And if you’re into fishing, there are many great spots to try in the area. Hike, bike or snowshoe to the Martis Peak Fire Lookout for a panoramic view of the entire area. You’ll be able to get your fill of downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and more, not to mention snow-biking, snowmobiling, plus ice-skating and horse-drawn sleigh rides, too! Enjoy the Outdoors in TruckeeĮnjoy all those snow-centric sports you love while you’re here. Truckee Thursdays and the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop are just a few of the local events to enjoy. And there is always something going on in Truckee. Give Pianeta Restaurant a try for dinner, or hit Moody’s Bistro Bar & Beats for something more livelily. Truckee has art galleries featuring Native American and local area artists, wine tastings and beer pubs, five-star restaurants and local hole-in-the-wall diners. Choose chalets with wildly stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges, family cabins with views of pristine, crystal clear lakes and condos with views of historic towns with the western flavor and atmosphere of the past but with the attitude and energy of the present.

Truckee has a little bit of everything to offer, and is not as crowded as Tahoe (most of the time). This relatively small park is deeply steeped in history, has amazing views and is worth a trip. The Park also fronts Donner Lake, has a short hiking trail, and is home to the Emigrant Trail Museum and Pioneer Monument. Donner Memorial State Park is dedicated to travelers and the Park’s Visitor’s Center features exhibits on the Donner Party, local Native Americans, and the builders of the First Transcontinental Railroad. This ill-fated group of settlers had nothing but bad luck as they traveled west.

Of course, the most famous bit of history is the sad story of the Donner-Reed party. The downtown still boasts historic buildings that have survived fires, blizzards and more over the years. If you’re looking for a place that still has that Old West, old-timey feel to it, then head to Truckee. This lumber and mill town began life as stop over on the old Trans-Sierra wagon road in the late 1800s, and later as a stop on the Central Pacific Railroad.

Historic Truckee is located just a few miles north of North Lake Tahoe.

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