Downtown

A place "Where the Past is Always Present," Nevada City's entire 90-building downtown historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Residents and civic leaders place a very high priority on the preservation of Nevada City's architectural heritage. Any new buildings and all restorations must be completed under strict architectural guidelines.

A brochure, The Nevada City Walking Tour, available at the Chamber of Commerce and from local merchants, offers highlights of the downtown area's past and present.

Explore the narrow streets amid Gold Rush and Victorian-era brick, stone and wood buildings, enjoy the warm glow of real gas street lights and step back into the Nevada City experience.