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1. Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Northstar California ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Historic Downtown Truckee

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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4. Boreal Mountain Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
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5. KidZone Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

6. Truckee Bike Park

Tours in the Area
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7. Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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8. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Tahoe Donner Cross Country

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10. Donner Lake Watersports & Marina

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Black Tie Ski Rentals of North Lake Tahoe

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Truckee Railroad Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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13. Old Truckee Jail Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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14. Coyote Moon Golf Course

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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15. Truckee River Winery

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Truckee River Legacy Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Tahoe Whitewater Tours

Tours in the Area
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18. West End Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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19. Mt Judah Loop Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. Rainbow Bridge - Donner Summit Bridge

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21. Soda Springs Mountain Ski Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
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22. Foothill Farmers Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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23. Moody's Bistro & Lounge

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Truckee borders the Tahoe National Forest and is less than ten miles from Lake Tahoe.
  • Truckee is a small mountain town that offers big adventures for visitors of all kinds.
  • From ski resorts and fine dining to museums rich with history, Truckee has something for everyone.
  • Visitors can also explore classic trains on display and learn about the area's fascinating history.

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