I'm a fan of this place because it offers a lot of amenities for the Truckee area. They have an…read moreindoor playground and castle structure when there's extreme weather. They have an outdoor covered area for projects. They host events regularly. And the rumor is that they are moving to a larger facility. My only gripe is the entrance and membership fees. I'll still come back with my family

KidZone is located in a medium/large sized yurt with an outdoor area for sand play. Place is…read moresuitable for kids up to 4 but not much more than that. Also, it is a little pricey for what it is. 3.5 stars (would be 4+ for smaller kids).

Cool exhibits and tours. Knowledgeable staff and interactive exhibits. Lots to learn about Lake…read moreTahoe here both for kids and adults alike.

We were vacationing in Incline Village and made reservations for a weekday afternoon. Marin was our…read moredocent, and she was fantastic; knowledgeable, patient with the younger kiddos, and thorough. The exhibits and various features were thoughtfully designed and executed, and we couldn't recommend the experience more enthusiastically.

The Donner Pass Railroad Tunnel Hike was one of the reasons for our trip to the area. My boyfriend…read morehad always wanted to check out the Donner Petroglyphs, and I stumbled across the rail tunnels when looking for things to do while in the area. We parked at the Donner Ski Summit - if you are looking to check out this hike, that is the best place to park and access the start of the tunnels. I truly enjoyed this hike, but was ill prepared. I was fully committed once we were in the tunnels & I should have went back to the car and swapped my "barefoot" style shoes for my hiking boots. The large chunk gravel path killed my feet with the thin soles of the shoes I wore. We hiked through about 5-6 tunnels before heading back. We did a total of 6 miles in and back. There were alot of beautiful street art within the tunnels, we found 19 cave ghosts along the trail as well as some other reoccurring variations of different items over the course of the trail. I would like to eventually take the trail past the last tunnel and to the next set of tunnels some day. This is a trail we would do again next time we are in the area. Though the weather was nice, we both wore hooded sweatshirts as the are in the tunnels got quite chilly. If you plan on checking these trails out, take well charged flashlights or head lights with extra batteries. The tunnels can be PITCH Black when you are in the heart of them. Overall this was a really cool thing to see and I would love to do it again with the correct shoes!

We had out of town family in town last week and we made it back to the Donner (Railroad) Tunnels. I…read morelove the tunnels! It's SO beautiful. And as it was a railroad, it's level and easy, and as it's in the tunnels, you're mostly protected from the weather. Bring good trail walking shoes and a flashlight. (And park across from the Donner Ski Ranch.)

Liked it. Small but well done museum of Tahoe's abbreviated history over last couple hundred years…read more Especially liked the video presentation of movies made in Tahoe. $10 per adult admission. Free parking if you're not staying too long, across the street at the restaurant.

We stopped off here for a restroom break. While they others were "taking care of business," I…read morewandered around the area. Unfortunately, the museum was closed when we stopped by. But it was great to see the surrounding area. I'll have to check out the museum the next time I am here.

came to the last tour of the day at 4pm. students/seniors were $15 and adult $18. 30min led by a…read moretour guide. castle was currently under heavy construction, fenced all around which was a bummer for photos, and many rooms were blocked off + had to use poster in front to showcase instead. all rooms are gated off, walking in hallways and looking in type tour. wonderful tour guide, answered plethora of questions. gained insight on laura knight, history of emerald bay (great depression, selling land, island, etc). lasted 30min, def a one time thing for educational purposes bc was on the smaller side. groups range from 1-20 ppl. we had 2 other ppl in our group (6 total). tours run from 10:30am to 4pm every 30min. WHOLE GROUP must be present with receipt 5min before tour or u will be moved to the next one 30min later. they do not wait or run late!

If you think you have trouble with the altitude, walking or health conditions I don't recommend it…read more But if you're up for a mile walk down hill and a mile up I recommend it. When you get to the bottom of the check into the visitors center to buy tickets for the tour. There's beach access to hang out also.

Charming little bridge with visitor center on one end and museum (by appointment) on the other.read more

Fanny Bridge is supposedly named for all the fannies seen from the road as people look from it…read moretoward the Lake Tahoe Dam. We stop by here nearly every time we pass through Tahoe City, so fairly often. We enjoy walking the loop over the dam and back around over the bridge while taking time to read signage describing local facts regarding things from fish to water levels. There is plenty of parking in the adjacent lot and you will also find clean bathrooms. This is also the location of the Gatekeeper's Museum. There is a nice woodsy area just past the museum through which you can walk toward the lake. And currently, with water levels so low, you will find an explosion of purple as lupine fields are in full bloom! So gorgeous and worth the visit!

