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Donner Lake Inn Bed & Breakfast

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Longtime locals Paul and Mindy Oesterman own this quaint mountain lodge across the street from Donner Lake. Located in the forest along Gregory Creek, conveniently located just 1.2 miles off Interstate 80.Guest rooms are in a separate wing each with a private entrance, gas fireplace, flat screen TV, and private bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guests rave about the daily homemade hot cooked country breakfast. Guests can enjoy a complimentary afternoon snack and beverage before dinner at one of Truckee’s many restaurants. An outdoor year-round hot tub is available. There are multiple seasonal outdoor seating areas, where guests can relax and visit. West End’s public beach and the boat launch are just a block away. In the winter months, multiple downhill and cross country ski areas are just a short drive away.

Little Truckee Ice Creamery

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Locals rejoiced when Kenny Blum opened this hand-made premium ice cream shop near the West End of Donner Lake in 2015. They put in an industrial stateof-the-art kitchen, so not only the ice cream, but most of the toppings are made right at the shop. You might think that ice cream would only be popular during the warm summer months, but locals stock up on pints and get their ice cream fix year-round. In addition to the homemade ice cream, with popular flavors including “Truckee Trails” and a non-dairy coconut that is to die for, Little Truckee Ice Creamery also serves coffee, espresso, hot chocolate, and tea. Because of the licensed industrial kitchen, they are also able to offer pop-up meals, such as authentic shredded beef street tacos on Fridays during the spring, fall, and other pop up days. It’s hard to beat Cabeza tacos and ice cream! Check their website for seasonal hours and pop-ups.