This Truckee museum is an interesting place to start your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to explore in the vicinity, such as Sugar Bowl, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, and Donner Ski Ranch. Wander around at your leisure at Emigrant Trail Museum before making tracks to these other fine sights.
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Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
Great place, my only complaint is my room didn’t have A/C which was greatly needed.
Everything else was excellent!
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,053 reviews)
Very spacious.
My daughter also left her AirPods in the room after we checked out and the housekeeping director, Dani, was extremely helpful in finding it for us and was with us until we did
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe
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9/10 Wonderful! (373 reviews)
Always beautiful place to stay. Quality of the apartment is 5 star, location to Kings beach, Truckee, Donner Lake and a bunch of other great places make it super fun.
Annoying things: checked in at 7pm and had to walk round the resort for
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
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Donner Lake
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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Commercial Row
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Tahoe Forest Hospital
Though Tahoe Forest Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Truckee while you are here.
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Truckee Donner Lodge
10527 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA

The Inn at Truckee
11506 Deerfield Dr, Truckee, CA

Palisades Point | Prime location!
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Spacious (4200sq ft), 5.5 bedrooms with Views, Open Mountain Home
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⭐️Luxury newly built with Sauna, Steam and Hot Tub
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Beautiful condo w/ deck, close to town & skiing
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🏔️ Cozy-Chic Mountain Getaway in the Heart of Truckee 🌲
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Quaint Dog Friendly Cabin | TD Beach & Pool Access | Close to Trails and Alder Creek
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LOADS OF AMENITIES also 20 min to NorthStar and Palisade's for skiing.
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