Guidebook for Truckee
Sightseeing
Go West from Truckee over old Donner Summit. Stop at the Rainbow Bridge overlooking Donner Lake for awesome views. Continue on through Norden and Soda Springs until you get back I-80 freeway.
Old Highway 40
Old Highway 40Go West from Truckee over old Donner Summit. Stop at the Rainbow Bridge overlooking Donner Lake for awesome views. Continue on through Norden and Soda Springs until you get back I-80 freeway.
Parks & Nature
Great beaches, hiking, museum and exhibits about the ill fated Donner Party settlers.
68 locals recommend
Donner Memorial State Park
12593 Donner Pass RdGreat beaches, hiking, museum and exhibits about the ill fated Donner Party settlers.
Shopping
Many interesting shops throughout the downtown area. A lot of food opportunities also.
81 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center
10065 Donner Pass RdMany interesting shops throughout the downtown area. A lot of food opportunities also.
Essentials
Nice store and the lines are always much shorter than the other grocery store.
156 locals recommend
Save Mart Supermarkets
11399 Deerfield DrNice store and the lines are always much shorter than the other grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent bike path that has almost 20 miles of paved path. You can ride from Squaw Valley to Tahoe City and then South to Sugar Pine Point State Park or North to the Coast Guard station. The path goes right along Lake Tahoe in both directions. Outstanding views.
6 locals recommend
Pacos
12047 Donner Pass RdExcellent bike path that has almost 20 miles of paved path. You can ride from Squaw Valley to Tahoe City and then South to Sugar Pine Point State Park or North to the Coast Guard station. The path goes right along Lake Tahoe in both directions. Outstanding views.
Food Scene
Bar of America
10040 Donner Pass RdGood menu, good food. Live music on weekends.