Arts and Culture
Alive and in color.

Enter a world of creativity and imagination overflowing with local artists, live performances, art galleries, mountain festivals and rich history. Not only can you learn much about South Lake Tahoe through its artistic and cultural presentations, but also, more importantly, you’ll enjoy the discovery. 

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion
parks.ca.gov
Sugar Pine Point State Park
530-525-7982
Built in 1903, the rustic but grand, wood-paneled, 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.

Lake Tahoe Community College
ltcc.edu
1 College Dr.
530-541-4660
In addition to Lake Tahoe Community College's wide array of art and cultural classes and performing arts productions, throughout the year the college offers several cultural festivals and art shows open to South Lake Tahoe visitors.

Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum
laketahoemuseum.org
3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
530-541-5458
Featuring fascinating history of the Tahoe Basin, it encompasses a large collection of photos and a museum shop with a large book collection, cards and gift items.

Tahoe Art League Art Center and Gallery
talart.org
530-544-2313
The Tahoe Art League is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of fine art and art education at the South Shore. The Tahoe Art League provides free monthy art demonstrations for the public, art workshops, classes, summer outdoor shows and fine art exhibits throughout the South Shore.

Tallac Historic Site
530-541-5227
This is the 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. Today, the site is home to the Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival.

Vikingsholm Castle
vikingsholm.org
800-777-0369 or 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,


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