Truckee, California is a charming historical mountain town surrounded by peaceful mountains and pristine lakes.  It is not hard to imagine what it was like in the 1800s because most of the buildings in Truckee still retain the architecture character of that era. 

Truckee is located in the Sierra  Nevada mountain range and just 12 miles north of Lake Tahoe at an elevation almost 6,000 feet.  Our vacation to Lake Tahoe would not be complete without visiting Truckee and shopping at their unique art galleries, upscale boutiques, or having an ice cold beer in one of the local saloons or taverns.   

Don't forget to visit Donner Lake nearby where can learn the fascinating story about the Donner Party at the Donner Memorial State Park and pay a visit to the Pioneer Monument.  Another good reason to take a road trip out west!