- 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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12593 Donner Pass Road at Highway 80, Truckee, CA
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Donner Memorial State Park marks the site of the Donner Camp where many members of the Donner Party perished due to harsh weather conditions. The park also maintains the Pioneer Monument and the Emigrant Trail Museum which preserves the cultural heritage of the area.
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10095 W. River St. #2, Truckee, CA 96161
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Tahoe Mountain Guides take trips through some of the most rugged terrain in the Truckee area. Guides will teach you the basics of the sport of MTB.
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Donner Lake is a lake park that offers many slides and swings for children to play there. The lake also features grasslands and forests where guests can lay in the grass or have a picnic.
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100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96160
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Northstar Downhill Mountain Bike Resort features trails for cross country and downhill mountain biking for all skill levels, as well as trails for hikers. It also offers lift access, bike rentals and bike shop services.
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Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, camping, hiking, bicycling and variety of other recreational activities at Donner Memorial State Park. The park also offers tours and has museums related to the history of early American settlers in Northern California.
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Spanning over 10 acres, West End Beach is a pubic beach popular among both locals and visitors alike. The beach offers a number of amenities, including barbecues, picnic areas, and a covered pavilion available for rental.
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Northstar at Tahoe Mountain Bike Park offers over 100 miles of trails for mountain biking. In addition, riders can rent equipment, participate in bike races, and attend the academy or camp to improve their skills.
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Tahoe Donner is a local ski resort whose downhill ski area features multiple chairlifts, surface lifts and trails. The resort also offers camping facilities as well as many equestrian activities including wagon, trail and pony rides during summer.
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Rocking Stone Tower is a monument to veterans set atop a hill. A good place to pay your respects, or to have a picnic.
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Northstar stables offers horseback rides for adults and children. Also through the same company, you can choose to go rock climbing or kayaking.