City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
2. Watson Cabin Living Museum
City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (530) 583-8717
Address: 560 North Lake Boulevard
Description: Built in 1909, the Watson Cabin Living Museum is the oldest building in Tahoe City. Listed on the National Register of Historic Homes, the cabin contains the first indoor private bathroom in Tahoe City, as well as antiques and collectibles from the turn of the 20th century. Currently the cabin is open Memorial Day through June 30 on weekends and from July 1 through Labor Day Wednesday through Monday. Hours are noon to 4:00 p.m.
3. North Tahoe Watersports
City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (530) 546-9253 (Kings Beach)
Address: 700 North Lake Boulevard
Description: If you’re not afraid of heights, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Tahoe literally below your feet as you parasail high above the water. Older kids love this adventure, since it’s not something they can do every day. The height and length of the flight range from 450 feet of line for an 8-minute jaunt to 1,500 feet for a 15-minute thrill. Because takeoffs and landings are done on a launch pad on the back of a boat, you don’t even have to worry about getting dunked in the frigid waters of the lake. North Tahoe Watersports can also outfit the family in other water-sports equipment. Call for rates.
4. Tahoe Sailing Charters
City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (530) 583-6200
Description: If you ever wanted to try sailing, this is the place. This company rents sailboats and offers a variety of sailing cruises on the lake. They even give sailing lessons. This is a cool way to relax on Lake Tahoe on a hot day. (See the Recreation chapter for more boat-rental information.)
5. Cobblestone Cinema
City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (530) 546-5951
Address: 465 North Lake Tahoe Boulevard
6. Fanny Bridge
City: Tahoe City, CA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Description: This bridge spans the Truckee River as it flows out of Lake Tahoe. The Truckee is the only river that leaves the lake, and this bridge overlooks the charming dam that controls the water. When you lean over the rail, you can see huge trout swimming between the dam and the bridge. It’s called Fanny Bridge because so many people lean over it to watch the trout that passersby can only see their rear ends. Drive to the “Y” (the intersection of CA 89 and CA 28) in Tahoe City and look for the fannies—you can’t miss them or the bridge. (See the Attractions chapter for more information.)