- 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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Activities that can be enjoyed at Van Sickle Bi-State Park include hiking, picnicking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Several miles of trails offer scenic views of nearby peaks, waterfalls and lakes.
29.3 Miles
Dance City Performing Arts Center is a dance studio and instructional facility that offers training in a wide variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary, as well as musical theater.
29.6 Miles
No fishing license is required at Tahoe Trout Farm, where guests can fish from two ponds stocked with rainbow trout, using supplied equipment or their own. Guests are charged for each fish caught, with price depending on size.
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Rubicon Trail
D.L. Bliss, Emerald Bay State Park, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96154
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Rubicon Trail is a scenic 9 mile trail around Lake Tahoe that is popular for hiking and snowshoeing. While walking on the trail visitors will cross waterfalls and be surrounded by rocks, trees and flowers.
29.8 Miles
The most popular mini-golf destination in South Lake Tahoe is Magic Carpet Golf. This family-friendly establishment has three golf courses and an extensive selection of arcade games for kids and adults.
29.9 Miles
South Lake Tahoe's Tallac Historic Site sits on the banks of Lake Tahoe. Visitors are welcome throughout the year, and the best time to visit is in late summer. All of the buildings are closed during the winter months, although the property remains popular with cross-country skiers.
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Nestled in an alpine resort, The Ridge Swimming Pool has a unique view of Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley. There are indoor and outdoor pools as well as Jacuzzis for swimming year round.
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Built in 1988, Pah Rah Mountain Park features a playground geared towards children with disabilities. Attractions include extensive walking paths, various sporting facilities, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, and public restrooms.
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A smaller lake located about a mile south of Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake allows opportunities for boating, waterskiing, boating, and wind surfing, as well as stand up paddle boarding. The lake has a nearby campground, as well.
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Mt. Tallac Trail
Lily Lake trailhead, Fallen Leaf Lake Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Serving as the classic 9.5 mile out-and-back Mt. Tallac Trail, many users access for a standard day hike activity. It begins on the southwestern side of Lake Tahoe before traveling up Mount Tallac for panoramic views.