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THE OFFICIAL 2015-2016 VISITORS’ GUIDE
COUNTY
TRUCKEE NEVADA CITY GRASS VALLEY SOUTH COUNTY PENN VALLEY
16 WINE TASTING LOCATIONS
100S OF RESTAURANTS
10 HISTORIC MUSEUMS
AND
Antique shops
Performing Arts & Theaters
Camping, Hiking & Cycling
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Gateway
Gateway
Real Estate
Real Estate
Family Owned & Operated For
Over
40Owned
Years, Serving
Nevada,
Family
& Operated
For
Placer
& YubaServing
Counties
and
Over
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Nevada,
Surrounding
Areas.and
Placer
& Yuba Counties
Surrounding Areas.
Gated Communities
Gated
Communities
Lakefronts
Lakefronts
Residential
Residential
Lots
& Land
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& Land
Golf
Golf
Courses
Ranches
Ranches
Commercial
Commercial
Search all MLS Listings at:
Search all MLS Listings at:
www.SierraGoldCountry.com
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Gateway wildwood west
11310 Pleasant Valley Rd.
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Penn Valley,
CA 95946
Gateway auburn
938 B Lincoln Way
GatewayCAauburn
Auburn,
95603
938
B Lincoln Way
530-823-9800
Auburn, CA 95603
11310
Pleasant Valley Rd.
530-432-3400
Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-3400
Gateway Grass Valley
401 West Main St.
GGrass
ateway
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Valley,
CAV95945
401
West Main St.
530-273-9900
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-273-9900
530-823-9800
Gateway west
10134 Commercial Avenue
Gateway
west
Penn
Valley, CA
95946
10134530-432-8800
Commercial Avenue
Penn Valley, CA 95946
530-432-8800
LIC# 00656772
LIC# 00656772
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CalBRE #00843903
CalBRE# 00498457
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2015-2016 Season
Classical Music
to Absolutely Rock Your World!
530-273-3990
Nevada County, California
www.inconcertsierra.org
Not just a concert...
an experience!
Sunday Afternoon Chamber concerts
Sierra Master Chorale & Orchestra
Intimate House Concerts
Education opportunities
and so much more!
P.O. Box 205, Nevada City, CA 95959
www.inconcertsierra.org
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Dear Clients and Friend
s,
I am honored to be
your choice for “Best Re
al
Estate Agent ” for 2011,
2012 and 2013.
Thank you for the
trust you have placed in
me
throughout the years.
I also want to thank
my wonderful assistant,
Susana Knox, for her
www.NevadaCountyMary.com CalBRE #00912886 continued support to my
business. Her dedication
Thank You to my friends and clients allows us to give our clients
for voting me Best Real Estate Agent excellent ser vice.
Sincerely,
3 years in a row!
Mary Margaretich
Susana Knox
Executive Assistant
(530)
798-4466
Furnishing Nevada County
Since 1978
FURNITURE AND
ACCESSORIES
FIREPLACES
PATIO
FURNITURE
STOVES
SPAS
In the Home Center, 324 Idaho Maryland Rd.
Grass Valley (530) 273-4822
M-F 9-5:30 • Sat 9-5 • Sun • 11-4
www.sierratimberline.com
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WELCOME
N
C
to
evada
ounty
Forged by the 1849 gold rush,
Demographics
this area has maintained its
Population: 98,200
sense of rugged independence
Median Age: 50
and natural beauty as it has
Median Income: 57,824
evolved into a world-class
Businesses: 5,460
destination for art enthusiasts, outdoor recreationalists,
foodies, and anyone just
wanting to “get away from it all” for a few days. A unique
combination of historical landmarks and modern sensibilities,
Nevada County is ideally located a mere hour from Sacramento, California’s State Capitol, and two hours from the Bay
Area. Nevada County is an easy weekend getaway for a breath
of fresh air and a chance to unwind. In addition, this area is
a great place to stop by on your way to Reno or Lake Tahoe, a
mere 90 minutes from Grass Valley/Nevada City, for a bite to
eat or some shopping at our local boutiques and galleries on
your way to hit the slopes or visit the casino. Being close to
two major metropolitan areas, Nevada County is also a popular
destination for famous musicians who pop by for a quick performance merely because they love the area. If you prefer the
solitude of nature, there are endless camping, hiking, boating,
and biking opportunities that abound here, as well as lodging
accommodations to fit any taste, from modern hotels to creek
side suites. Anywhere you go, you will find a friendly face and
helpful suggestion, and the food will be delicious! Nevada
County has it all, just waiting for you to discover your own
new favorite thing.
Commercial & Investment
Property Specialist
Sales • Leasing • Consulting
Lock Richards
530.470.1740
svnhighland.com
Office • Industrial • Retail • Apartments • Land • NNN
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NEVADA
COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA
Nevada County
is located in picturesque Sierra Nevada
foothills, approximately 60 miles northeast of Sacramento. To get there, 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.
