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Donner Lake Vista Point
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Right off of 80. I stop here every time to get some cool photos. You can walk down a bit to get some privacy but the best view is right at the parking area.
4.80 (696 reviews)
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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Truckee
Coffee shop
👍👍 Everything about this place is great. The drinks, the decor, the ART, the costumer service, everything. Most definitely recommend!! Thanks!!
$ $$$
4.80 (505 reviews)
3
Little Truckee Ice Creamery
Ice cream shop
👍👍 Such good ice cream!!! And very kind service, too. That said, not inexpensive, but chances are you're on vacation when you eat here, so treat yourself (and your dog) and enjoy!
4.80 (456 reviews)
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Donner Lake
Lake
Tranquil lake for fishing, hiking & recreation in the area where the ill-fated Donner Party stayed.
4.80 (359 reviews)
6
Squeeze In
American restaurant
Colorful local chain serving signature omelets & other breakfast items, plus burgers & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.60 (1K reviews)
8
West End Beach
Park
10-acre recreational park featuring a sandy beach area, sports courts, boat rentals & a snack bar.
4.60 (898 reviews)
9
Donner Lake Kitchen
Breakfast restaurant
Homey, rustic venue since the 1970s serving pancakes & omelets, plus lunch fare, wine & beer.
$$ $$
4.60 (873 reviews)
12
Wild Cherries Coffee House
Coffee shop
Relaxed hub with outdoor seats offering espresso drinks & baked goods, along with breakfast & lunch.
$ $$$
4.60 (728 reviews)
14
Full Belly Deli
Deli
👍👍 What a great sandwich shop! The menu is packed and the food they serve is spot on delicious with perfect proportions of sandwich fillings! I took a star off of atmosphere because I wish they would rethink the outdoor seating area. A little seating redesign with like a shade sail overhead would do wo...
$$ $$
4.60 (594 reviews)
15
New Moon Natural Foods
Natural goods store
😐 My mid rating is mostly due to the markup. Nice to have this option but comes at a premium. It's a small micro whole foods, but more expensive. Great friendly staff. Most products you expect to find at whole foods for sale like chocolates or fancy gluten free paleo items, milk etc are sold at full s...
4.70 (300 reviews)
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Shoreline Park
Park
😐 Limited parking right off the road. Seen people attempting to use the restroom here but they are still locked. Check when these are to be open if you plan on visiting here.
Currently not busy and lake water is still near freezing. Give it another month or two if you wanna enjoy a swim. On that note...
4.70 (293 reviews)
17
Grocery Outlet
Grocery store
Discount chain carrying brand-name groceries, plus items like gifts & toys (many sell beer & wine).
4.70 (261 reviews)
18
Tributary Whitewater - Truckee River Outpost (Guided Rafting Trips)
Raft trip outfitter
👍👍 A trip we'll never forget! Just wanted to say THANK YOU for such a wonderful experience! Family of 5 with college kids/special needs young adult experienced our first ever rafting adventure on the Truckee river. We had an awesome time! It was exciting, sometimes rugged, intense but always spectacula...
4.90 (149 reviews)
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Coffeebar
Coffee shop
Local coffeehouse chain serving espresso & tea, plus seasonal crêpes, salads & panini.
$$ $$
4.50 (793 reviews)
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Old Town Tap
New American restaurant
Warm, rustic-industrial joint serving Italian fare plus pies, cocktails, craft brews & on-tap wine.
$$ $$
4.50 (746 reviews)