What to do in Great Basin

Activities, attractions and tours

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Great Basin Attractions

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Places of interest in Great Basin

Great Basin is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Great Basin, and make it a breeze to explore Great Basin and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Great Basin to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Great Basin, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Great Basin.

Great Basin attractions

Great Basin has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Great Basin to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Great Basin.

Looking for things to do in Great Basin can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Great Basin or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Great Basin attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!

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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. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. Northstar California Resort

Northstar California Resort is a laid-back mountain resort combining the excitement of on-mountain activities with high-end shopping and après-ski entertainment. Located on Mount Pluto and Lookout Mountain in Tahoe National Forest, the resort draws both winter and summer sports enthusiasts. Go skiing, snowboarding, telemarking, biking, fishing and hiking.
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Heavenly Ski Resort

8.8/10 (3,234 reviews)
Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, climbing and partying at this massive resort with heavenly views of Lake Tahoe and the desert.
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