- 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 can enjoy boating, fishing, camping, hiking, bicycling and variety of other recreational activities at Donner Memorial State Park. The park also offers tours and has museums related to the history of early American settlers in Northern California.
12.0 Miles
Spanning over 10 acres, West End Beach is a pubic beach popular among both locals and visitors alike. The beach offers a number of amenities, including barbecues, picnic areas, and a covered pavilion available for rental.
12.5 Miles
Tahoe Donner is a local ski resort whose downhill ski area features multiple chairlifts, surface lifts and trails. The resort also offers camping facilities as well as many equestrian activities including wagon, trail and pony rides during summer.
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12318 Union Mills Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
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Visitors of the Piping Rock Equestrian Center have the opportunity to go horseback riding at any point during the year. The location also offers riding instruction, clinics, and year-round programs.
13.2 Miles
Donner Lake is a lake park that offers many slides and swings for children to play there. The lake also features grasslands and forests where guests can lay in the grass or have a picnic.
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569 McDonald Drive, Incline Village, NV 89451
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A fishing charter service that leads trips on Lake Tahoe, Sierra Fin Addicts Fishing Charters employs experienced guides who can lead trips for everyone from novice fishermen to virtual pros.
14.7 Miles
A hiking trail that stretches over five miles, the Mt Rose Hike combines easier stretches with more challenging ones. The hike offers impressive views of Mt. Rose and the surrounding wilderness.
15.1 Miles
South Lake Tahoe is home to Vikingsholm, a country retreat erected in 1929 by the wife of a wealthy Danish businessman. It sits on Emerald Bay and is an important destination for architects and anthropologists.
15.1 Miles
South Lake Tahoe trails are served by the Zephyr Cove Stables. Guests can experience guided horseback rides in the area during the summer season to view the lake and Sierra Nevada Mountains from an ideal vantage point.
15.3 Miles
Situated on Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove - North Beach is a dog friendly beach surrounded by Evergreen trees and a mountain range. At the beach, visitors can go swimming or rent a kayak to take out on the water.