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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0.2 Miles
95% 73 votes
Rafting 10124 E Street, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Adrenaline junkies of all ages love Tahoe Whitewater Tours, an adventure excursion company that offers whitewater rafting and a variety of other fun outdoor activities. The firm also offers kayaking trips and rents rafts, kayaks and safety gear.
1.2 Miles
95% 56 votes
Rafting 11253 Brockway Rd., Suite 103, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Operating for over 15 years, the IRIE Rafting company has a great deal of experience providing tours of the rapids on California's rivers. Trips can be customized to suit a guest's skill level and schedule.
3.2 Miles
100% 22 votes
Horseback Riding 12318 Union Mills Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Piping Rock Equestrian Center have the opportunity to go horseback riding at any point during the year. The location also offers riding instruction, clinics, and year-round programs.
1.4 Miles
86% 42 votes
Rafting 11368 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA MoreLess Info
Headquartered in Truckee, California, Tributary Whitewater Tours - Truckee River is a popular rafting adventure firm. The company offers several exciting packages, including discounted family trips and child-friendly adventures. Tours are available from late spring to early autumn.
1.7 Miles
78% 94 votes
Children's Museums 11711 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
KidZone Museum is a local establishment which features a variety of exhibits and a natural playscape to help children improve their problem-solving skills , social connections, physical activities and more.
4.9 Miles
80% 10 votes
Skating Rinks 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Located at the center of the Village at Northstar, the Northstar Ice Skating Rink spans 9000 square feet. Guests can drink hot cider or warm up by fire pits in between skating times.
1.5 Miles
56% 9 votes
Shopping Districts Truckee, CA MoreLess Info
A historic street in Truckee, full of charming eateries and shops.Commercial Row and Jibboom Street is rather dusty, no need to wear your heels or patent leather footwear
0.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bars 10010 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA MoreLess Info
Tourist Club Bar is a popular local bar with a laid-back atmosphere and friendly service. The bar organizes live music events and also maintains a juke box. The most interesting feature here is a collage of seemingly random photographs and a number of mounted deer heads above the bar.
0.0 Miles
33% 9 votes
Movie Theaters Northstar At Tahoe Resort, 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
The Village Cinemas is a movie theater that features a theater with 96 elevated stadium seats and another auditorium with 45 seats. The theater also has a full-service concession stand.
9.9 Miles
88% 152 votes
Rafting 2200 River Road, Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
Explore Tahoe City's waterways with a tour from the Truckee River Rafting Company. The company is open seasonally. Reservations are always highly recommended and are required for chartered group tours.
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