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12 THINGS TO DO IN LAKE TAHOE (JULY 02 - JULY 11)

4th of July on Lake Tahoe

4th of July on Lake Tahoe

July 3-4 (no fireworks–drone shows only) • event

A dazzling celebration of America's independence around the scenic Lake Tahoe

Scenic Road Trips

Scenic Road Trips

all year round • activity

Driving along a large number of picturesque roads with stops near the highlights and most unique spots can be a perfect vacation plan

South Yuba River Swimming Holes

South Yuba River Swimming Holes

March–October • activity

A great way to relax during hot summer days

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

June 30–August 20, 2023 • event

High quality entertainment in the stunning setting

Monitor Pass

Monitor Pass

late April–mid-November • activity

A great outlook at the eastern Sierra Nevada

Paddleboarding (SUP)

Paddleboarding (SUP)

May–September  • activity

One of the most enjoyable and fun water activities is popular all along the California coastline

Truckee River Tubing

Truckee River Tubing

mid-May–September • activity

A relaxing and fun weekend activity

Loch Leven Lakes

Loch Leven Lakes

June–November • activity

A beautiful chain of lakes high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Mount Tallac

Mount Tallac

May–October • activity

Prepare to be stunned by beautiful vistas of Lake Tahoe

Desolation Wilderness

Desolation Wilderness

late May–October • nature

With dozens of trails and lakes, this area is a hiker's paradise

Grouse Lake

Grouse Lake

mid-June–September • nature

An oasis nestled among rocks and beautiful granite slabs

Freel Peak

Freel Peak

July–October • activity

A popular climbing spot in Sierra Nevada Mountains

8 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

The Great Reno Balloon Race

The Great Reno Balloon Race

out of rangeSeptember 8–10, 2023 • event

The world's largest free hot air balloon festival

SnowGlobe Music Festival

SnowGlobe Music Festival

canceledDecember 29–31, 2021 • event

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a cold, fresh mountain view, perfect powder, your favorite snow activities, and the world's best musicians—all in one place

Lake Tahoe Fall Colors

Lake Tahoe Fall Colors

out of rangeOctober–early November • nature

The perfect time to enjoy the serene beauty of the Eastern Sierra

Skiing at Lake Tahoe

Skiing at Lake Tahoe

out of rangelate November–late April (best in February) • activity

Magical sparkling scenery and a wide range of activities attract people to Lake Tahoe each winter

Lake Tahoe New Year's Eve

Lake Tahoe New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31 • event

The United State's best year-round playground is exceptionally fabulous on this special night

Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival

Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival

out of rangeJune 24, 2023 • event

A unique aviation festival with magnificent Sierra mountains and soaring pines in the backdrop

Bassi Falls

Bassi Falls

out of rangeApril–June (best in late April–May) • activity

A beautiful and popular site in El Dorado county

Lake Tahoe Marathon

Lake Tahoe Marathon

out of rangeOctober 13–15, 2023 • event

The three-day running festival with multiple options with stunning views

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