Lake Tahoe, with its casinos and outdoor sports is also a kid-friendly location. Let the little ones run a bit wild in the mountain wilderness or calm them down with some art classes. If you are a guest of the Hyatt Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, take a break from the kids and let them have their own day at
Camp Hyatt. If you want spend some time with them, take them to the
KidZone Museum in Truckee, the
Nevada State Museum in Carson City or ride the famous
V&T Railroad in Virginia City. The Nevada Museum of Art in Reno also offers art and design classes for youngsters. For some fun winter sports, head to the numerous skiing and boarding resorts or to the tube parks of
Northstar,
Soda Springs,
Heavenly and
Squaw Valley USA. For something different, do some ice skating at Squaw's
High Camp, the
South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena or
Davis Creek in Washoe Valley. In summer, the sky's the limit with water sports and great beaches. Kid's will love
Sand Harbor,
King's Beach or a hike down to
Vikingsholm Castle.
Rent a kayak or two or take a ride on several of the large
paddlewheelers that head over to Emerald Bay. Children can also enjoy some light hiking around
Donner Lake, the
Tahoe Meadows or on the
Tahoe Rim Trail. Also, don't forget to just let them jump into the cool, blue water for a swim.