Michelene’s guidebook

Michelene
Michelene’s guidebook

City/town information

Welcome to Truckee, California, where the Tahoe National Forest, Donner Memorial State Park and gorgeous Lake Tahoe are at our doorstep. A rich alpine environment supports mountain plants and wildlife, a place that Native Americans, the Donner Party, and early settlers called home and now you can too - for a day, a week oe however long you are staying with us. For adventure ideas and things to see and do in Truckee visit: https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/
202 locals recommend
Truckee
202 locals recommend
Welcome to Truckee, California, where the Tahoe National Forest, Donner Memorial State Park and gorgeous Lake Tahoe are at our doorstep. A rich alpine environment supports mountain plants and wildlife, a place that Native Americans, the Donner Party, and early settlers called home and now you can too - for a day, a week oe however long you are staying with us. For adventure ideas and things to see and do in Truckee visit: https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/

Food scene

Great for wood oven pizza and craft cocktails.
100 locals recommend
Old Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass Rd
100 locals recommend
Great for wood oven pizza and craft cocktails.
Great Mexican Food.
28 locals recommend
Casa Baeza Mexican Restaurant
10010 Bridge Street
28 locals recommend
Great Mexican Food.
Great beer and apps. Highly recommend the nachos. Perfect for post hike or post ski.
73 locals recommend
Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
10069 Bridge St
73 locals recommend
Great beer and apps. Highly recommend the nachos. Perfect for post hike or post ski.

Sightseeing

Great for family hike in summer with views of Donner Lake. Excellent sledding in the winter.
Glacier Peak
Great for family hike in summer with views of Donner Lake. Excellent sledding in the winter.

Adventure

Enjoy a float down the Truckee River and finish at River Ranch for a cold beverage.
124 locals recommend
Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River Rd
124 locals recommend
Enjoy a float down the Truckee River and finish at River Ranch for a cold beverage.
Ziplining and ropes courses fun for thrill seekers of all ages.
78 locals recommend
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks
725 Granlibakken Rd
78 locals recommend
Ziplining and ropes courses fun for thrill seekers of all ages.
Enjoy a peaceful escape to Johnson Canyon, a quiet forest with options for everyone who wants to play in the snow. There are gentle hills for sledding, flat areas for making a snowman, and lots of tall pines to take cover behind during an epic snowball fight. https://www.truckeedonnerlandtrust.org/johnson-canyon
Johnson Canyon Trailhead
Billy Mack Road
Enjoy a peaceful escape to Johnson Canyon, a quiet forest with options for everyone who wants to play in the snow. There are gentle hills for sledding, flat areas for making a snowman, and lots of tall pines to take cover behind during an epic snowball fight. https://www.truckeedonnerlandtrust.org/johnson-canyon

Traveler advice

Customs and culture

Travel Alerts

Know before your go: https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/travelalert
Customs and culture

Visitor's Guide to Wildfire Season in Truckee-Tahoe

https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/blog/wildfire-season-visitors-guide
Don't miss

Sledding, Tubing and Snow Play

Here is a great resource for places to go place in the snow, most are free. https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/blog/sledding-tubing-truckee