Visit the small towns along Lake Tahoe's northwestern shore and take in unique views from Stateline Fire Lookout and Mount Rose Overlook on this scenic driving tour. As one of three tours that takes you entirely around Lake Tahoe, this tour begins outside the Gatekeepers Museum and continues north to Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach and Crystal Bay. Our 20-mile drive ends in the northern Lake Tahoe town of Incline Village, at the Mount Rose Scenic Overlook. As you drive and enjoy the picturesque beauty of this alpine lake, you’ll hear stories about: • Early Native American history in the Tahoe Basin • How John Steinbeck and Mark Twain are connected to Lake Tahoe • Howard Hughes’ property, Summertide • The lumber industry in Incline Village • Early modes of transport around Lake Tahoe • The quaint communities of northwestern Lake Tahoe This driving tour can be completed in about 90 minutes without any stops. On the other hand, this is your adventure. You may stop where you want, when you want, and for as long as you want. It’s up to you! Along the way, you’ll have the option of visiting two of Lake Tahoe’s popular beaches, hiking to one of Tahoe’s earliest fire lookouts, or enjoying a beverage or meal lakeside. Parking fees are not included in the price of this tour. For more detailed information about the stops on this tour please see “Places to stop along the way” in the tour description. Please review the “Precautions” section for important information on driving and hiking. Voice acting credit: Samuel Clemens by [Brandon Baumann](https://brandonbaumann.com/) Download a souvenir brochure of this tour [here](https://tinyurl.com/yj78khjz) A map of all of the hikes can be found [here](https://tinyurl.com/y444h29f)