What to do In Truckee, CA
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Places To Go In Truckee
Welcome, traveler, to Truckee. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in Truckee
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Truckee. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Truckee? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Truckee attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
Popular places to visit

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.

Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.
Old Greenwood Golf Course
Play a round of golf at Old Greenwood Golf Course and enjoy other activities in Truckee such as skiing. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course
Play a round of golf at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course and enjoy other activities in Truckee such as skiing. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the hiking trails.
Coyote Moon Golf Course
Play a round of golf at Coyote Moon Golf Course and enjoy other activities in Truckee such as skiing. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Big Springs Express Gondola
Enjoy a trip to Big Springs Express Gondola and popular activities like skiing in Truckee. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.