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to NeVada CouNtyWelcome to Nevada County,
where historic Gold Rush attrac-tions co-exist with the charming towns of Nevada City, Grass Valley and Penn Valley. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Ne-vada, Nevada County offers great weather, natural beauty and a re-laxed life-style.
The county is noted for many wonderful attributes in addition to its Gold Rush lore. Residents and visitors alike enjoy its mountain trails and scenic rivers, award-winning restaurants, quality theater productions, museums, art galleries, and local wineries.
The small-town charm features outstanding shopping with an eclectic mix of stores, local art and a beauty that is unsurpassed by many of California’s small towns.
Over the years Nevada County has changed with the times while preserving its rich history and traditions. Gone are the gold mines that brought continued prosperity, and today’s citizens and com-munity leaders remain committed to preserving the natural beauty, local history and small town way of life that is treasured by those who live and visit here.
WelcomeDemographicsPopulation: 98,764Female: 49,975Male: 48,789Median age: 43.1Median income: $57,884
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4 Welcome to Nevada County
6 Nevada County Locator Map
7 The Four Seasons
8 Calendar of Events
16 Nevada County Wineries
20 Winery Locator Map
22 Museums
23 Restaurant Guide
31 Lodging: Hotels, Motels &
Resorts
32 Lodging: Bed & Breakfast Inns
34 Grass Valley Map
36 Nevada City Map
38 South County Map
39 Penn Valley Map
40 Lodging: Vacation Rentals &
Retreats
41 Book Town, USA
42 Specialty Shops
43 Galleries & Antique Shops
44 Entertainment: Performing Arts
and Theaters
46 Entertainment: Movie Theaters
and Family Fun
46 Nightlife Hotspots
47 Getting Married in Nevada County
48 Dog Friendly
51 Golf Courses, Disc Golf
52 Tennis
52 Neighborhood & State Parks
53 Lakes & Reservoirs
54 Campgrounds
55 Hiking Trails
59 Tours
59 Gated Communities
60 Cycling in Nevada County
61 Kayaking and Rafting
62 Truckee
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Auburn/Interstate 80 . . . . 25 milesMarysville/Yuba City . . . . 34 milesTruckee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 milesReno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 milesSacramento . . . . . . . . . . 60 milesSan Francisco . . . . . . . 157 milesLos Angeles . . . . . . . . . 448 miles
DisTances (Measured from Grass Valley)
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California Nevada County is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills
approximately 60 miles northeast of Sacramento in picturesque Nevada
County. From Sacramento, take I-80 east to Auburn and turn north on
scenic Highway 49. At an elevation of 2,500 feet and only three miles apart,
both towns offer a relaxing, year-round destination. Nevada County’s perfect location provides moderate
temperatures and exceptional beauty.
average elevaTionWestern Nevada County: 2,500 ft.Eastern Nevada County: 6,000 ft.
WeaTherAnnual Rainfall: 54 inchesRainy season: November - April
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The 2012-2013 Visitor’s Guide is published by the Nevada County Joint Chambers of Commerce Col-laborative in partnership with the The Union. Current listings of Nevada County events are published every Thursday in The Prospector section of The Union or visit TheUnion.com. Visit GoNevadaCounty.com for a county-wide calendar and download the ipad/iphone app, NorCal Guide.
Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce248 Mill Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945(530) 273-4667 • 1-800-655-4667www.grassvalleychamber.comEmail: [email protected]
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce132 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959(530) 265-2692 • 1-800-655-6569www.nevadacitychamber.comEmail: [email protected]
Penn Valley Area Chamber of Commerce17422 Penn Valley drive, Penn Valley, CA 95946(530) 432-1802 • www.pennvalleycoc.orgEmail: [email protected]
South Nevada County Chamber of Commerce10063 Combie Road, Ste. 2, Auburn, CA 95602(530) 268-7622 • www.sncchamber.orgEmail: [email protected]
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summerAlthough it can be almost hot in the summertime, most days are in
the 80s and offer cool nights, making Nevada County a great escape from the heat of the valley below. It’s often 10 degrees cooler here than in Sacramento, 60 miles to the southwest.
On hot summer days when the number one concern is staying cool, a great escape is the South Yuba River. Designated as a state wild and scenic river, with its hiking trails, clear bubbling waters, deep pools and big rocks perfect for sunning, it becomes a local gathering place for adults and children alike. Scotts Flat Lake, Englebright Lake and Rol-lins Lake are popular boating destinations to cool a warm summer day. For hikers and mountain bikers, there are a number of trails in Nevada County. Hiking and mountain biking trail maps are available at the Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley and South County Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Centers.
auTumnEveryone knows New England for its fall colors, but Nevada Coun-
ty is the mecca of the west coast for those who want to be enchanted with the season. Warm days and cool nights of autumn give Nevada County some of California’s best fall colors, where century old maples stand in colorful testimony to the early settlers who planted them.
Many of the best fall colors can be found in the residential neigh-borhoods surrounding the downtown historic districts, where certain trees can almost take your breath away. Visitors and residents alike enjoy Nevada County as a fall color destination. The astonishing beauty of the county is enough to warm any heart for the cold winter months ahead.
WinTerSnow is infrequent below 3,000 feet and rain is often intense. Ne-
vada County receives an average of 54 inches of precipitation per year.When it’s not raining, it’s usually sunny, with deep blue skies, invig-
orating temperatures and very little wind. Winter temperatures bring the anticipation of the holiday season, richly celebrated in the towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Nevada City has a Victorian Christmas celebration on three Wednesday nights and two Sundays throughout the holiday season, and Grass Valley celebrates Cornish Christmas on Friday nights.
Locals head up scenic State Route 20 for some of California’s best winter sports. Donner Summit, a 45-minute drive, features five ski re-sorts, including widely-known Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge. Another 15-30 minutes drive is the Truckee-Lake Tahoe area and a dozen resort choices including Alpine Meadows, Northstar and Squaw Valley USA, site of the 1960 Winter Olympics.
springDriving along the Golden Center Freeway in the spring you are
greeted with a riot of brilliantly colored daffodils and redbud bushes blooming bright crimson. Wildflowers abound. A popular wildflower hike is along the Buttermilk Bend Trail, which goes upstream from Bridgeport bridge in South Yuba River State Park. Early April is a good time for lower elevation wildflowers, while the high mountain vari-eties often peak in June. Rose lovers should visit Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley, where there are more than 100 varieties of rose bushes.
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Four Seasons
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New York PolyphonyJ.Y. Song, pianoAng Li, pianoStefan Jackiw, violinZodiac TrioSierra Master Chorale House concertsSpecial Performances and more...
2012-2013 season of concerts
Community celebrations and cultural events are a major part of life in Nevada County. Musical entertainment is abundant in both towns with bars and restaurants offering blues, rock and country. Music in the Mountains, a classic musical organization, offers vary-ing concerts almost year-round. Several community theater groups have large followings.
Visit a local chamber of commerce visitor center for a copy of the Nevada County Calendar of Events, which includes more than 200 events for all tastes and interests.
Listed here are some of Nevada County’s premier celebrations:
CaleNdar of eVeNtsFourth oF July Parade
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June, July 2012• Music in the Mountains SummerFest: 31st annual series of in-
door and outdoor concerts ranging from chamber music to full or-chestra and chorus. Back by popular demand, Cirque de la Sym-phonie is performing with Music in the Mountains orchestra at an outdoor picnic. For information, go to musicinthemountains.org. June 14-July 3.
• Happy Birthday USA: Picnic and pops concert. Presented by Music in the Mountains at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. 7:30 p.m. July 3.
• Fourth of July Parade: Grass Valley and Nevada City take turns hosting the Fourth of July Parade. The 2012 parade is at 2 p.m. in downtown historic Nevada City.
• Fourth of July Celebration: A full day of entertainment, food, and vendors at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Ends with a huge fireworks show. 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Smokin’ in the Oaks BBQ Cook-Off Championship: Some of the best barbecue in the state. Sample mouth-watering barbecue, Kidz-Que Grill-Off, backyard barbecue grill-off and Joe barbecue challenges. Western Gateway Park, 18560 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley. For information, pvrodeo.com or (530)432-1802. July 21.
• Grass Valley Thursday Night Market: Growers’ market featur-ing certified local fruits and vegetables. A street festival accompa-nies the growers market on Main Street in July with music, festi-val foods, barbecue, and merchant hospitality. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays from June through August on Mill Street. Street Festival & Grow-ers’ Market: 6-9 p.m.
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• Summer Nights in Nevada City: Downtown streets are closed to vehicles and filled with music, classic cars, arts and crafts and tasty food and drink in Nevada City’s special tribute to summer. 6 - 9:30 p.m. July 11, 18 and 25.
• Nevada County Certified Growers’ Market: Local farm fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, eggs, honey and more. Every Saturday in June through November from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Historic North Star House, circa 1906, 12075 Old Auburn Road, Grass Valley. 3-6 p.m Tuesdays from June through October at Sierra Presbyte-rian Church, 175 Ridge Road, Nevada City Highway. 2-5:30 p.m Thursdays from June through September at Seventh-Day Adven-tist Church, 17645 Penn Valley Drive. (530) 265-5551, www.The-GrowersMarket.com.
augusT 2012• Bear River Fun Run: South Nevada County Chamber of Com-
merce, a member of the Gold Country Grand Prix Race sponsors this event, held annually at Bear River High School. Ages 1-100 are invited to run or walk the walk and 5k course in beautiful South County. Aug. 4.
• Nevada County Fair: Carnival rides, exhibits, great food and drink, good friends. Everyone goes to the Nevada County Fair, under the pines at California’s most beautiful fairgrounds, Aug. 8-12.
• Empire Mine Miners’ Picnic: This family-oriented day will fea-ture cake walks, ladies’ slipper kicking contests, gold panning, old-fashioned children’s games and a silent auction. Empire Mine State Historic Park. 11 a.m. - 4p.m. Aug. 25. (530) 273-8522. www.empiremine.org.
• Sierra Brewfest: Fine beers from throughout the West are fea-tured at this annual Music in the Mountains fundraising event at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. August 25.
sepTember 2012• Constitution Day Parade and Celebration: Civil War re-enact-
ments on Saturday, Sept 8 at Pioneer Park. Nevada City celebrates the U.S. Constitution with a parade 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9.
• Italian Festival: Italian food and crafts, wine tasting, entertain-ment, activities, bocce ball tournament and more, Western Gate-way Park, 18560 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley. Sept. 15-16. nevada-countyitalianfestival.com
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• 26th Annual Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair: The annual event will be Sept. 20-23 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, fea-turing majestic draft horse performances, breath-taking competi-tions and visiting with draft horses up close.
• Taste of the Gold Country: Enjoy tasting wines and food pairings at Gold Miners Inn Holiday Express, in downtown Grass Valley. 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22.
• Celtic Festival: Five stages of entertainment, Scottish games, sheepdog trials, birds of prey exhibitions, fire-breathing dragons, jam sessions, and a crowd of nearly 7,000. Sept. 29-30 at the Ne-vada County Fairgrounds. www.kvmr.org/celticfestival.
ocTober 2012• Designs For Living Home Tour: This popular annual event, pro-
duced by Music in the Mountains, features unique homes of Ne-vada County. Oct. 6 and 7.
• 7th Annual Alpaca Ranch Tour: Get up close and personal with alpacas at working ranches. Learn about the animals and their fibers. Many ranches will have boutiques open with alpaca prod-ucts for sale. Oct. 8 and 9. www.AlpacaGold.org.
• The Union and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital’s Sixth An-nual Paint the Town Pink: Nevada County’s premier women’s expo, with fashion show, wine and food tasting, and more. This event benefits local breast cancer treatment. 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Nevada County Fairgrounds. (530) 477-4241.
• Halloween at the Fairgrounds: Hosted by the Fairgrounds Foun-dation, this fun event features a barbecue, games, treats for the kids, a pie auction, cupcake walk, costume contest, live auction and a scarecrow contest. Nevada County Fairgrounds. Saturday, Oct. 27.
