Your Rustic Lodging Near Truckee, CA
Make your way to the quaint and charming town of Truckee just a 20-minute drive from our lodge and north of Lake Tahoe. Step into this peaceful mountain town surrounded by rich foliage with the tranquil Truckee River running through the county. If you’re looking for a nature adventure that’s close to fun local shopping and dining, then Truckee is the place to be. Activities can be found all year round in the great outdoors, with annual events always going on to keep you busy whenever you plan to visit. When you do, stay at our rustic and cozy lodging near Truckee, CA.
Attractions
Donner Memorial State Park
Venture out into the Sierra Nevada mountains to Donner Memorial State Park for endless outdoor fun in every season. This park memorializes and preserves the journey of the prominent Donner Party and their camp where they were trapped from 1846-1847 during winter.
Historic Downtown
Explore culture and history in the Historic Downtown Truckee where the charm of local shopping and dining intersect with the incredible nature surrounding the town. Walk along Main Street to experience the best of what this small town has to offer.
Museum of Truckee History
Learn about the rich history of the town dating centuries back of Indigenous tribes, emigration, and the famous Donner Party. Peak into stories and illustrations visualizing the major industries that helped it become and stand strong as the railroad town it’s known for today.
Railroad Museum
Delve deeper into the railroad industry and its impact on Truckee’s development. Unique in its small stature as it’s a converted old rail carriage, this charming museum will bring you back in time of the trials and highlights of Truckee’s railroad history.
EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS
Things to do
Get out and discover the natural wonders surrounding the town when you stay at our hotel near Truckee.
- Whitewater rafting on the Truckee River
- Flyfishing
- Golfing
- Rock climbing
- Hiking
- Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
Flavorful dining
Squeeze In
Experience the best of breakfast and lunch right here at Squeeze In. Start your morning with their wide selection of pancakes, omelets, breakfast burritos, chicken and biscuits, and more.
Truckee Tavern and Grill
Dig in at this warm and cozy modern American bistro serving pork chop, ribeye steak, and more right off the grill. And finish off with one of their classic cocktails and rich chocolate cake.
FiftyFifty Brewing Co.
Sit back in this casual microbrewery and pub offering a range of local favourite, including their Donner Party burger, fish or shrimp tacos, and their pulled pork sandwiches.
Jax at the Tracks
Grab a seat in this old-school diner for American classics. Serving everything from breakfast to dinner, menu items include chicken and waffle stacks, clam chowder, and New York steak.
Thai Delicacy
Indulge in a taste of Thai at the Thai Delicacy. This homey restaurant offers the popular pad Thai, various rice dishes, a wide range of special curries, and traditional Thai desserts.
Donner Lake Kitchen
Satiate your appetite at this rustic eatery specializing in breakfast and lunch since the 1970s, one of the longest-running in the town. This cozy restaurant serves its famous Sierra eggs benedict, huevos rancheros, sugar-topped French toast, and a fun bunny rabbit-shaped pancake for the kids to enjoy. Stay at our Clair Tappaan lodging near Truckee, CA, to experience all the great eateries in the area.
- 1. Donner Memorial State Park
- 2. Historic Downtown
- 3. Museum of Truckee History
- 4. Railroad Museum
- 5. Squeeze In
- 6. Truckee Tavern and Grill