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Sightseeing
This is a selective listing of just a few of Lake Tahoe's many sightseeing destinations. We have listed mostly those that are best seen by boat or otherwise stood out in our minds.
See also listings for parks and campgrounds.
Fanny Bridge
Must see!, not for the fannys, but for a glimpse of the biggest rainbow trout you could ever hope to see, feeding beneath the bridge.
Boat Access: Tahoe City Marina; modest walk to center of town
Highway 89
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Fleur du Lac Estates
One nice thing about Tahoe by boat is being able to see some beautiful architecture not accessible by land. Flower of the Lake offers no beaching, no docking, cool sightseeing, made famous by being used in (one of the) Godfather movies.
Fleur De Lac is not open to the public and does not do weddings or events inside or outside. The property and condominiums are private and not available for rent.
4000 W Lake Blvd
Homewood, CA 96141
Phone: (530) 525-5261
Gatekeepers Log Cabin Museum
Interesting look at the history of Lake Tahoe (and its boats), right around the corner from Fanny Bridge.
An eclectic collection of Tahoe history, including photographic collections, oral histories and transcription, newspapers, court ledgers, maps and written materials, letters, clothing, artifacts and furniture.
Boat Access: Tahoe City Marina; modest walk past center of town and just south on 89
130 West Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-1762
Fax: (530) 583-8992
Email: info@northtahoemuseums.org
Website: http://www.northtahoemuseums.org/gatekeeper.aspx
Thunderbird Lodge (Whittell Estate)
This private east-shore estate was built by George Whittell, an early Lake Tahoe eccentric who was the original owner of the Thunderbird yacht. No public docking permitted. Tours available by appointment.
Tours by Land: 1-800-468-2463
Tours by Water: 1-888-867-6394
Website: http://www.thunderbirdtahoe.org/