Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
era and tourism explosion around the lake. In the museum's newer wing, uncover an ex-
quisite array of Native American baskets collected from over 85 indigenous California
tribes.
Fanny Bridge
BRIDGE
Just south of the always-jammed Hwy 89/28 traffic stoplight junction, the Truckee River
flows through dam floodgates and passes beneath this bridge, cutely named for the most
prominent feature of people leaning over the railings to look at fish (in American slang,
'fanny' means your rear end). The side facing the lake displays historical photos and hy-
drological facts.
Watson Cabin
MUSEUM
( 530-583-8717;
www.northtahoemuseums.org
; 560 N Lake Tahoe Blvd; adult/child under 13yr $2/
free; noon-4pm Thu-Sun mid-Jun-early Sep)
A few blocks east of the bridge over the Truckee River, this well-preserved 1908 settlers'
cabin is one of the town's oldest buildings, built overlooking the beach.
Activities
Beaches & River Rafting
Though not an outstanding swimming area,
Commons Beach
is a small, attractive park
with sandy and grassy areas, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a climbing rock and playground
for kids, as well as free
summer concerts
(
www.concertsatcommonsbeach.com
) and out-
door movie nights. Leashed dogs welcome.
Truckee River Raft Rentals
RAFTING
( 530-583-0123;
www.truckeeriverraft.com
; 185 River Rd; adult/child 6-12yr $30/25;
8:30am-3:30pm Jun-Sep; )
The Truckee River here is gentle and wide as it flows northwest from the lake - perfect for
novice paddlers. This outfit rents rafts for the 5-mile float from Tahoe City to the River
Ranch Lodge, including transportation back to town. Reservations strongly advised.
