Armstrong Travel Guide
Truckee
Popular places to visit
Northstar California Resort
Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping.
Donner Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
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
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.
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 family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Top hotels in Armstrong
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Great stay
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Pepper Tree Inn
All the Staff are very friendly. There is no housekeeping doesn't matter how many days you stay. Shower rarely gets hot/warm water but mostly cold and is not kid friendly. Rooms are little congested and we had only heater in the room , no AC unit.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
Wonderful resort, the pool needs chairs/loungers or option to rent. 3 chairs available for entire pool and 3 spa’s with 50 people using the area.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Inn at Truckee
yes
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Truckee Donner Lodge
Breakfast was ok
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Cedar Glen Lodge
Very clean room. Easy parking. Dedicated parking spot.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Armstrong
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 Tahoe Donner Tennis Center.
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.
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 Emigrant Trail Museum.
Southside Highlands
When in Southside Highlands, you can plan a visit to Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.