Reno-Tahoe, Nevada for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
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- Restaurant
Tahoe Queen Cruise
Zephyr Cove, NV
What kid wouldn't love to cruise Lake Tahoe on a triple-decker paddlewheel boat? Being on the water at Lake Tahoe is a must -- you can't really appreciate how beautiful...
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- Visitors Center
- Science & Nature Museum
- Scenic Landmark
Taylor Creek Visitor Center
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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...
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- History Museum
- Historical Landmark
The Tallac Historic Site
South Lake Tahoe, CA
The Tallac Historic Site used to be called the "Grandest Resort in the World," and while you can't actually vacation there anymore, you can tour its two grand estates. Grandiose...
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- Ski Lodge
- Resort
Resort at Squaw Creek
Olympic Valley, CA
The Resort at Squaw Creek sits at the base of the ski mountain best known as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The rooms are comfortable, and the budget...
Day 2
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- Fishing
Tahoe Trout Farm
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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...
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- Beach
- Fishing
- Swimming
Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Visitor Center
Incline Village, NV
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...
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- Gondola
- Hiking
Heavenly Valley Ski Resort Gondola Ride
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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...
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- Hayride
- Sleigh Ride
Borges Carriage Rides
Stateline, NV
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...
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- Ski Lodge
- Resort
Resort at Squaw Creek
Olympic Valley, CA
The Resort at Squaw Creek sits at the base of the ski mountain best known as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The rooms are comfortable, and the budget...
Day 3
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- Historical Landmark
- Hiking
Emerald Bay/Vikingsholm
Tahoma, CA
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...
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- Family Dining
- Burgers
Sunnyside Restaurant
Tahoe City, CA
The view from the deck is the reason you'll pay $10 for a burger, but it's worth it. Kids will be entertained by the constant parade of boats that owners...
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- Bicycling
Biking Along the Truckee River
Olympic Valley, NV
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...
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- Ski Lodge
- Resort
Resort at Squaw Creek
Olympic Valley, CA
The Resort at Squaw Creek sits at the base of the ski mountain best known as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The rooms are comfortable, and the budget...
Reno-Tahoe, Nevada for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Restaurant
Tahoe Queen Cruise
Zephyr Cove, NV
What kid wouldn't love to cruise Lake Tahoe on a triple-decker paddlewheel boat? Being on the water at Lake Tahoe is a must -- you can't really appreciate how beautiful...
-
- Visitors Center
- Science & Nature Museum
- Scenic Landmark
Taylor Creek Visitor Center
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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...
-
- History Museum
- Historical Landmark
The Tallac Historic Site
South Lake Tahoe, CA
The Tallac Historic Site used to be called the "Grandest Resort in the World," and while you can't actually vacation there anymore, you can tour its two grand estates. Grandiose...
-
- Ski Lodge
- Resort
Resort at Squaw Creek
Olympic Valley, CA
The Resort at Squaw Creek sits at the base of the ski mountain best known as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The rooms are comfortable, and the budget...
Day 2
-
- Fishing
Tahoe Trout Farm
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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...
-
- Beach
- Fishing
- Swimming
Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Visitor Center
Incline Village, NV
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...
-
- Gondola
- Hiking
Heavenly Valley Ski Resort Gondola Ride
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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...
-
- Hayride
- Sleigh Ride
Borges Carriage Rides
Stateline, NV
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...
-
- Ski Lodge
- Resort
Resort at Squaw Creek
Olympic Valley, CA
The Resort at Squaw Creek sits at the base of the ski mountain best known as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The rooms are comfortable, and the budget...
Day 3
-
- Historical Landmark
- Hiking
Emerald Bay/Vikingsholm
Tahoma, CA
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...
-
- Family Dining
- Burgers
Sunnyside Restaurant
Tahoe City, CA
The view from the deck is the reason you'll pay $10 for a burger, but it's worth it. Kids will be entertained by the constant parade of boats that owners...
-
- Bicycling
Biking Along the Truckee River
Olympic Valley, NV
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...
-
- Ski Lodge
- Resort
Resort at Squaw Creek
Olympic Valley, CA
The Resort at Squaw Creek sits at the base of the ski mountain best known as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The rooms are comfortable, and the budget...
