- The list below includes 119 free or cheap things to do in or near Tahoe City, California, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Kayaking, Rafting and Bike Paths.
- From Eagle Falls Trail to Donner Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tahoe City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, Truckee, Incline Village and South Lake Tahoe.
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Visitors to the Fourth Ward School Museum can step into the past when they enter the preserved 1876 Victorian school building. Tours cover the history of Virginia City, education during the 19th century, and the life of Mark Twain.
28.5 Miles
Virginia Lake Park is the public access area that sits next to the body of water that gives the park its name. Visitors to the park will boat launches, fishing, and even picnic areas available for use.
29.0 Miles
As a remnant of the 1800s, Old Washoe Club is a brick building with a rich and haunted past. Visitors can receive a guided tour through the building, including the parlor and crypt.
29.7 Miles
A diversity of art experiences are supported through the Nevada Museum of Art. Creative programming and exhibits attract a large number of visitors to the institution, and the day is made more pleasant through the museum cafe and store.
29.7 Miles
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Arlington Avenue at Island Avenue, Reno, NV 89501
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The lovely sights and park-like atmosphere of the Truckee River Walk, commonly known as the Reno River Walk, make for a relaxing and free attractions. There are also money-based options for those who wish to experience the River Walk in a more in-depth way through shopping, dining, or entertainment.
29.9 Miles
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195 votes
490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
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A wide range of galleries are included at the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, including scientific fields that cover the water cycle, the Truckee River, renewable energy, and inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci. Hands-on and interactive activities can be found on site.
29.9 Miles
A movie theater with 12 auditoriums, Century Riverside 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
30.0 Miles
Open to the public throughout the year, the Wilbur D. May Center actually holds three cultural institutions. There is a museum with rare and exotic artifacts and animals from around the world, an arboretum, and a botanical garden.
30.1 Miles
More than 200 stunning historic cars are preserved and put on display at the National Automobile Museum. Facades surrounding the cars help to bring the exhibits to life with authentic street scenes and automobile sounds.
30.2 Miles
The National Bowling Stadium features 78 championship lanes, a large meeting room, and a theater to show business type movies. The stadium also features another 10 bowling lanes for family fun.