Food Scene
The Twisted Fork
1191 Steamboat PkwyClose by and good food and drinks. Their bar is also good.
In-N-Out Burger
8215 S Virginia StIf you're not from California...
In Truckee.
Sandwiches, pastries, coffee. You can order online and pick up.
35 locals recommend
Zuri Coffee Co
11357 Donner Pass RdIn Truckee.
Sandwiches, pastries, coffee. You can order online and pick up.
Very close by! Good spot for order at the counter apres ski with pizza, bar food and local beer. Rooftop seating for nice weather.
Schussboom Brewing Co.
Very close by! Good spot for order at the counter apres ski with pizza, bar food and local beer. Rooftop seating for nice weather.
Hub Coffee Roasters
Just down the road.
Coffee but also pastries and breakfast burritos to go.
Pinon Bottle South
Cool local bar with a south location!
Super close. You could walk but the road isn’t designed for it.
They have snacks, wine bar, and recently expanded to include an art gallery.
The Lodge • Bar & Patio
Super close. You could walk but the road isn’t designed for it.
They have snacks, wine bar, and recently expanded to include an art gallery.
Parks & Nature
Visitor center with information (Friday - Sunday in the winter) and some hiking trails.
13 locals recommend
Galena Creek Visitor Center
18250 Mt Rose HwyVisitor center with information (Friday - Sunday in the winter) and some hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
Nevada Museum of Art
160 W Liberty StInteresting exhibits and a good way to pass a few hours.
Huge exhibit of cars from the beginning of the 20th century through more modern times. Four rooms, you could easily spend hours.
57 locals recommend
National Automobile Museum
1 Museum DrHuge exhibit of cars from the beginning of the 20th century through more modern times. Four rooms, you could easily spend hours.
Tahoe City.
Cute museum of local history featuring Native American baskets, and ski history exhibits.
45 locals recommend
Gatekeeper's Museum
130 W Lake BlvdTahoe City.
Cute museum of local history featuring Native American baskets, and ski history exhibits.
Essentials
Raley's
18144 Wedge PkwyYou can order online to pick up or have delivered.
Entertainment & Activities
Northstar has ice skating and tubing as well as skiing.
https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/winter-activities.aspx
315 locals recommend
Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar DrNorthstar has ice skating and tubing as well as skiing.
https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/winter-activities.aspx
Heavenly offers gondola rides in addition to skiing. They have summer activites as well.
73 locals recommend
Heavenly Ski Resort
3860 Saddle RoadHeavenly offers gondola rides in addition to skiing. They have summer activites as well.
Clothing optional natural hot springs. It's a bit of a drive, but they're open 24/7. Check their website for child-friendly hours.
29 locals recommend
Sierra Hot Springs
521 Campbell Hot Springs RdClothing optional natural hot springs. It's a bit of a drive, but they're open 24/7. Check their website for child-friendly hours.
Galena Sports
16795 Mt Rose HwyCheap ski rentals on the way to Mt. Rose.
Shopping
Bricks and Minifigs
Lego store! Stop to look or play, they also sell used sets.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer NV
15 Foothill RdTons of choices on tap