Reno-Tahoe International Airport 49 min
Donner Lake (29 min) Tranquil lake for fishing, hiking & recreation in the area where the ill-fated Donner Party stayed. Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center (14 min) Shopping, dining & cultural-arts district offering a historical walking tour & scenic views. Tahoe Donner Lodge Condos and Ski Hill (25 min) Skiing, sledding, lake, ski resort, and cross-country skiing Sand Harbor (33 min) Popular Lake Tahoe site for swimming, boating & seasonal open-air entertainment with mountain views. Donner Pass (29 min) East-west pass through the Sierra Nevada mountains named after the infamous Donner Party. Squaw Valley Resort (29 min) Huge ski resort & 1960 Olympic site with many recreation activities, plus a spa, restaurants & more. Kings Beach State Recreation Area (14 min) Mountain views are offered from this lakeside park featuring a sandy beach with kayak rentals. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (28 min) This large state park on the shore of Lake Tahoe features beaches, boat launches, trails & more. Donner Memorial State Park (20 min) This park offers hiking, camping, fishing, boating, the Emigrant Trail Museum & a historic monument. Granlibakken Tahoe (32 min) Chic rooms in an upscale, rustic lodge offering seasonal outdoor activities. Northstar California Resort (4 min) Scenic resort offering cozy rooms with kitchens, plus restaurants, bars, ski runs & mountain tours. Sugar Bowl Resort (37 min) Site of California's first chairlift, this enduring winter ski spot offers rentals & classes. Diamond Peak Ski Resort (29 min) Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, a kids' zone & dog runs in a medium-size resort with lake views. Alpine Meadows (34 min) Popular spot with many lifts, terrain for varied skill levels, multiple lodges & a terrain park. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort (25 min) Ski resort offering family-friendly amenities including beginner hills & learn-to-ski programs. |