The BEST Things to do in Nevada City, California

if you’re looking for some of the best things to do in Nevada City this video is for you located halfway between Sacramento and North Lake Tahoe Nevada city is a Charming mountain town in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California it’s known for its outdoor recreation quirky shops and cafes and Rich history dating back to the California Gold Rush in this guide I’m sharing some of the top things to do in Nevada City California number one on the list is exploring Historic downtown Nevada City’s Charming downtown is a mix of historical buildings eclectic boutiques cozy restaurants and old-fashioned bars It’s relatively small making it easy to wander around and take in all the sights number two is to stroll the Victorian homes Nevada city is home to some rather remarkable looking and very well preserved Victorian houses it’s fun to just drive along the side streets near the downtown area and admire the beauty and intricate design of the homes number three is South Yuba River State Park South Yuba River State Park is home to Scenic hiking trails historical Bridges and of course the pristine Yuba River in the springtime there’s tons of wildflowers along the Riverbanks and you may even spot a few kayakers and rafters paddling by when the water levels are lower in the summer the river is a great place to hang out and cool off on a hot summer day next on the list is the buttermilk Bend Trail located in South Yuba River State Park the buttermilk Bend Trail is an easy going two mile out and back trail that takes you right along the Yuba River one of the best times to hike buttermilk Bend is in the spring when beautiful wildflowers dot the entire path the trail starts from The Visitor Center of South Yuba River State Park number five is river rafting and kayaking Nevada city is with an easy driving distance of both the Yuba and American Rivers both of which are known for their crystal clear water and Big Rapids in the spring there are several companies in the area that offer white water rafting tours number six is the food and bar scene Nevada city has a great selection of restaurants and bars right on the main strip ranging from old-timey and Diving to more upscale a few of our favorites were Lola the restaurant inside the National Exchange Hotel as far as bars we like the Golden Era cocktail bar and lounge and if you’re looking for something more divey you’ll have a few options to choose from number seven is Grass Valley Grass Valley is less than a 10-minute drive from Nevada City similarly to Nevada City Grass Valley is a Gold Rush town with charm historical significance and artsy vibes the historic downtown strip has a number of vintage shops boutiques cute restaurants and fun bars and last on the list is glamping in a yurt Nevada city is home to some charming bed and breakfasts and historic hotels we stayed at flume’s end a Victorian BNB with a lovely art in the back of the property we stayed in the yurt which I highly recommend if you’re up for a glamping style experience also the bed and breakfast was with an easy walking distance of the downtown strip alright I hope you enjoyed my guide to Nevada City California on this channel I create lots of videos of Lake Tahoe Northern California and the Sierras so if that’s something you’re interested in go ahead and hit that subscribe button all right that’s all for now and I’ll see you in the next video bye guys

Are you looking for some of the best things to do in Nevada City, California? You’ve come to the right place.

Located halfway between Sacramento and North Lake Tahoe, Nevada City is a picturesque mountain town in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of Northern California. It’s known for its outdoor recreation, quirky shops and cafes, and rich history dating back to the California Gold Rush.

In this Nevada City Guide, I’m sharing 10 awesome things to do in Nevada City, California.

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32 Comments

  1. A bit short , Gabbie. I wish you would have taken more time to explain where the Visitor's Center is, where to sign up for Kayaking. Hiking and Biking trails and Guides to help us find our way. Thanks very much.

  2. I had lived there for over 14 years and found it mostly populated by old hippies, but despite all the pride flags it’s not really ‘Polk street north’.
    Nevada City was the host to the world famous Nevada City Classic. The oldest and largest bicycle race on the west coast. Considered by experts to be the toughest one-mile criterium in the United States. A one day road racing event of 40 laps on the twisting hilly 1.1 mile course of over 300 feet of climbing. Established in 1960 and later a National Classic Pro Points Race and starting point for Stage 1 of the Tour of California. For many, a pre courser to the Tour de France.
    So it had that going for it at one time and it was glorious.

  3. What does "divey" mean? Refering to a type of bar…is that a derogatory term for a certain type of person the narrator doesnt like? Please clarify…

  4. Sorry. Tired of Pride Month. Nobody, including me, cares who sleeps with who. Making this a local, state, or national policy is irrelevant to me. Guess I won’t be visiting. I clicked this because I was interested since it’s located in a nice area of California. I’m not a bigot. I’m just tired of hearing about people’s sexuality. I really don’t care but am really tired of hearing about this.

  5. I was really hoping to visit in December for the whole Christmas vibe thing. Coming from Pomona California does anybody have any first-hand experience on whether or not it would be worth it? Thank you

  6. My boyfriend grew up here…well actually in grass valley and liked it but it really isn't as progressive as this video implies.Its by no means backwards either and I love visiting his family and friends that still live there with him

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