Coldwell Banker Lake Tahoe Real Estate & Truckee/Tahoe Donner Real Estate

Vikingsholm is located at the head of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, California. This magnificent "castle" is a unique blend of Nature's spectacular beauty and man's architectural ingenuity.

Vikingsholm, situated majestically among towering pines and cedars, was built as a summer home by Mrs. Lora Josephine Knight in 1929.

Thunderbird Lodge
5000 Highway 28
Incline Village, NV 89450

The Thunderbird Lodge is one of the best examples of a great residential estate on Lake Tahoe. Built in 1939, it was designed to blend harmoniously with its surroundings. Tours are available by reservation only. Visitors must be shuttled to the lodge from the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitor's Center.

Tahoe Maritime Museum
PO Box 627
Homewood, CA 96141

Website: www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org/

Located on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Maritime Museum's mission is to stimulate an interest in and an understanding of Lake Tahoe's rich maritime history through the highest standards of historic preservation, innovative interpretation and public education.

The Gatekeeper’s Museum is a reconstruction of the original Gatekeeper’s Cabin – home of the water master who controlled the flow of water out of Lake Tahoe.  It now showcases Tahoe history, from its Native inhabitants through the logging era and the establishment of the tourism industry at Lake Tahoe.  Exhibits include Native American baskets, resort memorabilia, historical photographs, clothing, oral histories, maps, archival documents, newspapers and artifacts.

Thinking about spending a day on the course but not sure where to play? The following is a list of golf courses in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee region.

Tahoe Donner Golf Course (Truckee California)

Located a few miles from Truckee this course winds through the Tahoe Donner housing community. The course is picturesque but narrow and can be tough to get a tee time during summer weekends. The 18 hole course offers a par 72 with 6,917 yards. The facilities include driving range, putting green, pro shop, and a restaurant.

Contact information:
12850 Northwoods Boulevard
Truckee, California
530.587.9443
www.tahoedonner.com

Mount Rose is one of North Lake Tahoe’s highest peaks at 10,778 feet and offers dramatic views of Reno, Washoe Valley, and the lake. Due to high winds during the afternoons, consider bringing layers to keep warm. The first 3 miles is an easy grade, dirt road, lined with the Tahoe’s indigenous pines, and a collection of mountain flora. At the halfway point, you’ll find a large meadow speckled with flowers and a pond that is great for a picnic. The last mile is a strenuous climb of rock and switchbacks, but the views are worth the effort. If you’re debating whether to tackle this peak or the west shore’s Mt Tallac, you might consider that Mt Rose is about 1300 feet less.

Directions:

This is a perfect hike for a family. You’ll follow the PCT north and pass though a tunnel under Interstate 80. The sign to Summit Lake is not much farther and the trail is clearly marked. Once you reach the lake, you will find small trails that guide you to different areas of the lake. This is a great area for picnics and trout fishing and there are some campsites available.

Directions:
I-80 to Castle Peak exit. Go to the south side of the highway, and the east for ¼ mile to a sign for the Pacific Crest trail head. There are 3 other trails at this trail head.

Distance: 4 miles round trip
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation: 7,200-7,400
Dogs permitted

This yellow building next to the fire station served as the Post Office, the library and a community center, but is now the Arts center. It houses exhibits and has a gift shop filled with lots of little artistic treasures. Commons Beach park is directly below and is a wonderful spot to people watch and enjoy the lake.

See Tahoe life at the turn of the century. Guides are dressed in period costumes and many of the original pieces of furniture are on site. Built in 1909, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, it now rests in the hands of the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society. Open June 15th through Labor Day.

The water master controlled the Truckee River flow and used to live in the now restored cabin. Today it is the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society museum. It sits between Fanny bridge and Bank of the West and has a beautiful park to sit and picnic. The Cabin also houses the Marion Steinbach Indian Basket Collection, which is currently valued at close to a million dollars. Museum is open may 1st –Labor Day