Truckee, California: A Brief History, Things To Do and Favorite Restaurants
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Published 2022-07-22
History of Truckee, CA
Truckee is well known for its logging, ice harvesting, the Emigrant Trail, as well as for the tragic journey of the Donner Party. You can discover much more about their captivating story at Donner Memorial State Park museum and Pioneer Monument.
Intercontinental Railway
Truckee has been a railroad town since the early days of western railroading. In the 1860s, Truckee played an important role as the eastern staging point during the Central Pacific Railroad's construction of the transcontinental railroad eastward from Sacramento.
Downtown Truckee
Truckee is listed on the National register of Historic Places and proudly retains its historic charm with well-preserved circa 1800’s architecture that serves as a backdrop to one of the west’s most charming mountain towns.
Development / Town Incorporation
After discussing and voting on self-rule and incorporation for 120 years, the Town of Truckee incorporated in 1993.
Donner Memorial Museum
chamber.truckee.com/list/member/donner-memorial-st…
Best Restaurants
Cottenwood Restaurant & Bar
www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com/
Truckee Tavern & Grill
www.truckeetavern.com/
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
www.moodysbistro.com/
FiftyFifty Brewing
www.fiftyfiftybrewing.com/
Pianeta Cucina Italiana
www.pianetarestauranttruckee.com/
Full Belly Deli
eatfullbellydeli.com/locations/truckee
Squeeze In (Breakfast & Lunch)
squeezein.com/truckee/
Donner Lake Kitchen
donnerlakekitchen.com/
Night Life
Alibi Ale Works
alibialeworks.com/truckee-public-house/
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
www.moodysbistro.com/
Bar of America
www.barofamerica.com/
Downtown Truckee
Tahoe Donner Parks & Recreation
www.tdrpd.org/
Truckee Events
business.truckee.com/events
Golf Courses
Coyote Moon Golf Course
www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/16348-coyo…
Lahontan Golf Club
www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/266-lahont…
Lahontan Golf Club - The Par-3 Course
www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/22145-laho…
Martis Camp Club
www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/21148-mart…
Northstar California Golf Course
www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/265-norths…
Old Greenwood Golf Course
www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/16112-old-…
Ponderosa Golf Course
www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/4091-ponde…
Schaffer's Mill Club
www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/20851-scha…
Tahoe Donner Golf Club
www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/1805-tahoe…
The Golf Club at Grays' Crossing
www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/20993-the-…
00:01 - Intro
00:33 - Truckee, CA History
01:17 - The Donner Party
01:48 - Intercontinental Railway
02:40 - Donner Lake, California
03:12 - Best Restaurants
03:55 - Night Life
04:04 - Truckee Incorporation
04:44 - Things To Do
05:17 - Conclusion
05:34 - Subscribe
All Comments (10)
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I can’t imagine a better time and place to grow up than in Truckee. My dad was the Park supervisor in the ‘80’s. I have great memories of spending summers going to work with dad and “helping” with whatever projects were going on. I seem to recall the amphitheater being built during his stint. Graduated high school in ‘87. It’s crazy to see all the development around Donner Lake, kinda sad really. Take care of my hometown people.
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I LOVE this town!
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So Cool!
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Truckee is gorgeous I've seen it in winter and will return for spring or summer
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That’s really nice.
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They said they would never sell around the lake. My family loved Donner Lake picnics on the weekends. 1965 first time.
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Bigfoots area
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Don't go partying with Samantha Smith.
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No one should go there until they stop the cover up of Kiley!
