10 days in Lake Tahoe (California) Itinerary

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

South Lake Tahoe is known for historic sites, beaches, and outdoors. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Emerald Bay State Park, stroll through Pope Beach, step into the grandiose world of Vikingsholm, and admire the majestic nature at Van Sickle Bi-State Park.

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Milwaukee to South Lake Tahoe is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Milwaukee to South Lake Tahoe. Traveling from Milwaukee in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in South Lake Tahoe, with lows of 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Truckee.

Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): hit the slopes at Northstar California and then admire the majestic nature at Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: walk around Kings Beach State Recreation Area, then let little ones run wild at Commons Beach Park, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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You can drive from South Lake Tahoe to Truckee in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in May, and nighttime lows around 31°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.