Armstrong Travel Guide
Truckee
Popular places to visit

Northstar California Resort
When you picture California, sunny beaches, surf, and the sea are sure to come to mind first. Don't forget that snow is falling down on the mountain, making Northstar Ski Resort one of the top destinations when ski season arrives.

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.

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.

Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.

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.
Things to do

California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe: Bike Rental Unforgettable Lakeside Ride

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

Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains
Top hotels in Armstrong

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
The staff was very helpful and polite. Asking how tubs were going and if we needed
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

evo Hotel Tahoe City
Cute patio off the back of our room overlooking the golf course with mountains in the background. Walkable to restaurants, shopping
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Clean rooms and everything is nice and comfy. Enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Cedar Glen Lodge
Spectacular This will be our go-to place when we can get away to Tahoe
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is a very impressive property sitting on top of a mountainside in the Northstar resort area about halfway between Truckee and Kings Beach. Service was world class, from the second we arrived until we left all the staff we interacted were very accommodating and were good ...
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
I loved the scenery, the serenity and the natural beauty. Amazing!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Armstrong

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.

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 Commercial Row.

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 Commercial Row and Ponderosa Golf Course.

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

