Things to Do in Truckee, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Truckee, California, features the top 125 nearby activities — including 48 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Truckee, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Truckee, CA , followed by 96 popular activities in nearby cities, including Incline Village, Tahoe City, Reno, Carson City, Crystal Bay, Verdi and Glenbrook
  • Our list of the best things to do in Truckee, California, features the top 125 nearby activities — including 48 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Truckee, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Truckee, CA , followed by 96 popular activities in nearby cities, including Incline Village, Tahoe City, Reno, Carson City, Crystal Bay, Verdi and Glenbrook
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11.1 Miles
89% 18 votes
Kayaking 521 N Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
Tahoe City Kayak offers kayak and paddleboard rentals, as well as sales, lessons and tours. They also feature rental kayaks or paddleboards delivered to the customer's personal Lake Tahoe destination.
11.1 Miles
88% 8 votes
Historic Districts 560 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
Travelers can explore pioneer living with a tour of Watson Cabin and its grounds. A registered historical building, this property is the home of the first residents of Tahoe City.
11.1 Miles
64% 22 votes
Kayaking 521 N Lake Bl, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
At Tahoe City Kayak & Paddleboard, visitors can take standup paddle boards and kayak rentals out on the waters of Lake Tahoe. The shop organizes specialty tours like a 4th of July and lakeside brunch tours.
11.2 Miles
77% 22 votes
Beaches Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
Commons Beach is a half-beach and half-park area popular among local residents. The beach side offers access to the water while the other half offers park amenities like a playground, picnic areas, and weekly live music concerts in the summer.
11.3 Miles
97% 59 votes
Rafting 55 w. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
Truckee River Rafting gives lessons and group excursions in rafting. The water I not too challenging, and is a good option for the whole family.
11.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paddleboarding 3080 North Lake Blvd, Ste A, Tahoe City, CA 96145 MoreLess Info
With Best Shore Paddle LLC, visitors can reserve canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards to take out on the lake. The company will deliver the rentals directly to a location on the lake, a hotel, or a cabin.
11.4 Miles
87% 39 votes
Art Museum 130 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA MoreLess Info
The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society & Gatekeepers Museum is held within a reconstruction of the original Gatekeeper's Cabin on the same site where it used to stand. The collection in the museum showcases Tahoe history and includes a resource library.
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.
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