Downtown Truckee Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping.
Donner Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint 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.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Truckee with a visit to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Guided Fly Fishing on Truckee River, Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Reno
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours
"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.
Our pick of the best Downtown Truckee Hotel Deals
West River House
Good
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
1882 Bar and Grill at River Street Inn
Very adorable hotel with a lot of personality. The staff were courteous and made sure that we had anything we needed. Everything in downtown Truckee was within walking distance so parking was never an issue.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Loved our experience at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Pepper Tree Inn
All good
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
Unbelievably overpriced for what it is. The amount payed should be half of what it was charged.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Inn at Truckee
Thin walls, small rooms.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
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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 Old Greenwood Golf Course.
Gateway
While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Donner Lake and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area.
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 Tahoe Donner Golf Course and Donner Lake.
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 Donner Lake.
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 Golf Course.
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.