Alta
Sierra
Distances
(Measured from Grass Valley)
Auburn/Interstate 80.....25 miles
Marysville/Yuba City......34 miles
Truckee...........................50 miles
Reno................................91 miles
Sacramento....................60 miles
San Francisco.................157 miles
Los Angeles....................448 miles
Average Elevation
Western Nevada County: 2,500 ft.
Eastern Nevada County: 6,000 ft.
Weather
Annual Rainfall: 54 inches
Rainy season: November - April
The 2015-2016 Visitors’ Guide is published by the Nevada County Joint Chambers of Commerce Collaborative 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.
Greater Grass Valley Chamber of
Commerce
128 E. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4667
www.grassvalleychamber.com
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
132 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2692 • 1-800-655-6569
www.nevadacitychamber.com
South Nevada County Chamber of
Commerce
10063 Combie Road, Ste. 2, Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 268-7622 • www.sncchamber.org
Rough & Ready Chamber of Commerce
Post Office Box 801, Rough & Ready, CA 95975
(530) 272-9145 • Roughandreadychamber.com
Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce
10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-2757 • 866-443-2027
Truckee.com
Penn Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
17422 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley, CA 95946
(In Penn Valley Shopping Center)
(530) 432-1802 • www.pennvalleycoc.org
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Contents
6 Welcome to Nevada County
7 Nevada County Locator Map 9 What others say
10 Wedding venues
11 The Four Seasons
12 Calendar of Events
20 Nevada County Wineries
22 Winery Locator Map
24Museums
26 Restaurant Guide
34 Lodging: Hotels, Motels &
Resorts
35 Lodging: Bed & Breakfast Inns
36 Lodging: Vacation Rentals &
Retreats
37 Penn Valley Map
38 Nevada City Map
42 Grass Valley Map
44 South County Map
45 Book Town, USA
46 Antique Shops & Family Fun
47 Entertainment: Movie Theaters
and Night Life
48 Specialty Shops
49 Art Galleries & Airports
51 Entertainment: Performing Arts
and Theaters
53 Dog Friendly
56 Outdoors: Golf Courses, Disc Golf and Tennis
57 Neighborhood Parks
58 State Parks, Lakes & Reservoirs
59Campgrounds
60 Hiking Trails
64 Walking and Driving Tours
65 Cycling in Nevada County
66 Panning for Gold
66 Gated Communities
67 Kayaking and Rafting
68 Truckee: Lodging
69 Truckee: Ski Resorts
70 Truckee: Surrounding towns
and Dog Friendly
72 Truckee: Lakes
73 Truckee: Restaurants
75 Truckee: Campgrounds
76 Truckee: Art Galleries
© 2015 The Union
What is
Published under contract by
your favorite
The Union
thing about
464 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Nevada County? (530) 273-9561 • www.TheUnion.com
The trees.
I love the green!
PUBLISHER
Jim Hemig
DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE MARKETING
Julia Stidham
SPECIAL SECTIONS MANAGER
Valerie Cassity
The sunsets.
The quality of
live music and
the arts.
The mom and
pop shops.
It’s home
DESIGN & LAYOUT
Julie Miller
That we can buy
locally grown food
year-round.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Hollie Grimaldi Flores
ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Stephanie Azevedo
Scott Conley
Melissa Rhoden
Chad Wingo
The South
Yuba River.
The interesting
people.
I love the
fall season
There’s always
something to do.
ADVERTISING AND CONTENT COORDINATOR
Sara Carver
Photography:
Cover photo by Dudley Gaman. Special thanks to John Hart of The Union.
www.TheUnion.com
Great People Connecting Communities
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Don’t just take
our word for it,
People are
talking ...
1. California Gold Country, including Nevada City, was listed among the top 10 travel destinations by Lonely Planet.
2. Outside Magazine designated Nevada City as the No. 2
rated of the best “river cities” in America.
3. Online magazine Niche listed Grass Valley as one of the
top 50 towns to live in California in 2015.
4. Golf Magazine chose DarkHorse Golf Course as one of
its Top 10 You Can Play in America and the course was
voted No. 1 in the Sierra Nevada by the Western Golf
Alliance.
5. Truckee continues to earn accolades as one of the world’s
top ski destinations, most recently named by the editors
of Travel & Leisure as one of America’s best ski towns and
Truckee has also been hailed as one of the World’s Best
Ski Towns by National Geographic.
6. Nevada City is featured prominently in the travel guidebook “The Great Towns of Northern California; The
Guide to the Best Getaways for a Vacation or a Lifetime”
by David Vokac.
7. “Anyone interested in this fascinating period of California
history will be enthralled with tours of Empire Mine, the
oldest and richest gold producer in California …” Don
and Ann Jackson San Joaquin Magazine.
