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Things to Do in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

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Tahoe Rim Trail

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

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Walking the Tahoe Rim Trail will turn even the most ardent couch potato into a nature lover. With more than 160 miles of trail that encircles one of the world's...

  • Hiking

Borges Carriage Rides

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

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The Borges family has been hosting hayrides and Western-style barbecues from their ranch in Gardenerville (a 20-minute drive from South Lake Tahoe) for some 40 years. After the...

  • Hayride

  • Sleigh Ride

Heavenly Valley Ski Resort

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

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Hit the slopes with your kids at this popular ski resort where the area's highest mountain, Mt. Heavenly (10,100 feet), offers amazing views of the lake and over 4,800 acres of trails for skiiers of all levels. ...

  • Skiing

  • Gondola

Emerald Bay/Vikingsholm

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

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Kids won't care that Emerald Bay was the site of the first summer homes in Lake Tahoe, but they will enjoy exploring the one that still remains: a castle-like...

  • Historical Landmark

  • Hiking

Biking Along the Truckee River

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

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This easy ride from Squaw Valley into Tahoe City, along the Truckee River, is one that kids as young as 6 or 7 can do. If you're not traveling with...

  • Bicycling

Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

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Many school-aged children have heard the horror story of the ill-fated Donner Party, the group of some 90 California-bound pioneers who set off from Illinois and became...

  • History Museum

  • Park

  • Ethnic Museum

Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Visitor Center

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

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Have your trip to the Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park focus on one of its beautiful public beaches, Sand Harbor. Because it faces west, Sand Harbor stays warm and sunny...

  • Beach

  • Fishing

  • Swimming

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

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Four family-friendly self-guided hikes start from the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, but be sure to visit the Stream Profile Chamber, located a quick 1/4 mile walk from the...

  • Visitors Center

  • Science & Nature Museum

  • Scenic Landmark

Heavenly Valley Ski Resort Gondola Ride

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

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A sky ride at this popular ski resort will surely be a highlight of your kids' vacation, and yours, too. From the top you'll glimpse amazing 360-degree views of...

  • Gondola

  • Hiking

Tahoe Trout Farm

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

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If you'd like some quiet bonding time with your kids, this is the perfect way to get it. You don't need a fishing license, or your own tackle -- everything is...

  • Fishing

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