Historic Truckee with its quaint downtown and western-style storefronts has turned a new leaf. With state-of-the-art buildings popping up, fine dining and boutique shopping, it's no wonder Truckee is becoming a destination of choice for culture-savvy vacationers.
While new developments are creating a buzz, the traditional charm of the rustic town is still intact. Truckee retains its rich history, a heritage that includes the infamous Donner Party, the building of the transcontinental railroad, logging and ice harvesting.
A winter wonderland, visitors have eight major ski resorts to choose from within minutes of Truckee. The biggies include Squaw Valley, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sugar Bowl or Alpine Meadows. For beginners and those looking to take their families to a quaint and smaller resort, Truckee delivers with nearby Tahoe Donner, Soda Springs or Donner Ski Ranch.
Hotels, chic boutiques, bed & breakfasts or vacation rentals give visitors plenty of lodging options. Head to the funky historic downtown and hit one of the three new wine bars, take in dinner at one of the gourmet restaurants or sushi bars. Casual diners will enjoy the ultrahip burger joint or upscale brewery, with seven kinds of beer made on-site.
Centrally located on Interstate 80, Truckee is 200 miles northeast of San Francisco; 100 miles east of Sacramento, and 35 miles west of Reno, Nevada. Surrounded by jaw-dropping Sierra Nevada scenery, the Truckee River meanders through this small mountain town. Just 12 miles from Lake Tahoe's deep blue waters, visitors can take a break from their outdoor adventures to enjoy a relaxing scenic drive to see the largest alpine lake in North America.
Visit the official visitor site of Truckee at www.truckee.com or view the Truckee calendar of events for events held within the Truckee area.
Truckee is centrally located for exploring the beauty of the High Sierra or Nevada County. Nearby, you'll find majestic Lake Tahoe, historic state parks, and an abundance of emigrant andOld West history.
Lake Tahoe - Impossibly beautiful, Lake Tahoe lies on just this side of heaven (and Truckee, too), tempting the traveler with anything and everything the heart desires:world-class skiing, spectacular beaches, lush alpine golf courses, or hikes along the magnificent natural scenic wonder on the Tahoe Rim Trail.
For those with an adventurous spirit, welcome to paradise! The Truckee area is the ideal playground for a variety of activities. Be it summer or winter, you will find plenty to do.
Hit the slopes or play a round of golf at one of the area resorts. Need a slower pace, take in the sights with a scenic flight or a day fishing.
There's always something to do in Truckee.
Truckee offers a variety of lodging alternatives to suit your personal taste. Enjoy the creature comforts of one of our hotels and motels, or bed-and-breakfasts, or lose yourself in the beauty of Truckee from the deck of a mountain cabin.
Accommodations range from economy to resort style.
Whether you're up for an evening of wining and dining or a barbeque at the cabin or lake is more your game, Truckee has what you're looking for. What's your flavor? Our restaurants run the gamut from a corner pub to five-star dining, even sushi! If you're looking for something a bit faster, or if dining in is on the menu, we've got that, too.
