Downtown Truckee Travel Guide

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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 which includes a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people

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.

Northstar California Resort
Donner Lake

Donner Lake

4/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing 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
Donner Memorial State Park

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.

Donner Memorial State Park
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

Things to do

California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours

California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours

£30
per traveller
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor

Clear Kayak Paddle Tour

£110
per adult
Clear Kayak Paddle Tour
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

£11
per traveller
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
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Top hotels in Downtown Truckee

West River House

West River House

2 out of 5
10101 West River St, Truckee, CA
The price is £69 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£69
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Donner Lake and Northstar California Resort ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (202 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

West River House
Pepper Tree Inn

Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
645 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
Stay at this 3-star motel in Tahoe City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
The View from the top floor!
"Great location near the lake. Town is walkable. Hotel has no a/c and while it had a portable fan in the room, you have to keep the windows open for fresh air and the street below is loud until about 10p unless an emergency vehicle goes by. It's also a safety concern having to leave the window open. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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Pepper Tree 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 £243 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£243
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Incline Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
#1 In Lake Tahoe
"Always the best place to stay in Lake Tahoe"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
evo Hotel Tahoe City

evo Hotel Tahoe City

4 out of 5
455 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
The price is £149 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£149
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tahoe City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (127 reviews)
WOW
"I really wish I could have stayed here more than one night. The staff was so friendly. The hotel includes a restaurant, sauna, and lounge areas with gas fire pits. Right behind it is a golf course and the best part is the view of Lake Tahoe in front of the hotel. Rooms were nice and clean. Most beautiful ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

evo Hotel Tahoe City
Olympic Village Inn

Olympic Village Inn

3 out of 5
1909 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, CA
The price is £132 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£132
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star condo in Olympic Valley. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
"It’s a lovely hotel: good value for money."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Olympic Village Inn
Crown Motel

Crown Motel

2 out of 5
8200 North Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA
Stay at this beach motel in Kings Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Crown Motel is clean and comfortable and you cannot beat the location. It’s right on the water with its own private beach. It’s nothing fancy but it had everything I was looking for in a lakefront property. Ruby was great during the check in process. The bbq/picnic area was a nice surprise and it ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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 Old Greenwood.

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.

Sugar Pine Estate
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Union Mills

Union Mills might not have many top sights, but Truckee River Wildlife Area and Old Greenwood 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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