Escape the city with a weekend getaway or midweek adventure to historic Truckee! Relax and unwind in this picturesque town set against the backdrop of the Sierra Mountains. Explore downtown streets lined with restaurants, boutique shops and art galleries all within just 15 minutes of popular ski resorts!
Mountain Fun
Spring skiing and snowboarding in the Tahoe-Truckee basin is still in full swing! Area resorts are slated to close mid-to-late April so there's still time to get in some good turns on a sunny day in the Sierras.
Gear up at the Arbor Boardhouse or at Totally Board in Truckee before taking on the mountain. These full service snowboard and skateshops have apparel for the entire family, perfect for all levels of riders, including goggles, gloves and snowboards for kids. Find a free sledding hill or rent a snowtube at Boreal mountain’s Tahoe Tubing where a moving carpet transports tubers back up the hill!
Apres-Ski Eats and Live Music
After a fun day in the snow, jump off the Gondola at Northstar and grab après-ski eats at The Bourbon Pub! Truffle potato chips and roasted butternut squash soup will warm your belly. Then head back to Truckee for Happy Hour at Bar of America! Enjoy drink specials from 4-6pm Monday to Friday and stay into the night every Thursday to Saturday to hear live music. Fish Taco Fridays rival Happy Hour with raffle prizes for retail swag and great food and drink specials.
Sit back andsavor a barrel aged stout at 5050 Brewing Company! Bourbon shrimp and a Donner Party BBQ Burger pair deliciously with seasonal brews on tap. Taste limited production wines at The Pour House in downtown Truckee while indulging in savory cheeses. Sip craft cocktails while listening to live jazz at Moody’s Bistro Bar + Beats. This nightlife landmark located inside the historic 1873 Truckee Hotel is a great spot for farm-to-table meals and delicious dinners.
Big Trucker Hats, Boutique Shopping & Tasty Sandwiches
Spend an afternoon exploring boutique shops full of clothes, jewellery, and art as unique as rustic Truckee! California 89 has the quintessential Tahoe apparel you’re looking for with everything from hoodies to hot chocolate mugs to stickers for your board. Wrap your little ones in adorable children’s clothes at Jack + Emmy, a new children’s store downtown. Knit yourself a special gift at Atelier or take an art class at The Painted Vine.
Design your own Tahoe inspired trucker hat at the Big Truck Hat Bar! Choose from over 20 plus colourful hat styles from toddler to adult sizes and decorate them with custom patches. That means the entire family can create hats together! Take your new hats across the road to Full Belly Deli where they serve the tastiest subs and pressed sandwiches in Truckee! Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this local favorite will satisfy with their Southwest Chicken on foccacia and the much loved Reuben packed with jalapeno coleslaw on marble rye. Vegetarians revel in the marinated portobella mushroom and roasted red pepper veggie sandwich. Kiddos love the Little Bellies menu so be sure to grab a sandwich for the roadtrip home. You’ll be raving about it to all your friends!