5 days in South Lake Tahoe 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.

For shopping fun, head to Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery or Wyland Galleries. Get a sense of the local culture at The Way It Was Museum and Wine Tours From Tahoe. Change things up with these side-trips from South Lake Tahoe: Genoa (Mormon Station State Historic Park & Genoa Courthouse Museum) and Virginia City (Marshall Mint & Museum & Silver Terrace Cemeteries). There's still lots to do: stroll through Rubicon Trail, see what you can catch with a fishing tour, hike along Vikingsholm Hiking Trail, and kick back and relax at Nevada Beach Campground.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read South Lake Tahoe sightseeing planner.

In October, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 31°F.