Eagle Rock is the neck of and eroded basaltic volcano. Tahoe City Area Tahoe City is a quaint little town offering many little shops and restaurants all within walking distance of one another. As you drive into Tahoe City you will see the Truckee River Bank. Between it and Fanny Bridge you will find the Gatekeeper's Cabin. This historic building is now a museum run by the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society.
Admission is free.
Just up the road is Fanny Bridge crossing the Truckee River which is the only outlet of Lake Tahoe. Large rainbow trout may be seen below attracting many visitors who would lean over the bridge, thus the name. To the left you can park and ride, walk or rollerblade the Truckee River Bike Trail. If you continue to the right you will find yourself on the main street of Tahoe City. Just across from the big tree is Watson Cabin, a living history museum.