8. “Another favorite stop is the South Yuba River State Park
in Bridgeport, which includes the longest single-span
wooden covered bridge in the country and the 1862 barn,
complete with vintage wagons, carts and a hay press …”
Amanda Burden, edible RENO-TAHOE.
9. The Nevada County Fairgrounds has been proclaimed by
the California Legislature as “California’s Most Beautiful
Fairgrounds.”
10. The Nevada County Fair has been hailed by the Los
Angeles Times as “one of the top 10 county fairs in the
United States.”
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Getting
married
in Nevada County
Photo by Joy Porter of Winding Road
W
hether you want to be a spring bride wed in a riot of flowers or
an autumn bride framed by the glory of the changing leaves,
you cannot find a more romantic place to get married than Nevada County. We have venues to suit every taste, as well as bakeries,
florists, musicians, planners, and everything else a bride and groom
could ask for to make their special day perfect. In addition to these
venues, all churches and most wineries also host weddings and would
be happy to give you a tour.
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING VENUES
NEVADA CITY
GRASS VALLEY
Haven Downtown
530-264-7026
havendowntown.com
Empire Mine State Park
530-273-8522
empiremine.org
Miners Foundry Cultural Center
530-265-5040
minersfoundry.org
Foothills Event Center
530-271-1000
foothillsevents.com
The Roth Estate
530-478-0556
therothestate.com Nevada County Fairgrounds
530-273-6217
nevadacountryfair.com
The Schrammsberg Estate
530-265-5569
schrammsbergestate.com North Star House
530-272-1873
northstarconservancy.org
Stonehouse Old Brewery
530-265-5050
stonehousenc.com
St. Joseph’s Cultural Center
530-272-4725
saintjosephsculturalcenter.org
Harmony Ridge Lodge
530-478-0615
Harmonyridgelodge.com
Center for the Arts
530-274-8384
thecenterforthearts.org
For information on everything you need to make your dream wedding come true,
visit www.ncweds.com.
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Nevada County’s
Four Seasons
SUMMER
Nevada County boasts hot summer days, perfect for a dip in one of the
many quality swimming holes along the South Yuba River. If you’re more of a
water sports enthusiast, there are plenty of lakes to play in whether your joy is
kayaking, jet skiing, fishing, or just lying on the sand and soaking up the sun.
Summer days are a joy; but oh, those summer nights! Any day of the week
there are countless opportunities for entertainment. You can catch a play at
one of our three theaters, go to a concert at Center for the Arts or Miner’s
Foundry, or just wander through downtown Nevada City and enjoy whichever live music act catches your fancy. Not to mention the many fairs, festivals,
and farmers markets that occur weekly.
AUTUMN
Autumn in Nevada County is a spectacular sight to behold. With foliage
that rivals that of New England, everywhere you turn is a new visual delight.
The mild days and cool nights make exploring the towns a pleasure, and
for a fun family treat, check out Bierwagen’s Pumpkin Patch and Harvest
Festival which goes on every day in October. If art is your thing, try the
Open Studios Art Tour & Sale, or step back in time at the KVMR Celtic
Festival. To get into the Halloween spirit, take the Haunted Nevada City
historical walking tour, or get a head start on your Christmas shopping at
the Thanksgiving Weekend Art Faires.
WINTER
Winter in Nevada County is typically sunny and cold, and Grass Valley sits
just low enough to get the lovely snow-capped mountain views without the
inconvenience of shoveling. Nevada City, however, does get a small accumulation of snow occasionally which turns the darling town even more picturesque.
It is only a 45-minute drive to Donner Summit, and another 15-30 minutes will take you to the Truckee-Lake Tahoe area with cross country skiing
areas, many ski and snowboarding resorts, tubing and sledding areas, and
great snowshoeing locations. If you prefer motorized sports, there are places
to rent snowmobiles to explore the winter wonderland.
Each year, Downtown Grass Valley hosts Cornish Christmas, Nevada
City puts on Victorian Christmas, and Auburn has its own Christmas in
the Pines. Stroll through the streets with old fashioned carolers in Victorian Garb, get some chestnuts right off the fire, and peruse the many items
available for sale from our local artisans.
SPRING
Spring is a riot of color in Nevada County, with many varieties of
wildflowers and redbud, dogwood, and fruit trees flowering everywhere you
look. With mild 70-degree days, it’s the perfect season to visit Bridgeport at
South Yuba State Park; the longest single-span wooden covered bridge still in
existence in the US. While you’re there, hike the easy Buttermilk Bend Trail
for a stunning view of the wildflowers, butterflies and South Yuba River. If
nature’s not your thing, stay in town for the Foothills Celebration, an annual
wine and art event, or St. Piran’s Day Celebration which features Grass
Valley’s Cornish heritage.
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Calendar
OF EVENTS
JULY 2015
Thursday Night Market
• 4th of July Parade & Curbside Concert: Downtown Grass
Valley. Concert 10 a.m., Parade 11 a.m. 530-273-4667.
