Free & Cheap Things to Do in Minden, NV

  • The list below includes 98 free or cheap things to do in or near Minden, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Arts & Crafts Classes, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
  • From Minden Park to Mormon Station State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Minden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Stateline.
  • The list below includes 98 free or cheap things to do in or near Minden, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Arts & Crafts Classes, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
  • From Minden Park to Mormon Station State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Minden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Stateline.
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24.1 Miles
93% 54 votes
Bus Tours Virginia City, NV MoreLess Info
A scenic bus tour, Discover Lake Tahoe Tour to Virginia City features clean and comfortable vehicles and knowledgeable guides who offer colorful and informative stories about the area’s history and culture.
24.1 Miles
100% 8 votes
Beaches 2 miles north of the Highway 50/28, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Skunk Harbor - Dog Beach offers plenty of sand and water for dogs to play in, as well as woods, a secluded cove and a trailhead that provides a 3 mile hike. There are no bathrooms in the area.
24.5 Miles
90% 31 votes
Specialty Museums C Street, Virginia City, NV MoreLess Info
The Marshall Mint & Museum offers informative exhibits on minting coins, on pressing gold, and on the history of gold and silver mining in the area. They also feature a gift shop with souvenirs and coins minted on the premises.
24.6 Miles
92% 48 votes
National & State Parks Highway 89 at Pine Street, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
Hellman-Ehrman Mansion is a local historic landmark located inside the Sugar Pine Point State Park. Built in 1903, it was initially the summer home of a wealthy businessman. Restored and renovated, it retains the old world charm of early twentieth century. Guided tours of the mansion are available.
24.9 Miles
84% 44 votes
Lake Highway 28, downtown, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
Commons Beach Park is a four-plus-acre area that is ideal for picnicking, swimming, and sunbathing. The location also features a large lakefront playground for children to enjoy during their visit.
25.0 Miles
87% 39 votes
Art Museum 130 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society & Gatekeepers Museum is held within a reconstruction of the original Gatekeeper's Cabin on the same site where it used to stand. The collection in the museum showcases Tahoe history and includes a resource library.
25.0 Miles
88% 17 votes
Hiking Trails Highway 89, Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors who enjoy walking, hiking, and exploring will find much to see and do at Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads. Areas of interest include Mt. Rose, the Donner Lake area, Squaw Valley, and Truckee River Canyon.
25.0 Miles
57% 7 votes
History Museums 130 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
Lake Tahoe’s Gatekeeper’s Museum is located in a replica of the original Gatekeeper’s Cabin, occupied by the watermaster who controlled water flow from the lake. The museum has a variety of displays about local history.
25.1 Miles
100% 43 votes
Lake Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
Donner Lake is a moraine-dammed lake, located next to Interstate 80, next to the town of Truckee. Some of the things you can do here are fishing, hiking, camping or just go for recreation.
25.1 Miles
95% 167 votes
Visitor Centers Emerald Bay Rd, Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
Just a little off Route 89 is the Inspiration Point Vista which offers some breathtaking views of Emerald Bay. Refreshments and restrooms are available but good parking spots might be difficult to find.
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