Ways to Play in Tahoe

The Lake Tahoe area is without a doubt one of the most desirable recreational destinations in the world.

Year-round events and activities boast high-excitment and universal appeal: A Shakespeare play set on the relaxing beaches of Sand Harbor; Old Tahoe flowing with activity during the nation's most prestigious wooden boat show; live music performed from a lakefront amphitheater; and races, restaurants, rides and runs.

Lake Tahoe is your four-seasons paradise. Here are some of the many ways to play in Tahoe:

Take a self-guided tour down the Truckee River in a 6-person white-water raft. The complete trip lasts 2-3 hours, with scenic bends through the North Lake Tahoe forest and alongside Hwy. 89

Besides the big Lake, the North Lake Tahoe region is home to many streams, rivers and smaller bodies of water. There’s plenty of hot spots within a short distance of the Truckee Hotel.

North Lake Tahoe is home to miles upon miles of gorgeous Sierra Nevada wilderness, and we offer endless trails for hiking and exploring all of it.

With over 25 designated camping areas and an endless web of lakes and streams, North Lake Tahoe is a virtual utopia for camping and RVing enthusiasts.

Tahoe’s North Shore basin boasts six championship golf courses and four executive courses, and an additional 14 courses within an hour’s drive. With eye-popping views and spectacular courses, Tahoe is home to some of the best golf in the western states.

A ride in the scenic Cable Car is a spectacular and leisurely ride 2,000 vertical feet. The Cable Car is one of Squaw Valley's most popular year-round attractions, and an easy trip from the hotel.

With an average annual snowfall of over 400 inches, 12 world class alpine ski resorts, and the largest concentration of ski resorts in the country, Lake Tahoe skiing and snowboarding is 2nd to none.

From miles upon miles of road biking paths, to nationally-rated mountain biking trails offering panoramic views of the Lake, Tahoe is a world-class biking scene for novices as well as pros.

Sparkling blue water…crisp, mountain air…something to do at every corner…what more could you possibly ask for in a Lake Tahoe vacation? Your North Lake Tahoe stay wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of the relaxing spa and fitness options in our area.

Sledding and tubing are perfect ways for kids and adults to feel the rush of a Tahoe winter. Granlilbakken, Squaw Valley, Soda Springs and Northstar are all within short distance of the Truckee Hotel, and all offer top-notch sledding fun.

Enjoy ice skating? There’s plenty of ice skating facilities a short drive away from the hotel: The Olympic Ice Pavilion at Squaw, the Truckee Ice Skating Rink, and Northstar’s Village rink... just to name a few.