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

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 Donner Lake and West End Beach.

Donner Lake Woods
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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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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 5.910.189 ₫ per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
5.910.189 ₫
7.884.207 ₫ total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (1,080 reviews)
"Property is awesome. Rooms excellent. Great location. Check in person was rude."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 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 3.402.117 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
3.402.117 ₫
4.061.969 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
No elevator but nice
"No elevator but really nice interior and staff. Leaky noisy drafty old windows need replacing. Beautiful setting."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 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 15.771.054 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
15.771.054 ₫
19.478.570 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (563 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful, set back in the trees on the slopes so very quiet and outside of town. The beds/rooms were very comfortable, quiet and spacious. The staff was very nice and welcoming. The only complaint I had was that the main pool/pool restaurant were closed for renovation. This wasn’t ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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 centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,080 reviews)
"Property is awesome. Rooms excellent. Great location. Check in person was rude."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 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! (382 reviews)
"Everything was amazing! Can't wait to go back!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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! (61 reviews)
"Family-Friendly!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 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 which includes a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people

Northstar California Resort

Hit the slopes in Truckee with a visit to Northstar California Resort. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or enjoy its hiking trails.

Northstar California Resort
Donner Lake

Donner Lake

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

Enjoy a trip to Sugar Bowl and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Sugar Bowl
Truckee showing a small town or village, signage and snow

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

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Squaw Valley Resort showing snow, a sunset and a gondola

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Kings Beach

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