• Bridgeport Fall Festival: Live music, living history, games, crafts, wagon rides, pumpkin painting, food and ice cream await you at the annual Fall Festival. Come see what’s new this year. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oct. 28. (free; donations welcomed) www.southyubariv-erpark.org.
november 2012• Holidays at Empire Mine: Volunteers in period dress will pro-
vide a glimpse of Christmas in the early 1900s at Empire Mine State Historic Park. Cookies and cider served. Local harpist will perform holiday music. Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet children in the clubhouse. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24. (530) 273-8522. www.empiremine.org.
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• Thanksgiving Weekend Art Fairs: Traditional events are head-lined by the Country Christmas Fair at the fairgrounds, Artisans Festival at Miners Foundry and include several smaller events, Friday through Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 23-25.
December 2012• Christmas in the Pines: A fun-filled day with crafters, food, pet-
ting zoo and entertainment. Santa arrives on the fire engine. Free photo of children with Santa. Lots of free children’s activities. Lake Center Shopping Plaza in Lake of the Pines. Dec. 1.
• Music in the Mountains Messiah Sing Along: Dec. 1.Visit mu-sicinthemountains.org for more information.
• Victorian Christmas: Nevada City’s special holiday celebration is held on three Wednesday nights, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 5, 12 and 19, and two Sunday afternoons, 1:30-6 p.m., Dec. 16 and 23.
• Cornish Christmas: The traditional holiday celebration in historic downtown Grass Valley is held on Friday evenings from Thanks-giving to Christmas. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, and 21.
• Christmas at the Railroad Museum: Meet Santa Claus at this free event. 5 Kidder Court, Nevada City. Visit www.ncngrrmu-seum.org or call (530) 470-0902 for date and time.
• Music in the Mountains WinterFest: A 100-voice chorale and festival ensemble, playing holiday and season fair. Amaral Family Festival Center at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Dec. 7 - 9.
January 2013• Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival: Jan. 11-13. (530)
265-5961, wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.
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• A Wedding Affair for All Seasons: Enjoy seasonal rooms show-casing some of the top-event vendors in Nevada County. Jan. 27, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Miner’s Foundry, 325 Spring St., Nevada City. (530) 432-4030, www.ncweds.com or www.joyoflifeevents.com.
february 2013• Mardi Gras: Nevada City celebrates Mardi Gras style every Feb-
ruary or early March with a street fair 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Mas-querade Ball on Saturday and a parade at 2 p.m. on Sunday. This year’s celebration is Feb. 9 and 10.
march 2013• Foothill Celebration: Stroll Historic Grass Valley perusing its bou-
tiques while sampling fine wines, gourmet foods and live music. Over 50 wineries and restaurants. Visit historicgrassvalley.com.
• Annual Penn Valley Easter Egg Hunt: Hundreds of eggs are hidden, special prizes & baskets are awarded, and the Easter Bunny arrives courtesy of the Penn Valley Fire Dept. Arrive at 8:30 a.m.; the hunt begins at 9 a.m. sharp, March 30. Western Gateway Park, 18560 Penn Valley Drive. (530) 432-1802.
april 2013• Daffodil Run: First run in the Gold Country Grand Prix Series.
Meet the Daffodil Dandies & Divas at Western Gateway Park. 5k run, 10k run and 5k walk. Benefits local schools and buys daffo-dil bulbs for Penn Valley. April 15. 18560 Penn Valley Drive. Event forms are available at: www.daffodilrun.com. (530) 432-1802.
• Music in the Mountains SpringFest: Say goodbye to winter with two great concerts at Saint Joseph’s Cultural Center, Visit www.musicinthemountains.org for event dates and times.
• The Union’s 28th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show: Sponsored by The Union, this event at the Nevada County Fair-grounds features hundreds of vendors. www.theunion.com/ho-meshow or (530) 477-4241 for dates and times.
• Good Ol’ Days Car Show: Downtown Grass Valley is filled with classic and historic cars and hot rods in this popular event. April 27.
may 2013• Spring Festival Art Show & Living History Days: Art, food,
gold panning, blacksmith demonstrations by park docents, bas-ket weaving and tall tales of days past. Local artisans display nature-themed art for sale. South Yuba River State Park - Bridge-port. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free; donations welcome). Go to www.southyubariverstatepark.org for 2013 dates. (530) 432-2546.
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• Springtime at Empire Mine: Activities include living history presentations in the Bourn Cottage, Mine Yard and Clubhouse. Volunteers will be dressed in period costumes and will recre-ate characters from the Empire Mine’s colorful past. Live music throughout the day. Held at Empire Mine State Historic Park. Call (530) 273-8522 or visit www.empiremine.org for event dates and time.
• Penn Valley Rodeo and Rodeo Parade: The Penn Valley Rodeo celebrates over 50 years of horsemanship tradition. Don’t miss the “edge of your seat action” featuring bronc riding, calf dress-ing, bull rides, barrel racing, mutton busting, the Rodeo Queen Pageant, the Rodeo Parade and more. Delicious barbecue, live music and a wide array of vendors will add to this exciting rodeo experience. May 17-19. www.pennvalleyrodeo.com.
• Railroad Museum Eighth Anniversary Celebration: Free. #5 Kidder Court, P.O. Box 2392. Visit www.ncngrrmuseum.org or call (530) 470-0902 for event date and time.
• Sierra Festival of the Arts: Downtown Grass Valley and the Ne-vada County Arts Council team up to showcase the local area’s best art. www.downtowngrassvalley.com for dates and time.
• Sierra Wine Trail: Sierra Vintners presents a celebration of lo-cal wineries. Each venue offers a special experience including fine wines, food pairings, live music, tours of wineries, caves and vine-yards, and barrel samples and new releases. Contact [email protected] or sierravintners.com for dates and details.
• Nevada County Certified Growers’ Market: Local farm fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, eggs, honey and more. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays from May through October. Historic North Star House, circa 1906, 12075 Old Auburn Road, Grass Valley. (530) 265-5551 or www.TheGrowersMarket.com.
June 2013• Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Father’s Day Weekend. (530) 265-
2692 www.nevadacityclassic.com. June 16.• Bluegrass Festival: Annual Festival held on Father’s Day Week-
end at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Draws enthusiasts from around the country. Also, music camp hosted by festival begin-ning prior to start of festival. www.fathersdayfestival.com. June 14-16.
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• Music in the Mountains SummerFest: This popular annual fes-tival brings classical music to indoor and outdoor venues around Grass Valley and Nevada City. musicinthemountains.org for dates and time.
• Smokin in the Oaks BBQ Cook-off State Championship Back Yard Division: This event highlights barbecue teams from across the state vying for cash and awards. It is the third largest cook-off in the state. Enjoy expert cooking demonstrations and purchase taster tickets to sample some of the best barbecue in the state. www.pennvalleyrodeo.com or (530) 432-1802 for dates and time.
• Rough & Ready Succession Days: Each year, this tiny Gold Rush hamlet recreates its short-lived succession from the union with a day-long celebration. June 30.
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Northern Sierra Wine Country is nestled right here amongst Nevada County’s mountains and valleys. Nevada County has 18 wineries each displaying great diversity in style. Climate, geography, and wine making talent have merged here in our community resulting in highly distinc-tive, top quality wines: the new gold of Nevada County.
Vineyards of the Northern Sierra Wine Country are planted at el-evations as low as 1,300 feet all the way up to 2,600. The region boasts over 60 miles of terrain between vineyards and, as a result, the grapes display a wide array of styles.
With four distinct seasons, the vines thrive. The character-istic cold winters are in fact quite conducive, allowing vines to go dormant, rest and conserve energy for the coming sea-son. In the summer, a combination of cool nights and warm days serves to balance grape acids and nurture high sugars, producing desirable wine-making fruit. Unusually high in the variety of vines being grown, Northern Sierra Wine Coun-try boasts over 45 planted varietals. Many are familiar like Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon, while others like Cabernet Franc, Barbera, Sangiovese, and Tempranillo are growing in popularity and are a treat for those looking to expand their hori-zons.
Nevada County offers expansive vineyards, charming tasting rooms, spectacular views, wine caves, and picnic areas creating a great wine tourism experience.
For more information on local wineries and events, go to: www.si-erravintners.com. Pick up a brochure and wine touring map at the local chambers of commerce or any tasting room or call to request one.
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Avanguardia Wines13028 Jones Bar Road, Nevada City(530) 274-9482Tasting room: 209 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 274-9911www.avanguardiawines.com
Bent Metal Winery14364 McCourtney Road, Grass Valleywww.bentmetalwinery.com
Clavey VineyardsTasting room: 232 Commercial Street, Nevada Citywww.claveywine.com(530) 906-1394
Coufos Cellars 10065 Rough & Ready Rd., Rough & Ready(530) 274-2923
Double Oak Vineyards and Winery 14510 Blind Shady Road, Nevada City(530) 292-3235 www.doubleoakwinery.com* dogs welcome on leash
Grass Valley Wine Company151 Mill Street, Grass Valley(530) 205-9513 www.gvwineco.com
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Lucchesi Vineyards and Winery Tasting room: 167 Mill Street, Grass Valley (530) 274-2164Winery: 19698 View Forever Lane, Grass Valley(530) 273-1596 www.lucchesivineyards.com
Montoliva Vineyard and Winery 15629 Mount Olive Road, Chicago Park(530) 346-7359 www.montoliva.comNaggiar Vineyards 18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley(530) 268-9059 www.naggiarvineyards.com
◆Nevada City Winery 321 Spring Street, Nevada City(530) 265-WINE (9463)(800) 203-9463 www.ncwinery.com
Pilot Peak Winery 12888 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley(530) 432-3321 www.pilotpeak.com
Sierra Knolls Vineyard and Winery19635 Kingswood Court, Grass Valley(530) 268-9225 www.sierraknollswinery.com* dogs welcome on leash
Sierra Starr VineyardTasting room: 209 W. Main St., Grass Valley, (530) 477-8282Winery: 11179 Gibson drive, Grass Valley, (530) 477-8277www.sierrastarr.com
Smith Vineyard Tasting room: 142 Mill Street, Grass Valley(530) 273-7032 www.smithvineyard.com
Solune Winegrowers16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley(530) 271-0990 www.solunewinery.com
◆Szabo Vineyards Tasting room:316 Broad Street, Nevada City(530) 265-8792 www.szabovineyards.com
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WINERIES
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Coufos Cellars
Avanguardia Wines
Montoliva Vineyard & Winery
Rough& Ready Road
W. Main Street
Bitney Springs Rd.
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Newtown Rd.Jones Bar Rd.
Meyer Road
Bent Metal Winery
Clavey Vineyards
Szabo Vineyards
Indian Springs Vineyards
Tasting Room
Clavey Vineyards Tasting Room
Broad StreetSpring Street
N. Pine St
Szabo Vineyards Tasting Room
Sierra Starr Tasting Room
Grass Valley Wine Company:
Bent Metal,Pilot Peak,and Solune
Tasting Room
Avanguardia Tasting Room
Smith Vineyard Tasting Room
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WINERIES
and
Coufos Cellars
Avanguardia Wines
Montoliva Vineyard & Winery
Rough& Ready Road
W. Main Street
Bitney Springs Rd.
Gold
Fork
Rd.
Newtown Rd.Jones Bar Rd.
Meyer Road
Bent Metal Winery
Clavey Vineyards
Szabo Vineyards
Indian Springs Vineyards
Tasting Room
Clavey Vineyards Tasting Room
Broad StreetSpring Street
N. Pine St
Szabo Vineyards Tasting Room
Sierra Starr Tasting Room
Grass Valley Wine Company:
Bent Metal,Pilot Peak,and Solune
Tasting Room
Avanguardia Tasting Room
Smith Vineyard Tasting Room
Mill Str
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Sierra StarrVineyards & Winery
Wine Country
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• Alta Sierra Biblical Gardens: 16343 Auburn Road, Grass Valley (one mile off Hwy. 49, seven miles south of Grass Valley), (530) 272-1363. Non-denominational. Open daily weather permitting, sunrise to sunset. Admission: donation.
• Firehouse Museum No. 1: 214 Main St., Nevada City, (530) 265-5468. Nevada City’s first permanent firehouse. Built in 1861, it operated as a firehouse until 1940s. The museum houses relics from the Donner Party and a unique Maidu Indian display. Call for hours. Donation.
