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Curator’s statement
Truckee is the quintessential western small town. A 20-minute drive north of Lake Tahoe full of good food, art, and beautiful scenery. Truckee can be a day-trip or a long weekend if you want to get away from the busyness of Lake Tahoe.
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Where to stay in Truckee, CA
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino
Experience Lake Tahoe from this scenic waterfront resort, nestled perfectly into the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Enjoy abounding activities year-round with ski-in ski-out access to Northstar California and a 15 minute drive to Lake Tahoe from this stunning property.
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The Truckee Hotel
A historic boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Truckee, California, offering a charming blend of old-world charm and modern comfort to guests.
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Things to do in Truckee, CA
What to Do
Donner Memorial State Park & Donner Lake
This park offers summer camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, and hiking. During the winter, visitors can cross-country ski, snowshoe on trails and play in the snow.
Truckee Thursdays (Summer)
Every Thursday during the summer season, downtown becomes a pop-up market of food trucks, music and local artisans and shops.
River Rafting (Summer)
A self-guided, leisurely float down the Truckee River. I beautiful way to spend an afternoon. Hop into the River Ranch Lodge and Restaurant after your float to fuel back up.
Guided Fly Fishing on Truckee River
Beginners and experts will love fly fishing on the famous Truckee River.
Whitewater Rafting on Truckee River
Looking for some adventure? This 4.5 hour whitewater rafting tour will fit the bill. Enjoy the adventure down the Truckee River!
Where to Shop
A California-centric modern men and women's clothing.
Bespoke & Atelier
A curated gift shop and art store owned by a husband and wife team. Great place to get a yourself something or a gift!
High-quality kitchen and cookware.
Devoted to sustainability, this cute women's clothing shop is full of eco-friendly brands.
Places to eat & drink in Truckee, CA
Squeeze In
Great casual breakfast. Get there early, often, there is a wait. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Great old-school diner with classic diner fare.
Delicious pizza, beer and cocktails!
Zano's Family Italian & Pizzeria
I look for good Italian anywhere I go. This does the trick in Truckee!
Go here for sunset cocktails. Great view of downtown Truckee from the hill.
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
A cozy coffee shop with meticulously crafted artisanal coffee. Great place to chill or get some work done if you're "working from home".
Wonderful homemade ice cream!
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