9. Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

Highway 89 at Pine Street The Ehrman Mansion is located at Sugar Pine State Park Just South of Tahoma, CA, Tahoe City, CA 96145 +1 530-525-7982 http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=991
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

Reviewed By karenjacka3914 - California, United States

Went here when in a girls trip with buddies and it did not dissapoint! Quite, due to the fall weather, but gorgeous day. We loved it! A bit of everything, some forest and trail, the beach and water and a dock:) The only sad part was graffiti in the form of names carved into the beautiful wood on the dock :( which seemed new and made out of beautiful wood.

10. Stream Profile Chamber

Hwy 89 Taylor Creek Visitor Center, CA 96158 +1 530-573-2674
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Stream Profile Chamber

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