David Walley's Resort, Genoa, Nevada

Tahoe’s Serene Hot Springs Detour

Back in the 1800s, visitors to Genoa (the oldest town in Nevada) were brave frontier settlers in search of gold. Today, there’s still tons of exploring for families to do with the slopes of Heavenly Ski Resort nearby, the casinos of Reno an hour north, and hiking, bike trails, and mineral hot springs just steps away.

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the historic David Walley’s Resort is a rustic mountain lodge that’ll be your warm and cozy retreat from all the nearby fun. After a day of adventuring, soak in one of five famed hot springs, just like the pioneers did, or sit back and relax with a drink at our 1862 Restaurant & Saloon Bar. Add in the scenic mountain views and you’ll feel like you’ve struck gold.

Family Favorites

Two onsite game rooms
Prime rib at 1862 Restaurant & Saloon
Exploring Taylor Creek Park
Snow tubing at Heavenly Ski Resort

Things to Do at the Resort

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Local Things to Do

Historic Genoa Shops
Shop for gifts around historic downtown, then head to Nevada’s oldest continuously operating bar.
Lake Tahoe
With boating, biking, downhill skiing and snowboarding, there’s plenty of ways to discover the area.
Mormon Station State Historic Park
Explore Nevada’s first settlement with a peaceful park, museum and reconstructed trading post.
Carson Valley Wildlife & Photography Tours
Led by expert JT Humphrey, catch a sighting (and some great photos) of wild mustangs and more.