Visit the small towns along Lake Tahoe's northwestern shore and take in unique views from Stateline Fire Lookout and Mount Rose Overlook on this scenic driving tour.
This tour begins outside the Gatekeepers Museum and continues north to Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach and Crystal Bay. Our 20-mile drive ends at the Mount Rose Scenic Overlook in Incline Village. As you drive, you’ll hear stories about:
• Early Native American history in the Tahoe Basin
• How John Steinbeck and Mark Twain are connected to Lake Tahoe
• The lumber industry in Incline Village
• Early modes of transport around Lake Tahoe
• The quaint communities of northwestern Lake Tahoe
This driving tour can be completed in about 90 minutes without any stops. Along the way, you’ll have the option of visiting two of Lake Tahoe’s popular beaches, hiking to one of Tahoe’s earliest fire lookouts, or enjoying a beverage or meal lakeside. Parking fees are not included in the price of this tour.
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends at the Lake Tahoe Scenic Overlook roughly 90 minutes later.
The tour starts in Tahoe City.
The tour passes by the Tahoe City Visitor Information Center.
The tour passes by Commons Beach Park.
The tour passes by Carnelian Bay.
The tour passes by Tahoe Vista.
The tour passes by the Kings Beach State Recreation Area.
The tour includes an optional stop at the Stateline Fire Lookout.
The tour ends in Incline Village.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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