- The list below includes 166 free or cheap things to do in or near Crystal Bay, Nevada, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- From Burnt Cedar Beach to Mark Twain Cultural Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Crystal Bay and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Carson City, Truckee and Incline Village.
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3.3 Miles
Hidden Beach is a beach that sits on the banks of Lake Tahoe and promotes activities including picnicking, swimming, and sun tanning. The beach also can be used as a kayaking launch point.
3.4 Miles
87%
137 votes
948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
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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.
3.5 Miles
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8 votes
2 miles north of the Highway 50/28, Incline Village, NV 89452
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Skunk Harbor - Dog Beach offers plenty of sand and water for dogs to play in, as well as woods, a secluded cove and a trailhead that provides a 3 mile hike. There are no bathrooms in the area.
3.6 Miles
98%
42 votes
291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV
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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.
4.0 Miles
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.
5.6 Miles
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7 votes
5000 Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89450
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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.
5.7 Miles
Located along the shores of Lake Tahoe, Chimney Beach allows visitors to wade, swim, and enjoy the lake. The beach is accessible after a downhill hike and facilities at the beach are limited.
6.7 Miles
Northstar stables offers horseback rides for adults and children. Also through the same company, you can choose to go rock climbing or kayaking.
6.7 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.
6.7 Miles
81%
31 votes
100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96160
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Northstar Downhill Mountain Bike Resort features trails for cross country and downhill mountain biking for all skill levels, as well as trails for hikers. It also offers lift access, bike rentals and bike shop services.