Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving tour.
On this tour, you’ll explore the early community of Al Tahoe, the Tallac Historic Site, and view three early Tahoe summer homes. The tour continues with optional hikes to Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay, Eagle Falls, and Eagle Rock. Enjoy the picturesque splendor of Lake Tahoe and its surrounding snow-capped mountains as you drive, along the way hearing stories about:
• Some of Tahoe’s colorful characters
• Early Native American history in the Tahoe Basin
• Lake Tahoe’s early history
• The trees of Tahoe’s pine forest
• Historic homes dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s
• The history of gaming in Lake Tahoe
This driving tour can be completed in about two hours without any stops. Along the way, you’ll have the option of visiting a number of state parks. Parking fees are not included in the price of this tour.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Public transportation options are available nearby
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.