Truckee

Truckee, California, United States

When you think classic mountain town, think Truckee. This magical spot is so diverse in its entertainment: one day you might be rock climbing, the next you might see an Olympic skier at a pub. Truly a wonderful vacation destination for first-time Tahoe visitors and families, your day in Truckee will be nothing short of lively. You’ll find that Truckee is reminiscent of the California Gold Rush Era, which is sprinkled in some of our agenda activity ideas below. There’s so much to do in this historic mountain town—let’s get started.

10120 Jibboom St
Truckee, CA

Start your day off in one of Tahoe’s most iconic and well-known coffee shops, CoffeeBar. They’ve been in Truckee since 2010, priding themselves on being comprised of over two decades of industry knowledge. They’re just off the main street in historic downtown Truckee. Fuel up for the agenda ahead with their Cabin in the Woods drink, which “channels the essence of Tahoe forests in the summertime…a house-made juniper rosemary syrup perfectly balances sweet and herbal flavors.” Check out their full menu to start thinking ahead on breakfast so you have time to hit everything on the agenda.

Raft down the Truckee River: There’s a speed and level for everyone, but the calmest route is from Tahoe City to River Ranch. To ramp up your level of white-water rafting, you can do a guided tour with a rafting outfitter taking you on rapids in the class 2 and class 3 levels. For a calmer float, check out Truckee River Rafting. For those guided trips, Tributary Whitewater Tours is a great choice.

Truckee

Truckee, California, United States

If you plan on spending the rest of the afternoon in historic downtown Truckee, then a lunch spot in the same area is always a good call. Ideas include 1882 Bar & Grill, a BBQ spot with a deck facing the Truckee River, Bud’s Ice Cream, a delicious cool down after a great meal, and Jax at the Tracks, old-school diner featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” show.

10069 Bridge St
Truckee, CA

Try a proper pint: Alibi Ale Works offers 18 and counting frequently-rotating Alibi beers on draft, as well as cider, wine, nitro coffee, kombucha and other non-alcoholic options. It provides a comfortable space for people to gather and relax and is open to your entire family—even the fur babies of the bunch. Hungry? Their small but mighty kitchen offers pub fare to pair with the perfect pint.

Truckee

Truckee, California, United States

Switch things up with a private dinner from Hey Chef!—sometimes the finest dining experience is right at your own table. The service will match you and your group with a chef who can best meet your event and dietary needs. Indian, Italian, Thai, Japanese, sushi, Mexican, American, French….whatever the menu, there is a chef for you. You can schedule your group’s dinner here.

Truckee

Truckee, California, United States

Truckee is truly a magical mountain town. Add more ideas to your agenda!