• Grass Valley Museum: Open Wednesday - Saturday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 410 S. Church St., Grass Valley, (530) 273-5509. Located at the St. Mary’s Academy, built in 1865 as a convent for Sisters of Mercy. It is registered as a State Historical Landmark. . Tours are given by docents. Donation.
• Miners Foundry Cultural Center: Open weekdays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 325 Spring St., Nevada City, (530) 265-5040. Built in 1856, this enormous structure produced the first Pelton wheels. It contains an impressive hall built entirely of stone.
• Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum: #5 Kidder Court, P.O. Box 2392, Nevada City (530) 470-0902. Call for information. Gift shop. Free (donations appreciated). www.ncngrrmuseum.org.
• North Star Mining Museum: Open May 1 through Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at the end of Mill Street at Allison Ranch Road, Grass Valley (530) 273-4255. At the North Star find displays of mining equipment and artifacts from the 1880s. On display is the largest Pelton Wheel ever constructed. The museum has a se-cluded picnic area alongside a rushing creek. Donation.
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The Timbers 11897 Tammy Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-2041 • altasierraacc.com
Apple Alley Cafe 13469 Colfax Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-9266 applealleycafe.com
Backroom Steakhouse 15031 Colfax Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 272-2151
◆ Beach Hut Deli 522 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 274-78737 • beachhutdeli.com
◆ Broad Street Bistro & Gallery 426 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-4204 broadstreetbistro.com
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american conT. Charlie’s Cafe
145 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley (530) 274-1839
● Cirino’s at Main Street 213 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 477-6000 • cirinosatmainstreet.com
Club 141 141 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-3600 • jimesclub141.com
▲ DayBreak Cafe 17438 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-1216
◆ Friar Tuck’s Restaurant 111 N. Pine St., Nevada City (530) 265-9093 • friartucks.com
Gold Rush Burgers & BBQ 108 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-8080
Happy Apple Kitchen 18532 Colfax Hwy., Chicago Park (530) 273-2822 • bierwagens.com
Holbrooke Hotel 212 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-1353 • holbrooke.com
Hot Dog Heaven 1243 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 477-5006 hotdogheavensandwichexpress.com
Humpty Dumpty Kitchen 1711 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-2251 humptydumptykitchen.com
International House of Pancakes 746 Taylorville Rd., Grass Valley (530) 272-7928 • ihop.com
● Kane's Family Restaurant 120 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-8111 • kanesrestaurant.net
◆ Lefty’s Grill 221 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-5838 • leftysgrill.com
Lumberjacks Restaurant 2075 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-8900
◆ Matteo’s Public 300 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 265-0782 • matteospublic.com
◆ National Hotel-Hoovers 211 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-4551 • thenationalhotel.com
◆ Nevada City Classic Cafe 216 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-9440 • ncclassiccafe.com
◆ New Moon Cafe 203 York St., Nevada City (530) 265-6399 • thenewmooncafe.com
Northridge 773 Nevada St., Nevada City (530) 478-0470
▲ 17464 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-0700
21515 Higgins Rd., Lake of the Pines (530) 268-1073
northridgerestaurant.com
◆● The Old 5 Mile House 18851 Highway 20, Nevada City (530) 265-5155 • theold5milehouse.com
Old Town Cafe 110 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 273-4303 • oldtowncafe.com
◆ The Organic Grill 135 Argall Way, Nevada City (530) 265-8025 • californiaorganics.com
Owl Grill and Saloon 134 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 274-1144
Paulette’s Country Kitchen 875 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-4008
Penny’s Diner 2072 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-5673
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●MEMBER of the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce
◆MEMBER of Nevada City Chamber of Commerce ▲MEMBER of Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce
Perkos Cafe 1000 Plaza Dr., Grass Valley (530) 272-1762
Pleasant Valley Grill 10120 Commercial Ave., Penn Valley (530) 432-9201
Quiznos 121 Neal St., Grass Valley (530) 272-7600
841 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-9700
quiznos.com Quiznos, Higgins Village 10021 Combie Rd., Auburn (530) 268-0108
Sandwich Express 1243 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 477-5054 hotdogheavensandwichexpress.com
Simplicity Bistro 111 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 205-9365
South Pine Cafe 110 S. Pine St., Nevada City, (530) 265-0260 102 Richardson St., Grass Valley (530) 274-0261 southpinecafe.com
▲ Tack Room Restaurant & Bar 17356 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-1126
◆● Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro 302 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-1468 • tofanellis.com
◆ Trolley Junction Restaurant 400 Railroad Ave., Nevada City (530) 265-5259 • northernqueen.com
Wildwood Grill 11328 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley (530) 432-2280
◆ The Willo 16898 Hwy. 49, Nevada City (530) 265-9902
asian & sushi Asian Garden Restaurant
2074 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-0666
asiangardengrassvalley.com
China House 17412 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-0189
Fred’s Szechuan Chinese Restaurant 224 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 478-9072
Hunan Restaurant 10934 Combie Rd., Lake of the Pines (530) 269-1527
Kaido 207 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 274-0144 • kaidosushi.com
Lin Q Buffet 682 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 272-8888
Panda Express 688 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-1040 • pandaexpress.com
Panoy Thai Restaurant 442 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 273-3713
Royal Dragon Chinese Buffet 101 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-2868
◆ Sopa Thai 312-316 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 470-0101 • sopathai.net
Sushi in the Raw 315 Spring St., Nevada City (530) 478-9503
Sushi-Q 238 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 265-5757
Taste of Thai 204 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 274-2968
Thai Kitchen 149 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley (530) 272-5282
Wonderful III 716 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 477-8888
bakeries & bagels Blue Cow Deli
17500 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-1993
Bubba’s Bagels 1943 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 272-8590
● The Cake Artist 12647 Colfax Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-0784 • thecakeartist.com
▲ Caleb’s Creamery & Coffee 17329 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-3129
◆● Creative Cakes by Valentine alloccassionscakes.com • (530) 272-1854
Dupre’s Baking Co. 13459 Colfax Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-3995
● Flour Garden Bakery 109 Neal St., Grass Valley (530) 477-2253 999 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-2043 flourgarden.com
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bakeries & bagels conT. The Gristmill Bakery Deli Cafe
10934 Combie Rd., Lake of the Pines (530) 268-0576 • gristmill.biz
● Raley’s Bakery 692 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 272-1958 • raleys.com
Safeway Bakery 8675 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-2249
SaveMart Bakery 2054 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-9511 • savemart.com
● Summer Thyme's Bakery & Deli 421 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 273-2904 • summerthymes.com
◆● SPD Bakeries 735 Zion St., Nevada City (530) 265-4596 129 West McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-5000 spdmarket.com
Valentina’s Bistro & Bakery 1041 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-4470
caTering◆● Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering
408 Colfax Ave., Ste. A, Grass Valley (530) 401-8462
antoniocatering.net
Apex Catering P.O. Box 1753, Grass Valley (530) 477-0260 [email protected]
▲ Bada Bing Mobile BBQ LLC (530) 432-1213 • badabingbbq.com
◆ Bill’s Chuckwagon (530) 273-4519, (530) 913-4519 billschuckwagon.com
● Briar Patch Catering 290 Sierra College Dr., Ste. A, Grass Valley (530) 273-5333 • briarpatch.coop
◆ Calla Lily Crepes (530) 575-4017 • callalilycrepes.com (special events catering)
Christopher’s Old World Deli & Catering 206 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-8919
● Classic Catering by Holbrooke 212 Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-1353 • holbrooke.com/catering
◆● Emily’s Catering & Cakes 313 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 409-3716 emillyscateringandcakes.com
◆ Hanfords Catering P.O. Box 1236, Colfax (530) 888-7145 • hanfordscatering.com
I Dream of Jeannie’s (530) 477-2677 idreamofjeanniescatering.com
◆● Jim E’s Catering P.O. Box 1441, Nevada City (530) 273-3600
PJ’s of Nevada City 106 Argall Way, Nevada City (530) 265-9091 • pjsnevadacity.com
◆● SPD Delicatessens 735 Zion St., Nevada City 129 McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 265-4596 or (530) 272-5000 spdmarket.com
Warehouse Deli 12537 Loma Rica Dr., Grass Valley (530) 273-5205 • warehousedeli.com
coffee & Juice houses● Briar Patch Coffee House
290 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley (530) 272-5333 • briarpatch.coop
● Briar Patch Organic Juice Bar 290 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley (530) 272-5333 • briarpatch.coop
◆ Broadstreet Bistro & Gallery 426 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-4204 • broadstreetbistro.com
◆ Cafe Mekka 237 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 478-1517
▲ Caleb’s Creamery & Coffee 17329 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-3129
Cappuccino Factory 700 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 274-2130
● Caroline’s Coffee 1110 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-1916 128 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley (530) 273-6424 carolinescoffee.com
Fudenjuce 815 Zion St., Nevada City (530) 265-5282
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● Grass Valley Florist & Drive Thru Coffee 2153 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-2223 www.grassvalleyflorist.com
Jamba Juice 650 Freeman Lane, Suite P, Grass Valley
(530) 272-2476 • jambajuice.com
Java John’s 306 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-3653 • javajohns.net
Karma Coffee 109 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 273-7478
Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters 671 Maltman Dr., #3, Grass Valley (530) 477-5282 • sierramtncoffee.com
Starbucks Coffee 681-A Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 274-1595 867 Sutton Way, (in Safeway), Grass Valley 10005 Combie Rd., Auburn (530) 268-0634 starbucks.com
Deli/sanDWich shops Afternoon Deli
101-D West McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-6066
Alta Sierra Market & Deli 10182 Alta Sierra Dr., Grass Valley (530) 273-5751
Back Porch Market 135 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 271-7111 • backporchmarket.net
◆ Beach Hut Deli 522 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530)274-7873 • beachhutdeli.com
Blue Cow Deli 17500 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-1993
● Briar Patch Market/Deli 290 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley (530) 272-5333 • briarpatch.coop
Cedar Ridge Y Market 13477 Colfax Highway, Cedar Ridge (530) 477-6047
Julie’s Sandwich Express 1243 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 477-5054
June’s Cafe & Deli 11332 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley
(530) 432-3354
PJ’s of Nevada City 106 Argall Way, Nevada City
(530) 265-9091 • pjsnevadacity.com
◆ ●Port of Subs/Express Market 407 Hollow Way, Nevada City
(530) 478-1788 • portofsubs.com
◆● Port of Subs 873 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
(530) 477-2660 • portofsubs.com
● Raley’s Market/Deli 692 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley
(530) 272-1958 •raleys.com
Safeway Deli 867 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
(530) 273-2249
SaveMart/Deli 2054 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-9511 • savemart.com
●MEMBER of the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce
◆MEMBER of Nevada City Chamber of Commerce ▲MEMBER of Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Deli/sanDWich shops conT.◆● SPD Market/Deli
735 Zion St., Nevada City (530) 265-4596 129 West McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-5000 spdmarket.com
Subsational 150 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley (530) 273-8699 or 273-4782
Subway 2096 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-8547 716 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 273-7789 subway.com
● Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli 421 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 273-2904 summerthymes.com
The Gristmill Bakery Deli Cafe 10934 Combie Road, Lake of the Pines (530) 268-0576 • gristmill.biz
Warehouse Deli 12537 Loma Rica Dr., Grass Valley (530) 273-5205 • warehousedeli.com
fasT fooD Big A Root Beer Drive-In