GrassValleyChamber.com
• 4th of July Celebration: Craft fair, food, entertainment and
Gala fireworks. Nevada County Fairgrounds, gates open 3 p.m.,
fireworks 9:30 p.m., 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley.
530-273-4667 GrassValleyChamber.com
• Thursday Night Market Place & Free Concert: Featuring
food, fresh produce, vendors, live music and more. Downtown
Grass Valley, Mill & Main St., 6-9 p.m., 530-272-8315.
HistoricGrassValley.com July–Aug.
• First Friday Artwalks: Businesses in Historic Downtown
Nevada City are open until 9 pm. Artist receptions, live music,
trunk shows & more. (530)265-2692, nevadacitychamber.com
July-October
• Nevada County Airfest: Friday night dinner dance and
aeronautical activities for the whole family all day Saturday. www.
horsedesigns.com/airfest Nevada County Airport, July 10, 5:3010:30 p.m. and July 11, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Reds, Whites & Brews: Overlaps Grass Valley Airfest activities
on a private ramp at the east end of the Nevada County Airport
and will feature wine and craft beer tasting, food, and live music
by Dream and the Dreamer. The event includes entrance into the
Airfest, VIP parking, shaded areas and some of the best views of incoming aircraft. Email [email protected]. July 11, 1-5 p.m.
Our mortgage company has been serving
Nevada County for over 30 years. Visit us at
10193 Combie,
Ste. 220
Our mission:
To serve the community by providing mortgage
Near LOP
advice that helps our clients make great financial decisions.
Direct Lender for:
Purchase / Refinance - Conventional, Jumbo, FHA
VA, USDA, Renovation Loans & Reverse Mortgages
Best Loan Officer - April Smith
Nevada County’s 2009 REALTOR® of the Year
CalBRE #01150480/NMLS 215430
American Pacific Mortgage
530-268-6500 | www.apmgrassvalley.com
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Licensed by the Department
of Business Oversight under
the California Residential
Mortgage Lending Act
• California Worldfest: Features 8 stages of music and dance
from around the world, camping, workshops, international food,
fine crafts and a renowned children’s program. Nevada County
Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley. Parking $5.
Worldfest.net July 16, 17, 18 & 19
• First Friday Artwalks: Nevada City Downtown businesses open
until 9 p.m. Artist receptions, live music, trunk shows and more.
530-265-2692. NevadaCityChamber.com First Friday Evening of
the Month, May – Oct.
• Summer Nights in Nevada City: Craft fair, food and entertainment, 6-9:30 p.m., Downtown Nevada City. Call 530-2652692 or 800-655-6569. NevadaCityChamber.com Wednesday
evenings, July 15, 22, &29
• The Children’s Festival: One-day Renaissance Fair for children
of all ages. Pioneer Park, Nevada City. 9 a.m.-noon / 5-8 p.m., $3
admission to each session. gonevadacounty.com/attraction/the-childrens-festival July 17
• Annual Sierra Storytelling Festival: Many beloved storytellers. North Columbia Cultural Center, 17894 Tyler Foot Rd., North
San Juan. 530-265-2826 SierraStorytellingFestival.org July 17, 18,
19
• Sierra Vintners Regional Wine Trail: Visit six wineries in
the Grass Valley area for tasting, food pairings, and entertainment.
sierravintners.com. July 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Annual Sidewalk Sale: Biggest sale of the year in Downtown
Grass Valley with all downtown merchants participating 9 a.m.-2
p.m. July 25
Nevada City
Engineering, Inc.
Rob C. Teora
REALTOR
®
Multi-Million Dollar Producer
30+ Years Experience
Locally Owned Company
Serving Nevada and
Placer Counties
Nevada CouNty Realty
www.GoldenFoothillsRealty.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Call or Text Rob @
(530) 559-9779 Cell
CalBRE #00522800
Luxury Homes • Victorians
Lakefronts • Horse Property
Private Communities
Vacation Retirement
Investment 1031 Exchanges
Land • Secluded Homesites
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ANDREW CASSANO
Land Surveyor/Land Planner
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Engineer / Land Planner
BAKER
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Survey Coordinator
Civil Engineer
John BAker
Survey Coordinator
(530) 265-6911
(530) 265-6911
505 Coyote Street • Suite B
Nevada City, CA 95959
505 Coyote Street, Suite B
Nevada City, CA 95959
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AUGUST 2015
Miner’s Picnic
• Bear River Fun Run: 5k run or walk, Gold Country Grand Prix
Series, 530-550-3923. Email: [email protected] Aug. 1
• Nevada County Fair: Enjoy rodeo, motor sports, on-going live
entertainment, barns full of livestock and thousands of exhibits.
Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd. 530-273-6217
NevadaCountyFair.com Aug. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
• 2015 BBQ Battle and Nevada County Foreign Car and Motorcycle Show: Vendors, bands, beer garden and activities for kids,
10 a.m., Western Gateway Park. WesternGatewayPark.com Aug. 15
• Miner’s Picnic: Empire Mine State Historic Park, 11 a.m. – 4:30
p.m. EmpireMine.org Aug. 29
• Nevada City Uncorked: Nearly 20 wineries and restaurants participate. Wander through historic Nevada City and enjoy a sampling of
local foothill wine and food 1-4:30 p.m. Call 530-265-2692 NevadaCityChamber.com Aug. 29
• Gold Country Kennel Club Dog Show: Presented by the Gold
County Kennel Club, Chuck Teasley 530-265-2787. Admission free.
Aug. 29, 30
SEPTEMBER 2015
• Sierra Brewfest: 35 micro-brewers, music, food and vendors.
Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd. 530-265-6124
MusicInTheMountains.org Sept. 5
• Cruisin’ in the Pines: Roamin’ Angels Annual Car Show:
Fabulous display of vintage cars, Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228
McCourtney Rd. Ron Cherry: 530-432-8449 RoaminAngelsInc.com
Sept. 11, 12, 13
• Annual Nevada City Film Festival: The best in independent
cinema. NevadaCityFilmFestival.com Sept. 10, 11, 12, & 13
• Constitution Day Celebration & Parade: Civil War battle
reenactments in Pioneer Park, Duck Race at Deer Creek, Downtown
Nevada City concert and parade. Call 530-265-2692. NevadaCityChamber.com Sept. 12 & 13
• Barbara Schmidt Millar Celebration of Life Triathlon:
Pre-event bike, swim, injury prevention and first timers’ clinics
and training sessions are offered. Scott Flat Lake 530-273-6876
BSMTRI.org Sept. 20
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• Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair: Premier Draft Horse
Show in Western US art, entertainment and Harvest Fair, Nevada
County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd. Call 530-273-6217
NevadaCountyFair.com Sept. 24, 25, 26, 27
• Sierra Vintners Regional Wine Trail: Visit seven wineries in
the South Nevada County/North Auburn area for tasting, food pairings, and entertainment. sierravintners.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26
• Italian Festival: Italian food and crafts, wine tasting, entertainment,
activities, bocce ball tournament and more. Western Gateway Park,
18560 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley. NevadaCountyItalianFestival.
com Sept. 26 & 27
• Rough & Ready Chili Cook-off: Downtown Rough & Ready,
530-272-4320, RoughandReadyChamber.com Sept. 27
OCTOBER 2015
• Bierwagen’s Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival: Food,
farm animals and children’s play area. 530-477-5992 * bierwagensfarm.com Every day in October
• Ghost Tours: Haunted Nevada City historical walking tour
departs from 210 Broad Street, Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. 530265-6877 October
• Annual Celtic Festival: Music, dance, workshops, storytelling,
market place and a children’s area. Sponsored by KVMR community radio. Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd.,
530-265-9073 KVMR.org Oct. 2, 3, 4
• Fall Colors Open Studios & Art Tour & Sale: Western
Nevada County, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 530-274-8384 TheCenterForTheArts.org Oct. 1 & 2 and 8 & 9
• Designs for Living Home Tour: 10am to 4pm each day, tour
a variety of crowd-pleasing architectural styles 530-265-6124 *
MusicInTheMountains.org Oct. 3, 4
• The Great Prospector Beer Run: A “5k-ish” fun run, walk,
whatever sponsored by The Union Newspaper. Fun for the whole
family. Oct. 4. www.theunion.com/beerrun.
• Earth’s Treasures: Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society,
Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley,
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. NCGMS.org Oct. 10, 11
• International Harvester Sierra Fall Rallye: Family fun,
Vehicle Show, Show & Shine, raffle, kids’ activities, swap meet, &
tours. Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley
www.ihsfr.org October 9, 10, 11
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Grass Valley Gold Rush Days
• Grass Valley Gold Rush Days: Celebrate the town’s 49er history with costumed merchants and vendors, gold rush displays, and
more. Downtown Grass Valley, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 530-272-8315
downtowngrassvalley.com Oct. 10, 11
• Autumn Shindig: North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, Malakoff Diggins Historic State Park, games, food, live music.
Call 530-265-2826 NorthColumbiaSchoolhouse.org Oct. 11
• Winterfaire: Craft Show, Main Street Center, Nevada County
Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley.
530-272-7033 Oct. 17 & 18
• Paint the Town Pink: Celebration of women and a fundraiser
for the SNMH Foundation for the hospital’s women’s imaging
center. 5:30-8:00 pm, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Oct. 22. www.
theunion.com/pink.
