- 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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Commons Beach Park is a four-plus-acre area that is ideal for picnicking, swimming, and sunbathing. The location also features a large lakefront playground for children to enjoy during their visit.
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Located at the center of the Village at Northstar, the Northstar Ice Skating Rink spans 9000 square feet. Guests can drink hot cider or warm up by fire pits in between skating times.
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Donner Lake is a moraine-dammed lake, located next to Interstate 80, next to the town of Truckee. Some of the things you can do here are fishing, hiking, camping or just go for recreation.
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Visitors who enjoy walking, hiking, and exploring will find much to see and do at Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads. Areas of interest include Mt. Rose, the Donner Lake area, Squaw Valley, and Truckee River Canyon.
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Travelers can explore pioneer living with a tour of Watson Cabin and its grounds. A registered historical building, this property is the home of the first residents of Tahoe City.
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Just a little off Route 89 is the Inspiration Point Vista which offers some breathtaking views of Emerald Bay. Refreshments and restrooms are available but good parking spots might be difficult to find.
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For those unafraid of heights, Stateline Lookout is a trail with an excellent overlook of the surrounding area. Climb to 7100 feet to get the best view.
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Tahoe City Kayak offers kayak and paddleboard rentals, as well as sales, lessons and tours. They also feature rental kayaks or paddleboards delivered to the customer's personal Lake Tahoe destination.
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At Tahoe City Kayak & Paddleboard, visitors can take standup paddle boards and kayak rentals out on the waters of Lake Tahoe. The shop organizes specialty tours like a 4th of July and lakeside brunch tours.
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Commons Beach is a half-beach and half-park area popular among local residents. The beach side offers access to the water while the other half offers park amenities like a playground, picnic areas, and weekly live music concerts in the summer.