The 9 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Tahoe City, California (CA)

October 21, 2021 Joeann Galban

Tahoe City (formerly, Tahoe) is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California. Tahoe City is located on Lake Tahoe, 14 miles (22.5 km) southeast of Donner Pass. It lies at an elevation of 6250 feet (1905 m).
Restaurants in Tahoe City

1. Truckee River Raft Company

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5.0 based on 220 reviews

Truckee River Raft Company

Truckee River Raft Company is the original Lake Tahoe Rafting company. We are located on River Road/Highway 89 in the heart of Tahoe City, California. Our raft excursions consist of a leisurely, self-guided, five-mile float down the Truckee River. Our voyage is perfect for family and friends ages 2 and up. You’ll cruise through mellow and serene areas with picturesque mountain views and lively little rapids, punctuated here and there with perfect swimming holes and picnic spots. We happily welcome dogs and encourage you to bring lunch and drinks (but remember, NO Styrofoam or glass) or just enjoy the view! The adventure usually takes 2 to 3 hours to complete and we are the ONLY rafting concession that exits directly onto the River Ranch Patio.

2. Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks

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5.0 based on 2,111 reviews

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks currently have 3 locations in the Lake Tahoe area to serve you, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, and Tahoe Vista. The Tahoe City and Tahoe Vista locations offer approx. 90 tree platforms, 60 bridges, and 30 zip lines with the Squaw Valley location offering approx. 20 platforms connected by 15 bridges, 6 zip lines and the 50' Alpine Tower climbing structure. Tahoe Treetop has courses for adults, kids 5+, and team building groups. Hours of unforgettable, super-fun activity for the whole family!

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. Alpine Meadows

2600 Alpine Meadows Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96146-9854 +1 800-403-0206 http://www.skialpine.com/
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4.5 based on 151 reviews

Alpine Meadows

Intermediate and advanced skiers and riders will most enjoy this resort, known for its especially long season.

Reviewed By Kaydfw888 - Dallas, United States

Beautiful ski area. Designed for the more advanced skier - lots of blues and black runs. Only 2-3 green runs. This is not a large resort - much smaller than neighboring Squaw Valley but really nice. We enjoyed our day here a lot. Great views of Lake Tahoe from the top of the Lakeview lift.

5. Tahoe Cross Country

925 Country Club Drive, Tahoe City, CA 96145 +1 530-583-5475 http://www.tahoexc.org/
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Tahoe Cross Country

Cross-country ski center with 65 miles of groomed trails.

6. 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.

7. Truckee River Rafting

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4.5 based on 99 reviews

Truckee River Rafting

Self-guided family rafting trips down the Truckee River from Tahoe City to River Ranch. Look for the yellow paddles!

8. Granlibakken Ski and Sled Area

725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145 +1 530-583-4242 [email protected] http://granlibakken.com/ski-board-sled-hill/
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Granlibakken Ski and Sled Area

The area's oldest ski resort is a perfect choice for families with children and beginners looking to learn to ski or snowboard, in a low-pressure, intimate setting. Our ski rental shop offers ski, snowboard, x-country ski and snowshoe rentals. All sledding tickets must be purchased online, and include the use of a sledding saucer. Sledding sessions last 90 minutes, with 30 minutes between sessions to clear the hill. The time blocks are 8:30 am to 10:00 am, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, and 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. All sledding tickets must be purchased online. Kids under the age of 3 sled for free. Lodging guests receive 50% off of sledding and ski lift tickets. X-country and snowshoe trails lead off of the base of the ski hill to beautiful Paige Meadows.

Reviewed By Lovef1906 - San Jose, United States

My family and I were on vacation in Kings Beach and we went to Granlibakken for Ski lessons for the girls (5 & 8) and sledding. Granlibakken is relatively small with one ski run, 2 hills for sledding, and a snow play area. Since it was Covid times they were limiting the number of people so it was important to make reservations for any of the activities in advance. They do a great job with sending reminder e-mails in advance with everything you need to know. Also it is important to arrive at least 45 minutes to 1 hour early for lessons so that you can get fitted with all the necessary gear. The ski instructor for the girls (JB) was awesome. He was enthusiastic and kept the kids motivated to continue even when they got a little tired. By the end of the day, they were both proud of themselves for all they had accomplished. The ski lessons here were also MUCH less expensive than the surrounding ski resorts. The sledding was a blast for the family. There is a kiddie hill and a longer steeper hill. We ended up sledding for 2 days because we had so much fun. I highly recommend it as a great place for kids lessons and sledding.

9. Tahoe Gal Cruises

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4.0 based on 245 reviews

Tahoe Gal Cruises

Join the fun and romance of a Lake Tahoe Cruise aboard the Tahoe Gal. Departing from Tahoe City, we offer daily sightseeing cruises and specialty cruises on the beautiful waters of Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe Gal is an iconic 120 passenger paddle wheeler located in Lake Tahoe, California. The Tahoe Gal departs daily from Tahoe City, cruising to Emerald Bay and along the North and West Shores of Lake Tahoe. With our galley and full bar, we offer the perfect venue for exclusive charters and special celebrations. The Tahoe Gal offers a memorable Lake Tahoe Cruise experience. See Lake Tahoe in a whole new way during your Lake Tahoe boat tour on the Tahoe Gal!

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