Gateway 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 relaxing 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.
Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.
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.
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
Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path
Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains
Lake Tahoe: Clear Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Gateway
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Plenty of parking. Great location
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Very updated, 2bd super impressed!!! Well stocked for cooking and lots of towels. Loved the kids play area and the pool.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
evo Hotel Tahoe City
Practical value
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Pepper Tree Inn
Great
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
clean room, great facilities,even kids movie night and events.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Cedar Glen Lodge
Room was clean comfortable and cozy. Staff was attentive. Cooking our own breakfasts in the rooms in the morning was enjoyable. Maybe a few kitchen utensils were lacking but there was more than enough to make it work!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gateway
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 Commercial Row and Truckee Gallery.
Donner Crest
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Donner Crest and surrounding area, you can visit Tahoe Donner Golf Course and Commercial Row.
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.
Armstrong
Though Armstrong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Donner Lake and Tahoe Donner Golf Course.
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.
