What to do and see in Truckee, California (CA): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

August 2, 2021 Florencio Paulino

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. Tahoe Whitewater Tours

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5.0 based on 122 reviews

Tahoe Whitewater Tours

Tahoe Whitewater Tours is a family owned and operated company. Our goal to provide you with the most memorable river experience possible. Work with our team to experience a whitewater rafting, kayaking, or tubing the thrill of a lifetime.

2. Black Tie Ski Rentals of North Lake Tahoe

12219 Business Park Dr Ste 6, Truckee, CA 96161-3305 +1 530-550-1092 [email protected] http://www.northlaketahoe.blacktieskis.com/
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Black Tie Ski Rentals of North Lake Tahoe

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.

3. IRIE Rafting Company

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5.0 based on 42 reviews

IRIE Rafting Company

At IRIE Rafting Company, a california benefit corporation, our number one priority is your experience in the outdoors! We've been exploring California's beautiful and exciting white water rivers for more than 20 years, and know what it takes to make your IRIE white water rafting experience an adventure you won't forget. We've got the trip to suit your style and your budget. Half-day Class III white water rafting trip on the Truckee with the family? No problem. Multi-day wilderness trip on the Middle Fork American? Done. Non-stop Class IV rapids on the North Fork American with the bachelorette or bachelor party? Perfect.

4. Ski Butlers North Lake Tahoe

10607 W River St #3c, Truckee, CA 96161-0302 +1 530-582-8277 [email protected] http://www.skibutlers.com/locations/north-lake-tahoe-ski-rentals
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Ski Butlers North Lake Tahoe

Ski Butlers delivers top quality ski and snowboard equipment through the simplest and most convenient processes, all while keeping you and your family safe with their COVID-19 protocols. After trying Ski Butlers' service you will never want to stand in a crowded ski shop again. Ski Butlers North Lake delivers rentals to Northstar, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows & Truckee. - Delivery: We will deliver all your rentals directly to your accommodations. We bring extra boots for a guaranteed perfect fit. - Support: We will meet you to switch out any equipment you like throughout your rental period within 45 minutes of a phone call. - Pickup: On your final rental day, we will come to your accommodations to pick up all your rental equipment. You do not need to be present for pickup. - Safety: Team members will be wearing gloves at all times & will be disinfecting the shop, equipment and vans throughout each shift. Customers will have the option for no touch, socially distant fittings.

Reviewed By d3120phgregm828 - Burlingame, United States

Beginning to end the service level was FANTASTIC!! From booking questions to delivery day and setup, the Ski Butlers NLT team was awesome. Friendly, responsive, on-time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND the service and look forward to using them on future trips.

5. Truckee Bike Park

12200 Joerger Dr, Truckee, CA 96161-3386 +1 530-401-0513 [email protected] http://truckeebikepark.org/
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Truckee Bike Park

Reviewed By Journey16429445878 - San Francisco, United States

Easily one of the best bike parks anywhere. You can see the care and attention that has gone into crafting this place. Lines for everyone from beginner to the advanced rider. A "must visit" when in town if you are into bikes.

6. Tahoe Donner

11509 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA 96161-6000 +1 530-587-9400 http://www.tahoedonner.com/
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Tahoe Donner

Former Olympian biathlete Glenn Jobe designed this cross-country resort to be serene and sociable. In the summer, it features an equestrian center with pony rides, wagon rides and trail rides.

Reviewed By dmed2013 - Los Altos, United States

Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is our favorite. We try to go every winter. It has good rental equipment and a large variety of trails, from beginner to expert level. They also offer ski lessons.

7. Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum

12593 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161-3858 +1 530-582-7892 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503
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4.5 based on 595 reviews

Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum

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.

8. Tributary Whitewater Tours

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Tributary Whitewater Tours

Truckee River whitewater rafting trips just east of Truckee, CA. Closest Rafting to Lake Tahoe and Reno! This is a 1/2 day trip with 2 departures daily at 9:15am or 1:30pm. We meet at the Truckee River RV park a few miles east of Truckee off Highway 80 and will shuttle you to and from the river. The rafting trip is 7 miles of exciting Class 2-3+ rapids suitable for ages 7+ and non-swimmers. Personal Floatation Devices, helmets, paddles, rafts, and a professional river guide to help you maneuver safely down the river are all included. Cold drinks are served at the take-out and we shuttle you back to our meeting location. *** This is NOT the self guided float out of Tahoe City. This is an entirely different section of the Truckee River. ***

9. Tahoe Donner Cross Country

15275 Alder Creek Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 +1 530-587-9484 http://www.tahoedonner.com/cross-country
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Tahoe Donner Cross Country

10. Coldstream Adventures

11760 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161-4916 +1 530-582-9090 http://www.coldstreamadventures.com/
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Coldstream Adventures

Reviewed By smorge86

My wife and I recently stayed in Tahoe for our honeymoon and unbeknownst to us, we were 'in between seasons'. A lot of the snow activities were limited, but thankfully, Coldstream was still offering snowmobile tours. Because of the slow season, we were the only ones signed up for the afternoon session and essentially got a private tour! We enjoyed amazing scenery, points of interest from our knowledgeable guide Shannon, an experience that was both fun and challenging. My only suggestion to them would be to get machines that don't put out so much exhaust - being behind someone, you do inhale a lot!

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