810 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-3243
Burger King 1857 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-6226 • bk.com
Carl’s Jr. Restaurant 729 Taylorville Rd., Grass Valley (530) 477-5649 • carlsjr.com
Jack in the Box 1801 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-3041 • jackinthebox.com
Jimboy's Tacos 1937 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-9490 • jimboys.com
Kentucky Fried Chicken / A&W 1983 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-1001 • kfc.com
Little Caesars 716 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 273-2300 • littlecaesars.com
London’s Best Fish & Chips 151 W. McKnight Way Grass Valley, (530) 274-1314
McDonald’s of Grass Valley 1954 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-2518 • mcdonalds.com
Paco’s Tacos 550 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 477-0609
Panda Express 688 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-1040 pandaexpress.com
Quiznos 121 Neal St., Grass Valley (530) 272-7600
841 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-9700 quiznos.com
Quiznos, Higgins Village 10021 Combie Rd., Auburn (530) 268-0634 • quiznos.com
Taco Bell 109 Olympia Park Rd., Grass Valley (530) 477-8163
▲ 16978 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-9090 tacobell.com
ice cream/yogurT/canDy Baskin-Robbins
151-C W. McKnight Way
Grass Valley, (530) 274-3188
baskinrobbins.com
▲ Caleb’s Creamery & Coffee 17329 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley,
(530) 432-3129
Crazy 4 Yogurt 10136 Commercial Ave., Penn Valley (530) 432-2490
Dorado Chocolates 104 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-6715 • doradochocolates.com
Culture Shock Yogurt 106 Mill Street, Grass Valley (530) 274-3442
851 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 274-2444 www.cultureshockyogurt.com
◆ Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe 236 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-3448
Schoolhouse Yogurt 10063 Combie Rd., Ste. B, Auburn (530) 278-4720 • schoolhouseyogurt.com
◆ Treats 110 York St., Nevada City (530) 913-5819
◆ Truffle Shop 408 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-3539 www.chocolategod.com
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Colfax Greek Bistro 30 N. Main St, Colfax (530) 305-4050
Diegos - Chilean Cuisine 217 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 477-1460
◆ Ike’s Quarter Cafe 401 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 265-6138 • ikesquartercafe.com
India Oven 722-L Freeman Ln., Grass Valley (530) 477-5670
◆● The Old 5 Mile House 18851 Highway 20, Nevada City (530) 265-5155 • theold5milehouse.com
Swiss House Restaurant 535 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 273-8272 swisschef.com
iTalian Bear River Pasta Company
109 Bank St., Grass Valley (530) 274-1760
◆● Cirino’s Bar & Grill 309 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-2246
Goomba’s 450 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 273-2330
Sergios Caffe 154 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 274-2600
◆● Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro 302 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-1468 • tofanellis.com
Tuscany Gardens 491 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 271-1300
Villa Venezia 124 Bank St., Grass Valley (530) 273-3555 • villavenezia.info
mexican Cedar Ridge Y Market
13477 Colfax Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-6047
Jimboy’s Tacos 1937 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-9490
◆ Las Katarina’s Mexican Restaurant 311 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 478-0275 • laskatarinas.com
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 988 Plaza Dr., Grass Valley (530) 272-6974
● Maria’s Mexican Restaurant 226 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 274-2040 marias-gv.com
Plaza Jalisco 760 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley (530) 274-2307
Uptown Burrito 574 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 274-3980
pasTies Cousin Jacks Pasties
100 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley (530) 272-9230
● Marshall’s Pasties 203B Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 272-2844
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pizza Franks Pizza
122 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-4622
Lamppost Pizza 137 Olympia Park Rd. Grass Valley (530) 274-1444 lamppost-backstreet.com
Alta Sierra Pizza & Grill 15690 Johnson Pl., Grass Valley (530) 272-1095
Little Caesars 716 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 273-2300 • littlecaesars.com
Miner Moe’s 102 Argall Way, Nevada City (530) 265-0284
Mountain Mike’s Pizza 151 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-9066 • mountainmikes.com
Northridge 773 Nevada St., Nevada City (530) 478-0470
▲ 17464 Penn Valley Dr.,Penn Valley (530) 432-0700
21515 Higgins Rd., Lake of the Pines (530) 268-1073 northridgerestaurant.com
◆● The Old 5 Mile House 18851 Highway 20, Nevada City (530) 265-5155 • theold5milehouse.com
Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake 2048 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 274-8900 151-A W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-3589 papamurphys.com
Pete's Pub Style Pizza 210 Neal St., Grass Valley
(530) 274-9600 239 Commercial St., Nevada City
(530) 264-7004
Players Pizza, Pasta & More 10161 Commercial Ave., Penn Valley
(530) 432-1222
◆● Round Table Pizza 686 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-6155 10894 Combie Rd., Lake of the Pines (530) 268-0433 • roundtablepizza.com
Tuscany Gardens Pizzeria & Cafe 11370 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley (530) 432-2498
● 491 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 271-1300 tuscanygardens.net
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◆ California Organics 135 Argall Way, Nevada City (530) 265-9392 californiaorganics.org
● Briar Patch Market/Deli 290 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley (530) 272-5333 briarpatch.coop
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309COMMERCIAL309 Commercial Street, Nevada City (909) 227-9335 www.309commercial.com ◆
AVICTORIANROSE120 Winchester St., Grass Valley(925) 825-6462 a-victorian-rose.comdowntown Grass Valley Historic district4 bd, 2 ba vacation home, hot tub, sleeps two-14 $250-$300 ◆●
ARTCOTTAGE10647 Red dog Road, Nevada City (530) 478-0920 nevadacityvacationrental.com 2 bd, 2 ba house, private, artsy. ◆
COuNTRyVIEWVACATIONSuITESGrass Valley (530) 277-6495 vrbo.com/101604 • vrbo.com/3286252 bd + kitchenette. Quiet, country set-ting, close to town. ●
CRySTALHERMITAGEGuESTHOuSEATANANDA14618 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City (530) 478-7587, crystalhermitage.org2 bd, guest house. $117◆
ExPANDINGLIGHTRETREAT14618 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City (530) 478-7518 ext. 1www.expandinglight.org yoga and meditation, accommodations and meals. ◆
HONEyCOMBRANCH14981 Lewis Road, Nevada City. (530) 265-2183, vrbo.com/241100 2 bd, 1 ba, sleeps four. Less than a mile from downtown Nevada City. $115-$120 per person. ◆
KATE’SPLACE422 Kate Hayes St., Grass Valley (559) 269-7424 [email protected]
LOTuSLAKEHOuSERollins View drive, Grass Valley (408) 879-9967 [email protected]
NEVADACITyRETREATSNevada City(530) 470-0816 or (530) 277-1510 Vacation cabins with hot tubs. Fully equipped on five acres. $115-$450, $690-$2,700/wk. nevadacityretreats.com ◆●
THENOMADHOuSE16764 Nomad Way, Penn Valley (415) 759-5073 thenomadhouse.com 3bd, 2ba on 60 acres, pool. ◆●
OuRSWEETRETREATPo Box 2628, Nevada City (530) 448-9734oursweetretreat.com Two cabins, one teepee, swimming pond. ◆
THE“PERFECT”PLACERETREATS(530) 477-8777theperfectplaceretreats.comMeadow View area of Grass Valley. Three separate, fully furnished homes on acreage. $125-$175 ●
SQuIRRELCREEKRANCH12971 Squirrel Creek Road, Grass Valley (530) 273-4505 vrbo.com/318265 3 bd, 1.5 ba, on creek. day use or other.
STEVENSONVACATIONRENTALS(Alta Sierra) Grass Valley (530) 613-7350vrbo.com/140245, vrbo.com/140231 3 bd, 2ba, sleeps two-eight, swimming hole and spa. $150-$250. ●◆
SuNDANCERETREAT11850 Red dog Road, Nevada City (415) 897-3289vrbo.com/159480 3bd, 2ba, wooded forest, private. TARAATROCKCREEK21040 New Rome Road, Nevada City (530) 263-3622 vrbo.com/169353 Elegant cabin for two on Rock Creek, 30 acres, private, swimming, waterfalls, huge rocks, heaven. ◆
TuSCANyGOLD 11620 Red dog Road, Nevada City (530) 265-5800 Fax: (530) 265-1998 [email protected] 3 bd, 3.5 ba Italian Tuscany-theme home.
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Known as one of the very few “book towns” in the country, Nevada City and Grass Valley area are a wonderful resource for readers, collec-tors, authors, dealers, scholars and researchers. Books on every subject imaginable are available or obtainable through the booksellers. Many specialize in one or more areas of interest and many have general stock. New, used, rare, out-of-print and antiquarian books, ephemera, prints, and maps can be found.
AmesBookstore309 Neal Street, Grass Valley (530) 273-9261
TheBookSeller 107 Mill Street, Grass Valley (530) 272-2131bookseller.biz
BooktownBooks107 Bank Street, Grass Valley (530) 272-4655
BrigadoonBooks 108 N. Pine Street, Nevada City (530) 264-7184
Bud’sArtBooks: 13393 Grass Valley Ave. #7, Grass Valley, (530) 273-2166www.budplant.com
CarlMautzVintagePhotographs&Publishing 329 Bridge Way, Nevada City (530) 478-1610www.carlmautz.com
Carol’sRecycledPaperbacks 134 Joerschke drive, Grass Valley (530) 274- 9837
Hardy’sBooks Po Box 95, Nevada City (530) 470-9090www.hardybooks.com
HarmonyBooks231 Broad Street, Nevada City (530) 265-9564
AnInnerSanctum 308 Broad Street, Nevada City (530) 478-9905
MainStreetBooks&Antiques 214 ½ Main Street, Nevada City (530) 265-3108
MountainHouseBooks 418 Broad Street, Nevada City (530) 265-0241
ToadHallBookShop108 N. Pine Street, Nevada City (530) 264-7183
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sPeCialty shoPsFrom downtown boutiques to art galleries, people can find ev-
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998 Plaza Drive, Grass Valley(Between Margaritas & Perkos)
530-274-3301 • Open Mon-SatVisit us online: GrandeWood.com
GrandeWood998 Plaza drive, Grass Valley (530) 274-3301www.grandewood.comHome décor, gifts
J.J.Jackson’s244 Commercial Street, Nevada City(530) 265-2644www.jj-jacksons.comHome décor, Travel Gear, Gifts
MakeLocalHabit122 Mill Street, Grass Valley(530) 477-5100www.makelocalhabitgrassvalley.comLocal art, jewelry, beauty products, clothing
NevadaCityTraders233 Broad Street, Nevada City(530) 265-8000www.furtraders.comFur, leather, accessories, footwear
SierraTimberline324 Idaho Maryland Rd., Grass Valley(530) 273-4822www.sierratimberline.comHearth, spas, furniture, stoves, awnings
Tess’KitchenStore145 Mill Street, Grass Valley(530) 273-6997www.tesskitchenstore.comBakeware, cookware, cutlery, kitchen electronics
WoodenSpoon2066 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley(530) 272-8980www.woodenspooncalif.comBakeware, cookware, cutlery, kitchen electronics, tabletop, gifts
yubaBlue116 Mill Street, Grass Valley(530) 273-9620www.yubablueonline.comGifts, home décor, clothing, jewelry, accessories, bath & body
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AnInnerSanctum308 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 478-9905
HardyBooksP.o. Box 95, Nevada City, (530) 470-9090, hardybooks.com
LaCache218 Broad St., Nevada City, (530) 265-8104lacachejewelry.com
MainStreetAntiques&Books214½ Main St., Nevada City(530) 265-3108, (530) 272-7949
NevadaCityFurniture&Mattresses118 Argall Way, Nevada City, (530) 265-6000
RogersPictureFraming&RestorationServices210 Spring St., Nevada City, (530) 265-4248
Shaw’sAntiques210 Main St., Nevada City, (530) 265-2668
TheMagicCarpet408 Broad St., Nevada City, (530) 265-9229themagiccarpet.biz
AntiqueEmporium150 Mill St., Grass Valley, (530) 272-7302
ClocksmithAntiques&Collectibles217 W. Main St., Grass Valley(530) 272-2327
AntiqueGallery202 W. Main St., Grass Valley, (530) 272-2327
AntiquePalace:The R.D. Schmitz Collection138 E. Main St., Grass Valley, (530) 273-6043
ALaModeVintage127 Neal St., Grass Valley, (530) 272-1287
SchmitzAntiques318 Broad St., Nevada City, (530) 265-1932
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The historic streets of Grass Valley and Nevada City offer visi-tors the chance to explore many art galleries and antique shops. The downtown historic districts feature fine local and regional art and a wide variety of antiques and collectibles. Stop by a local chamber of commerce visitor center to pick up a brochure on local galleries and antique shops. Contact the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber or Nevada City Chamber for a listing of area galleries. Below is a listing of local antique shops:
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The amphitheaters and historic halls of Nevada County provide the stage for a number of excellent performing arts companies. They include:
• C.A.T.S: The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra is a diverse group of performers offering quality theater with an Asian em-phasis. 228 Commercial St., #88, Nevada City. (530) 273-6362 or catsweb.org
• Center for the Arts: Showcases the visual, literary and per-forming arts with a 300 seat main stage theatre, off center stage black box theatre, gallery and studio spaces. There is an ongo-ing schedule of concerts, plays, dances, exhibitions, workshops and classes. 314 West Main St., Grass Valley. (530) 274-8384 or www.thecenterforthearts.org
• Community Players: One of Nevada County’s original theater companies, the Community Players stage periodic performances. (530) 205-3075. cptheater.info.
