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2025 Lake Tahoe Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 3)

About Lake Tahoe

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Things to do in Lake Tahoe

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Lake Tahoe? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Heavenly Mountain Resort

Heavenly Mountain Resort

5.4
4.5/52 Review
Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe

5.0
4.7/524 Review
"Natural scenery"
Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

6.8
4.5/5107 Review
"Hiking"
"Natural scenery"
California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences

8.4
4.7/5906 Review
"Museums"
"Science & technology museums"
Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island

7.9
4.6/5284 Review
"Historic buildings"
"Beaches and shores"
Big Bus Tours San Francisco

Big Bus Tours San Francisco

6.8
4.8/524 Review
"Sightseeing bus"
Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

7.5
4.7/52,104 Review
"Historic buildings"
"Night view"
Exploratorium

Exploratorium

5.5
4.7/5139 Review
"Museums"
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

6.8
4.6/5110 Review
"Museums"
"Specialty exhibition halls"
The Discovery

The Discovery

3.2
5.0/52 Review
"Museums"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Lake Tahoe, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Lake Tahoe dishes and foodie spots.
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PlumpJack Cafe and Bar

PlumpJack Cafe and Bar

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Avg. USD60/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Q1227 Restaurant

Q1227 Restaurant

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"Western-style"
Paul Martin's American Grill

Paul Martin's American Grill

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Avg. USD17/person
"Seafood"
"Open Late"
Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House

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Avg. USD71/person
"Seafood"
"Open Late"
Il Fornaio

Il Fornaio

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Avg. USD24/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Brooks' Bar & Deck at Edgewood Tahoe

Brooks' Bar & Deck at Edgewood Tahoe

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Avg. USD35/person
"Innovative Cuisine"
"View"
Edgewood Restaurant

Edgewood Restaurant

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Avg. USD33/person
"Seafood"
West Shore Cafe and Inn

West Shore Cafe and Inn

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Avg. USD27/person
"Western-style"
"View"
Cedar House Pub

Cedar House Pub

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Avg. USD20/person
"Vegetarian"
Jake's On The Lake

Jake's On The Lake

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Avg. USD23/person
"Seafood"
Caliente

Caliente

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Avg. USD35/person
"Western-style"
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

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Avg. USD26/person
"Western-style"

What People Are Saying About Lake Tahoe

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Heavenly Mountain Resort

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噼里啪啦
[Fun] An unforgettable Christmas Eve with countless setbacks. This is a relatively popular and friendly place. [Cost-effectiveness] Good, a popular place with complete supporting facilities. [Scenery] Beautiful, the lake is also beautiful.

Lake Tahoe

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太浩湖给人的感觉就像大海,有的湾看起来像加勒比海那样的碧绿,有的地方看起来又像金州湾一样蓝,四个小时只看了东边,下次还会去看看太浩湖其它地方

Yosemite National Park

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Jeremy_F
I would definitely recommend Yosemite to everyone who enjoys natural scenery!

California Academy of Sciences

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mflores
if you love science this is a place to go it was so amazing you can learn a lot of stuff there my kids love it and so do I I'm great customer service

Alcatraz Island

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alfarezel
Alcatraz Island is a small island located in San Francisco Bay, about 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) offshore from San Francisco, California. It is most famous for the federal penitentiary that operated there from 1934 to 1963.

Big Bus Tours San Francisco

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支大锅
Very convenient, just verify the QR code on the bus, much cheaper than buying on site. The route is also better, arrange the itinerary, and then start to appreciate the beauty of San Francisco!

Golden Gate Bridge

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泰迪小熊
Came on September 24, 2017. The Golden Gate Bridge is a landmark of San Francisco and a well-known attraction in the United States. As long as you come to San Francisco, you have to come to the Golden Gate Bridge to punch in. Now China has more majestic bridges than the Golden Gate Bridge, so in fact, take a photo of tourists "to this tour" near the Golden Gate Bridge. The best photo spot should be the Torpedo Wharf area on the southeast side of the bridge, and try to go as early as possible, otherwise when the sunset is slanting, the photos are all backlit.

Exploratorium

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Elbik
Exploratorium exceeded our expectations. Almost all parts were interactive! We loved seeing each exhibit and we had fun trying out all the activities. We could've easily spent the 6 hours or more inside. Visiting on a weekday afternoon was a good choice. It wasn't crowded and we didn't have to wait. We also enjoyed the cafe.We spent 4 hours visiting this museum. It was a really good experience.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

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旅途花样多
Located in downtown, this museum has a modern decoration style. It has famous paintings by Picasso and other masters, as well as iconic works by Yayoi Kusama. The fifth floor (I think) is about homosexual photography, which fits the tone of San Francisco. There is an American coffee shop where you can rest and have lunch when you are tired at noon. It is worth going.

The Discovery

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Todemmy
Children's museum with interactive displays and scientific gamesChildren are able to touch and play with most things, climb a tall maze-like structure, and absorb science in an easy, hands-on way.

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