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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13.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Kayaking 2005 Hwy 28, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Specializing in single, tandem, and sailing kayaks as well as in stand up paddle boards, Sand Harbor Rentals Tours and Lessons offers both guided tours of the harbor area and individual and small group lessons.
13.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Beaches 1713 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Hidden Beach is a beach that sits on the banks of Lake Tahoe and promotes activities including picnicking, swimming, and sun tanning. The beach also can be used as a kayaking launch point.
13.5 Miles
95% 43 votes
Visitor Centers Incline Village, NV MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Tahoe Environmental Research Center can learn about what makes Lake Tahoe unique and how science is being utilized to both restore and protect the lake. Kid-friendly exhibits are also in place to encourage hands-on learning and general fun.
13.5 Miles
33% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 901 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy first run films at a small single screen movie theater at Incline Village Cinema. The theater airs movies twice nightly on weekends and once nightly on weekdays.
13.6 Miles
95% 435 votes
Parks Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Sand Harbor includes 55 acres of sandy beaches, shaded forest areas, and rocky coves. Lake Tahoe is available from most of the region, which allows for swimming, boating, and picnicking.
13.6 Miles
83% 12 votes
Family Fun Center 930 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
The Potlatch is a Lake Tahoe gift boutique with strong ties to the local community. The store features a combination of craft items by local artisans with more broadly distributed items and gifts.
13.7 Miles
53% 17 votes
Bowling 920 Southwood Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Featuring 16 wood lanes, Bowl Incline offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The bowling center also provides a pro shop, billiard tables, a golf simulator, video poker and a full bar.
13.9 Miles
81% 16 votes
Kayaking 995 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Also known as Lake Tahoe Watersports, Action Watersports offers a variety of services. The company offers boat rentals, jet ski and stand up paddleboard rentals, and guided fishing tours, as well as an array of water sports like parasailing.
14.0 Miles
87% 137 votes
Festivals 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is held on the shores of the lake in an open-air theater. The plays performed change each year and revolve around the classics of Shakespeare, but other plays and musicals are occasionally included.
14.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Beaches 964 Lakeshore, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Ski Beach is one of Incline Village's private beaches, and is open only to residents of Incline Village and to their guests. The beach welcomes pets on leashes during off season.
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