Discover 10 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in South Lake Tahoe (United States). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Vikingsholm, Eagle Falls trailhead, and Maggies Peaks. Also, be sure to include Lake Tahoe Historical Society in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in South Lake Tahoe (California).
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Vikingsholm
Mansion in Tahoma, California. Vikingsholm is a 38-room mansion on the shore of Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe, in El Dorado County, California, U.S. and on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]
Address: Hwy 89 at Emerald Bay State Park, South Lake Tahoe
Eagle Falls trailhead
The Eagle Falls trailhead or Eagle Lake trailhead is located in the El Dorado National Forest, in the Sierra Nevada, within Emerald Bay State Park, on the western shore of Lake Tahoe, California.
It is on California State Route 89, a few miles north of the town of South Lake Tahoe.[2]
Address: Emerald Bay Rd, 96150 South Lake Tahoe
Maggies Peaks
Peak in California. Maggies Peaks refers to a mountain in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, southwest of Lake Tahoe. There are two peaks on the mountain about 0.7 miles apart. The northern peak has an elevation of about 8,499 feet and the southern peak has an elevation of 8,703 feet. The mountain is located in the Desolation Wilderness in El Dorado County, California. The summits overlook Lake Tahoe and affords very good views of the lake.[3]
Lake Tahoe Historical Society
Museum, Specialty museum
Address: 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd, 96150 South Lake Tahoe
Jobs Peak
Peak in California. Jobs Peak located in Alpine County, California, is the most prominent peak visible from the Carson Valley in Douglas County, Nevada. The peak offers hiking and backcountry skiing with the view of Lake Tahoe. It is in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
The mountain is named for Moses Job who opened a store in nearby Sheridan, Nevada in the early 1850s.[4]
St. Theresa Catholic Church
Church
Address: 1041 Lyons Ave, 96150 South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Boat Rides
Nature, Natural attraction, Speed boats tours, Boat tours, Outdoor activities, Lake, Tours
Address: 2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe
The Ski Renter at South Lake Tahoe
Nature, Natural attraction, Gear rental, Outdoor activities, Lake
Address: 1093 Ski Run Blvd, 96150-8502 South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Balloons
Nature, Natural attraction, Balloon rides, Tours, Outdoor activities, Lake
Address: Tahoe Keys Marina, 96151 South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Community College
Community college in South Lake Tahoe, California. Lake Tahoe Community College is a community college in South Lake Tahoe, California. It was established in 1975. At an altitude of 6,229 feet, it is at the highest elevation of any college in the state.[5]
Address: 1 College Dr, 96150 South Lake Tahoe