Welcome to Truckee
An idyllic mountain town along the Truckee River with a rich history
Truckee is a quaint mountain community along the Truckee River and the most populated town in the North Lake Tahoe region of California. Near Donner Lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this friendly town is 6,000 feet in altitude and surrounded by forests, lakes, and rivers, making it ideal for a lifestyle out in nature. In 1849, the area became known as a gold rush boomtown and later a railroad town once the Transcontinental Railroad was built. It is also where the famous Donner Party settlers met their fate attempting to settle in the west.
Residents have easy access to Lake Tahoe (14-miles), Reno (31-miles), and Sacramento (100-miles) with the I-80 Freeway bordering the town. You will see a variety of home styles with the most popular ranging from American Craftsman, rustic log cabin, Alpine chalets, and mountain modern. Properties with larger acreage equate to privacy and solitude.
Locals look forward to several festivals with the most notable Made In Tahoe (celebrating everything locally), Truckee Day, Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, and the Truckee Reggae Fest. From the end of June to the beginning of August, residents take part in the fun-filled Truckee Thursdays by listening to great music, sampling tasty food, and connecting with other community members.
What to Love
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Peaceful mountain community along the Truckee River
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Charming downtown with many great restaurants and shops
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Lakes, rivers, and mountains perfect for outdoor adventure
- A fascinating history as a gold rush and railroad town
Local Lifestyle
Truckee is a small mountain community with a cute downtown along the Truckee River where the pace of life slows down and connecting with neighbors is encouraged. There is an abundance of lakes, rivers, and mountains for those that love the outdoors and all of the activities it invites.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Truckee might be small, but it has a number of exceptional places to dine. The majority of the restaurants will be in the quaint and walkable Old Town Truckee area bordering the river. Grab a cup of coffee from the Coffeebar in a cool old tin garage before starting out your day.
At Old Town Tap, order your favorite pizza toppings at this elevated wood-fired pizzeria. For Italian fare with flavors from Northern Italy, indulge in a delicious plate of pasta in a warm atmosphere at Pianeta.
A few doors down is Trokay, a fine-dining eatery that creates eclectic flavors. Up on the hilltop is Cottonwood Restaurant which serves elevated American cuisine and has a beautiful view overlooking downtown and the river.
Those that enjoy eating healthy breakfast and lunch in a fun and unique spot, make a point to eat at Red Truck with patio dining at the Truckee Tahoe Airport (TRK). Whether you like to golf or not, consider dining at the Old Greenwood Golf Course.
Great food and live music can be enjoyed at Moody’s Bistro Bar & Beats. The menu has an assortment of New American dishes and if you go from Thursday to Saturday, you can find a lively crowd listening to jazz and more.
Downtown Truckee has several shopping options from home décor, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and sporting goods, many of which are cute boutique-style shops. Each Tuesday you can shop local produce and handmade items at the Truckee Certified Farmers Market.
Things To Do
Truckee is a paradise for anyone that enjoys the great outdoors and those seeking to stay active year-round. At the nearby Donner Lake, locals hike the loop around the lake, go fishing, picnic, and swim. Past Donner Lake, the historic Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is a fun winter ski destination.
Fly fishers enjoy fishing along the Truckee River for beautiful brown and rainbow trout. The luxury communities of Martis Camp and Tahoe Donner both offer a wealth of recreational amenities such as bike and hiking trails, golf, pool, fitness center, and skiing for residents to enjoy exclusively in their own backyard.
There are many golf courses around Truckee to choose from but the premier courses are Old Greenwood Golf Course, Gray’s Crossing, and Tahoe Donner. For those looking to get away, the Truckee Tahoe Airport (TRK) allows for a convenient and exclusive place to fly in and out.
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Sierra Expeditionary Learning School
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Glenshire Elementary School
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Tahoe Truckee High School
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Tahoe Expedition Academy
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Truckee Community College
