Nevada City Attractions
Nevada City (pop. 2,855) is located 45mi/72km west of Lake Tahoe. The town was established during the Gold Rush and visitors can still enjoy the history of this dynamic period. The Old Nevada Theater of 1865 is said to be the oldest theater in California.
Eight miles northwest on SR 49 is South Yuba River State Park, known for its wildflowers and kayaking.
Eight miles northwest on SR 49 is South Yuba River State Park, known for its wildflowers and kayaking.
Firehouse Museum
The Firehouse Museum features artifacts from the doomed Donner Party, the Maidu Indians and the Chinese Joss House.
Hours
June 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:30 | 11:30 | 11:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
Located 16 miles northeast of Nevada City, visitors to Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park will find California's largest hydraulic mine. The huge cliffs are all that remain of this mining technique that involved washing away the mountain in the search for gold.
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
The Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City was constructed in 1856 and is now used as a cultural center and performing arts facility.
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
325 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959-2420
United States
325 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959-2420
United States
Phone 1 (530) 265-5040
Fax 1 (530) 265-5462
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Music in the Mountains Box Office
Year-round classical, pops, big band and jazz concerts are offered.
Music In The Mountains
530 Searls Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959-3048
United States
530 Searls Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959-3048
United States
Phone 1 (530) 265-6124
Fax 1 (530) 265-6810
Tahoe National Forest
Tahoe National Forest is bordered to the north by the Plumas National Forest and to the south by the Eldorado National Forest. Throughout each season there are numerous recreational activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, boating and fishing. The Tahoe National Forest is also the site of many historic and prehistoric sites that date back over 4,000 years ago.
