What to do in Truckee, CA

Activities, attractions and tours
Truckee which includes snow and signage

Truckee Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Truckee has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Truckee is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Truckee to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Truckee Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Truckee.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Truckee attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Antique ski wall in the Zephyr lounge. Imagine cruising around on those gems.

Northstar Village

If you're spending some time in Northstar Village, Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola are top sights worth seeing.

Northstar Village
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Downtown Truckee

If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Truckee
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Donner Lake Woods

While visiting Donner Lake Woods, you might make a stop by sights like Donner Lake and West End Beach.

Donner Lake Woods
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Prosser Lake Heights

Though Prosser Lake Heights might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Commercial Row and Coyote Moon Golf Course.

Prosser Lake Heights
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Olympic Heights

Though Olympic Heights might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Old Greenwood Golf Course and Ponderosa Golf Course.

Olympic Heights
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Juniper Hill

While Juniper Hill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Greenwood Golf Course and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course.

Juniper Hill

Day trip destinations from Truckee