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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28.6 Miles
78% 95 votes
Movie Theaters 1170 Scheels Drive, Sparks, NV 89434 MoreLess Info
Galaxy Luxury Theater + IMAX offers not only IMAX movies but reclining power seats, all digital sound and projection and two 4K screens featuring Dolby ATMOS sound. They also have a bar that serves beer and cocktails.
28.6 Miles
83% 35 votes
Music Venue 76 N C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Virginia City's Red Dog Saloon is a restaurant, bar and live music venue that books nationally known touring musical acts, primarily in the country and western and rock and roll genres.
28.6 Miles
63% 35 votes
Music Venue Highway 50 & Stateline Avenue, Stateline, NV 89449 MoreLess Info
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena At Harveys is an entertainment venue that holds outdoor concerts for headlining bands. There are many alcohol and food vendors and the arena has a maximum capacity of 7,000 to 7,200 people.
28.6 Miles
78% 9 votes
Music Venue 15 Highway 50, Stateline, NV 89449 MoreLess Info
Located in a casino, Harrah's Showroom features live entertainment from a variety of musicians, from jazz to rock and roll. The venue has a bar for drinks and a concession stand for snacks.
28.6 Miles
40% 5 votes
Specialty Museums 47 S C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
The Mark Twain Museum offers a look at where the author began publishing news stories. Visitors can see old Virginia City newspapers and original furnishings and equipment, including the original untouched desk used by Mark Twain.
28.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bars 5 N C & Union, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
Showcasing the brothels of the 1860s, Julia C Bulette Cafe Saloon & Red Light Museum has a collection of artifacts from this era. The museum is located in the basement of a Mandarin Chinese restaurant.
28.6 Miles
73% 63 votes
Camping Site 2165 Fallen Leaf Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 MoreLess Info
Fallen Leaf Campground has over 200 camping sites for tents and RV's as well as 6 yurts nestled amongst towering pine, cedar, fir, and aspen trees. Facilities include a camp store, showers and restrooms with flush toilets.
28.7 Miles
94% 31 votes
Specialty Museums 2304 Main Street, Genoa, NV MoreLess Info
Located along an old Pony Express route, the Genoa Courthouse Museum features exhibits related to western history. It includes period-authentic jail cells and exhibits centered on an old-time post office and blacksmith's shop.
28.7 Miles
89% 35 votes
Haunted Tours 112 S C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 MoreLess Info
As a remnant of the 1800s, Old Washoe Club is a brick building with a rich and haunted past. Visitors can receive a guided tour through the building, including the parlor and crypt.
28.7 Miles
55% 31 votes
Bowling 250 Wild Island Ct., Sparks, NV 89434 MoreLess Info
A part of the Wild Island Family Adventure Park, Coconut Bowl is a bowling alley with 32 public lanes and two rentable bowling garages. All lanes have glow capacity, as well.
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