Gateway Travel Guide
Truckee
Popular places to visit
Donner Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Northstar California Resort
When you picture California, sunny beaches, surf, and the sea are sure to come to mind first. Don't forget that snow is falling down on the mountain, making Northstar Ski Resort one of the top destinations when ski season arrives.
Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.
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.
Donner Memorial State Park
Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Truckee with a visit to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Top hotels in Gateway
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Pepper Tree Inn
"I love the layout of the rooms, the atmosphere, and the view!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Crown Motel
"Great location with access to the lake, easy parking, clean room"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Truckee Donner Lodge
"Nice property, great location"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
"Fabulous property. Comfy bed, lovely view. Quiet, peaceful, good location."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
"The room was as pictured. Everything was clean and comfortable. The room was beautiful. The kitchen was stocked and ready to use. Wonderful experience. My son loved it as well, it was his graduation trip."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gateway
Meadow Lake Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Meadow Lake Park and surrounding area, you can visit Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum.
Donner Crest
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Donner Crest and surrounding area, you can visit Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum.
Downtown Truckee
If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.
Ponderosa Palisades
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ponderosa Palisades and surrounding area, you can visit Ponderosa Golf Course and Coyote Moon Golf Course.
Armstrong
Though Armstrong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Emigrant Trail Museum and Donner Lake.
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 Sierra Mountain Cemetery.
