Things to do in Great Basin

Activities, attractions and tours

Great Basin
Great Basin
Great Basin
Great Basin
Great Basin
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1. Heavenly Ski Resort

Heavenly Mountain Resort lives up to its name; it is the place to be in Lake Tahoe in winter. This is the biggest ski resort in the area, with the highest peak, the longest vertical drop, some of the best terrain parks, and the best views. Thanks to its rocky trails and lakeside location, it offers plenty of activities in summer too. Daredevils, partygoers and nature lovers flock here year-round.
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2. Heavenly Gondola

The Heavenly Gondola provides some of Lake Tahoe’s most staggering vistas. Hop in the gondola cabin and rise slowly for 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometers) up the mountainside as you watch over brilliant blue lake waters and dense green forests. In winter, pristine white snow blankets the landscape. Enjoy views from the Observation Deck, have drinks or a meal in the café and discover hiking trails, zip lines and varied family adventure activities.
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3. Snowbird Ski Resort

If you’re in search of a resort near Snowbird, choose the Snowbird Ski Resort, and you won’t regret it. With the longest ski season in Utah, Snowbird Ski Resort invites skiers and snowboarders alike to hit the trails and carve up all 100 trails and 3,240 vertical feet of terrain on this massive snow mountain.
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Mountains and skyline viewed from Hidden Peak at Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range near Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

4. Deer Valley Resort

Deer Valley Resort offers adventure sports and magnificent scenery together with first-rate service and attention to detail. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding in winter, biking, hiking and outdoor concerts in summer and year-round delectable cuisine. These activities and amenities have earned Deer Valley Resort a frequent top-three placement in Ski magazine’s annual Top-Ranked Western Ski Resorts.
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5. Peppermill

With so many amenities on site, there is very little reason to ever leave the Tuscan-themed Peppermill resort. Spend your days exercising in its state-of-the-art gym, swimming in one of its two pools and pampering yourself in the 33,000-square-foot (3,000-square-meter) spa. Then gamble, dine, drink and listen to live music in the evening.
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6. Park City Mountain Resort

Enjoy year-round sporting adventures, entertainment and relaxation at Park City. This superb resort, already a major venue for snowboarding and giant slalom ski racing, hosted Salt Lake City’s 2002 Winter Olympics. In 2015, neighboring Canyons Resort joined Park City to create the biggest skiable area in the U.S.
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What to do in Great Basin

Popular places to visit

Heavenly Ski Resort

Heavenly Ski Resort

Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, climbing and partying at this massive resort with heavenly views of Lake Tahoe and the desert.

Heavenly Ski Resort
Heavenly Gondola

Heavenly Gondola

Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.

Heavenly Gondola
University of Utah

University of Utah

Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of Utah, a well-known university in Salt Lake City. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly area.

University of Utah
Panoramic view of mountains and skyline from Hidden Peak at Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Range near Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Snowbird Ski Resort

Fly like a snowbird down the slopes at the Snowbird Ski Resort in Salt Lake City, Utah. When the temperatures are low and the powder is fresh, there’s no better way to spend a chilly winter day than warming up on the inviting slopes at this resort.

Snowbird Ski Resort
Deer Valley Resort

Deer Valley Resort

Spread over six mountain peaks, this Utah resort is famous for its deep powder skiing, open-air concerts, luxury accommodations and international cuisine.

Deer Valley Resort
Stateline, NV - January 29, 2025: Daytime winter aerial image over Stateline, NV - South Lake Tahoe, CA at Lake Tahoe, how has weather impacted tourism business of hotels, resorts, and casinos.

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Stateline? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino
Peppermill

Peppermill

With 10 restaurants, more than a dozen bars and lounges, a spa, 1,500 slot machines and 48 gaming tables, this Tuscan-themed resort is an entertainment haven.

Peppermill
Park City Mountain Resort

Park City Mountain Resort

Ski on Olympic-standard runs, enjoy myriad summer activities, attend free concerts and sample lively après-ski entertainment at this very large U.S. mountain resort.

Park City Mountain Resort
Sand Harbor

Sand Harbor

Swim, hike, scuba dive, go boating or simply lounge on the shore and enjoy the stunning views at this stretch of sandy beaches.

Sand Harbor