- The list below includes 71 free or cheap things to do in or near Sparks, Nevada, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Off Road & ATV and Bowling.
- From Lazy 5 Regional Park to Pah Rah Mountain Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sparks and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia City, Incline Village, Reno and Carson City.
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12593 Donner Pass Road at Highway 80, Truckee, CA
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Donner Memorial State Park marks the site of the Donner Camp where many members of the Donner Party perished due to harsh weather conditions. The park also maintains the Pioneer Monument and the Emigrant Trail Museum which preserves the cultural heritage of the area.
29.5 Miles
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.
29.7 Miles
Dedicated to training wild mustangs, R & D Ranch offers visitors horseback riding lessons where they can learn how to bridle and saddle them. The lesson ends with a horseback ride through a trail on the ranch.
31.1 Miles
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.
31.3 Miles
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.
32.0 Miles
Donner Lake is a lake park that offers many slides and swings for children to play there. The lake also features grasslands and forests where guests can lay in the grass or have a picnic.
32.4 Miles
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.
32.4 Miles
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.
32.5 Miles
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.
32.6 Miles
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.