- The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Truckee, California, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, Rafting, Landmarks and Movie Theaters.
- From Donner Memorial State Park & Emigrant Trail Museum to Tahoe Mountain Guides- Day Tours, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Truckee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Incline Village, Tahoe City, Reno and Carson City.
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Located within the Sierra Nevada Mountain foothills, Orchard Springs Campground is a campground along the shores of Rollins Lake. Campers commonly enjoy staying in tents or renting one of the cabins and boating during their trips.
46.5 Miles
Codfish Creek Trail is a 1.2-mile hiking and jogging trail. The highlight of the trail is a small waterfall.
46.9 Miles
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10791 E. Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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From 1850 to it closing in 1956, the Empire Mine State Historic Park produced more than 5.8 million ounces of gold. The park still contains many of the original mine buildings, the owner's cottage, mining tunnels and a restored garden.
46.9 Miles
For a look at one of the richest and largest gold mines in California, visitors check out Bourne Cottage. The mine was closed in 1956 after producing over 5 million ounces of gold and now guests can enjoy tours of the area.
47.0 Miles
Sierra Cinemas features four screens, two with 3D, for showing new movie releases. The theater also offers screenings of productions from the National Theater, Metropolitan Opera and the Bolshoi Ballet.
47.0 Miles
Mini golf, go-carts, batting cages and an arcade are all available at the 49er Family Fun Park. The park hosts several special events and offers a variety of packages for private parties.
47.4 Miles
Built by bowlers, Prosperity Lanes offers recreational and league bowling and is open seven days a week. The facility features a bar and grill, pro shop, special events and accommodations for parties.
47.7 Miles
Denver Dan's U-Pick allows you to pick your own fruits from their garden. They also sell ready made products, such as their delicious Apple Pie Sauce.
47.7 Miles
The Del Oro Theatre features movies as well as live performances such as 'The Nutcracker'. The theatre has a movie club, features live opera performances, and also has 9 auditoriums that are fitted with state-of-the-art sound and picture technology.
47.9 Miles
Originally built in 1865 as an orphanage for children who lost parents in mining accidents, the Grass Valley Museum contains furniture, clothing, photographs and other artifacts from the Gold Rush era. It is open mid-April through mid-October.