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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17.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Historic Homes 5000 Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89450 MoreLess Info
With panoramic views of Lake Tahoe, Thunderbird Lodge Historic Site offers visitors a stone castle style building at a high elevation. Visitors can tour the estates and gardens to learn about the region's history.
18.5 Miles
96% 25 votes
Historic Sites Highway 395 South at Highway 429, Carson City, NV 89511 MoreLess Info
The Bowers Mansion Museum is an example of a millionaire home built as a result of the 1859 Comstock silver mining boom. The museum combines a swimming pool, park and playground with historic tours of the mansion.
18.6 Miles
91% 1049 votes
Castles Hwy 89 at Emerald Bay State Park, South Lake Tahoe, CA MoreLess Info
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.
19.1 Miles
91% 362 votes
Waterfalls Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
Tahoe City's Eagle Falls Trail is a hiking trail of moderate difficulty. The trail is short and requires climbing around small rock formations. It is popular with hikers and photographers. Bikes and other vehicles are not permitted on the trail.
20.5 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Specializing in catering to a naturist lifestyle, Secret Cove is a secluded, clothing optional beach. Situated next to Lake Tahoe, the beach isopen throughout the summer months and promotes a healthy and positive naturist lifestyle supported by enthusiasts from the entire region.
21.6 Miles
64% 11 votes
National & State Parks 4855 E Lake Blvd, Carson City, NV 89704 MoreLess Info
Washoe Lake State Park offers a range of recreational activities including hiking, biking and equestrian activities. Patrons can also participate in water sports such as boating or picnic while enjoying the views of Sierra Nevada, Carson and Virginia Mountain Ranges.
22.0 Miles
98% 42 votes
Visitor Centers 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV MoreLess Info
Located in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences building, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers a wide variety of interactive science exhibits, including a virtual laboratory and 3D theater. Many exhibits center on the ecology of Lake Tahoe.
22.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Beaches 964 Lakeshore, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Ski Beach is one of Incline Village's private beaches, and is open only to residents of Incline Village and to their guests. The beach welcomes pets on leashes during off season.
22.2 Miles
87% 137 votes
Festivals 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is held on the shores of the lake in an open-air theater. The plays performed change each year and revolve around the classics of Shakespeare, but other plays and musicals are occasionally included.
22.4 Miles
95% 435 votes
Parks Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Sand Harbor includes 55 acres of sandy beaches, shaded forest areas, and rocky coves. Lake Tahoe is available from most of the region, which allows for swimming, boating, and picnicking.
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