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Truckee

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Truckee is a pleasant town in the Lake Tahoe region of California.

[edit] Understand

Just east of the Donner Pass on Interstate 80, Truckee is an easy entry point for travellers from the Bay Area to the region.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

I-80 bisects Truckee allowing access from Sacramento and the Bay Area from the west, and Reno to the east.

From Lake Tahoe, SR 267 heads north into Truckee.

[edit] By plane

Truckee has an airport, however it does not offer commercial flights in or out. The closest large airport is located approximately 36 mi (58 km) away in Reno, Nevada. The Sacramento International Airport is also an option, and is about 120 mi (193 km) away, on the north side of Sacramento, California.

[edit] By train

  • Amtrak (California Zephyr), 10065 Donner Pass Road, [2]. Amtrak's California Zephyr has daily service to Truckee. From the east, the train stops at 11:25AM. From the west, it stops at 1:38PM. Note that there is no ticket office at the Truckee station.  edit

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course, 10685 Northwoods Blvd., ☎ +1 530 587-0886, [3]. May-October (weather permitting). Tee times: 5AM-6PM. Regular rate: $160. Twilight Rate: $100.  edit
  • Northstar-at-Tahoe, (100 Northstar Drive), ☎ +1 800 466-6784, [4]. Downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, geocaching, ice skating, and wine tasting.  edit
  • Soar Truckee, Martis Creek Dam Road (Truckee Tahoe Airport), ☎ +1 530 587-6702 (), [5]. May-October (weather permitting). $109-$255.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Dragonfly. Tasty Asian fusion food
  • 50/50 Brewing Company, [6]. Outstanding local Microbrew with a large menu and live entertainment.
  • Full Belly Deli, 10825 Pioneer Trail Road, Suite 103 (Pioneer Commerce Center, Donner Pass & Pioneer Trail), ☎ 530-550-9516, [7]. 7:00am-4:00pm. Housemade breads, huge sandwiches, fresh soup, housebaked goods, full espresso bar, local favorite  edit

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Best Western Truckee Tahoe Inn, 11331 Brockway Road, ☎ +1 530 587-4525 (fax: +1 530 587-8173), [8].  edit
  • Holiday Inn Express, 10527 Cold Stream Rd, ☎ +1 530 582-9999, [9].  edit

[edit] Get out

  • Tahoe National Forest - Truckee District, 9646 Donner Pass Road, ☎ +1 530 587-3558 (), [10]. Truckee is at the center of the Truckee District of Tahoe National Forest which offers hiking, hunting, fishing, skiing, off-highway vehicle usage, camping, boating, and swimming. Most of these are free but permits may be required. Check with the ranger station for details.  edit

Routes through Truckee
Sacramento ← Auburn ←  W noframe E  → Reno → Salt Lake City


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