Cultural Centers & Museums

  • Take a break from the action and explore the historical side of Lake Tahoe at these cultural centers and museums.

    Thunderbird Lodge

    Thunderbird Lodge

    Hwy. 28, Incline Village, NV  89450
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    Two stunning pieces of Nevada’s history – the Thunderbird Lodge and legendary Thunderbird yacht – can be found on Lake Tahoe’s east shore. Experience it through public or private tours, weddings, family or corporate events. Opening early for 2012, on May 22nd, The Thunderbird Lodge kicks off their public tours. Click BOOK NOW to request info and start your journey!

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    Pacific Fine Arts Festivals

    Pacific Fine Arts Festivals

    PO Box 280, Pine Grove, CA  95665
    view phone(209) 267-4394
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    In: Shopping & Services: Art, Photography | Attractions: Cultural Centers & Museums

    The majority of PFA's events are Arts and Crafts Festivals where one can find fine art, handmade clothing, leather goods, and wooden toys. In addition, a number of Fine Art Festivals are also produced featuring paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, graphics, and jewelry. Several of PFA's festivals have been ranked in the top 200 outdoor festivals in the country by Sunshine Artists Magazine.

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    Lake Tahoe Community College

    Lake Tahoe Community College

    One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA  96150
    view phone(530) 541-4660
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    The Lake Tahoe Community Collage in South Lake Tahoe offers its students and the public a chance to experience a diverse lineup of theater productions and art exhibits.

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    Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

    Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

    948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV  89451
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    In: Attractions: Entertainment, Cultural Centers & Museums | Events: Annual Events

    Imagine your toes in the sand, a fantastic bottle of wine nearby, a gourmet meal in hand and first-class entertainment with your friends and family before you...all while basking in a perfect Lake Tahoe sunset. You're not dreaming, you're experiencing the enchantment of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor State Park.

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    Explore Tahoe: An Urban Trailhead

    Explore Tahoe: An Urban Trailhead

    4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA  96150
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    Explore Tahoe: An Urban Trailhead Visitor Center in the Heavenly Village on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore is the best way to start your outdoor recreation adventure and the lake’s beautiful surroundings.

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    Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company

    Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company

    370 F Street, Virginia City, NV  89440
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    Travel back to the Bonanza days on a shorter scenic ride. The conductor tells the story of Nevada’s late 19th century mining boom, when the Virginia and Truckee Railroad was built and Virginia City was the richest city on earth, with more millionaires than anywhere else.

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  • Lake Tahoe’s Famous Vikingsholm

    In 1929 Mrs. Knight commissioned Swedish architect, Lennart Palme to build Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay. It’s considered to be one of the best examples of Scandinavian architecture in the United States.

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    Lake Tahoe History

    John Fremont sighted Tahoe while making his way west, marking Tahoe as a crossing-over point in the Sierras for explorers, settlers and revelers.

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    Quirky Lake Tahoe Stories

    Tahoe is anything but ordinary. Wonder what the off-the-record version of Tahoe history looks like? Read on.

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    Cheap Thrills: Where to Find Affordable Lake Tahoe Entertainment

    There is plenty to do at Tahoe when you’re on a budget, from late-night entertainment to movies on the beach and of course — the free outdoors.

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