Downtown Truckee Travel Guide
Truckee
Visit Downtown Truckee
Popular places to visit
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.
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
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.
Things to do
Snowshoe Tour in the Lake Tahoe Mountains
Everline Resort Explorer: Self Guided Olympic Valley Stroll
Guided Fly Fishing on Truckee River, Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Reno
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
Top hotels in Downtown Truckee
West River House
Steps away from the train station, shopping, restaurants & coffee shop. The place is very clean.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Room was clean .Staffs were nice .Breakfast is only with good credits and got members only when you already ended the breakfast then they bill you and tell you.But the hotel says when booked that breakfast is included. All like a trap. casino is very small .overall -not for kids and families. ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Pepper Tree Inn
yes
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Crown Motel
We had a room that was right on the beach. Lovely views. From bed it looked like we were on a cruise ship (so foggy and cloudy you couldn't see the other shore.)
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Truckee Donner Lodge
The room was very spacious. A/C was quiet. An absolutely beautiful property.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Cedar Glen Lodge
Very quaint stay and an easy drive around the entire lake to get to anything you want!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Truckee
Ponderosa Palisades
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ponderosa Palisades and surrounding area, you can visit Ponderosa Golf Course and Coyote Moon Golf Course.
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.
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 Commercial Row.
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.
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.
