Free & Cheap Things to Do in Truckee, CA

  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Truckee, California, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, Rafting, Landmarks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Donner Memorial State Park & Emigrant Trail Museum to Tahoe Mountain Guides- Day Tours, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Truckee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Incline Village, Tahoe City, Reno and Carson City.
  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Truckee, California, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, Rafting, Landmarks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Donner Memorial State Park & Emigrant Trail Museum to Tahoe Mountain Guides- Day Tours, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Truckee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Incline Village, Tahoe City, Reno and Carson City.
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28.5 Miles
98% 41 votes
Specialty Museums 26 South B St., Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Located in the Storey County Jail, the Silver State National Peace Officers Museum contains 300 years worth of artifacts from law enforcement officials. Items on display include antique firearms and early crime scene investigation tools.
28.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Castles Taylor Street at B Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
As a product of the city's 19th century mining boom, The Castle is a historic three-story mansion built in European style architecture. The mansion retains most of its original furnishings and architectural features.
28.5 Miles
96% 23 votes
Specialty Museums 117 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Offering a guided tour, Liberty Engine Company No. 1 Comstock Firemen's Museum provides firefighting tools, artifacts and information. The museum displays restored hose carriages and fire wagons and has a gift shop with fire-related items.
28.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 125 C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Preserving memorabilia related to firefighting, Comstock Firemen's Museum displays artifacts from the 19th to 20th century; such as hose carts, fire engines, carriages, and more. The museum also has a collection of emergency lights and fire extinguishers from Reno.
28.6 Miles
90% 127 votes
History Museums South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Fourth Ward School Museum can step into the past when they enter the preserved 1876 Victorian school building. Tours cover the history of Virginia City, education during the 19th century, and the life of Mark Twain.
28.6 Miles
94% 176 votes
Religious Buildings Taylor and E Streets, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Rebuilt after a large fire in the 1870s, St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church was created to bring elegant beauty and reverence to the area. Daily tours are conducted during business hours by the docents to inform guests on the history of the church and the region.
28.6 Miles
80% 124 votes
History Museums 113 North C Street, Virginia City, NV 89511 MoreLess Info
The Way It Was Museum is a small museum with a large variety of artifacts in its collection. The main exhibit centers around the boom of the Comstock Lode with plenty of mining items, mineral relics, and old photographs from the gold and silver rush.
28.6 Miles
85% 179 votes
Train Tours F & Washington Streets, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Known as the Queen of the Short Lines, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad takes visitors on a journey through the silver mining history of Nevada's Comstock. The 35-minute steam train tour narrates the history of the region as guests travel through the area.
28.6 Miles
78% 9 votes
Dance Clubs 15 U.S. 50, Stateline, NV 89449 MoreLess Info
With more than 6,700 square feet of entertainment space, PEEK Nightclub has some of the most popular and modern nightclub amenities. The club features big name entertainment, 40 VIP areas, and expert DJS.
28.6 Miles
90% 42 votes
Horseback Riding F Street, Virginia City, NV 89429 MoreLess Info
Four painted horses are the basis of TNT Stagelines. They help to pull a 3,000 pound stage coach for a Wild West adventure that allows visitors to transport themselves back to the 1800s.
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