Adam’s guidebook
Food scene
There's great food in the area ranging from fine to fun.
Great small plates, pizza and cockails all in a lively atmosphere.
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Old Town Tap
10164 Donner Pass RdGreat small plates, pizza and cockails all in a lively atmosphere.
Trokay
10046 Donner Pass RdThe best fine dining in town. It's expensive but delicious.
Fun beer bar (no liquor) with a massive selection and good pub food. Trivia on Monday nights.
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Mellow Fellow
10192 Donner Pass RdFun beer bar (no liquor) with a massive selection and good pub food. Trivia on Monday nights.
Moe's Original Bar B Que
700 North Lake BoulevardGreat bbq right by Lake Tahoe.
Great (and gigantic) breakfasts await you at DLK. Friendly atmosphere. Be prepared for a wait on weekends.
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Donner Lake Kitchen
13720 Donner Pass RdGreat (and gigantic) breakfasts await you at DLK. Friendly atmosphere. Be prepared for a wait on weekends.
Brewery
A wide selection of beer along with interesting music and eccentric nacho plates.
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Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
10069 Bridge StA wide selection of beer along with interesting music and eccentric nacho plates.
Bike and Running Trail
A relaxed and fun trail featuring beautiful views of the area from up high. As a bonus, it's very close to the airbnb.
Sawtooth Trailhead
11632 06 Fire RdA relaxed and fun trail featuring beautiful views of the area from up high. As a bonus, it's very close to the airbnb.
Truckee River Bike Trail
Truckee River Bike TrailSwimming and Paddle Boarding
There are nice beaches and a trail that goes all around the lake. Dogs are allowed.
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Donner Lake
There are nice beaches and a trail that goes all around the lake. Dogs are allowed.
Dive Bar
Cheap (for Truckee) drinks and a chance to see the snowboarder stoner locals fill up the non-snowboarding hours. Pool table and popcorn are both available.
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The Tourist Club (T-Club)
10110 Donner Pass RoadCheap (for Truckee) drinks and a chance to see the snowboarder stoner locals fill up the non-snowboarding hours. Pool table and popcorn are both available.
Great fish tacos, sports on tv in a non-sports bar setting and a great patio.
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The Grid Bar & Grill
8545 N Lake BlvdGreat fish tacos, sports on tv in a non-sports bar setting and a great patio.
Ok, this isn't really a dive bar but it is a kind of dive-casino. The main attraction is that they get lots of fun bands coming through and it is a reliable night life scene for the area.
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Cal Neva Casino
2 Stateline RdOk, this isn't really a dive bar but it is a kind of dive-casino. The main attraction is that they get lots of fun bands coming through and it is a reliable night life scene for the area.
Hiking
Beautiful area with many hiking options. The view from the first peaks of Lake Tahoe are breathtaking. A bit strenuous but not too difficult.
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Brockway Summit Tahoe Rim Trail Trailhead
Tahoe Rim TrailBeautiful area with many hiking options. The view from the first peaks of Lake Tahoe are breathtaking. A bit strenuous but not too difficult.
Stunning views and access to the amazing hiking terrain of Desolation.
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Aussichtspunkt Inspiration Point (Emerald Bay)
Stunning views and access to the amazing hiking terrain of Desolation.
Great trail (in the summer) that leads to 5 beautiful lakes, with great views along the way. It's not too long in distance but it's definitely not easy on the leg. Bring water.
Five Lakes Trail
Five Lakes TrailGreat trail (in the summer) that leads to 5 beautiful lakes, with great views along the way. It's not too long in distance but it's definitely not easy on the leg. Bring water.
Great hiking trail (but easy to miss when driving!) that takes you down to a beautiful secluded beach. Its not a hard hike down but save energy for the way back up!
Skunk Harbor Trail
Skunk Harbor TrailGreat hiking trail (but easy to miss when driving!) that takes you down to a beautiful secluded beach. Its not a hard hike down but save energy for the way back up!
Skiing and Snowboarding
Great terrain ranging from groomers to really challenging trees and off piste. Amazing views from the peaks at Siberia and Red Dog.
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Squaw Valley Tram
1960 Squaw Valley RdGreat terrain ranging from groomers to really challenging trees and off piste. Amazing views from the peaks at Siberia and Red Dog.
A perfect ski place for families, featuring nice long groomed runs. Less challenging than Squaw but a lot of fun for an easier ski day.
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The Village At Northstar
5001 Northstar DrA perfect ski place for families, featuring nice long groomed runs. Less challenging than Squaw but a lot of fun for an easier ski day.
A smaller place that gets great snow and has really nicely varied terrain. Less crowded (usually) than Squaw or Northstar and a bit cheaper for a day pass.
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Sugar Bowl Resort
629 Sugar Bowl RdA smaller place that gets great snow and has really nicely varied terrain. Less crowded (usually) than Squaw or Northstar and a bit cheaper for a day pass.