7 days in Lake Tahoe Area 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Speed Boats Tours and Sand Harbor. Explore South Lake Tahoe's surroundings by going to Hellman-Ehrman Mansion (in Tahoe City), UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (in Incline Village) and Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum (in Truckee). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Vikingsholm, admire the majestic nature at Van Sickle Bi-State Park, hike along Mt. Tallac Trail, and cruise along Inspiration Point Vista.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our South Lake Tahoe online visit planner.

Houston to South Lake Tahoe is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Houston to South Lake Tahoe due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Houston in September, plan for little chillier days and much colder nights in South Lake Tahoe: temperatures range from 73°F by day to 39°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to fly back home.