Location: Truckee
Top Things to do in Truckee
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Truckee, California (CA)
On the California-Nevada border, Truckee-Lake Tahoe's scenic mountain beauty is perfect for romantic getaways and outdoor excitement. Lake Tahoe is America's largest alpine lake, with beautiful blue water surrounded by 70 miles of gorgeous shoreline. Donner Lake offers a public beach, and Donner Memorial State Park has campsites and trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and rock climbing. Boca Dam and Reservoir features magnificent fishing, with rainbow, brook, and brown trout, plus Kokanee salmon.
Restaurants in Truckee
1. Black Tie Ski Rentals of North Lake Tahoe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
Spend your next ski vacation...skiing! Don't waste a minute waiting in line at ski equipment rental shops. With Black Tie Ski Rentals' delivery service, you can place your order for skis, snowboards, boots and helmets before you arrive. Then we'll deliver the equipment and do a professional, custom fitting in your hotel room, condo or vacation home. Wherever you're staying in the area, we bring our premier ski shop to you.
2. Donner Lake Watersports & Marina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By drmader - Orinda, United States
Hannah made it fast and easy. We walked up, filled out paperwork, handed a credit card and got the safety run down. We were on the water enjoying the lake within 10 Minutes..no reservation, easy.. both people working there were young and very polite and accommodating. We took our small dog along and had a lovely time. We will be back..this was a great experience and the kayak /jet ski/ paddle board looked great too. Well run and fair pricing. Thank you
3. Bike Truckee
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Bike rentals starting at $10/hr right on the Truckee River Legacy Trail. Ride miles of paved bike trails or access single track right from our location. Bring a picnic and swim in the Truckee River after you ride the Truckee River Legacy Trail. Ride to the local winery and play bocci ball while you enjoy a glass of wine and a snack. Explore some of Tahoe's classic single track trails on a full suspension or a hardtail 29er Mt bike. We offer electric bikes (even some for kids!), full suspension mountain bikes, comfort mountain bikes, kids bikes, tag a longs, and trailers. Try our brand new ebikes or full suspension Specialized Mt Bikes. Something for everyone! Visit our website for ride suggestions, pricing, and more great pics!
4. Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 595 reviews
This museum documents the fascinating and tragic history of the Donner Party's journey to the west coast.
Reviewed By librarianlorraine - Riverside, United States
First, avoid the $10 parking lot charge by parking along the street if you can. The museum is well worth a stop, as it gives a good overview of what the emigrants faced on their trip west. There is a 26-minute film, and there are well maintained walking trails.
5. KidZone Museum
6. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By kevintX5567ZD - London, United Kingdom
We drove from San Jose to Tahoe Donner for a short ski trip. We throughly enjoyed it. The slopes were amazing and staff at the hire centre we very helpful and informative, knowledgeable and friendly. Great service
7. Truckee Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By ppark0927 - Williamsburg, United States
So convenient you must see it. It is very small but interesting. The museum is free but they happily accept donation. Hours appear to be seasonal so check to see when it is open.
8. Historic Downtown Truckee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By Connecticutwanders
Filled with unique shops and great restaurants, historic Truckee is a great place for holiday shopping or just a fun day trip out of Sacramento or Reno. Make the drive!
9. Rainbow Bridge / Donner Summit Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By drmader - Orinda, United States
We spent some Time walking through old tunnels and taking in views of donner. Looks like a scene from Cars the movie ..with interesting rock formation and color. Back side of sugar bowl and dinner ski areas . Easy flat hiking ...people had strollers and young kids, older people too. Beautiful
10. Donner Pass
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