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Visitor Information for Nevada City

An area rich in history, Nevada County saw it's first real population boom during the Gold Rush, one-hundred fifty years ago. This community, nestled in the foothills above Sacramento, has now become an employment center of another sort as many research and development divisions of world leading technology companies have found a home here.

The community is rich in cultural endeavors such as Theatre, artisan products, livestock shows, farmers market, story telling & music festivals. Surrounded by state parks such as Empire Mine, and Tahoe National Forest, there is no shortage of activities to participate in.

Nevada City, the county seat, proudly boasts the original gas lights along Broad Street and is home to many fine restaurants, quaint shops and entertainment venues, as well as romantic carriage rides and unique lodging.

Grass Valley has a slightly different flavor, having recently undergone a face lift. The center of activities is Mill Street, home to the Del Oro Theatre, the Hollbrooke Hotel and a host of shops that range from western wear to gold panning supplies. Grass Valley has many fine restaurants and entertainment venues of it's own.

Popular Events to attend include but are not limited to:
Wildflower Hikes: Starting in April
Nevada City Nights: Wednesday evenings in July
Grass Valley Nights: Friday evenings from mid July through August
Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds: Saturday mornings
Farmers Market in Penn Valley: Thursday evenings
The Nevada County Fair: Mid-August
The Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Faire: Late September
The Morgan Horse Show: Early September
Cornish Christmas: December
Victorian Christmas: December
The Story Telling Festival:
Music in the Mountains:
Nevada County Horsemen's Arena has Team Penning, Roping, Barrel Racing and rodeo events regularly
Numerous Car Shows & Craft Fairs!
14 different Theatre Production Companies!

Some statistical information:
Nevada County includes the following Communities:
Nevada City, Grass Valley, Penn Valley, North San Juan, Truckee, Peardale, Cedar Ridge, Chicago Park, Washington, Camptonville, Downieville, Alta Sierra, Lake of the Pines, Lake Wildwood, Cascade Shores

Grass Valley/ Nevada City California is conveniently located approximately:
60 Miles northeast of Sacramento California
157 Miles East of San Francisco California
91 Miles Northwest of Reno Nevada
94 Miles Northwest of South Lake Tahoe

In 1889 the population in Nevada County, CA was approximately 87,185.


Some interesting links:

Nevada City Anglers:
www.nevadacityanglers.com

Nevada City Horse and Carriage Company:
www.nevadacitycarriagecompany.com

community information
www.nevadacitychamber.com

Foothill Theatre
www.foothilltheatre.org

For upcoming events at the Nevada County Fairgrounds:
www.nevadacountyfair.com

Off Broadstreet Theatre
www.offbroadstreet.com

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