Truckee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Truckee showing signage and snow
Truckee showing a river or creek, a small town or village and snow
Truckee featuring snow and a house
Truckee featuring snow

Emigrants passed here on their way to California. Visit today and you’ll still find that intrepid spirit — for fun and adventure.

Truckee prides itself on a love of the outdoors. This appreciation might go back to when brave wagoners made a road through here in the mid-1800s. Learn about their trail-blazing at the visitor centre of the Donner Memorial State Park, which is a good place to find locals doing what they do best — loving the outdoors. Truckee folk also take pride in their culinary scene, so while you explore the historic downtown area, make sure you stop for the good food, wine and beer.

Where to stay in Truckee

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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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Downtown Truckee

If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Truckee
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Gateway

While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Commercial Row.

Gateway
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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
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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 Old Greenwood.

Prosser Lake Heights
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Pla-Vada Woodlands

While there might not be top attractions in Pla-Vada Woodlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort and Soda Springs.

Pla-Vada Woodlands
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

4.5 out of 5
970 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA
The price is ₹11,810 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
₹11,810
₹17,356 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,104 reviews)
"Hot tube very clean, fire place in every room. Ten min drive from Truckee and kings Beach."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

4 out of 5
10918 Brockway Rd, Truckee, CA
The price is ₹9,330 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
₹9,330
₹11,219 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and professional. The location was very quiet and pleasant. We had a great night's sleep. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

5 out of 5
13031 Ritz Carlton Highland Court, Truckee, CA
The price is ₹39,542 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹39,542
₹51,270 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Truckee. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (570 reviews)
"The Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is a very impressive property sitting on top of a mountainside in the Northstar resort area about halfway between Truckee and Kings Beach. Service was world class, from the second we arrived until we left all the staff we interacted were very accommodating and were good ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

4.5 out of 5
970 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,104 reviews)
"Hot tube very clean, fire place in every room. Ten min drive from Truckee and kings Beach."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
9001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA
Stay at this 4-star ski villa in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (397 reviews)
"Amazing hotel. Super clean"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe
Village Camp Truckee

Village Camp Truckee

3 out of 5
10100 Pioneer Trail, Truckee, CA
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Truckee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Donner Lake and Northstar California Resort are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Really enjoyed this stay. Wish the directions for the fireplace were more clear, as we couldn't start it since there were no instructions for a particular part, and there also was no shampoo, which was a bit of a hassle. Other than that, the stay was great. They had a delicious breakfast that they ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Village Camp Truckee
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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We’re not there long enough to fully explore but it looked like there were many options if you enjoy the outdoors.

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