Truckee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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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Donner Lake Woods

While visiting Donner Lake Woods, you might make a stop by sights like West End Beach and Donner Lake.

Donner Lake Woods
Truckee featuring signage, snow and a small town or village

Downtown Truckee

5/5(1 area review)

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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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 Truckee Gallery and The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing.

Prosser Lake Heights
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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
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 NZ$826 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$826
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,057 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property and well taken care of. The staff is friendly and accommodating. A couple of issues: 1. Check-in was guaranteed at 4:00 p.m. local time, but our room wasn’t ready until 6:00 p.m. we were told we would get an email or text when it was ready, but got nothing and had to ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
The Inn at Truckee

The Inn at Truckee

2 out of 5
11506 Deerfield Dr, Truckee, CA
The price is NZ$258 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$258
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice, reasonable"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

The Inn at Truckee
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

5 out of 5
13031 Ritz Carlton Highland Court, Truckee, CA
The price is NZ$1,799 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$1,799
22 July - 23 July
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 our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (557 reviews)
"Loved location"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
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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 center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,057 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property and well taken care of. The staff is friendly and accommodating. A couple of issues: 1. Check-in was guaranteed at 4:00 p.m. local time, but our room wasn’t ready until 6:00 p.m. we were told we would get an email or text when it was ready, but got nothing and had to ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 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 center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (375 reviews)
"We’ve been staying at Northstar for years without issues and it is a beautiful resort but this particular visit the front desk was not the friendliest. Our room also needed updating. The deck was really dirty and dusty. The carpets were torn and stained in some areas and the garbage cabinet drawer ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 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 WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Donner Lake and Northstar California Resort are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"The adventure cabins are a wonderful concept, fully stocked with all you could need and super cool!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Village Camp Truckee
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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.

Popular places to visit

Northstar California Resort showing a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people

Northstar California Resort

5/5(1 review)

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(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint 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 quaint 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
Truckee featuring signage, snow and a small town or village

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

Activities

Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$28
per traveller
Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour
Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor

Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor

NZ$250
per adult
Clear Kayak Paddle Tour at Sand Harbor
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

NZ$20
per traveller
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours

California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours

NZ$67
per traveller
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Adventure at Sand Harbor

Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Adventure at Sand Harbor

NZ$265
per adult
Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Adventure at Sand Harbor
Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path

Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path

NZ$167
per adult
Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path
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Cities near Truckee

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Squaw Valley Resort featuring a gondola, mountains and snow

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Tahoe Vista

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