20/07/2017
Wow! We have 4 FREE walking tours coming up this weekend. Join us for some fun!
This weekend's tour schedule:
Friday July 21st at 4PM - Truckee
Saturday July 22nd at 10AM - Tahoe City Historic
Saturday July 22nd at 1PM - Tahoe City Waterfront
Sunday July 23rd at 10AM - Truckee
Hope to see you there!
Tahoe City Historic Walking Tour:
Legends, facts, history, shopping and dining tips! This tour will include facts and figures about beautiful Lake Tahoe, and also information about the beautiful wilderness surrounding the majestic mountain lake. Lake Tahoe’s colorful history will unfold in fun stories and legends about the people who have called Lake Tahoe home. After the tour, visitors will have a better appreciation about their pristine surroundings as well as knowledge about the best places to eat, shop, and enjoy Tahoe City.
What: free Tahoe City guided historical walking tour
Meeting place: outside the Blue Agave Restaurant, 425 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, Ca. 96145
Duration: about 1.5 hours
Distance: less than 1 mile on a mostly flat path.
Ending location: Near the Blue Agave Restaurant
Price: Free, however gratuities are gratefully accepted.
Other information: please park in public parking lots. Leashed well behaved dogs are welcome. This tour is family friendly however it probably won't be exciting for young children.
More Information: call Karen Willcuts at 530-448-4143 or email [email protected].
The Tahoe City Waterfront Tour was developed in 2013 to celebrate the town's 150th anniversary, known as TC150. This fun and informative tour focuses on Tahoe City and the beautiful waters of Lake Tahoe throughout its history. Topics include the Truckee River, dam, water rights, flow rates, rafting, water clarity, historic sailing vessels, motor boat racing, fish, Commons Beach, as well as current things to do and places to eat in Tahoe City. The tours are led by professional tour guide and longtime resident Karen Willcuts.
Details
What: free guided walking tour of Tahoe City's waterfront along the beautiful Lakeside Bike Trail
Meeting Place: Gatekeeper's Museum, 130 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA. 96145
Duration: about 1.5 hours
Distance: about 3/4 of a mile on a flat bike trail
Ending Location: Close to Boatworks Mall
Price: Free, however gratuities are gratefully accepted.
Other information: please park in public parking lots or at the Gatekeeper's Museum. Leashed well behaved dogs are welcome. This tour is family friendly however it probably won't be exciting for young children.
More Information: call Karen Willcuts at 530-448-4143 or email [email protected] or MountaintTownTours.wordpress.com.
Truckee Historic Walking Tour:
Historic Downtown Truckee comes alive during this colorful tour which includes stories of railroad barons, lumber mills, ice harvesting, movie stars, and other characters past. Pass by unique shops and restaurants while learning about Truckee's famous and infamous past. The tour includes architecture, history, stories, fables, and facts.
What: free Truckee guided historical walking tour
Meeting place: outside the California Welcome Center at the Train Station, 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Duration: about 1.5 hours
Distance: less than 1 mile on a flat path.
Ending location: Brickelltown
Price: Free, however gratuities are gratefully accepted.
Other information: Please be aware of paid parking in downtown Truckee. This tour is family friendly however it probably won't be exciting for young children.
More Information: call Karen Willcuts at 530-448-4143 or email [email protected] or MountaintTownTours.wordpress.com.
Want to hear fun facts and history about Tahoe City? Enjoy free guided walking tours through town. Tour descriptions below. Tahoe City Historic Walking Tour
