What to do and see in South Lake Tahoe, California (CA): The Best Museums

April 12, 2022 Joeann Galban

South Lake Tahoe is the only destination in the country that combines two strikingly different worlds: The spectacular beauty of a national park, and all the desirable amenities of a world-class resort. Here you can enjoy a full range of exhilarating outdoor activities – from skiing and snowmobiling, snowshoeing, sleigh rides and sledding to hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, fishing, swimming, and golf - alongside the excitement of 24-hour nightclubs, fine dining, gaming and entertainment.
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900 Ski Run Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-8599 +1 530-542-2000 [email protected] http://www.dirkphotoz.com
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Dirk Yuricich Photography Gallery

Fine art photography by Dirk Yuricich. Our gallery features over 2000 ready- to - frame images including Lake Tahoe, international, abstract, and textural images. Photographs are printed on photographic paper or canvas by the photographer. We also have gift items: notecards, calendars, and small photographs. This location at the Ski Run Marina focuses on photographs of the Lake Tahoe and Sierra areas.

4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd Ste 27, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6992 +1 530-544-1341 http://www.sunartgallerytahoe.com
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Sun Art Gallery

3. 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.

4. Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum

3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7810 +1 530-541-5458 http://www.laketahoemuseum.org
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Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum

5. Wyland Galleries

4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd Building A, Unit 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7071 +1 530-541-7099 http://www.signaturegalleries.com
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Wyland Galleries

Reviewed By 3Tcubed - Sedona, United States

Wyland has several Galleries in Hawaii, California, Nevada and Florida. The feature about half a dozen artists besides Wyland himself. I've been in many of them and all have pleasant knowledgeable art consultants that will send time with you to find a piece of art or souvenir to meet you budget. One of the nice things about Wyland's Galleries is they have inexpensive prints and jewlery, as well as limited edition artwork and statues.and a few originals that can run into real money (like the cost of a car real, but if your shopping for an original you know that). This Gallery will happily let you wander and look at your leisure, not hanging over you shoulder, or spend quality time with you to find things not necessarily on display. A couple of years ago they help me find a piece that had not been released, but because they work closely with Wyland they new was coming and would be in pre-publication in the near future. It was exactly what I was looking for and it arrive a few months later , and I appreciate that they went out of their way to help me find what I was looking for.

4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd Upscale Fine Art Gallery, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7071 +1 530-544-4278 [email protected] http://marcusashley.com/
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Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery

Reviewed By Duke1140 - Penn Valley, United States

This gallery has a very good selection of artists and a good selection of items at various prices. The monthly Art Walk was here and featured the incredible watercolor artist Erik Christensen. Food items, wine and champagne were served in a very relaxing atmosphere--not high pressure. The artist was readily available to talk and discuss his works as well as actually working live on a new piece. It was a snowy day outside which made for a beautiful backdrop to this event.

4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd Unit B, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6993 +1 530-600-2838 [email protected] http://www.derubeisfineart.com/gallerylocations.php
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DeRubeis Fine Art of Metal Gallery

3062 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7810 +1 530-544-2313 [email protected] http://talart.org
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Tahoe Art League Art Center & Gallery

1001 Heavenly Village Way Suite 29, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7068 +1 530-541-2523 http://www.pacificcrestgallery.com/
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Pacific Crest Gallery

10. High Vibe Society Artisan Collective

989 3rd St Unit B, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-4339 +1 530-314-8423 [email protected] http://www.highvibesociety.org

High Vibe Society is an intentional workspace for the modern creative that houses open artist studios, a gallery & music venue, and a retail store selling locally-made goods. Stop in for a workshop, taught by a local artist, or come see a gallery exhibit or concert. Drop by and see what we're up to!

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