Truckee is a charming, historic town located just a short drive from Lake Tahoe. The town is known for its historic downtown area, with scenic views and local shops. While Truckee is highly frequented during the winter and summer months, it’s still a wonderful place to visit in the fall, and the town is hosting a charming wine walk this October.
Truckee wine walk
On October 3, the historic mountain town will host the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop. The event has been a tradition for over 20 years, making its debut in 2004. Attendees can enjoy wine tasting from over 25 venues, along with bites from local restaurants. Attendees have four hours to explore the town and enjoy the wine tasting, with the event running from 12 to 4 pm on Saturday.
General admission tickets cost $81.88, which includes wine and food tasting. You can also buy a “Designated Driver” ticket, which offers food tasting for $33.85. This year, you can also join a new Prosecco & Pastries for $108.55.
About Truckee
Truckee dates back to 1863, when it was called Gray’s Station, before the name was changed to Truckee. The town is only a few miles from Lake Tahoe and is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding in the winter. In the summer, the area is popular for hiking, biking, and water sports. Truckee is approximately a 3-hour drive from San Francisco, depending on traffic.