A year-round destination near Truckee for adventure lovers, the ski resort offers world-class downhill skiing and snowboarding with epic lake views, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter, while summer pursuits include golfing, mountain biking and hiking. The village is a big draw as well, with its festive ice-skating rink ringed by fire pits and a bar, along with a movie theater, candle-making studio, variety of shops, and plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from. Tip: Ice skating is free at Northstar, however there’s a fee to rent skates if you don’t have your own. northstarcalifornia.com