Ponderosa Palisades Travel Guide
Truckee
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.
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 family-friendly area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Truckee with a visit to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Things to do
Lake Tahoe: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Audio Tour From Tahoe City to Incline Village
Top hotels in Ponderosa Palisades
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
"Great customer service"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Crown Motel
"Clean rooms helpful staff, we had a great time!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Pepper Tree Inn
"Good location. Room amenities did not work like air and electricity was poor for charging devices."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Truckee Donner Lodge
"We enjoyed our stay so much friendly helpful staff. Perfect location and a great price. We would drive out of our way to stay again! Thank you all for a great cpl. Days."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
"Great amenities , friendly staff"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
"We stayed in late May. Most of the amentites and shops were not open. It was disappointing. Wish I had known ahead of time."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ponderosa Palisades
Downtown Truckee
If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.
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 Emigrant Trail Museum.
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 Emigrant Trail Museum.
Donner Crest
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Donner Crest and surrounding area, you can visit Coyote Moon Golf Course and Emigrant Trail Museum.
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.
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 Sierra Mountain Cemetery.