• Fall Festival at Bridgeport: 11a.m. - 4 p.m., 17660 Pleasant
Valley Rd., Penn Valley. 530-432-2546 SouthYubaRiverStatePark.
org Oct. 25
NOVEMBER 2015
• Banner Mountain Artisans, Annual Holiday Sale: 10 a.m.
– 4 p.m., Nevada City Elks Lodge, Hwy 49, Nevada City. BannerMountainArtisans.com Nov. 14, 15
• Holiday Open House: Over 35 participating stores in Downtown Grass Valley offer demonstrations, promotions, trunk shows,
refreshments, sales, and more. Look for the Holiday Open House
signs. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Downtown Grass Valley Nov. 14
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• Holidays at the Empire Mine: 11a.m. – 4 p.m. Special tour
through the beautiful Bourn Cottage and Clubhouse. Santa,
holiday decor and volunteers in period dress provide a glimpse of
Christmas yesteryears. 530-273-8522 EmpireMine.org Nov. 27, 28
• Thanksgiving Weekend Art Faires: Traditional events are
headlined by the Country Christmas Fair at the Fairgrounds, Artisans Festival at Miners Foundry and include several small events,
Friday through Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend. GoNevadaCounty.
com Nov. 27, 28, 29 • Cornish Christmas: Delicious foods, handmade arts and crafts,
carolers, live music and more 6-9 p.m. Downtown Grass Valley.
530-272-8315 HistoricGrassValley.com Nov. 27, Dec 4, 11, 18
DECEMBER 2015
• Victorian Christmas: Victorian singers, bagpipers, living
nativity scene, Santa, vendors. Downtown historic Nevada City.
Wednesday 5-9 p.m.; Sundays 1:30-6 p.m., 530-265-2692 NevadaCityChamber.com Dec. 6. 13, 16, 20, & 23
• Christmas in the Pines: Crafts, food and Santa, 10 a.m. – 4
p.m., 10966 Combie Road, Auburn. 530-550-3923, [email protected], sncchamber.org Dec. 5
• Christmas at the Railroad Museum: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., #5
Kidder Court, Nevada City. 530-470-0902 NCNGRRMuseum.
org Dec. 5
JANUARY 2016
• Sustainable Food and Farm Conference: The conference
educates and encourages attendees to become active in local food
and farm communities. Internationally recognized, dynamic speakers. See schedule at FoodAndFarmConference.com, TBD
• Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival: SYRCL, Downtown Nevada City and Grass Valley. 530-265-5961
WildAndScenicFilmFestival.org, Jan. 14, 15, 16, 17
• Robert Burns Celebration: Miners Foundry Cultural Center,
Nevada City, 4:30-11 p.m. No-host cocktail hour and dinner with
a Celtic concert. 530-272-1316 Jan. 23
• Chocolate Infusion: Enjoy an afternoon of chocolate, wine and
jazz at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center, Nevada City. 1-4:30
p.m. TheuUnion.com/chocolate, Jan. 31
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services – to help people maintain quality,
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530-274-8600
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2059 Nevada City Highway • Grass Valley, CA 95945
Each office independently owned and operated. © 2009
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Daffodil Run
FEBRUARY 2016
• Mardi Gras: Saturday: Masquerade Ball at Miner’s Foundry 8
p.m. – midnight. Sunday: Street Fair 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Parade 2
p.m. Carnival 3 p.m. Nevada City Chamber of Commerce.
530-265-2692 NevadaCityChamber.com Feb. 14 & 15
MARCH 2016
• Foothills Celebration: Food, wine and entertainment. Historic
Downtown Grass Valley. 1-4 p.m. 530-272-8315 HistoricGrassValley.com March 5
• St. Piran’s Day Celebration: Cornish flag raising, pasty
Olympics, Cornish market, pasty making contest. Takes place
at southeast corner of Main and S. Auburn Streets, Grass Valley.
HistoricGrassValley.com March 12
• Mid-March Wildflower Walks: Mid-March through MidMay, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am, Buttermilk Bend is known for
its spectacular explosion of wildflowers. Meet at Bridgeport north
parking lot, 17660 Pleasant Valley Rd., PV, (530) 432-2546 *
southyubalriverstatepark.org
APRIL 2016
• Daffodil Run: 5k and 10k, Gold Country Grand Prix, First Run
of the season. 530-432-9542 DaffodillRun.com April 10
• Annual Downtown Grass Valley Car Show: Vintage and
classic cars, entertainment, awards and refreshments. 530-272-8315
HistoricGrassValley.com April 23
• The Union’s 31st Annual Home, Garden and Lifestyle
Show: Thousands of ideas for home and garden, Nevada County
Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd. 530-477-4241, TheUnion.