$5 pp for the entrance fee? SOLD…read more $25 pp for what was supposed to be a 20-minute joyride on a classic wooden boat on the lake? Unfreakingbelievable. Our captain obviously enjoyed his volunteer job driving the most beautiful 1934 Chris Craft wooden boat around the lake - our ride actually lasted closer to 40 minutes and it was a blast. This has to be the best-kept secret around Tahoe. The rides are only offered on Sundays and you must make reservations in advance. The boat only holds 6 passengers, so for our party of 4, we ended up having it to ourselves. You pay for it at the museum and then walk 5 minutes down to the Obexers dock. Highly highly highly highly highly recommended!

My husband and I stopped by here while we were out on our adventure. The outside of the building…read morewas gorgeous. It cost $5 per person to see the museum. The lady at the front was so friendly and talked to us a little about what was on display. However, we were done seeing everything in 10 minutes. There was a display and history on tattoos and some boats. Once you've seen it once you don't need to see it again. I would not go back here. I think they should change it up and add the history of Tahoe and what's been found in the lake and things like that. I think it would draw more people to come in.

Great hike, the tunnels were so cool. I think the part people "miss" is they are walking over what…read moreis considered China Wall. If you are walking the tunnels you can't see this engineering feat from the trail. You need a side quest or to start from a lower vantage point to see the actual wall.

This place is super unique!!! No idea why they don't advertise this place more. There's a parking…read morelot on your left shortly before you hit the rainbow bridge. If the weather is nice, you'll see a bunch of climbers right here. From the lot, proceed uphill for a short distance and you'll see the petroglyphs on the rocks to your left. Proceed up these and you'll hit the tunnels! Go to the left for the best ones. I'd recommend going with someone as it can be a bit creepy in the darker areas and you never know what can happen. A flashlight or headlamp is a good idea but you're phone will suffice. There are openings every now and then so it's not like a cave or pitch dark. Tons of graffiti everywhere in a tunnel view which make for some awesome photos (reason 2 to have a partner or IG BF on hand). Enjoy!!

Open house today at the old Truckee jail museum. This is located in one of many original Chinatowns…read morein the Truckee area. I was made aware from one of the historians that there was as many as six or more Chinatowns in the Truckee area from the Chinese laborers that built the transcontinental railway. The jail itself was originally a one story building with two cells for law breakers housing two persons per cell. The constable had the office outside of the cells in a separate room. Heating was made available by holes through the walls above where the constables office was. They found out the need for additional cells for women and children offenders were needed and added an addition upstairs, so there were two additional cells added to a upper level. The historical group is in the process of getting a landmark designation for this site. Quite a bit of relics is being housed and displayed here. Worth a visit to see a bit of Truckee's past

During our visit to Truckee, we were winging a lot of it. We didn't really research the place and…read morewhat it had to offer. We saw the signs pointing to the jail on our way to lunch and decided we would check it out afterwards. I'm glad we did. In short, it ended up being the highlight of our visit. It's a small, cramp building on the ground level with a slightly larger upstairs. I cannot remember his name, but there was a volunteer there (docent, I believe they're called) and he happily walked my Wife and I around and told us all about the history and even a few stories about some of the "inmates" and how their stays went. I highly recommend you check this out and take the time to speak to the volunteers. They all seem happy and eager to tell you everything you'll ever want to know about it. If you can, drop a few bucks in the donation box. It helps keep the place going.

It was a first time, but my son really liked here. Every toys are fun for him, educational, and…read moreencourages him to use his imagination and play. My only concern is some of parents were talking too much, and they didn't notice that their kids were fighting. But there is a great indoor area for kids on a rainy or windy day. And it was really convenient that there is a potty in the restroom. Also, staff was friendly and kind.

The staff was very helpful and talked to us about the area and what they had for the kids…read more They had Fishes, a Turtle, and Guinea Pigs in the front entrance, my child loved them. They have a small gift shop with a place to shif your our rocks, fossils and stones for only $5 which was very fun. They play areas were well maintained, and clean. The play structure with slide is definitely for older kids but everything else was easily playable by my 2 yr old. Thank you for a great visit!