Plan Your Visit
Getting to the castle
The estate hides in plain sight on Highway 28, between Incline Village and Sand Harbor — but every visit begins in town.
The Essentials
Three numbers, one address
Tour departures
Travel North Tahoe Nevada Welcome Center, 969 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451
Arrive 10 minutes before your tour. Reservations required.
Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society
P.O. Box 6812, Incline Village, NV 89450
Good to Know
Questions we hear on the shuttle
Where do tours leave from?
All public tours depart by shuttle from the Travel North Tahoe Nevada Welcome Center, 969 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451. There is no private vehicle access to the estate — part of what keeps it pristine.
When is the season?
Public tours run late May through mid-October, primarily Tuesdays and Fridays, with added mid-summer dates. Private group tours are available year-round.
How much walking is there?
The full tour covers the grounds, stairs, and the 600-foot tunnel on uneven historic stone. Wear real walking shoes.
Can I bring my kids?
Guests 6 and up are welcome on estate tours. The Wine Tasting Tour is 21+.
Is the estate accessible?
As a 1930s National Register site, terrain is uneven and some spaces involve stairs. Call ahead and we will do everything we can to plan a visit that works for you.
Can I visit the museum in town?
Yes — the History Gallery at 969 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village is open Monday–Saturday, 10 am–4 pm, including the Bonanza / Ponderosa Ranch collection.
Ready for the tunnel?
Reserve your tour — the season sells out.