Free & Cheap Things to Do in Virginia City, NV

  • The list below includes 94 free or cheap things to do in or near Virginia City, Nevada, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Bars, History Museums and Haunted Tours.
  • From St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church to The Washoe Club Haunted Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Virginia City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, Incline Village, Reno and Sparks.
  • The list below includes 94 free or cheap things to do in or near Virginia City, Nevada, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Bars, History Museums and Haunted Tours.
  • From St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church to The Washoe Club Haunted Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Virginia City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, Incline Village, Reno and Sparks.
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31.2 Miles
81% 16 votes
Kayaking 995 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Also known as Lake Tahoe Watersports, Action Watersports offers a variety of services. The company offers boat rentals, jet ski and stand up paddleboard rentals, and guided fishing tours, as well as an array of water sports like parasailing.
31.2 Miles
77% 43 votes
National & State Parks 12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
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.
31.6 Miles
91% 77 votes
Fishing 1023 Blue Lake Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 MoreLess Info
No fishing license is required at Tahoe Trout Farm, where guests can fish from two ponds stocked with rainbow trout, using supplied equipment or their own. Guests are charged for each fish caught, with price depending on size.
31.6 Miles
100% 22 votes
Hiking Trails D.L. Bliss, Emerald Bay State Park, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96154 MoreLess Info
Rubicon Trail is a scenic 9 mile trail around Lake Tahoe that is popular for hiking and snowshoeing. While walking on the trail visitors will cross waterfalls and be surrounded by rocks, trees and flowers.
32.3 Miles
91% 197 votes
Beaches Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA MoreLess Info
Located on the southern shore of lake Tahoe, Pope beach is a quiet and peaceful place surrounded by nature's bounty. Restrooms, picnic tables and standing barbeque's are available but parking might be difficult to find. The place remains crowded during weekends.
32.3 Miles
85% 260 votes
Mini Golf 2455 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 MoreLess Info
The most popular mini-golf destination in South Lake Tahoe is Magic Carpet Golf. This family-friendly establishment has three golf courses and an extensive selection of arcade games for kids and adults.
32.7 Miles
100% 8 votes
Beaches Southshore Drive, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
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.
33.0 Miles
90% 49 votes
Horseback Riding 2600 Alpine Meadows Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
The Alpine Meadows Stables provides scenic horseback riding tours through the Lake Tahoe National Forest with the help of experienced guides and gentle, thoroughly trained horses. The services are available from Memorial Day weekend to early October.
33.3 Miles
94% 818 votes
Historic Sites State Hwy 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 MoreLess Info
South Lake Tahoe's Tallac Historic Site sits on the banks of Lake Tahoe. Visitors are welcome throughout the year, and the best time to visit is in late summer. All of the buildings are closed during the winter months, although the property remains popular with cross-country skiers.
33.5 Miles
90% 98 votes
Horseback Riding 4 emerald bay rd. (hwy 89), South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 MoreLess Info
Horseback rides through the Lake Tahoe National Forest are the major activity provided by the Camp Richardson Corral. In addition to standard trail rides, the corral has pony rides, pack trips, wagon rides, and boarding facilities for horse owners.
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