Free & Cheap Things to Do in Tahoe City, CA

  • The list below includes 119 free or cheap things to do in or near Tahoe City, California, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Kayaking, Rafting and Bike Paths.
  • From Eagle Falls Trail to Donner Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tahoe City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, Truckee, Incline Village and South Lake Tahoe.
  • The list below includes 119 free or cheap things to do in or near Tahoe City, California, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Kayaking, Rafting and Bike Paths.
  • From Eagle Falls Trail to Donner Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tahoe City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carson City, Truckee, Incline Village and South Lake Tahoe.
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0.5 Miles
97% 59 votes
Rafting 55 w. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
Truckee River Rafting gives lessons and group excursions in rafting. The water I not too challenging, and is a good option for the whole family.
5.4 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.
3.1 Miles
88% 152 votes
Rafting 2200 River Road, Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
Explore Tahoe City's waterways with a tour from the Truckee River Rafting Company. The company is open seasonally. Reservations are always highly recommended and are required for chartered group tours.
0.5 Miles
87% 39 votes
Art Museum 130 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society & Gatekeepers Museum is held within a reconstruction of the original Gatekeeper's Cabin on the same site where it used to stand. The collection in the museum showcases Tahoe history and includes a resource library.
0.1 Miles
89% 18 votes
Kayaking 521 N Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
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.
0.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paddleboarding 3080 North Lake Blvd, Ste A, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
With Best Shore Paddle LLC, visitors can reserve canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards to take out on the lake. The company will deliver the rentals directly to a location on the lake, a hotel, or a cabin.
0.1 Miles
64% 22 votes
Kayaking 521 N Lake Bl, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
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.
0.5 Miles
57% 7 votes
History Museums 130 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
Lake Tahoe’s Gatekeeper’s Museum is located in a replica of the original Gatekeeper’s Cabin, occupied by the watermaster who controlled water flow from the lake. The museum has a variety of displays about local history.
3.9 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.
7.2 Miles
80% 10 votes
Skating Rinks 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
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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