8 days in Lake Tahoe Area Itinerary

Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Rainbow Bridge / Donner Summit Bridge, admire the majestic nature at Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum, and then stroll around Kings Beach State Recreation Area. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Sand Harbor, let the kids burn off some steam at Commons Beach Park, and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

For other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Truckee travel route planning site.

Pittsburgh to Truckee is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Pittsburgh to Truckee is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Pittsburgh in July, Truckee is much colder at night with lows of 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to South Lake Tahoe.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

South Lake Tahoe is known for historic sites, beaches, and outdoors. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: choose your vessel at Boat Rentals, enjoy the sand and surf at Pope Beach, hike along Eagle Falls Trail, and try your luck at Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.

For maps, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the South Lake Tahoe driving holiday website.

You can drive from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Truckee in July, South Lake Tahoe is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.