Northstar Travel Guide
Truckee
Popular places to visit
Donner Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Northstar California Resort
When you picture California, sunny beaches, surf, and the sea are sure to come to mind first. Don't forget that snow is falling down on the mountain, making Northstar Ski Resort one of the top destinations when ski season arrives.
Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.
Sugar Bowl Resort
Hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl Resort during your trip to Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Donner Memorial State Park
Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Truckee with a visit to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Things to do
Lake Tahoe: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Audio Tour From Tahoe City to Incline Village
Top hotels in Northstar
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
"We stayed in late May. Most of the amentites and shops were not open. It was disappointing. Wish I had known ahead of time."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
"Paradise"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Northstar Resort by Vail Resorts
"They were closed"
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe
"I was not aware that none of the amenities were gonna be open. None of the shops or restaurants or anything was open in the village the entire time of our stay. That is probably my fault for assuming and not checking. Every single thing in the village was closed other than the hotel. The reason why ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
East West Hospitality Tahoe
Village Studio by Avantstay Minutes to Lifts
"Overall the studio was very nice and the village area is gorgeous. This would be a 9 or even 10 out of 10 if it had air conditioning because it does get very hot and you simply cannot be in the room during the day with the portable fan the room has. We went in the summer so this will be a non-issue ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northstar
Northstar Village
While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.
Olympic Heights
When in Olympic Heights, you can plan a visit to Old Greenwood Golf Course and The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Juniper Hill
Though Juniper Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Glenshire Elementary School Park and Old Greenwood Golf Course.
Ponderosa Palisades
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ponderosa Palisades and surrounding area, you can visit Ponderosa Golf Course and Coyote Moon Golf Course.
Downtown Truckee
If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.
Union Mills
Union Mills might not have many top sights, but Glenshire Elementary School Park and Truckee River Wildlife Area are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
