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Vintage Boat Tours - Lake Tahoe Hop aboard a vintage GarWood or Chris Craft boat and cruise across the lake in style to one of many interesting destinations. These pristine wooden vessels were made during the 30s, 40s and 50s and have been maintained in immaculate condition. Destinations include the Kaiser Estate (set of Godfather II), Thunderbird Lodge, Emerald Bay and Sugar Pine Point. Times range from 1 to 3 hours depending on the tour selected.
Vintage Tahoe Tours
Departs from Gar Woods Restaurant
5000 North Lake Boulevard
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
(877) 343-1921
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Paddlewheel Cruises - Lake Tahoe across Lake Tahoe aboard the Tahoe Gal, M.S.Dixie II or Tahoe Queen. Enjoy panoramic views from anywhere inside, the outdoor upper deck, or follow the bottom of Emerald Bay through a glass-bottom viewing table. Some boats offer interesting facts about Lake Tahoe along the way. Tours depart several times daily - weather permitting.
Tahoe Gal - West Shore
Port Lighthouse Marina
952 N. Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA, 96145
(800) 218-2464
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M.S. Dixie II - East Shore
Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina
760 Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(800) 238-2463
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Tahoe Queen - South Shore
Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(800) 238-2463
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Vikingsholm - Lake Tahoe was constructed in the late 1920's of a castle-like Scandinavian design. It was the private summer residence of one of Lake Tahoe's most prominent guests. It features stone walls, intricately carved wood framing, a sod roof and period furnishings. Tours of the interior are held during summer months. The Tea House portion of Vikingsholm is situated atop a small island in the middle of Emerald Bay and can only be accessed by boat. Access to Vikingsholm is possible via a steep one mile hike from a parking lot off Highway 89, or by boat with a dock available in Emerald Bay.
Vikingsholm Mansion & Visitor Center
Highway 89 @ Emerald Bay
Tahoma, California 96142
(530) 541-3030
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Hellman-Ehrman Mansion - Lake Tahoe is a 1903 log mansion situated in Sugar Pine Point State Park. Also known as 'Pine Lodge' it was once considered one of the finest lodges in the Sierras and featured the most modern utilities of the day including electric lights, indoor plumbing and steam generators. Today the home stands as one of Tahoe's finest examples of opulent living along the lake. Tours are held July through Labor Day in September.
Hellman-Ehrman Mansion
7595 Highway 89
Tahoma, California 96142
(530) 525-3345
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Thunderbird Lodge - Lake Tahoe is a 1936 historic home resembling a castle. This National Historic Site features several structures with castle-like architecture. These include the lodge, lighthouse, cardhouse, boathouse and many servant and guest quarters. The boathouse contains the Thunderbird Yacht, which is one of the most exquite examples of wooden pleasure boats found in the world. Tours are by reservation only. Vintage Boat Tours offers an arrive-by-water option.
Thunderbird Lodge
5000 Highway 28
Incline Village, NV 89451
(800) 468-2463
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Mono Lake Boat Tours - Lee Vining offers educational, up-close tours of Mono Tufas and dozens of varieties of birds and waterfowl. Mono Lake is a State Park located off Highway 395 north of Lee Vining. Mono tufas are mineral deposits that protrude above the lake's surface. The water is 2.5 times saltier than the ocean, which results in additional bouyancy when swimming. You don't want to get it in your eyes or cuts. Alkali flies sometimes cover the shoreline of the lake but stay near the surface and are not really a nuisance.
Mono Lake Boat Tours
Lee Vining, California 93541
(760) 937-1934
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Yosemite National Park Tours are offered aboard open air shuttles or buses. Choose from several breathtaking tours including the Valley Floor, Tuolumne Meadows, Glacier Point, Big Trees, Moonlight Tour and more. Tours range from a half-hour to all-day and some include a one-way option for those looking to hike back.
Yosemite National Park
P.O.Box 577
Yosemite National Park, California 95389
(209) 372-4386
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Horseback Riding Tours are available throughout the High Sierras from Yosemite to Sequoia and Lake Tahoe to Bishop. Find stables and pack stations for everything from half-hour beginner treks to multi-day pack trips into the vast wilderness. MORE DETAILS
Cave & Cavern Tours are available at Boyden Cavern in Kings Canyon National Park and Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park. View stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, crystals and subterranean streams. Tour options include walking, crawling, wading and flat out spelunking. MORE DETAILS
Snowmobiling is available throughout the Tahoe and Mammoth regions. Several companies offer rentals, lessons and guided excursions. Choose from leisurely rides in open meadows to navigating dense forests to hard-to-reach scenic points. Many operators even offer nighttime rides during full moons. MORE DETAILS
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