A charming place to live. . . At the crossroads of Intersate 80 and Highways 89 and 267, historic Truckee in Nevada County greets you. This incorporated little town has a whole lot of charm.You can't help but stop and admire its surrounding snow-capped mountains and meadows.

The Lifestyle: More than 11,000 recreation-loving people, from families to retirees, love the small town atmosphere. Despite its small size, it has its own airport, schools, and hospital.

Neighborhood Features: Surrounding neighborhoods include Donner Lake, Gateway, Glenshire, Tahoe Donner and Lahontan.

Hot Spot: History buff? You'll love charming downtown's Commercial Row's speciality shops, an historic hotel, and hip restaurants...many in buildings that date back to the 19th century. Donner State Park hosts a memorial to the ill-fated Donner party.

Best Homes: Nearby exclusive Lahontan, a gated private golf course community has created a stir on the local real estate front with its trademark multimillion dollar homes. Northstar-at-Tahoe continues its expansion with new home prices soaring over $1 million. And permanent residents continue to flock to well-established Tahoe Donner.