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Food scene
Located 10 minutes from the Resort at Squaw Creek, Jake's on The Lake offers wonderful food and drinks with a beautiful view of the lake and marina.
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Jake's On The Lake
780 N Lake BlvdLocated 10 minutes from the Resort at Squaw Creek, Jake's on The Lake offers wonderful food and drinks with a beautiful view of the lake and marina.
Truckee Tavern and Grill is a short drive from the Resort at Squaw Creek and offers a menu that changes seasonally and a nice patio overlooking the street for warmer months.
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Truckee Tavern and Grill
10118 Donner Pass RdTruckee Tavern and Grill is a short drive from the Resort at Squaw Creek and offers a menu that changes seasonally and a nice patio overlooking the street for warmer months.
The River Grill is a short drive from the Resort at Squaw Creek and is located right on the Truckee River. It offers a nice patio in warm months , a cozy bar with happy hour specials and great food!
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River Grill
55 W Lake BlvdThe River Grill is a short drive from the Resort at Squaw Creek and is located right on the Truckee River. It offers a nice patio in warm months , a cozy bar with happy hour specials and great food!
Stella offers a casual atmosphere with great Mediterranean food.
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Stella Restaurant Truckee @The Cedar House Sport Hotel
10948 Brockway RdStella offers a casual atmosphere with great Mediterranean food.
A sophisticated American Cuisine restaurant with a rustic feel located in Truckee.
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Truckee Tavern and Grill
10118 Donner Pass RdA sophisticated American Cuisine restaurant with a rustic feel located in Truckee.
City/town information
The historic downtown offers visitors shopping and restaurants. Donner Lake has a public beach, and Donner Memorial State Park has campsites and trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and rock climbing. Boca Dam and Reservoir features fishing, with various trout and Kokanee salmon.
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Truckee
The historic downtown offers visitors shopping and restaurants. Donner Lake has a public beach, and Donner Memorial State Park has campsites and trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and rock climbing. Boca Dam and Reservoir features fishing, with various trout and Kokanee salmon.
Tahoe City is located on the shore of Lake Tahoe, at the outlet of the Truckee River. The main street offers visitors shopping and restaurants. Inspiration Point Vista is worth a visit (get there early; parking opens at 7am). For a nice short hike, check out Eagle Falls Trail.
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Tahoe City
Tahoe City is located on the shore of Lake Tahoe, at the outlet of the Truckee River. The main street offers visitors shopping and restaurants. Inspiration Point Vista is worth a visit (get there early; parking opens at 7am). For a nice short hike, check out Eagle Falls Trail.
Sightseeing
This hike is full of highlights - a big waterfall in the first half mile, tons of side streams and big boulders to explore, Shirley Lake, and finally the resort complex of High Camp. You can make this a one-way hike by taking the tram (free in the down direction!).
For a kid-friendly shorter hike, start at the Granite Chief Trailhead across from the Olympic Valley Inn.
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Shirley Canyon Trailhead
1912 Chamonix PlThis hike is full of highlights - a big waterfall in the first half mile, tons of side streams and big boulders to explore, Shirley Lake, and finally the resort complex of High Camp. You can make this a one-way hike by taking the tram (free in the down direction!).
For a kid-friendly shorter hike, start at the Granite Chief Trailhead across from the Olympic Valley Inn.
Enjoy a self-guided rafting trips on the Truckee River, with commercial-grade rafts available for groups of 2 to 8 people per raft. The leisurely float takes approximately 2-3 hours, beginning in Tahoe City and ending at the River Ranch Restaurant. The rafting trip passes through scenic meadows, mountains, and small rapids, making it enjoyable for all ages (2 years and up).
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Truckee River Rafting
175 W River RdEnjoy a self-guided rafting trips on the Truckee River, with commercial-grade rafts available for groups of 2 to 8 people per raft. The leisurely float takes approximately 2-3 hours, beginning in Tahoe City and ending at the River Ranch Restaurant. The rafting trip passes through scenic meadows, mountains, and small rapids, making it enjoyable for all ages (2 years and up).
There are 3 locations, with each park offering a variety of ropes courses and consists of many different bridges and/or zip lines. The Olympic Valley park is just a 4 minute drive from the resort.
Treetop Tahoe Vista
6600 Donner RdThere are 3 locations, with each park offering a variety of ropes courses and consists of many different bridges and/or zip lines. The Olympic Valley park is just a 4 minute drive from the resort.
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Check road conditions
Please visit https://roads.dot.ca.gov/ to see the current road conditions in and around Tahoe. Oftentimes chains will be required during the winter months.