• InConcert Sierra: (formerly Twin Cities Concert Association) has been presenting great music in Nevada County since 1946. Solo and small ensemble concerts of classical, jazz and Broadway. (530) 273-3990. www.inconcertsierra.org.
PerforMiNG arts & theaters
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• LeGacy Productions: Family run and operated theatre company, with emphasis on produc-ing high quality stage plays that are rare or new to Nevada County. Based mostly at the his-toric Nevada Theatre, LeGacy utilizes the best of local talent to create an unforgettable the-atre experience. PO Box 1223, Nevada City (530) 913-2826 www.leg-acypresents.com.
• Music in the Moun-tains: Classical mu-sic is featured in the annual Music in the Mountains SummerFest. Fall and Spring events also take place. MIM now calls the Nevada County Fairgrounds — Amaral Family Festival Center — its permanent home. www.musicinthemountains.org
• Nevada County Concert Band: This community orchestra per-forms a popular picnic and pops concert series each summer at Pioneer Park in Nevada City. (530) 272-6228 or www.nccb.org
• Nevada Theatre: Built in 1865, it is the oldest original-use theatre in California. Registered National Historic Landmark. 401 Broad Street, Nevada City. (530) 265-6161
• Off Broadstreet Theatre: This Nevada City company offers musical comedy with top-notch acting and singing in a unique, cabaret style theater complete with drinks and dessert. 305 Com-mercial St., Nevada City. (530) 265-8686 or www.offbroadstreet.com.
• The Penn Valley Pavilion: This pavilion is set amidst the beau-tiful natural surrounds of Western Gateway Park, 18560 Penn Val-ley Drive, Penn Valley. (530) 432-1990.
• Sierra Master Chorale: With Conductor Ken Hardin, a 70-plus member auditioned choir presenting annual holiday and spring concerts. (530) 273-3990. www.sierramasterchorale.org.
• Sierra Stages Community Theater: Striving to enrich the cul-tural life of Nevada County by providing high quality, affordable and accessible performances for everyone. 228 Commercial St., #472, Nevada City. (530) 346-3210 or www.sierrastages.org.
• St. Joseph’s Cultural Center: Established in 1866 as an orphan-age, school and convent, it now houses the Grass Valley Museum, artists’ studios and serves as a center for cultural events. 410 South Church St., Grass Valley. (530) 272-4725.
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ProsperityLanesBowlingAlley420 Henderson St., Grass Valley(530) 274-6484www.prosperitylanes.com
Del Oro165 Mill St., Grass Valley(530) 273-6932
Sutton Cinemas399 Sutton Way, Grass Valley(530) 477-9000
Sierra Cinemas840 E. Main St., Grass Valley(530) 477-9000
The Magic Theater107 Argall Way, Nevada City(530) 265-8262
Nevada Theatre Series401 Broad St., Nevada City(530) 477-FILM (3456)
Cirino’satMainStreet213 W Main St., Grass Valley(530) 477-6000
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HolbrookeHotel&Saloon212 W Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-1353 • www.holbrooke.com
McGee’sAnnex315 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-3205
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NevadaClub108 W Main St., Grass Valley (530) 274-0947
TackRoomRestaurant&Bar17356 Penn Valley drive, Penn Valley (530) 432-1126
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Why are more couples choosing to be married in Nevada Coun-ty? It’s more than the beautiful and historic locations, it’s the people who will make your wedding special in every way. As this area has grown in popularity as an attractive wedding destination, so have the number of specialists who will cater to every wedding need. Nevada County provides unique locations for ceremonies, recep-tions, and rehearsal dinners, comfortably situated within easy walk-ing distance of romantic sites, bed & breakfast inns, fine dining and charming shops.
It will be easy to assemble a personal support staff, the experts to help make your wedding day carefree: Caterers, jewelers, florists, musicians, photographers, hairdressers, manicurists and massage therapists, even a flower-decked horse drawn carriage. In Nevada City and Grass Valley, brides, grooms and wedding guests will en-joy award-winning wineries, historic Gold Rush sites, art galleries, and many lakes, rivers and trails that offer healthy year-round rec-reation.
For more information on local weddings and wedding services, call the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce at (530) 265-2692 for a free wedding packet or visit www.nevadacitychamber.com and click on “Tie the Knot.”
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Nevada County is a great place for dog lovers and dogs will surely love all the adventures Nevada County has to offer. Bring the family pet on your vacation where Fido can go hiking, boating, camping, and visits in town and at parks. Below is a list of dog services, lodging accommodations, restaurants and wineries. More information can also be found at DogTrekker.com and GoNevadaCounty.com.
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Day care & boarDingForPetsOnly–DayCare17406 Penn Valley drive, Penn Valley(530) 432-3520
EmpireKennels11377 Amsel Way, Grass Valley(530) 272-6971
grooming service & suppliesScrapsDogBakery2034 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley www.scrapsdogbakery.com(530) 274-4493
IncrediblePets649 Sutton Way, Grass Valley(530) 272-7701
Petco672 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley(530) 274-7547
TheDogHouseDogGrooming694 Whiting Street, Grass Valley(530) 272-5500
RiverDogs526 Mill Street, Grass Valley(530) 272-1645
ForPetsOnly17406 Penn Valley dr., Penn Valley(530) 432-3520
PawSpa147 Joerschke dr. #6, Grass Valley(530) 272-5300TheGroomingRoom457 Grass Valley Hwy., Ste. 6, Auburn(530) 823-0163
yourPetsDog&CatGrooming132 Hughes Road, Grass Valley (530) 477-1877
Bubbles&BowsPetSalon530 d Searls Ave., Nevada City(530) 265-4200
Paws&ClawsGrooming10518 Combie Road, Auburn(530)268-8035
FurryFriendsGroomingSalon10110 Alta Sierra drive, Grass Valley(530) 477-8082
veTerinary/emergency servicesGrassValleyVeterinaryHospital11101 Rough & Ready Highway, Grass Valley(530) 273-7272
PineCreekVeterinaryClinic128 New Mohawk Road, Nevada City(530) 478-9141
AnimalMedicalCenter1525 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn(530) 823-5166
humane socieTies/shelTersAnimalsave-GoldenEmpireHumaneSocietywww.animalsave.org520 E. Main #A, Grass Valley 95945(530) 271-7071
Sammie’sFriendsAnimalShelter(Nevada County Animal Shelter)14647 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley(530) 471-5401
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Several of local cafes and restaurants accommodate outdoor seat-ing for our furry friends. Dogs are welcome at the following eateries’ patios. BriarPatchMarket/Deli290 Sierra College dr., Ste A, Grass Valley (530) 272-5333www.briarpatchcoopBriarPatch Co-op is the leading natural food store in Nevada County. They offer grocery items and a ready-to-eat deli.
Diego’sChileanCuisine217 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley(530) 477-1460www.diegosrestaurant.comdiego’s offers traditional Central and South American cuisine.
Tofanelli’sGoldCountryBistro302 West Main St., Grass Valley(530) 272-1468www.tofanellis.comTofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a full bar. The restaurant’s patio was voted the Best of Nevada County.
Matteo’sPublic300 Commercial St., Nevada City(530) 265-0782www.matteospublic.comMatteo’s offers eclectic cuisine with a local, organic and sustainable ap-proach. Every aspect of the restaurant
incorporates this practice from recycled or reused décor to locally-grown meats and produce.
BroadStreetBistro426 Broad Street, Nevada City(530) 265-4204www.broadstreetbistro.comBroad Street Bistro is a locally owned coffee shop and cafe featuring fair-trade, organic coffees and teas and made-to-order bagels, eggs, sandwiches, and salads, as well as wide selection of beer and wine.
TheOld5MileHouse18851 Hwy 20, Nevada City(530) 265-5155www.Theold5milehouse.comThe old 5 Mile House is five miles East of Historic Nevada City. The old 5 offers a core menu, plus a different international cuisine each month.
BlueCowDeli17500 Penn Valley dr., Ste. A, Penn Valley(530) 432-5500Located in the heart of Penn Valley, Blue Cow deli offers a delectable lunch including choices of sandwiches, salads, scratch-made soups, and tasty desserts.
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beD & breakfasTs SwanLevineHouse328 S. Church St., Grass Valley530-272-1873www.swanlevinehouse.comPet fee: $15 per night cleaning fee, non-refundable. Please call ahead and provide your pet’s bed. Cannot leave pet alone in the room
hoTels & moTelsAltaSierraVillageInn11858 Tammy Way, Grass Valley800-992-5300, 530-273-9102Pet fee: $10 per pet, one time, non-refundable fee
BestWesternGoldCountryInn11972 Sutton Way, Grass Valley866-839-6035, 530-273-1393www.bestwestern.comPet Fee: $20 per pet, one time, non-refundable feeCannot leave pet alone in the room
BroadStreetInnBed&Breakfast517 West Broad Street, Nevada City530.265.2239www.broadstreetinn.comPet fee: $20 per pet, per night
CoachNFourMotel628 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley530-273-8009Senior discountPet fee: $10 per pet, one-time, non-refundable fee
GrassValleyCourtyardSuites210 N. Auburn StreetGrass Valley, 530-272-7696www.GVCoURTyARdSUITES.CoMPets fee under 40 lbs: $25, one-time non-refundable feePet fee over 40lbs: $50, one-time, non-refundable fee
GoldenChainMotel13413 Hwy 49, Grass Valley800-664-7320, 530-273-7279 Pet fee: $10 per pet, one-time, non-refundable fee
HarmonyRidgeLodge18883 E. Hwy. 20, Nevada Citywww.harmoneyridgelodge.com 530-478-0615Pet fee: $25 per pet, one-time, non-refundable fee
HolidayInnExpressHotel&Suites121 Bank Street, Grass Valley530-477-1700www.thegoldminersinn.comPet fee: $50 per pet, one-time non-refundable fee
HolbrookHotel212 W. Main Street, Grass Valley530-273-1353www.holbrook.comPet fee: $50 per pet, one-time non-refundable fee
NorthernQueenInn400 Railroad Ave., Nevada City800-226-3090, 530-265-5824www.northernqueen.comPet fee: $25, per room, one-time non-refundable fee or $50, per cabin or chalet, one-time non-refundable fee
OutsideInn 575 Broad Street, Nevada City530-265-2233www.sierramountaininn.comPet fee: (dogs only) $20 – per pet, cleaning fee per night (non-refundable)
SierraMountainInn816 W. Main Street, Grass Valley530-273-8133www.sierramountaininn.comPet fee: $25 per pet, one-time non-refundable fee
fairgrounDs anD rv parkNevadaCountyFairgrounds–RVParkThis is an RV park in a campground setting. Facilities are nestled among tall pine trees, providing a serene setting and encouraging a safe camping experi-ence. The RV Park has 44 sites with full hook-ups, approximately 100 sites with water and power hook-ups, and numerous dry camping sites throughout the grounds. Showers and a convenient dump station are located within the RV Park. To reserve space or to ask ques-tions, email: [email protected], or call the Fairgrounds office at (530) 273-6217. Pets must be on a leash or penned at all times and must be picked up after. dogs and other pets must not be a threat or a nuisance to other park users at any time. While pets are allowed in the RV Park year-round, please remember that they are not allowed on the adjacent Fairgrounds during special events.
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Outdoor lovers will think they’re in paradise when they discov-er the variety of walking, hiking, road and mountain biking, and wealth of other recreation activities available in and around Nevada County.
Detailed hiking and mountain biking tour maps, with distances and levels of difficulty are available free at local chamber of com-merce visitor centers and the Nevada City Ranger District office lo-cated at 631 Coyote Street, Nevada City.
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golf courses• Alta Sierra Country Club: Semi-private 18-hole championship
course with public play afternoons. 11897 Tammy Way, Grass Valley. (530) 273-2010.