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530-652-5057
MAY 2016
• Springtime in the Pines Quilt Show: Fairgrounds: 11228
McCourtney Rd. 530-272-3243 PineTreeQuiltGuild.com May 7, 8
• Springtime at Empire Mine: Mother’s Day, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Living history, stunning blooming gardens, food service and confections. 530-273-8522, EmpireMine.org May 8
• Grass Valley Old West Antique Show: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd. Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday 9
a.m. - 2 p.m. 530-272-3243 NevadaCountyFair.com May 13 & 14
• Penn Valley Rodeo & Rodeo Parade: Rodeo grounds behind
the PVFD, Spenceville Rd. Parade 3 p.m., May 21. Online ticket
sales and up-to-date information, www.pvrodeo.com or Penn Valley
Chamber. 530-432-1802 May 20, 21, 22
• Strawberry Music Festival: Four days of music, camping and
recreation; Americana, bluegrass, blues, folk, swing, rock, Cajun,
Celtic and gospel. Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass
Valley, strawberrymusic.com/Home.aspx - May 26, 27, 28, 29
• Sierra Festival of the Arts: Juried show celebrating the visual
and performing arts. Downtown Grass Valley, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
530-272-8315 HistoricGrassValley.com May 29
JUNE 2016
• First Friday Artwalks: Nevada City Downtown businesses open
until 9 p.m. Artist receptions, live music, trunk shows and more. 530265-2692 NevadaCityChamber.com. Friday evenings, June-October
• 40th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival: Nevada
County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd. 209-588-9214, Parking $5. Hotline week of festival: 530-272-7553 CBAOnTheWeb.
org June 16,17,18,19
• Nevada City Bicycle Classic: One of America’s top cycling
events! Nevada City Chamber. 530-265-2692 NevadaCityChamber.com June 19
• Nevada City Adult Soapbox Derby: Pioneer Park (Nimrod
Street, from Gracie Road to Park Ave.) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Email:
[email protected] June 12
• Thursday Night Marketplace & Free Concert: Featuring
food, fresh produce, vendors and live music. Historic Downtown
Grass Valley, Mill & Main Streets. 6-9 p.m. 530-272-8315, HistoricGrassValley.com June - August
• Cherry Carnival & Parade: North San Juan Activities &
Improvement Center, North San Juan. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy the
Parade at 10 a.m. - arts and crafts, vendors, local bands, raffle and
rib cook-off. 530-292-9525. June 25
• Secession Days Celebration: Downtown Rough & Ready.
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Food, fun and entertainment, Rough & Ready
Chamber. 530-272-4320 RoughAndReadyChamber.com. June 26
• The Union’s Prime 50+ Healthy Living Expo: Focus on
healthy, active, happy living for the 50+ age group through vendor
expo, indoor presentations and outdoor demonstrations. www.
theunion.com/prime. Late June.
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Wineries
of Nevada County
N
orthern Sierra Wine Country is nestled in Nevada County’s mountains and valleys. Nevada County has more than 15 wineries each
displaying great diversity in style. Climate, geography and wine-making
talent have merged here in our community resulting in highly distinctive, top quality wines.
Vineyards of the Northern Sierra Wine Country are planted at elevations between 1,300 and 2,600 feet. 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 characteristic cold
winters are in fact quite conducive, allowing vines to go dormant, rest
and conserve energy for the coming season. 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 Country
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 horizons.
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, visit: www.
sierravintners.com. Brochures and wine touring maps are located at the
local chambers of commerce or any tasting room.
Sierra Vintners
Coufos Cellars
www.sierravintners.com
[email protected]
10065 Rough & Ready Rd., Rough & Ready
530-274-2923, coufoscellars.com
Avanguardia Wines
13028 Jones Bar Road, Nevada City
530-274-9482
Tasting room: 209 W. Main St.,
Grass Valley, 530-274-9911
www.avanguardiawines.com
Bent Metal Winery
14364 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley
www.bentmetalwinery.com
◆ Clavey Vineyards
Tasting room:
232 Commercial Street, Nevada City
www.claveywine.com, 530-365-8200
Double Oak Vineyards and Winery
14510 Blind Shady Road, Nevada City
530-292-3235
www.doubleoakwinery.com
*Dogs welcome on leash
Gray Pine Winery
19396 Branding Iron Road, Penn Valley
530-432-7045,
www.GrayPineWinery.com
Lucchesi Vineyards and Winery
Tasting room: 167 Mill Street, Grass Valley
530-274-2164
Winery:
19698 View Forever Lane, Grass Valley
530-273-1596,
www.lucchesivineyards.com
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Montoliva Vineyard and Winery
Smith Vineyard
15629 Mount Olive Road, Chicago Park
530-346-6577, www.montoliva.com
Tasting room: 142 Mill Street, Grass
Valley
530-273-7032
www.smithvineyard.com
Naggiar 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 Winery
10024 Linnet Lane, Auburn
530-269-2327
Bear River Wine Tasting
10024 Linnet Lane, Auburn
www.sierraknollswinery.com
* Dogs welcome on leash
Sierra Starr Vineyard
Tasting room: 124 W. Main St.,
Grass Valley, 530-477-8282
Winery: 11179 Gibson Drive,
Grass Valley, 530-477-8282
www.sierrastarr.com
Solune Winegrowers
16303 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
Wine Brokers
Alta Sierra Wine Shop
10074 Alta Sierra Dr., Grass Valley
530-273-9463
Carrington’s Fine Wines
242 Commercial St., Nevada City
530-265-0195
◆ Bottle Your own Wine
BYOB Wine Seller
821 Zion St., Nevada City,
530-265-5055
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Wine Country
of the Northern Sierras
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Museums
Doris Foley Library for Historical Research
• 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.
