Things to Do with Kids in Truckee, CA

  • TripBuzz found 99 things to do with kids in or near Truckee, California, including 75 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Incline Village, Tahoe City, Carson City and Reno.
  • From Northstar-at-Tahoe to Piping Rock Equestrian Center, the Truckee area offers 71 different types of family activities, including: Bike Paths, Golf, Rafting and Skiing & Snowboarding.
  • Truckee, California is settled in Nevada County with a population of over 16,000 residents. The town is split by the self-named Truckee River, an outlet of Lake Tahoe, and is located near the Sierra Nevadas and Nevada state border. The town also maintains a history with strong ties to the Native American Paiute tribe.
  • TripBuzz found 99 things to do with kids in or near Truckee, California, including 75 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Incline Village, Tahoe City, Carson City and Reno.
  • From Northstar-at-Tahoe to Piping Rock Equestrian Center, the Truckee area offers 71 different types of family activities, including: Bike Paths, Golf, Rafting and Skiing & Snowboarding.
  • Truckee, California is settled in Nevada County with a population of over 16,000 residents. The town is split by the self-named Truckee River, an outlet of Lake Tahoe, and is located near the Sierra Nevadas and Nevada state border. The town also maintains a history with strong ties to the Native American Paiute tribe.
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11.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
History Museums 130 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
Lake Tahoe’s Gatekeeper’s Museum is located in a replica of the original Gatekeeper’s Cabin, occupied by the watermaster who controlled water flow from the lake. The museum has a variety of displays about local history.
11.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bike Paths Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
Located on the edge of the river, Truckee River Bike Trail is a paved trail open to cyclists, joggers, and rollerbladers. From the path, visitors have panoramic views of the river and surrounding forests.
11.7 Miles
85% 95 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
Alpine Meadows is a medium-sized ski area in Tahoe city. It has a lot of good areas for beginners. Bring your own food to avoid the overpriced restaurants there.
11.7 Miles
90% 49 votes
Horseback Riding 2600 Alpine Meadows Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
The Alpine Meadows Stables provides scenic horseback riding tours through the Lake Tahoe National Forest with the help of experienced guides and gentle, thoroughly trained horses. The services are available from Memorial Day weekend to early October.
11.8 Miles
83% 30 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding 725 Granlibakkan Road at Hwy. 89, Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
Granlibakken Ski Area offers much more than just skiing. Beautiful trails for sledding and hiking, as well as accommodation for large parties, make this an excellent option for a winter getaway.
12.5 Miles
100% 8 votes
Beaches 2 miles north of the Highway 50/28, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
Skunk Harbor - Dog Beach offers plenty of sand and water for dogs to play in, as well as woods, a secluded cove and a trailhead that provides a 3 mile hike. There are no bathrooms in the area.
12.8 Miles
92% 48 votes
National & State Parks Highway 89 at Pine Street, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
Hellman-Ehrman Mansion is a local historic landmark located inside the Sugar Pine Point State Park. Built in 1903, it was initially the summer home of a wealthy businessman. Restored and renovated, it retains the old world charm of early twentieth century. Guided tours of the mansion are available.
12.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches 665 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Burnt Cedar Beach is a private resident-only beach on Lake Tahoe that features a playground, bar and snack concessions with attendants, heated pool, picnic benches with BBQ grills, beach chairs, sandy beach with shallow slope and roped off swimming area.
13.0 Miles
90% 42 votes
Golf 690 Wilson Way, Incline Village, NV MoreLess Info
Accuracy is the focus of the Incline Village - Mountain Golf Course. Shot-making skills are necessary to navigate the terrain of this large golf course with natural environments rather than artificial landscaping.
13.0 Miles
67% 12 votes
Cultural Centers 760 Mays Boulevard, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
Mark Twain Cultural Center & Toccata Guttman Music Hall hosts cultural events such as strings and piano concerts and opera arias. They also provide historical reenactments courtesy of a longtime Mark Twain impersonator.
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