• DarkHorse Golf Club: Public, 18-hole championship course. Rated top public course by “Golf Magazine” and “Golf Digest.” Full practice facility, driving range, golf academy. Open daily. Re-duced afternoon, senior and junior rates. 13450 Combie Road, Auburn/Grass Valley. (530) 269-7900 or www.darkhorsegolf.com.
• Lake of the Pines Golf Club: Semi-private, 18-hole champi-onship course, driving range, putting green and chipping facility. Open daily, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 11665 Lakeshore North, Auburn. (530) 268-8337.
• Nevada County Country Club: Semi-private nine-hole course open to public weekday afternoons and all day weekends. 1040 E. Main St., Grass Valley. (530) 273-6437.
• Quail Valley Golf Course: Public, open daily. Driving range. 12594 Auburn Road, Grass Valley. (530) 274-1340.
Disc golf• Condon Park: Rates as one of the best disc golf courses in Califor-
nia. Grass Valley. Minnie Street off Butler Street. (530) 274-4350.
• Western Gateway Park: Open sunrise to sunset. Available to rent or for tournament play. 18560 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley. (530) 432-1990.
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Tennis courTs• Club Sierra: 130 W. Berryhill Drive, Grass Valley. (530) 477-8800.• Mautino Park: 10609 Alta Street, Grass Valley. (530) 274-4350.• Memorial Park: Race Street at Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley.
(530) 274-4350.• Pioneer Park: Nimrod Street, Nevada City. (530) 265-2496.• Ridge Racquet Club: 1041 Ridge Road, Grass Valley.
(530) 273-8514.• Western Gateway Regional Park: Penn Valley Drive,
Penn Valley. (530) 432-1990.
neighborhooD parks• Condon Park: In Grass Valley, this large wooded park offers hik-
ing, disc golf, an arboretum, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, bocce ball court, baseball fields, and picnic and barbecue areas. You may rent the L.O.V.E. Building located on the park site for private parties and meetings. Minnie Street off Butler Street. (530) 274-4350.
• Glenn Jones Picnic Area: Adjacent to North Star Mining Mu-seum, at the corner of McCourtney and Allison Ranch Road. A beautiful, secluded area alongside Wolf Creek with lawn and picnic tables. Quiet, shaded and peaceful. A great place to have lunch.
• Mautino Park: 10609 Alta St., Grass Valley's newest park is in the northwest section. The park offers tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts and a soccer field as well as a playground.
• Memorial Park: Grass Valley’s park has a lighted softball field, playground, horseshoes and shuffleboard, public swimming pool, tennis and picnic areas. (530) 274-4350.
• Pioneer Park: Located in Nevada City on Nimrod Street, Pioneer Park has a public swimming pool (seasonal hours), playground, tennis courts, baseball fields, a band shell, horseshoe pits, picnic and barbecue areas, sand volleyball court, playground and meet-ing lodge. For more information (530) 265-2496.
• Tobiassen Park: Next to the Rood Center beyond library, off Hwy. 49, Nevada City. Ball field, pond, trails, picnic tables.
• Western Gateway Regional Park: This Penn Valley park has sev-eral baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, trails, amphitheater, playground, exercise course, horse arena, picnic and barbecue area, and disc golf. Cottage available for parties. Lots of on-leash walking trails and open space. Doggie bag dispensers and trash cans are locat-ed throughout the park. Plus, an off-leash dog park. (530) 432-1990.
sTaTe parks• Donner Memorial State Park: Located in the beautiful Sierra Ne-
vada, Donner Memorial State Park offers the summer vacationer opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, and hiking. In winter, visitors can cross country ski and snowshoe on trails and enjoy the season’s beauty. The park encompasses Scal-lenberger Ridge to the south of Donner Lake. In and around the park you can see some of the Sierra Nevada’s geologic history. Visitors are welcome year round at the Emigrant Trail Museum and the Pioneer Monument, built to commemorate those who immigrated to Califor-nia from the east in the mid-1800s. 12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. (530) 582-7892. Reservations: (800) 444-7275.
• Empire Mine State Historic Park: The site of one of the oldest, largest, deepest, longest and richest gold mines in California. The park contains many of the mine’s buildings, the Bourn Cottage and gar-dens, as well as the entrance to 367 miles of abandoned and flooded mine shafts. Located in Grass Valley on East Empire Street, it consists of 805 acres of shaded forest — including eight miles of trails for hik-ing, mountain biking and horseback riding. Guided tours and audio-
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visual presentations are offered throughout the day at various times. Contact the park for a schedule of living history programs, special events and hours. 10791 Empire Street, Grass Valley. (530) 273-8522
• Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park: Site of California’s largest “hydraulic” mine where the foothills were carved away by mighty streams of water — a gold mining technique that washed away entire mountains to find the precious metal. Legal battles between mine owners and downstream farmers eventually ended this method. The park also contains a 7,847-foot bedrock tunnel that served as a drain. The visitor center has exhibits on life in the old mining town of North Bloomfield. The park offers a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, and a small mountain lake for swimming and fishing. Call for information and operating hours. 23579 North Bloomfield Rd., Nevada City, (530) 265-2740
• South Yuba River State Park: A 20-mile portion of the south fork of the Yuba River that extends from Malakoff Diggins State Park to Bridge-port, which includes the longest single-span covered bridge of its type in the world, four miles of steep, rugged canyon, and the Independence Trail, a wheelchair accessible trail. Visitors can enjoy swimming, hiking, wildflowers and historic sites. Docent-led history, nature and gold-pan-ning tours are offered at selected times throughout the year. The park, north of Nevada City, is located off Highway 49 and is accessible at Ed-wards Crossing, Purdon Crossing, Highway 49 and Bridgeport. 17660 Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley. (530) 432-2546 or (530) 273-3884
lakes & reservoirs • Bullards Bar Reservoir: Located northwest of Nevada City in
Plumas National Forest, this reservoir is surrounded by ruggedcoun-tryside. Bullards Bar offers 4,700 surface acres and over 56 miles of shoreline at an elevation of 2,000 feet. There are 39-boat accessible, shaded campgrounds with a full-service marina offering fishing and houseboat rentals, and moorings. (530) 692-3200.
• Englebright Lake: Nestled in the scenic Sierra foothills west of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Constructed for the storage of hydrau-lic gold mining debris, Englebright Dam is a concrete arch structure that spans 1,142 feet across and is 260 feet high, holding back an 11-mile long lake with many secluded coves. The lake is unique in that it offers boat-in camping only, on a first-come-first-serve basis for $15 from May 1 to Sept. 30, free from Oct. 1 to April 30. Group picnics are welcome for a fee, reservations required. Boat launching is $4 per day, an annual pass is $30. (530) 432-6427. Skippers Cove Marina has houseboat, boat rentals and docking. (530) 432-6302.
• Fuller Lake: Day-use area. Three miles north of Hwy 20 on Bowman Road. Nine picnic sites, vault toilets, limited parking. (530) 823-0562
• Rollins Lake: Located between Grass Valley and Colfax, Rollins sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet. It has a surface area of 900 acres with 26 miles of shoreline. A great lake for camping, boating, fishing, sailing and water-skiing. See the camping section for details.
• Scotts Flat Lake: East of Nevada City off Highway 20, Scotts Flat sits at 3,100 feet. The lake has 850 acres of surface with seven-plus miles of pine studded shoreline. A nice boating lake with two launch ramps and marina. See the camping section for more details.
• Lake Spaulding: A beautiful alpine lake at an elevation of 5,014 feet. It sits in a glacier carved bowl surrounded by giant rocks and a thick pine forest. It offers 25 campsites, five picnic sites, picnic area, fishing, swimming, boating, and boat ramp. Contact the PG&E Re-gional Land Development office at (916) 386-5164.
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campgrounDs• Malakoff Diggins State Park/Chute Hill Campground:
Thirty sites for tents or RVs plus two rustic cabins. Picnic table and fire pit at each site. Piped water, flush toilets and wood for sale. 23579 North Bloomfield Road Nevada City, (530) 265-2740
• Nevada County Fairgrounds: Forty-four sites with full hook-ups and 100 sites with water and power. Showers and one convenient dump station. Facilities are available for either in-dividual or group camping. Camping may be unavailable due to previously scheduled activities at the fairgrounds. No tent camping. WiFi available. 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, (530) 273-6217 Fax: (530) 273-1146, nevadacountyfair.com/camping
• Rollins Lake Resorts: Fantastic fishing and water sports. Twen-ty-six miles of wooded shoreline. Four campgrounds (listed below) featuring four launch ramps, gas docks, general stores, two restau-rants, and 250-plus campsites.
• Greenhorn: Ten minutes off of Interstate 80. Fea-tures 84 sites and the largest swimming beach complete with store and arcade, showers, flush toilets, laundry, barbecues, fire pits and tables in all campsites. 1500 Greenhorn Access Rd., Grass Valley. Reservations: (530) 272-6100 Store: (530) 272-4038
• Long Ravine: Restaurant offers a view of the beach and ex-cellent breakfasts and lunches. Other facilities include store and floating gas pumps. 58 sites surrounded by pines and oaks, showers, picnic tables and barbecues at all sites. (530) 346-6166. www.longravinecampground.com or [email protected]
• Orchard Springs: Located by the dam and caters to fishermen. Slips, hot showers, flush toilets, store, group barbecue area and tables. Nestled in pines and cedars. Sixty sites, 18 with full hookups, new cabins. Tenters wel-come. 19085 Lansen Rd., Chicago Park, (530) 346-2212 www.osresort.com
• Peninsula: Shaded, spacious lake view, lakeside and wooded sites with clean flush toilets and hot showers. Fishing, water sports, swim beach. Seventy-eight sites in a friendly, family atmosphere. 21597 You Bet Road, Grass Valley, (530) 477-9413 www.penresort.com
• Scotts Flat Lake: Camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing, boat-ing, skiing, boat rentals, bait and tackle, gas dock, dry storage, mooring, store, hot showers, playground. 23333 Scotts Flat Road Nevada City, Reservations: (530) 265-5302, Marina: (530) 265-0413. www.scottsflatlake.net
• Washington, Calif.: Located at the base of Washington Ridge next to the South Fork of the Yuba River and between Nevada City and the intersection of State Route 20 and Interstate 80. Leaving Nevada City, drive east on Hwy. 20 for approximately 13 miles and turn on Washington Road, which winds its way down into the canyon for about six miles. There are no gas stations in Washington so leave Grass Valley with a full tank.
• Gene’s Pine-Aire Campground: (530) 265-2832 www.rvthereyet.
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• River Rest Resort Campground: (530) 265-4306 www.riverresort.com
• Golden Quartz Picnic Site: Three miles east of the town of Washington on an unpaved road. Seven picnic sites, vault toilet. Elevation 2,900.
• U.S. Forest Service Campgrounds: All family campgrounds have sites available on a first come, first served basis. In some of the more popular fee sites, reservations can be made by calling Re-serveUSA: 1-877-444-6777 or visiting www.reserveusa.com
There are many other camping opportunities in the Tahoe Na-tional Forest. For more information, call the Nevada City Rang-er District at (530) 265-4531 or the Truckee Ranger District at (530) 587-3558.
campgrounDs: highWay 20 corriDorCampgrounds located east of Grass Valley and Nevada City:
• White Cloud: Fee charged, 45 sites, no trailer size limit, flush and vault toilets. Elevation: 4,200
• Skillman Group Site: An equestrian’s campground. Fee charged, 15 campsites, twelve with room for trailers. Tie rails, corrals, and wa-ter troughs. Limited parking. Elevation: 4,400. For scheduling info call (209) 295-4512
• Bowman Lake: Located north of Highway 20, five miles west of Interstate 80. Campgrounds are located on rough dirt roads.
• Lindsey Lake: 7 unimproved sites. Pack in/pack out. Elevation: 5,565.
• Carr Lake: 5 unimproved sites. Pack in/Pack out. Elevation: 5,565.
• Jackson Creek: 14 campsites, vault toilets, and limited parking. Elevation: 5,600.
• Canyon Creek: 20 campsites. Access can be difficult for passenger vehicles, recreation vehicles and trailers. Elevation: 6,000.
