Local family activities (all season)
Winter Fun!
Snowplay at Tahoe DOnner is great for families! You can enjoy all of the snowplay activities here, like sledding, tubing, snowman building, snowball fighting, and more. There’s a fun sledding hill with monitored tubing lanes, and best of all, you don’t have to pack a thing - sleds and inner tubes are included in the price of admission. This is a great place to bring small children, with gentle hills that are just steep enough for little ones to feel an exhilarating thrill.
Snowplay
Snowplay at Tahoe DOnner is great for families! You can enjoy all of the snowplay activities here, like sledding, tubing, snowman building, snowball fighting, and more. There’s a fun sledding hill with monitored tubing lanes, and best of all, you don’t have to pack a thing - sleds and inner tubes are included in the price of admission. This is a great place to bring small children, with gentle hills that are just steep enough for little ones to feel an exhilarating thrill.
Donner Memorial State Park is one of the most scenic spots in Truckee-Tahoe to play in the snow!
Not a sledding location, however with just short walk down to the beach you can marvel at the frozen lake, and build a snowman (when temperatures allow). Trails are a great location for snowshoeing and cross-country ski too!
Explore the visitor center to learn more about local natural history and the famous Donner Party story.
68 locals recommend
Donner Memorial State Park
12593 Donner Pass Rd Donner Memorial State Park is one of the most scenic spots in Truckee-Tahoe to play in the snow!
Not a sledding location, however with just short walk down to the beach you can marvel at the frozen lake, and build a snowman (when temperatures allow). Trails are a great location for snowshoeing and cross-country ski too!
Explore the visitor center to learn more about local natural history and the famous Donner Party story.
Disco Tubing at Palisades Tahoe: On Saturday nights are for disco tubing under the lights! Palisades - A unique family activity everyone will love.
389 locals recommend
Squaw Valley Adventure Center
1960 Squaw Valley RdDisco Tubing at Palisades Tahoe: On Saturday nights are for disco tubing under the lights! Palisades - A unique family activity everyone will love.
http://www.arounddonnersummit.com/winter/snow_play.html
7 locals recommend
Donner Summit California State Snopark
19455 Bunny Hill Drhttp://www.arounddonnersummit.com/winter/snow_play.html
There is a sledding hill (conditions dependent). Easy parking and c flat open fields to build a snowman or snowball fights.
33 locals recommend
Truckee River Regional Park
10500 Brockway RdThere is a sledding hill (conditions dependent). Easy parking and c flat open fields to build a snowman or snowball fights.
Endless Cross Country Ski and Snowshoeing trails! Rent the best best ski and snowshoe rental equipment on location.
Please note, our day passes, rentals and lessons often sell out, especially on weekends and holidays so we recommend you book early to guarantee your ski or snowshoe experience.
56 locals recommend
Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center
15275 Alder Creek RdEndless Cross Country Ski and Snowshoeing trails! Rent the best best ski and snowshoe rental equipment on location.
Please note, our day passes, rentals and lessons often sell out, especially on weekends and holidays so we recommend you book early to guarantee your ski or snowshoe experience.
Known in the Lake Tahoe region as the “best place to begin.” Three carpet lifts and world-class
instructional staff make it a great place for learning to ski or ride. It is a relaxed, family-friendly
environment with lots of fun special events.
80 locals recommend
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
11603 Snowpeak WayKnown in the Lake Tahoe region as the “best place to begin.” Three carpet lifts and world-class
instructional staff make it a great place for learning to ski or ride. It is a relaxed, family-friendly
environment with lots of fun special events.
Fun in the sun!
Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center
15275 Alder Creek RdExplore Donner Memorial State park and Donner Lake! Picnic by the shore, rent kayaks/Stand-Up Paddle Boards and hike the trails along this gem of Truckee.
157 locals recommend
Donner Lake
Explore Donner Memorial State park and Donner Lake! Picnic by the shore, rent kayaks/Stand-Up Paddle Boards and hike the trails along this gem of Truckee.
Chinese railroad workers transformed America. Remains of the Central Pacific Railroad can be found at Donner Summit.
Built in the mid-1800’s, these ruins still remain after 150 years. It is a marvel to experience the
history and craftsmanship. We would also describe this as an outdoor urban art gallery because many of the walls
are covered with artwork and graffiti.
“China Wall” on Donner Summit
Chinese railroad workers transformed America. Remains of the Central Pacific Railroad can be found at Donner Summit.
Built in the mid-1800’s, these ruins still remain after 150 years. It is a marvel to experience the
history and craftsmanship. We would also describe this as an outdoor urban art gallery because many of the walls
are covered with artwork and graffiti.
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks
725 Granlibakken RdRope course adventure Park in Tahoe City!
Truckee River Bike Trail
Truckee River Bike TrailBike along the Truckee River for miles!
Book an approximate 4-hour float down the scenic Truckee River for an awesome family experience! We recommend the Truckee River Rafting at www.truckeeriverrafting.com
124 locals recommend
Truckee River Raft Co.
185 W River RdBook an approximate 4-hour float down the scenic Truckee River for an awesome family experience! We recommend the Truckee River Rafting at www.truckeeriverrafting.com