Top Things to do in Ski Lake Tahoe
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Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Ski Lake Tahoe, Ski Lake Tahoe
Discover the best top things to do in Ski Lake Tahoe, Ski Lake Tahoe including National Automobile Museum, Reno Air Racing Association, Rubicon Trail, Glen Alpine Falls, South Lake Brewing Company, Eagle Rock Hiking Trail, Truckee River Walk, Vikingsholm, Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum, Animal Ark.
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1. National Automobile Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,760 reviews
Offering more than 224 vehicles on display, this museum contains one of the greatest car collections anywhere.
Reviewed By charlesdenises2015
Amazing to see old autos in such great shape. This was the largest auto collection that I have seen. I saw a couple of "firsts" like a gold plated Delorean, Elvis owned Cadillac, cars used in movies.. Allow about 2 hours to walk thru and see it all, so many, and some are one of a kind, signed, or other special detail.
2. Reno Air Racing Association
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By Janetg96A
Every September at Stead Air Field are the National Championship Air Races. It is a MUST DO event, at least once in a lifetime. Aircraft racing one another right in front of you. Six different classes of airplanes. Four race courses. The airplanes are never out of your field of vision. Jets and Unlimited aircraft roar by at 400+ MPH! Great static displays to walk around. Go into the pits to see the racing planes and talk with the pilots.
3. Rubicon Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By TravellingJan - San Carlos, United States
This is the most beautiful trail with gorgeous views of the turquoise water and interesting rocks, etc...We have to do this hike every time we come up to Tahoe. So incredible! And an easy hike too
4. Glen Alpine Falls
5. South Lake Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By StorkRN1 - Roseville, United States
I actually went twice! I had to get the flight on a ski my first visit, and then just chose my fave the next time. The large ski flight includes every beer they have on tap! Glad I returned because the second time, the barkeep was much friendlier! Nice, fun ambiance and space!
6. Eagle Rock Hiking Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By emorga - Rome, United States
This is a relatively easy trail to climb Its a little rough at the top navigating rocks as it loses it clear definition as a trail. Very enjoyable with lots of families having a fun outing
7. Truckee River Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,226 reviews
River walkway that affords views of the river and Reno.
Reviewed By MariaDabaghchian
The riverwalk runs along the north side of the river with some meandering where foot and mixed bridges cross to the island home of Wingfield Park. It is especially attractive in autumn late in the afternoon when the fall foliage and sunsets flame the glassy stretches of the river. Brief plaques provide fun historical context. Some of the Riverwalk is simply a broad sidewalk bordered by the river on one side and restaurants and shops on the other, but other segments run through parks and, indeed one end is at Idlewild Park, where those enchanted by their ramble can continue near the river. It is a remarkable blend of urban amenities (shops & restaurants) and a wild-land feel with waterfowl and human frolicking in the water in the summer. . In how many urban rivers can you watch folks trout fishing for their breakfast? Parking is available nearby. Homeless people do hang out and sleep rough in some places here, but the context is peaceful and tolerant, with "Reno Ambassadors" being a positive calming and inclusive presence.
8. Vikingsholm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 778 reviews
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.
9. Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 595 reviews
This museum documents the fascinating and tragic history of the Donner Party's journey to the west coast.
Reviewed By librarianlorraine - Riverside, United States
First, avoid the $10 parking lot charge by parking along the street if you can. The museum is well worth a stop, as it gives a good overview of what the emigrants faced on their trip west. There is a 26-minute film, and there are well maintained walking trails.
10. Animal Ark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By 14gaiusg
This is a great place to visit - kids will love it as well as adults. It is also a great charitable organization that rescues and cares for wildlife. They provide a safe haven for injured, abandoned and otherwise non-releasable wildlife. They have visiting hours starting at 10am except in the winter. There is a picnic area and a gift shop which sells snacks, drinks, and ice cream, as well as a variety of souvenirs and novelty items. We enjoyed our visits there a lot. It was fun watching them feeding the bears. We tried to go early before the larger animals took their daily naps. It is a nice outing for the whole family, as well as a worthy cause for our donations.