• Grouse Ridge: 9 walk-in tent campsites. Pack in/Pack out. Elevation: 7,520.
• Faucherie Group Campground: Call ReserveUSA for reserva-tions (877) 444-6777. 25-person group campsite. Limited space for small trailers.
hiking Trails: empire mine sTaTe park• Hardrock Trail
Trailhead: Empire Mine Visitor Center. Where to park: Main Park-ing Lot. Directions: Exit Hwy. 49 at Empire Street, drive east one mile to park. Distance of hike: 2 mile loop. Degree of difficulty: 2. Seasons: All year. Historical significance: Passes many historic mining sites. Visitors entering through the visitor center must pay admission. Free entry is allowed by parking at the Pennsylvania Gate equestrian staging area. This trail is the only one in the park for hikers only; no mountain bikers or equestrians are allowed. Dogs must be leashed. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Trail maps are available at park visitor center.
• Osborne Hill TrailTrailhead: Empire Mine Visitor Center or Pennsylvania Gate. Where to park: Main Parking Lot. Directions: Exit Highway 49 at Empire Street, drive east one mile to park. Distance of hike:
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Approx 5 miles. Degree of difficulty: Up to 6. Seasons: All year. Historical Significance: Area is dotted with old mine sites and foundations. Beautiful forest setting, small creek crossing. Trail maps are available at the park visitors center.
• Union Hill TrailTrailhead: Highway 174 at Empire Street. Where to park: Main Parking Lot. Directions: Exit Hwy. 49 at Empire Street, drive east one mile to park. Distance of hike: Approx. 4 miles of trail on Union Hill. Degree of difficulty: Up to 4. Seasons: All year. Historical sig-nificance: Area is filled with old mine sites and includes the pipe-line that brought water to the mines. Detailed trail maps are avail-able at the park visitors center.
hiking Trails: souTh yuba sTaTe park• Bridgeport Buttermilk Trail
Trailhead: Off Pleasant Valley Road, upstream of Bridgeport, north side of river. Directions: From Grass Valley, west on Highway 20 to Penn Valley, right (north) on Pleasant Valley Rd. 8 miles to Bridge-port. Distance of hike: 1.25 miles each way. Degree of difficulty: Fairly flat except for one 50-yard upslope. A favorite wildflower hike in March-May. Offers nice views of the river canyon, access to many swimming holes. Literature available at the ranger station.
• South Yuba River Independence TrailTrailhead: Highway 49, six miles northwest of Nevada City. Dis-tance of hike: 2.5 miles each way. Degree of difficulty: Both 2.5 miles sections are rated 1. West Loop: 5. Wheelchair Access: 1/5 miles in each direction of trailhead. Historical significance: Trail follows alignment of the Excelsior Canal, built during the Gold Rush, with Gold Rush era flumes. Flume and canal systems built to carry water now carry people. Wildflower walks in spring.
• South Yuba River Trail Trailhead: Eight miles northeast of Nevada City, off North Bloom-field Road. Directions: Highway 49 to North Bloomfield Road. Drive eight miles, past the river, follow signs to the campground and trailhead. Distance of hike: 7.5 miles one way. Degree of dif-ficulty: 7. Trail passes through Gold Rush remains. Trail can also be accessed from Purdon Crossing. Hiking, horseback riding, picnic sites, primitive and maintained camping, plus swimming, fishing, nature study.
hiking Trails: malakoff Diggins sTaTe park • Blair Trail
Trailhead: North Bloomfield Road near North Bloomfield.Distance of hike: 1/2 mile loop. Degree of difficulty: 2.Seasons: Year-round. Some snow in winter. The Blair Lake dates to the mining era. Spur goes to campground, 3/4 mile. Pine and cedar forests. No dogs, bicycles or horses.
• Diggins Loop TrailTrailhead: Diggins overlook, North Bloomfield Road. Parking available. Distance of hike: Three-mile loop. Degree of difficulty: 3. Trail loops through what was once the largest hydraulic min-ing operation in the world.
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• Humbug Creek Trail Trailhead: North Bloomfield Road in the state park. Distance of hike: 3 miles each way. Degree of difficulty: 6. Historical Signifi-cance: Includes a 1,000-foot return climb out of the river canyon. Malakoff was once the largest hydraulic mine in the world and its almost 8,000-foot North Bloomfield drain tunnel emptied into Humbug Creek, carrying mine tailings into the South Yuba River. Trail connects with the South Yuba Trail at the river. Water-falls, swimming in the Yuba. Historic relics include ditches, mine shafts, rock walls. No pets, no mountain bikes.
• North Bloomfield TrailTrailhead: North Bloomfield Road, village of North Bloomfield. Distance of hike: 1/2 mile. Degree of difficulty: 6Seasons: Year-round. Some snow in winter. Pine and cedar forests.
• Rim Trail Trailhead: North Bloomfield Road or Malakoff Campground. Directions: From Nevada City, Highway 49 north to Tyler-Foote Crossing Road, then right (east) to Malakoff Diggins. Distance of hike: Three miles. Degree of difficulty: 6. Views of the Malakoff hydraulic diggings. Pine and cedar forests. Pets must be leashed.
hiking Trails: spenceville WilDlife areaSpenceville Wildlife Area: www.spenceville.org• Fairy Falls Trail: Hiking, biking, equestrian. The Old Spenceville
Road Trail takes a sharp right at a locked gate, a few hundred yards east of the North Valley Trail. After turning to the right, continue along the old road and through the small wooden gate, up the hill until you arrive at the cattle guard. From this spot you will have wonderful view of an open, broad, pastoral valley, ringed with oaks and covered with wildflowers in spring and a variety of grasses in the summer. The old road heads straight ahead and then to the right, where you will see two trails, the Upper and Lower Loop Trails heading up the hill. If you continue straight along the old road, you will be on the Fairy Falls Trail. This trail follows Dry Creek. You may see the bedrock grinding holes in the flat rocks that line the creek, left by the Nisenan when they ground acorns at the stream’s edge. As the old road turns to trail and begins to climb the hill, you will know that you are near the falls.
• Old Spenceville Road Trail: Hiking, biking, equestrian. Trail begins at the cement bridge in front of the reclaimed copper mine and runs west and east along Dry Creek. Cross the gated cement bridge and head east (to the right at the mine) along the level dirt road for about a mile until you link up with North Val-ley Trail and the Falls trails. You will pass rich bird habitat along the road and wildflowers in the spring.
• Upper Loop Trail: Hikers only. Take the left trail that climbs the hill from the Fairy Falls Trail. You will wind your way through oaks and past hillsides of lilies in the spring. This trail offers the best long distance views of the Spenceville area. On a clear day, you can see the Sutter Buttes. This trail links up with the Fairy Falls Trail right near the falls.
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Tahoe naTional foresTThe Tahoe National Forest encompasses 177,000 acres of
Nevada County, from Nevada City east to the state line. The forest provides some of the best outdoor recreation in the nation and in-cludes more than 600 miles of hiking, biking, equestrian, and OHV trails. It also has more than 100 camping and picnic grounds, and many resorts, private camps, and ski areas. Hundreds of lakes and miles of streams are the source of drinking water for the county and provides extensive fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
For more information, contact the Nevada City Ranger District at (530) 265-4531 or www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe.
hiking Trails: Tahoe naTional foresT• Canyon Creek Trail: Trailheads: North trailhead off Bowman
Lake Road at Windy Point, South trailhead at the Arctic Mine, 6.3 miles from Washington. Directions: From Nevada City, Highway 20 east to Bowman Lake Road, approximately. 22 miles, then 11.9 miles north to the unmarked trailhead, or east on Highway 20 to Wash-ington Road, approx. 13.3 miles, then 5.2 miles to Washington, then 6.3 miles to trailhead. Distance of hike: 8 miles one-way. Degree of difficulty: 1. Creekside hike through rugged primitive terrain.
• Grouse Lakes Area: Trailhead: Grouse Ridge Lookout. Directions: From Nevada City, Highway 20 east, left on Bowman Lake Road. Pro-ceed north six miles. Right on Grouse Ridge Road. Campground is 5.3 miles up a bumpy dirt road. Distance of hike: Two to eight miles. Degree of difficulty: 3-10. Some trails date to the mining days. High alpine en-vironment, expansive views, lakes, fishing, swimming, wildflowers. From the Grouse Ridge Lookout Campground you can also hike north to the Glacier Lake Trail and experience high Sierra meadows, forests and glacial moraine. The lake is nestled in the shadows of the Black Buttes. Distance of hike: 4 miles from Grouse Ridge Lookout. Degree of difficulty: 5.
• Missouri Bar Trail: Trailhead: Off Highway 20, across from The Old 5 Mile House, Nevada City. Directions: Highway 20 East from Nevada City. Left at Harmony Ridge Market. Distance: 20 miles. Degree of difficulty: 3.
• Missouri Bar Trail: Trailhead: Located off Forest Road No. 729-3. Directions: From Nevada City, Highway 49 north to Tyler-Foote Crossing Road, then right (east) to Malakoff Diggins and Relief Hill Road. Follow signs. Distance of hike: 1.6 miles one-way. Degree of difficulty: 6. Planned trail extension will provide con-nection to the South Yuba River Trail.
• Pioneer Trail: Trailhead: Off Highway 20, across from The Old 5 Mile House, Nevada City. Directions: Highway 20 east from Ne-vada City, left at Harmony Ridge Market, across from The Old 5 Mile House. Distance of hike/bike ride: 20 total miles. Degree of diffi-culty: 3.
• Rock Creek Nature Trail: Trailhead: Off access road, seven miles east of Nevada City. Directions: Highway 20 east from Ne-vada City, left on Washington Ridge Conservation Camp Road. Follow signs to access road, park at trail head. Distance of hike: 0.8 mile loop. Degree of difficulty: 1. Wheelchair Access: First 500 feet of trail. This interpretive trail has been used for many years in school nature study programs. Native plants and trees are identi-fied. Brochures are available at the trailhead. Horses prohibited.
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Walking Tours: self-guiDeDGrass Valley combines the rich heritage of yesterday and
the best of today, offering visitors and history buffs an interesting glimpse into the past. This historic tour begins at the Lola Montez House, today’s home to the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce. The tour can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle or car. Walkers and cyclists should be in reasonably good shape and able to climb hills. Remember, many of the buildings on the tour are now private residences and are not open to the public.
Nevada City is among the most interesting of California Gold Rush towns. For a journey into California’s golden history, Nevada City ranks with Northern California’s best. First time visitors are at-tracted by the old mining town appearance. The entire downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic district includes a total of 93 buildings. Eight individual buildings are also listed on the register and Nevada City contains another 18 state and local landmarks.
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City, take Routes 20, 49, 89, and 80. The 160 mile loop of highways showcases some of the best scenery America has to offer. Among things to do and see along the byway are hiking, skiing, swimming, fishing, camping, picnicking, gold panning, picture taking, sightsee-ing (there are many museums that tell of the rich gold mining and Emigrant Trail history of the area), rock climbing, boating, golfing, river rafting, dining, shopping and just plain ol’ relaxing. The route includes the historic towns of Nevada City, Truckee, Sierraville and Downieville. Attractions along the way include historic sites and geological diversity. Driving time: four hours.
lake of The pinesLake of the Pines, located in south Nevada County, is a haven for fami-
lies. Easily accessible and from via historic Highway 49, the area boasts of one of the highest rated school districts in the state. Lake of the Pines consists of almost 2,000 members and offers not only 24-hour security, but a lake com-plete with fishing, sailing, boating, tennis courts, golf course and restaurant.
lake WilDWooDLake Wildwood is less than 10 miles from Grass Valley and located
amid scenic rolling hills surrounding a private 300-acre lake. Amenities include 24-hour security patrol, 65 acres of parks and greenbelts, an 80 slip marina with a launching ramp, a new lakeside community center, a swim-ming pool, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course.
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CyCliNGNevada County has long been popular with bicyclists. The 52-
year-old Nevada City Bicycle Classic is the longest-running bike race on the West Coast, attracting world-class cyclists each Father’s Day.
