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A family friendly ski resort with great views of Lake Tahoe. This is the perfect place to learn how to ski or snowboard.
Diamond Peak is a ski resort in the Western United States, located in Incline Village, Nevada. Near the northeast shore of Lake Tahoe, the resort has 6 chairlifts, 27 runs, and 14 open glades/tree skiing on its 655 acres (2.65 km2) of terrain.
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Run by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, the Tahoe Science Center offers interactive exhibits related to Lake Tahoe. Exhibits include a virtual research boat and ecology lab, and a 3D theater. Please note that admission now costs $5 per person since June 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, advance reservation and payment are required. Admission remains free for children 11 and under. The North Tahoe Demonstration Garden just outside and the nearby Eriksson Education Center remain free as well.
One of the best beaches at Lake Tahoe, Sand Harbor is a popular spot for swimming, boating and hiking. Site of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival each August. The parking lot can fill up early, especially on summer weekends.