- 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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The lovely sights and park-like atmosphere of the Truckee River Walk, commonly known as the Reno River Walk, make for a relaxing and free attractions. There are also money-based options for those who wish to experience the River Walk in a more in-depth way through shopping, dining, or entertainment.
23.8 Miles
A diversity of art experiences are supported through the Nevada Museum of Art. Creative programming and exhibits attract a large number of visitors to the institution, and the day is made more pleasant through the museum cafe and store.
23.8 Miles
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38 votes
13965 S Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89511
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Part of the Cinemark movie theater chain, Century Theatres Summit Sierra is a movie theater multiplex that screens primarily first run Hollywood movies in full digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees.
23.9 Miles
A movie theater with 12 auditoriums, Century Riverside 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
24.0 Miles
94%
195 votes
490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
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A wide range of galleries are included at the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, including scientific fields that cover the water cycle, the Truckee River, renewable energy, and inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci. Hands-on and interactive activities can be found on site.
24.0 Miles
Open to the public throughout the year, the Wilbur D. May Center actually holds three cultural institutions. There is a museum with rare and exotic artifacts and animals from around the world, an arboretum, and a botanical garden.
24.2 Miles
More than 200 stunning historic cars are preserved and put on display at the National Automobile Museum. Facades surrounding the cars help to bring the exhibits to life with authentic street scenes and automobile sounds.
24.2 Miles
The National Bowling Stadium features 78 championship lanes, a large meeting room, and a theater to show business type movies. The stadium also features another 10 bowling lanes for family fun.
24.2 Miles
Reno Events Center is a destination for a variety of events including comedian acts and concerts. It has seats for 7000 visitors and is currently the home of the Reno Bighorns, an NBA development team.
24.2 Miles
Formerly a working ranch, today Rancho San Rafael Park is home to several amenities, including a dog park, arboretum, museum, playgrounds, picnic areas and athletic fields. They also have several miles of walking trails.