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Ehrman Mansion
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Hwy. 89, 10 miles S. of Tahoe City
Tahoma, CA
Phone: (530) 525-7982 Built in 1903, the rustic but grand, wood-panelled, three-storied house was equipped with the very best utility systems, and was surrounded by carefully planted trees, lawns and flowerbeds. Today, the house, a fascinating example of the " opulent" tradition in Tahoe summer homes, serves as a house museum, complete with furnishings.
Located in: Sugar Pine Point State Park

Gatekeeper's Cabin Museum
130 W. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145-6141
Phone: (530) 583-1762 Situated on the south bank of the Truckee river - Lake Tahoe's only outlet, the original cabin, built in 1909, served as the home of the resident gatekeeper, whose duties included the measuring and regulation of Tahoe's water level. After the original cabin was destroyed by fire in 1978, the current Gatekeeper's cabin museum was hand carved from Lodgepole Pines on the same foundation. The museum features the history of Lake Tahoe, natural history displays and an exquisite basket collection. Open from mid-May to mid-October.

Images of Lake Tahoe
University of Nevada
Reno, NV
Website: Visit the Website Online photographic images of Lake Tahoe representing a wide range of topics, activities, geographical regions, and time periods. See the Lake through the eyes of its early explorers and residents. Enjoy the first aerial views of the region.

Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum
3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 541-5458 Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum possesses the area's most comprehensive collections of early photos, pioneer implements, and Washoe Indian basketry as well as a fine model of the historic S.S. Tahoe and the basin's oldest erect building. Open Tuesday - Saturday, from 10am-4pm.

Tahoe Classic Yacht
Located on the grounds
of Pope and Valhalla Estates, adjacent to Camp Richardson
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 544-2307 Unique Maritime museum highlighting the rich history of Tahoe's past. Exhibiting large and small watercraft, and a variety of antique engines. See how visitors traveled the waters before there were adequate roads. Currently restoring the Quich Cha Kiddin a 38' cruiser built in 1921.

Tallac Historic Site
Located on Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles N of the
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 541-5227 Former site of the 100-year-old Tallac Resort. In its days of glory, the resort included two large hotels, a casino, and numerous annexes and out-buildings. Nowadays, the site is home to Valhalla community events center and its annual Valhalla Festival of Arts and Music. Exhibits on the Baldwin family-the former proprietors of the Tallac Hotel, and on the Washoe Indian Tribe can be seen at the Tallac (Baldwin) Museum located also within the site.

Thunderbird Lodge
5 miles south of Incline Village
Incline Village, NV
Tollfree: (800) GO-TAHOE The Thunderbird Lodge is one of the best examples of a great residential estate on Lake Tahoe. Built in 1939, it was designed to blend harmoniously with its surroundings. Tours are available by reservation only. Visitors must be shuttled to the lodge from the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitor's Center. For more information please visit our website or call 1-800-GO-TAHOE.

Vikingsholm Castle
Emerald Bay State Park
P.O. Box 266
Tahoma, CA 96142
Tollfree: (800) 777-0369
Phone: (530) 525-7277 Considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in North America, Vikingsholm castle sits on the shore of Emerald Bay with astonishing views of Lake Tahoe. Built in 1929, according to the wish of Lora J. Knight, a wealthy Chicago widow who purchased this then-isolated site and had it constructed into a Norse fortress from 800 A.D, Vikingsholm represents unique blend of art and history.
Located in: D.L. Bliss and Emerald Bay State Park