Nevada City Things To Do

Outdoor Recreation

Nevada City stands at the gateway to Tahoe National Forest which offers numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, including: fishing, hiking, boating, kayaking, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, skiing and snowboarding. Nevada City is also home base for one of the most spectacularly beautiful stretches of river in America, the Wild & Scenic South Yuba River.

Nevada City Arts & Entertainment

Nevada City has a rich tradition in the performing arts and hosts many talented musicians, from folk and bluegrass to rock and classical. The historic Nevada Theatre at the top of Broad Street shows films and local theater productions. Our small town is also home to the award-winning Nevada City Film Festival, and the Wild and Scenic Film Festival.

Nevada City Events

No need to visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you’ll find it right here in downtown Nevada City. Fire spinners, acrobats, dancers, and artists fill downtown in our annual Summer Nights street festival, while strolling minstrels and carolers at Victorian Christmas put Nevada City on the top of the list for best small towns to visit over Christmas.

History

Nevada City is among the most interesting of California Gold Rush towns, attracting visitors from far and wide. The entire downtown district is a national historic landmark where guests enjoy quality restaurants, comfortable lodgings and a variety of fine shops, boutiques, galleries and museums, all flavored with old-fashioned Nevada City hospitality.

Tours and Maps

Discover the historical treasures in Nevada City. Wander into the National Hotel, the state's oldest, continuously operated hotel.