Free & Cheap Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe, CA

  • The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near South Lake Tahoe, California, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Mountains, Hiking Trails and Mini Golf.
  • From Mt. Tallac Trail to Pope Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Lake Tahoe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tahoe City, Carson City, Incline Village and Stateline.
  • The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near South Lake Tahoe, California, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Mountains, Hiking Trails and Mini Golf.
  • From Mt. Tallac Trail to Pope Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Lake Tahoe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tahoe City, Carson City, Incline Village and Stateline.
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41.5 Miles
88% 49 votes
Art Museum 1595 N. Sierra, Reno, NV 89503 MoreLess Info
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.
41.7 Miles
76% 109 votes
Bowling 300 N Center St., Reno, NV 89504 MoreLess Info
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.
41.7 Miles
93% 498 votes
Parks 250 Evans Avenue, Reno, NV 89501 MoreLess Info
Reno Aces Ballpark is home of the AAA Reno Aces in the MiLB Pacific Coast League. Opened in 2009, this ballpark is one of the Minor League's finest with a playground and climbing toys available for kids at the Circus Circus Kids Zone.
41.8 Miles
65% 49 votes
Music Venue 400 North Center Street, Reno, NV MoreLess Info
Reno Events Center is a destination for a variety of events including comedian acts and concerts. It has seats for 7000 visitors and is currently the home of the Reno Bighorns, an NBA development team.
41.9 Miles
63% 32 votes
Movie Theaters 2500 E 2nd Street, Reno, NV 89502 MoreLess Info
Located in a casino, Grand Sierra Cinema offers on average four movies to see each day, changing on a weekly basis depending on what films are being released. The cinema has amenities like stadium seating and digital projectors.
42.1 Miles
86% 185 votes
Farms & Ranches Placerville, CA MoreLess Info
Located in Placerville, California, the High Hill Ranch is a fruit farm most respected for its many heirloom apple varieties. It is a member of the Apple Hill collective and has a wood shop on its campus.
42.5 Miles
78% 36 votes
Parks 1502 Washington Street, Reno, NV 89503 MoreLess Info
Formerly a working ranch, today Rancho San Rafael Park is home to several amenities, including a dog park, arboretum, museum, playgrounds, picnic areas and athletic fields. They also have several miles of walking trails.
42.7 Miles
90% 295 votes
Farms & Ranches 2952 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95709 MoreLess Info
Placerville's Apple Hill is a unique produce cooperative, farm and country store. Its apple and pumpkin pies are legendary and must be ordered well in advance of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Apple Hill also has an on-site bakery and Christmas tree farm.
42.7 Miles
72% 148 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 1650 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557 MoreLess Info
Several exhibits at the Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center are free to the public. The free options include hands-on activities, interactive displays, and popular permanent exhibits like the rotating Earth and moon globes.
42.8 Miles
58% 26 votes
Movie Theaters 555 El Rancjo Drive, Sparks, NV 89431 MoreLess Info
The tradition of the drive-in cinema is upheld at the El Rancho Drivein Theatre. The cinema is currently owned and operated by WestWind which outfitted the older drive-in with digital projection and first-run Hollywood releases.
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