Truckee

Truckee is the essence and heartbeat of the Tahoe area, and its downtown captures the picturesque spirit of an old mountain town. Truckee offers everything residents of the Sierras could want, from artistic coffee shops and eccentric bars to established businesses and adventure specialists. The main street offers a wide variety of restaurants and cafes, ranging from fine dining to historic diners. Truckee is a small town, where neighbors know each other and no one stays a stranger for long. People who live in Truckee enjoy the unique identity of being both a tourist attraction as well as having a very intimate relationship with the surrounding mountains and locals. The historic downtown is especially whimsical and an afternoon stroll through its old-fashioned restaurants and rustic boutiques is a walk through time. Small businesses share brick and wood walls with local cafes and every store front offers a unique and historical character to the street. During the summer, locals and visitors have the opportunity to run into each other at many community events, such as the farmers market on Truckee Thursdays or have a picnic while listening to local talent at Music in the Park on Wednesdays. Living in Truckee creates an identity unique to the mountains, where everyone shares the love for the outdoors and appreciation for the peacefulness that comes with it. Many people make Truckee their permanent residence, as it is one of the largest communities in the mountain region.