Things To Do in Truckee

If diversity is what you’re looking for, the things to do in Truckee will give you that in full measure. From hitting a little white ball into an unreasonably small hole to barreling down a snow-covered hill on whatever slides to hoisting onto the back of an amiable horse, you’ve got lots of choices for activities here. And we didn’t even mention biking, hiking, shopping and bar hopping!

All four seasons present their own selection of things to do in Truckee. Winter sports reign supreme, and the ski resorts here are super. Long, groomed runs with a laid-back style are the keystones of the Northstar California resort. No matter if you’re a beginner starting out at the Burton Progression Center or are already jumping the Straits, your ability is celebrated. Other snowy Truckee activities include tubing, Telemark skiing and snowshoeing. At the top of Donner Summit, Boreal Mountain Resort is great for families on a budget and anyone wanting to heighten their amateur ski and board status at a quieter location. You can also enjoy the night skiing. Nearby Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is another choice for a low-key Truckee activity.

Things to Do in Truckee Year-Round

As the snow melts, things to do in Truckee center on being outside to experience the landscape as it comes back to color. Bike trails beckon, and there are lots of them around town that are good for beginners and seasoned cyclers. Or, seeing the beauty of the mountains and Donner Lake from atop a noble steed offers an unforgettable memory. When the Lake beckons, get as close to the water by renting boats, kayaks, SUPs and canoes.

During summer Truckee Thursdays street festivals open up downtown for exploration, great bargains and meeting the locals. Then, get your tickets early for the annual ghost tours in October. Costumed volunteers take on spirited personas to tell tales of old Truckee.

Things to Do in Truckee by Category

Art Truckee

Truckee Thing to Do
9940 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
(530) 448-3423

Art Truckee is a gallery and performing arts venue located in the heart of Truckee in the historic downtown area. In partnership with M.E. Entertainment, ...read more

Art Truckee is a gallery and performing arts venue located in the heart of Truckee...read more

Black Tie Adventure Rentals - North Tahoe

Truckee Thing to Do
12219 Business Park Drive, Suites 6 & 7, Truckee, CA
(530) 550-1092

To get off the beaten path in North Lake Tahoe, Black Tie Adventure Rentals has you covered with e-bikes, kayaks, standup paddleboards and river tubes. You...read more

To get off the beaten path in North Lake Tahoe, Black Tie Adventure Rentals has...read more

Black Tie Ski Delivery - North Tahoe

West Shore Thing to Do
12219 Business Park Drive, Suite 6, Truckee, CA
(530) 550-1092

Black Tie specializes in premium ski rentals delivered straight to your door. That means no standing in long lines or trying on boots in a crowded rental...read more

Black Tie specializes in premium ski rentals delivered straight to your door. That means no...read more

Donner Memorial State Park

Truckee Thing to Do
12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
(530) 582-7892

History buffs, campers, cyclists, hikers and those who love their water sports will find Donner Memorial State Park the perfect place for either a visit or...read more

History buffs, campers, cyclists, hikers and those who love their water sports will find Donner...read more

Hang Gliding Tahoe

Truckee Thing to Do
2640 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV
(775) 772-8232

You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it has to offer. But as the old saying goes, you ain’t seen nothing yet ... not until you...read more

You love Lake Tahoe, and you feel as if you’ve seen all the sights it...read more

Ponderosa Golf Course

Truckee Thing to Do
10040 Reynold Way, Truckee, CA
(530) 587-3501
Ponderosa Golf Course is a quintessential Truckee story. The 9-hole public course will be 60 years old in the spring of 2021 and was built by the...read more
Ponderosa Golf Course is a quintessential Truckee story. The 9-hole public course will be 60...read more

Tahoe Donner Association

Truckee Thing to Do
11509 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, CA
(530) 587-9400

Sprawling Tahoe Donner and its 6,000-plus properties above Truckee are home to full-time and part-time residents and a year-round destination for visitors...read more

Sprawling Tahoe Donner and its 6,000-plus properties above Truckee are home to full-time and part-time...read more

Tahoe Whitewater Tours

Truckee Thing to Do
Multiple locations

If finding some adrenaline fun via flowing rivers is your cup of tea, then you should check out Tahoe Whitewater Tours. A highly reputable company that...read more

If finding some adrenaline fun via flowing rivers is your cup of tea, then you...read more

Truckee Ice Rink

Truckee Thing to Do
10500 Brockway Road, Truckee, CA
(530) 582-7720

One of the treasures of winter is the pleasure of ice skating. In Truckee there is a fabulous family-focused ice rink that comes with the flurries of...read more

One of the treasures of winter is the pleasure of ice skating. In Truckee there...read more

Truckee River Bikes

3039 Highway 89, Olympic Valley, CA
(530) 581-3399

One of the greatest ways to see Lake Tahoe is via bicycle. With miles of dirt trails, bike routes and paved roads, there is fun to be had no matter what...read more

One of the greatest ways to see Lake Tahoe is via bicycle. With miles of...read more

Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District

Truckee Thing to Do
10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, CA
(530) 582-7720

Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains, lakes, river and forests. But there are many hidden gems known mostly...read more

Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains,...read more

West End Beach of Donner Lake

Truckee Thing to Do
15962 South Shore Drive, Truckee, CA
(530) 582-7720

Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake...read more

Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of...read more