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Historic Sites/Museums
Valhalla at Lake Tahoe
870 Emerald Bay Rd.
Tallac Historic Site
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Phone: (530) 541-4975
Also known as "The Heller Estate", Valhalla has been converted into a community event center which is popular for public and private gatherings. Summer highlights include Valhalla Festival of Arts and Music or Valhalla's Renaissance Festival.
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Vikingsholm Castle
11001 S Highway 89
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Tollfree: (800) 777-0369
Phone: (530) 541-6498
Considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in North America, Vikingsholm castle sits on the shore of Emerald Bay with astonishing views of Lake Tahoe. Built in 1929, according to the wish of Lora J. Knight, a wealthy Chicago widow who purchased this then-isolated site and had it constructed into a Norse fortress from 800 A.D, Vikingsholm represents unique blend of art and history.
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Washoe Indian Cultural Exhibit inside the Baldwin Estate at Tallac Historic Site
Tallac Historic Site
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Phone: (530) 541-5227
The Washoe exhibit, created by the tribe is housed in the Baldwin Estate portion of the Tallac Historic Site, a National Register District managed by the US Forest Service. It is located approximately 4 miles west of the junction of California State Highway 89 and US Highway 50, along the south shore of Lake Tahoe.
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Ehrman Mansion
7595 W. Lake Blvd.
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Tahoma, CA 96142
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Phone: (530) 525-7982
Built in 1903, the rustic but grand, wood-panelled, three-storied house was equipped with the very best utility systems, and was surrounded by carefully planted trees, lawns and flowerbeds.
Today, the house, a fascinating example of the " opulent" tradition in Tahoe summer homes, serves as a house museum, complete with furnishings.
Located in: Sugar Pine Point State Park
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Explore Tahoe : An Urban Trailhead
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Heavenly Village Transit Center
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Phone: (530) 542-2908
"Explore Tahoe," located on the bottom floor of the Heavenly Village Transit Center, and billed as an "urban trailhead" by its designers, entwines a wealth of natural history, recreation and transportation information.
A large plasma screen television displaying continuous clips about the Lake Tahoe Basin, and a kid's table with a wildlife guessing game are a few of the many features.
Managed by The City of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department. (530) 542-6056
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Gatekeeper's Cabin Museum
130 W. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
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Email: Contact By Email
Phone: (530) 583-1762
Situated on the south bank of the Truckee river - Lake Tahoe's only outlet, the original cabin, built in 1909, served as the home of the resident gatekeeper, whose duties included the measuring and regulation of Tahoe's water level. After the original cabin was destroyed by fire in 1978, the current Gatekeeper's cabin museum was hand carved from Lodgepole Pines on the same foundation. The museum features the history of Lake Tahoe, natural history displays and an exquisite basket collection. Open from mid-May to mid-October.
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Images of Lake Tahoe
University of Nevada
Reno, NV
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Online photographic images of Lake Tahoe representing a wide range of topics, activities, geographical regions, and time periods. See the Lake through the eyes of its early explorers and residents. Enjoy the first aerial views of the region.
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Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum
3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Phone: (530) 541-5458
Located between the Visitor's Center and the Senior Center. For groups and special tours call (530) 541-5458. Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum features fascinating history of the Tahoe Basin, a large collection of photos and a museum shop with a large book collection, cards and gift items. Winter hours Friday and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission. Memorial Day through Labor Day open Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesdays.
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Lam Watah Nature Trail
Stateline, NV 89449
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Phone: (530) 543-2600
Lam Watah Nature Trail is a 1.5 mile scenic walk through meadows and woods to Nevada Beach . Trailhead is near Stateline at Hwy 50 and Kahle Drive.
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Tahoe Classic Yacht
Located on the grounds
of Pope and Valhalla Estates, adjacent to Camp Richardson
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Phone: (530) 544-2307
Unique Maritime museum highlighting the rich history of Tahoe's past. Exhibiting large and small watercraft, and a variety of antique engines. See how visitors traveled the waters before there were adequate roads. Currently restoring the Quich Cha Kiddin a 38' cruiser built in 1921.
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Tahoe Maritime Museum
5205 West Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA 96141
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Phone: (530)525-WAKE (9253)
Fax: (530)525-WAVE (9283)
Tahoe Maritime Museum in Homewood is in a new 5,800-square-foot facility with interactive exhibits, children’s visiting area and community gathering area. The museum, reminiscent of an old boathouse, showcases the history of boating in Lake Tahoe. Several historical watercraft, including the Shanghai, an 1890s excursion, and Redskin, a rare 1912 Canadian-built displacement boat, are on display. Online Newsletter.
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Tahoe Tallac Association
1 Valhalla Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Phone: (530) 541-4975
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Tallac (Baldwin) Museum
Hwy 89 2.5 Miles N of South Lake Tahoe
Tallac Historic Site
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Phone: (530) 541-5227
Exhibits on the Baldwin family-the former proprietors of the Tallac Hotel, and the Washoe Indian Tribe. Open June through September.
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Tallac Historic Site
870 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Phone: (530) 541-5227
Former site of the 100-year-old Tallac Resort. In its days of glory, the resort included two large hotels, a casino, and numerous annexes and out-buildings. Nowadays, the site is home to Valhalla community events center and its annual Valhalla Festival of Arts and Music. Exhibits on the Baldwin family-the former proprietors of the Tallac Hotel, and on the Washoe Indian Tribe can be seen at the Tallac (Baldwin) Museum located also within the site.
Click here for a map.
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Thunderbird Lodge
5000 Highway 28
Incline Village, NV 89450
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Tollfree: (800) GO-TAHOE
Phone: 775-832-8750
The Thunderbird Lodge is one of the best examples of a great residential estate on Lake Tahoe. Built in 1939, it was designed to blend harmoniously with its surroundings. Tours are available by reservation only. Visitors must be shuttled to the lodge from the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitor's Center. For more information please visit our website or call 1-800-GO-TAHOE. Thunderbird Lodge video.
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UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center
291 Country Club Drive
Incline Village, NV 89451
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Phone: (775) 881-7566
The UC Davis Thomas J. Long Foundation Education Center provides visitors insight into why Lake Tahoe is unique and how science and research are used to restore and protect Lake Tahoe for future generations. The only Lake Tahoe science center includes a research vessel, virtual laboratory and 3-D visualization lab exhibits and is located inside the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences. We offer guided tours and lively demonstrations for adults and families with kids ages 8 and up. For people trying to build greener homes and workplaces, there are working examples of sustainable design, construction and landscaping as part of our green building tours.
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