Nevada City Travel Guide

Once a mining town during the gold rush, Nevada City still has a lot to offer vacationers looking for a good time; you will feel like you have struck gold! Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the downtown Historic District and admire the 18th century buildings or visit the state parks here for fantastic hiking and biking trails. What’s more, the dining will never leave visitors disappointed in Nevada City. There is everything from farmer’s markets to local restaurants. While there are no chain restaurants, there are plenty of hidden gems!

Things to Do in Nevada City

South Yuba River State Park is our favorite favorite place to visit in Nevada City. This is a scenic place where anyone can go hiking, boating, or even pan for gold in the South Yuba River. The Malakoff Diggins State historic Park is also a beautiful place for an adventure since it is found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Train lovers will get excited for the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, here tourists can tour the rail yard, learn fun facts in the museum, and see artefacts not found anywhere else.

Best Time to Visit Nevada City

Summers get really hot in Nevada City, which means that the best times of the year to visit Nevada City is during the spring and fall. These seasons provide a pleasant temperature that allows travelers to get outdoors. In addition, a lot of visitors come to see the Nevada City Classic cycling race that is held in June.