Historic Donner Party and Immigrant Trail Tour to Lake Tahoe from Reno

The Donner Party was the most famous tragedy in the history of the westward migration. Immerse yourself and relive the ill-faited Donner hardships and the rich historical importance of this area. Re- live the trials and struggles of the early pioneers that paved the way west to California and during the Gold Rush of 1849 and the Silver Comstock Load of 1859. The way West vie the Immigrant Trail, the Transcontinental Railroad and the Lincoln Hwy all of which passed through the Nevada Territory, Reno and the Sierras.

What's included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Driver/guide
• Beverages
• Transport by private vehicle

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 5 hours

Sierra Adventures

11 N Sierra St, Suite 101, Reno, 89501-1347, Nevada

A Scenic Tour through the Riverwalk District, including Historical Buildings, Shops and Historic Markers.

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Nevada Historical Society

1650 North Virginia Street, across from the Fleischmann Planetarium, on UNR campus, Reno, 89503, Nevada

An introduction of the origin of Reno, Ghost Towns, The Sierra Mountains, Donner Pass, The Donner Party, The Transcontinental Rail Road and Lake Tahoe.

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