Truckee is the mountain town that time forgot, in the best possible way. The historic downtown looks like it was plucked straight from a Christmas card with its brick buildings and wooden sidewalks.

Grab a bagel and schmear at Lichter & Levin Delicatessen (1 Market Street, 413-203-6252), a new Jewish deli opened by two longtime music managers, or stop by Hungry Ghost Bread (62 State Street, ...