Activity Olympic Valley, Tahoe City & Palisades
Palisades Tahoe
An activity in Olympic Valley, Tahoe City & Palisades, a splurge ($$$$) and worth most of a day (about 6 hours). Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, now linking Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows by gondola, with steep terrain on KT-22.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Tahoe City & Palisades, alongside 1 place for a drink, 1 place to eat and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is Granlibakken Tahoe, 5.1 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 6 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Activity · Adventure
- Neighborhood
- Olympic Valley
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 6 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Tahoe City & Palisades. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Granlibakken Tahoe
Wooded resort just outside Tahoe City with its own small ski hill and a sledding hill, popular with families.
Stay · 5.1 mi straight-line - 2Fanny Bridge
Bridge in Tahoe City over the Truckee River where it leaves Lake Tahoe, beside the dam that regulates the lake's level.
Sight · 5.3 mi straight-line - 3Bridgetender Tavern & Grill
Long-running Tahoe City tavern next to Fanny Bridge, known for burgers and a patio over the Truckee River.
Drinks · 5.3 mi straight-line - 4Fire Sign Cafe
West-shore breakfast and lunch cafe in an old cabin south of Tahoe City, serving locals since the 1970s.
Food · 5.8 mi straight-line - 5Northstar California
Family-friendly ski resort south of Truckee, with long groomed runs and an outdoor ice rink in its village.
Activity · Truckee · 7.5 mi straight-line - 6Donner Memorial State Park
Park at the east end of Donner Lake with the Pioneer Monument and a museum on the Donner Party and the railroad.
Sight · Truckee · 8.6 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Palisades Tahoe is a stop on our South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City & Truckee route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Tahoe City & Palisades
Palisades Tahoe is our only activity pick in Tahoe City & Palisades; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Tahoe City & Palisades guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Tahoe City & Palisades run from 37°F in December to 83°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Palisades Tahoe itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Tahoe City & Palisades from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Tahoe City & Palisades weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 39.19600, -120.23500
- Destination
- Tahoe City & Palisades, California
- Website
- palisadestahoe.com
Palisades Tahoe: quick answers
How much time do you need at Palisades Tahoe?
Plan on most of a day (about 6 hours) at Palisades Tahoe. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Palisades Tahoe?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Take the Aerial Tram to High Camp for the view over Lake Tahoe even on a non-ski day.
Which TripsCircle routes include Palisades Tahoe?
Palisades Tahoe appears on South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City & Truckee, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Palisades Tahoe to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Tahoe City & Palisades.
Plan Tahoe City & Palisades
- Tahoe City & Palisades travel guide 6 places
- Best time to visit Tahoe City & Palisades weather by month
- Tahoe City & Palisades to Truckee 13 mi straight-line
- South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City & Palisades 18 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Tahoe City & Palisades
- Sugar Pine Point State Park Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.