Top Lake Tahoe Art & Culture

Channel your inner Monet at a painting class in Truckee. If you need a break from the outdoor activities or want to get your creative juices flowing, you can paint your own work of art with the guidance of an instructor. All necessary supplies are provided, and your masterpiece is yours to take home.

Go back in time to the American Wild West on this private tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, Nevada. Follow part of the old Pony Express to reach the area of the Comstock Lode, founded in 1859 during the Gold Rush, and hear about the days when Mark Twain walked the dusty streets. In Virginia City, a National Historic Landmark District, you have free time to explore on your own before stopping in Carson City on the way back to South Lake Tahoe.

This is Lake Tahoe's only boat charter historical tour visiting these iconic Lake Tahoe homes and grounds. In addition you’ll enjoy time on Lake Tahoe seen the most beautiful homes from the lake and cruising into Emerald Bay. Our friendly guides are passionate about will share insights into the history of Lake Tahoe as well as what it's like today living as a local. The tour also includes a stop at the Beacon at historic Camp Richardson will you have a chance to enjoy lunch or a rum runner.

Lake Tahoe is the perfect outdoor classroom for both kids and parents to experience and learn about nature, ecology and history of Lake Tahoe. This is a chance for families to experience Emerald Bay, DL Bliss and spend time visiting the Tallac Historical site as well as time for swimming in the lake. Parents can relax on board the luxurious Grateful Red, also known as the "Ferrari of Lake Tahoe," while kids learn about Lake Tahoe.