Downtown Truckee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Downtown Truckee
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Popular places to visit

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Commercial Row

You can find out about the history of Truckee with a stop at Commercial Row. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Commercial Row
Northstar California Resort showing a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people

Northstar California Resort

5/5(1 review)

Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping.

Northstar California Resort
Donner Lake

Donner Lake

4/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Donner Lake
Sugar Bowl which includes snow and heritage architecture

Sugar Bowl Resort

Hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl Resort during your trip to Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sugar Bowl Resort
Sugar Bowl which includes snow and heritage architecture

Sugar Bowl

This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.

Sugar Bowl
Donner Memorial State Park

Donner Memorial State Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Donner Memorial State Park, a lovely green space in Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Donner Memorial State Park

Activities

Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor

Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor

AU$241
per adult
Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

AU$19
per traveller
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
Lake Tahoe Fat Tire Mountain Bike Rentals | All Seasons

Lake Tahoe Fat Tire Mountain Bike Rentals | All Seasons

AU$209
per adult
Lake Tahoe Fat Tire Mountain Bike Rentals | All Seasons
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Our pick of the best Downtown Truckee Hotel Deals

West River House
West River House
2 out of 5
10101 West River St, Truckee, CA
The price is AU$263 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$263
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and Commercial ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (174 reviews)
Cute, clean, and generally 👍👍👍
"For such a communal space, the whole place—and especially the bathrooms—were remarkably sparkling clean. Plus the location is great, it’s cute… It’s a winner!"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

West River House
1882 Bar and Grill at River Street Inn
1882 Bar and Grill at River Street Inn
3 out of 5
10009 E River St, Truckee, CA
The price is AU$522 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$522
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this 3-star golf inn in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Donner Lake and Northstar California Resort ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
"Cute and cozy and 1 block from downtown Truckee"

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2024

1882 Bar and Grill at River Street Inn
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
4.5 out of 5
111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV
The price is AU$361 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$361
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Incline Village. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay in Tahoe."

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Tahoe Sands Resort
Tahoe Sands Resort
3 out of 5
6610 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista, CA
The price is AU$166 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this 3-star condo in Tahoe Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (259 reviews)
"Better than expected. Can’t beet the price"

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

Tahoe Sands Resort
The Inn at Truckee
The Inn at Truckee
2 out of 5
11506 Deerfield Dr, Truckee, CA
The price is AU$225 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Convenient for skiing in Tahoe. Friendly staff, comfy beds. But quite noisy from the highway and other guests. Walls and ceilings are thin- try to get a room upstairs. Also: so much grey, brown (in the bathroom!!!) and beige; a bit depressing. Bring some color to the place!"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

The Inn at Truckee
Cedar Glen Lodge
Cedar Glen Lodge
2 out of 5
6589 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe Vista, CA
The price is AU$225 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Tahoe Vista. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and North Tahoe Marina are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (273 reviews)
"Great room. Nice and quiet with a well stocked kitchenette to allow for two people to cook a decent meal. Clean and recently renovated. Is he access to the lake or ski areas. Will be back."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Cedar Glen Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Truckee

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Olympic Heights

When in Olympic Heights, you can plan a visit to Old Greenwood Golf Course and The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Olympic Heights
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Prosser Lake Heights

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Prosser Lake Heights and surrounding area, you can visit The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing and Commercial Row.

Prosser Lake Heights
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Sugar Pine Estate

While there might not be top attractions in Sugar Pine Estate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing and Old Greenwood Golf Course.

Sugar Pine Estate
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Union Mills

Union Mills might not have many top sights, but Old Greenwood Golf Course and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Union Mills
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Northstar Village

While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.

Northstar Village
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Donner Lake Woods

While visiting Donner Lake Woods, you might make a stop by sights like Donner Lake and West End Beach.

Donner Lake Woods

Downtown Truckee Travel Guide

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