Placer County Travel Guide

California

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Popular cities in Placer County

Truckee
Known for Skiing, Lakes and Small town

Reasons to visit

  • Northstar California Resort
  • Donner Lake
  • Sugar Bowl
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Tahoe City
Known for Lakes, Casinos and Skiing

Reasons to visit

  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park
  • Tahoe City Marina
  • Commons Beach Park
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Auburn
Known for Historical, Rivers and Live music

Reasons to visit

  • Gold Country Fairgrounds
  • Gold Country Museum
  • Placer County Museum
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Kings Beach
Known for Beaches, Lakes and Skiing

Reasons to visit

  • Kings Beach State Recreation Area
  • North Shore Parasail
  • Stateline Lookout
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Olympic Valley
Known for Small town, Skiing and Mountains

Reasons to visit

  • Palisades Tahoe
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Carnelian Bay
Known for Lakes, Forests and Swimming
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Stay near popular Placer County attractions

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Palisades Tahoe

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Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.
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