Mountain biking has also become a big part of the tradition and Nevada County has become known far and wide for its mountain bike riding opportunities. Local trail guides for both road biking and mountain biking are available at local bike shops and Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centers. Visit sierranevadageotourism.org for mountain bike and road bike routes.
cycling evenTsThe Nevada City Bicycle Classic is the second oldest professional
road race in the United States. For years top elite professional racers such as Greg LeMond, Lance Armstrong and others migrate to at-tack the difficult down town course on Father’s Day weekend.
The roads throughout Nevada and Sierra counties have become popular for recreational road riders and bicycle tourists of all levels and include the popular “Burn-of-the-Century” road ride the Satur-day before the Nevada City Classic Pro race.
mounTain bike counTry For mountain bike riders, Nevada County is a year-round play-
ground. Lush forests, rivers and lakes provide the backdrop for a pleasant cruise or a healthy cycling workout.
Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop457 Sacramento St., Nevada City,(530) 265-2187www.tourofnevadacity.com
Mountain Recreationoutfitters oNLy491 East Main St., Grass Valley(530) 477-8006 • www.mtnrec.com
Xtreme Outfitters Cycle & Skates1200 East Main St., Suite d, Grass Valley(530) 477-2377For more information on cycling in Nevada County:
Sierra Express Bicycle Club228 Commercial St., PMB 163,Nevada Citysierraexpress.org
Bicyclists of Nevada County (BONC)P.o. Box 1311, Nevada City(530) 274-dIRT • bonc.org
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for water sports enthusiasts of all types. Known as a world-class white water destination with an abundance of class-1 through class-5 offerings, downtown Nevada City is a short drive from the South Yuba, American, Bear and the south and middle sections of the North Fork of the Yuba river. Nevada City is in close proximity to the Sierra Nevada range which also offers an unlimited supply of pristine mountain lakes for recreational calm-water kayaking and canoeing.
Tributary Whitewater Tours: Guided white water rafting in the Gold Country and Lake Tahoe on the American River, Truckee River, Yuba River and many more. From mild to wild (kids form 4 years to Class 5 expert only). Half-day to 4 days. (530) 346-6812 or (800) 672-3846, www.whitewatertours.com or eamil [email protected]
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loDging hoTels & moTelsCedarHouseSportHotel10918 Brockway Rd., Truckee 530-582-5655, 866-582-5655www.cedarhousesporthotel.com Pet fee: $50
InnAtTruckee11506 deerfield dr., Truckee 530-587-8888, 866-539-0036www.innattruckee.comPet fee: $15 per night
LarkspurHotelTruckee–Tahoe11331 Brockway Rd., Truckee 530-587-4525, 800-824-6385www.larkspurhotels.com/Truckee-TahoePet fee: - $25 one time for entire stay
IceLakesLodge1111 Soda Springs Rd., Soda Springs 530-426-7660www.theicelakeslodge.com
ranch/loDgeGreenhornCreekGuestRanch2116 Greenhorn Ranch Rd., Quincy 530-283-0930, 800-334-6939www.greenhornranch.comPet fee: $10 per day
LostTrailLodge8600 Coldstream Trail, Truckee530-320-9268www.losttraillodge.com No pet fee
rvCoachland10100 Pioneer Trail., Truckee530-587-3071www.coachlandrvpark.com
resorTPlumpJackSquawValleyInn1920 Squaw Valley Rd., olympic Valley530-583-1576, 800-323-7666www.plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.comPet fee: $150, one time fee
Ritz-CarltonHighlands,LakeTahoe13031 Ritz- Carlton Highlands Ct., Truckee 530-562-3000, 800-912-2223www.ritzcarlton.com/LakeTahoePet fee: $125, one time fee
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resTauranTs DairyQueen11355 donner Pass Rd., Truckee530-587-7055, 800-235-2950www.dairyqueen.com outdoor dining only with pets
Diego’sBeyondBuenoRestaurant10130 w. River St., Truckee530-550-9900www.facebook.com/diegosBeyond-Buenooutdoor dining only with pets
ElToroBravo10186 donner Pass Rd., Truckee
530-587-3557www.tahoesbest.com/restaurants/el_toro_bravo.htmoutdoor dining only with pets
JaxAtTheTracks10144 w. River St., Truckee530-550-7450www.jaxtruckee.comoutdoor dining only with pets
PacificCrest/BarOfAmerica10042 donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-587-2626www.barofamerica.netoutdoor dining only with pets
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Wine bars TruckeeRiverWinery11467 Brockway Rd., Truckee530-587-4626www.truckeeriverwinery.comoutdoor seating only with pets
coffee houses CoffeeBar10120 Jibboom St., Truckee530-587-2000www.coffeebartruckee.comoutdoor seating only with pets
Starbucks11260 donner Pass Rd., Truckee530-587-3123, 800-235-2883www.starbucks.com outdoor seating only with pets
WildCherriesCoffeeHouse11429 donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-582-5602www.facebook.com/pages/Wild-Cher-ries-Coffee-House outdoor seating only with pets
barsPastTimeClub10096 donner Pass Rd., Truckee530-582-9219www.myspace.com/pastimeclub
TouristClub10010 donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-587-7775www.facebook.com/touristclub
lakesDonner Lake is at an elevation of 5,963 feet in the Tahoe National
Forest next to interstate 80 and west of Truckee. The lake is 3 miles long and ¾ miles wide with a shoreline of 7 ½ of high alpine woods. The Donner Memorial State Park, on the east sgore, was named after the tragic Donner Party whose fate in the winter of 1846 attests to the hardships encountered by California’s early settlers. This well-main-tained park has 150 developed campsites with campfire programs and nature trails. Inside of the Donner Memorial State Park there is an area locally known as Dog Beach that is dog friendly. Leashes are required while in the state park.
Boca Reservoir is in the Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 5,700 feet. The Lake has a surface area of 980 acres with 14 miles of shoreline. Steep bluffs and low grassy areas amid tall pine trees make for a scenic setting. Many inlets and prevailing winds create a great atmosphere for sailing and boating.
Stampede Reservoir is at an elevation of 5,949 feet in the Tahoe National Forest, northeast of Truckee. Stampede has a surface area of
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3,440 acres with 25 miles of sage and coniferous covered shoreline. This large, open lake has westerly winds for the sailor. Vast open waters can be enjoyed by the waterskier. Fishing is very popular and anglers will find rainbow and brown trout.
Prosser Creek Reservoir is at an elevation of 5,711 located in the scenic Tahoe National Forest. This 740 surface- acre lake rests in an open canyon surrounded by sage and coniferous covered hills. The Donner Camp picnic area was the site of the Donner Party tragedy of the winter of 1846-47.
Long, Sterling, Eagle, Kidd, Cascade and Serene Lakes. These lakes, off interstate Hwy 80 near Soda Springs, are at elevations of about 7,000 feet in the Tahoe National Forest. This beautiful high Sierra country offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Boating is limited to non-powered craft with limited facilities but rentals are available at Serene Lake. The angler will find trout and catfish. Numerous trails are available for the hiker, backpacker and equestrian to get away from it all in this remote natural area.
Martis Creek Lake, 70 surface acres at minimum pool , was Cal-ifornia’s first “ Wild Trout Lake” and one of its most unique. Originally built in 1972 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control and water supply for Reno, this lake was selected by the California Depart-ment of Fish and Game as an exclusive, naturally producing, trophy trout fishery for the endangered Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. Martis Creek is a trophy German Brown fishery in the catch and release pro-gram. The facilities and nearby 1,000 acre wildlife area are adminis-tered by the Corps of Engineers.
CanineCountryPetPals10310 Hirschdale Rd., Truckee530-587-7807www.caninecountrypetpals.comCage free boarding and doggie daycare
TruckeeTails530-448-9025www.truckeetails.comdog sitting and walking
Truckee/TahoePetLodge10960 w. River st. #106 530-582-7268www.truckeetahoepetlodge.comLuxury dog and cat lodging, doggie
daycare, all- breed pet grooming and doggie play dates
Mickey’sSchoolOfGrooming10986 donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-550-1170www.mickeysschoolofgrooming.us Grooming and doggie daycare
[email protected] dog walkers, pet taxi and home visits while your away
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peT sToresPetStation11429 donner Pass Rd., Truckee530-550-7329www.tahopetstation.com
ScrapsDogBakery&GeneralStore10344 donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-582-5044
veTsDonner–TruckeeVeterinaryHospital9701 State Highway 267., Truckee530-587-4366www.dtvet.com
TheDoctor’sOfficeForPets10939 Industrial Way #101., Truckee530-587-4366www.thedoctorsofficeforpets.com
CritterCareMobileVeterinaryCare12068 donner Pass Rd., Truckee530-550-8660
TahoeIntegrativeVeterinaryCare12068 donner Pass Rd., Truckee530-582-1133
animal conTrol & animal shelTersAnimalControl10183 Truckee Airport Rd., Truckee530-582-7830www.townoftruckee.com/animal-control
HumaneSocietyOfTruckee530-587-5948www.hstt.org
Dog frienDly TrailsNorthstarAtTahoe5001 Northstar drive., Truckee 800-466-6784www.northstarattahoe.com From June – September Northstar of-fers free lift rides for hiking and allows leashed dogs on the gondolas as well.
DonnerMemorialStatePark12593 donner Pass Rd., Truckee530-582-7892Leashed dogs only
SagehenCreekLocated 7.4 miles north of Truckee on Hwy 89 Leashed dogs only
MartisCreekDamRd.,TruckeeNorth side of Hwy 267, east of Truckee AirportLeashed dogs only
TruckeeRiverLegacyTrailTrailhead begins at Truckee River Regional Park off of Brockway Rd. paved walking trailLeashed dogs only
TahoeRimTrailatBrockwaySummitPark your car just south if Brockway Summit on Hwy 267,Cross the road and travel up the trail to view the unique volcanic features and beautiful vistas of the Lake. 162 mile path that encompasses Lake Tahoe.Leashed dogs only
GlenshirePondTurn Right onto Glenshire drive from donner Pass Rd. and proceed roughly 5 miles. , Turn left into the Glenshire Clubhouse parking lot. The trail is behind the Clubhouse. Truckee, California
groomersTruckee/TahoePetLodge10960 w. River st. #106 530-582-7268www.truckeetahoepetlodge.com
PetStation11429 donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-550-7329www.tahoepetstation.com
Mickey’sSchoolOfGrooming10986 donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-550-1170www.mickeysschoolofgrooming.us Grooming and doggie daycare
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Guide to toWNs & resorts surrouNdiNG lake tahoe InclineVillage:This luxury village is home to some of the wealthiest people in the world.
KingsBeach:With easy access to Truckee, the casinos and the lake, Kings Beach truly lives up to its name.
Northstar:Northstar is an up-and-coming resort area that is filled with summertime activities.
Truckee:The town of Truckee is the gateway to the lake.
SquawValley:Best known as a great winter ski resort and home of the 1960 Winter olympics.
AlpineMeadows:Mountain area that offers plenty of hiking, biking and exploring.
TahoeCity:on the northwest side of the lake, Tahoe City is a perfect little hamlet for visitors to enjoy the quiet of the lake while having plenty of entertainment options.
Homewood:A small winter ski resort that hosts concerts and other entertain-ment in the summer.
MeeksBay:This little neighborhood
on the West Shore offers luxurious views of the lake, and great access to nearby state parks.
SouthLakeTahoe/Stateline:The largest of the cities around Lake Tahoe, South Lake has the area’s biggest casinos bring in the area’s biggest acts.
Meyers:Funky town that is home to many locals in the region.
Kirkwood:Ski resort with plenty of summertime options, including shopping, lodging, biking, hiking and fly fishing.
Heavenly:Also offers shopping selections and gondola rides during the summer, and is perfect for a family.
ZephyrCove:Enjoy cruises aboard the M.S. dixie or Tahoe Queen, to horseback riding, to kayaking, parasailing or boating.
Glenbrook:on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe, historic Glenbrook epitomizes the idea of rural and lake.
SandHarbor:With a sandy beaches, boat launches, picnic spots and access to world-class biking, hiking and fishing, it is no wonder Sand Harbor is one of the most popular spots on the lake.
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Why Nevada County?Many say that it’s the outdoor activities, diversity, array of events, strong cultural and family base, history, quiet neighborhoods, charming small-town atmosphere...but most important, the sense of community.
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Call the Nevada County Association of REALTORS® at (530) 272-2627 or visit our website
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