• Doris Foley Library for Historical Research: 211 N. Pine
Street, Nevada City, 530-265-4606. This library, built in 1907 and
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is housed in a
Romanesque Revival architectural style Carnegie library building.
It contains research materials regarding Nevada County history,
and is completely volunteer-run. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 10
a.m.-4 p.m.
• Empire Mine State Park: 10791 East Empire St., Grass Valley,
530-273-8522. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. One of the oldest,
largest, and most prosperous gold mines in North American History. Daily tours of the cottage, mineyard, grounds, and gardens
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are included with entrance fee. $7 for adults 16 and over, $3 for
children 6-16, free for children under 6. Closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and New Years Day.
• Firehouse Museum No. 1: 214 Main St., Nevada City, 530265-5468. 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.
• Miners Foundry Cultural Center: Open Tuesday-Friday, 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. 31.
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 secluded picnic
area alongside a rushing creek. Donation.
• North Star House: 12075 Auburn Road, Grass Valley, 530272-1873. The North Star House is a 10,000 square foot home
designed in 1905 by the renowned architect Julia Morgan (California’s first woman architect). Built in the Arts and Crafts style,
the home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and
located on a portion of the former North Star Mine. The North
Star House and its historic grounds are now open as a cultural
event center for all to enjoy.
• Searls Historical Library: Open Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
161 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City, 530-265-5910. Operated
by the Nevada County Historical Society. Over 10,000 Nevada
County historical photographs, nearly 3,000 printed books on early
California and Gold Rush history and nearly 1,000 maps of the
area. Call during business hours to verify research help is available.
• St. Joseph’s Cultural Center: 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 led by docents. Donation.
Visit SPD and Find Out Why We Are
Voted Best Deli in Nevada County!
Great selection of local Wines and Beers.
129 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley
530-272-5000
www.spdmarket.com
735 Zion Street, Nevada City
530-265-4596
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Restaurants
AMERICAN
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151 Union Square
151 Mill St., Grass Valley
530-265-95131
Alta Sierra Country Club
— 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
Beach Hut Deli
522 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
530-477-5151 • beachhutdeli.com
Bistro 221
221 Broad St., Nevada City
530-265-0221
◆ Broad Street Bistro & Gallery
426 Broad St., Nevada City
530-265-4204
broadstreetbistro.com
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
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Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill
230 Commercial St., Nevada City,
530-265-4000 • CrazyHorseNC.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
Happy Apple Kitchen
18532 Colfax Hwy., Chicago Park
530-273-2822
Holbrooke Hotel
212 W. Main St., Grass Valley
530-273-1353 • holbrooke.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.com
Lefty’s Grill
101 Broad St., Nevada City
530-265-5838 • leftysgrill.com
Lumberjacks Restaurant
2075 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley
530-477-8900
lumberjacksrestaurant.com
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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
● Member of the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce
◆ Member of Nevada City Chamber of Commerce ▲ Member of Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce
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AMERICAN CONT.
◆ The Organic Grill
135 Argall Way, Nevada City
530-265-8025
californiaorganics.com
● The Owl Grill and Saloon
134 Mill St., Grass Valley
530-265-9392
owlgrillandsaloon.com
◆
The Willo Steakhouse
16898 Hwy. 49, Nevada City
530-265-9902 • thewillo.com
ASIAN & SUSHI
Asian Garden Restaurant
2074 Nevada City Hwy.,
Grass Valley
530-273-0666
asiangardengv.com
▲ China House
Paulette’s Country Kitchen
17412 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley
875 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
530-432-0189
530-273-4008
Fred’s Szechuan Chinese
Penny’s Diner
Restaurant
2072 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley
224 Broad St., Nevada City
530-477-5673
530-478-9072
Peterson’s Corner
China Pines
26130 Hwy. 49, Nevada City
10934 Combie Rd.,
530-292-3311
Lake of the Pines
530-268-1742 • chinapines.com
▲ Pleasant Valley Grill
10120 Commercial Ave., Penn Valley
Kaido
530-432-9201
207 W. Main St., Grass Valley
530-274-0144 • kaidosushi.com
Pine Street Burgers
1243 E. Main St., Grass Valley
Mongolian BBQ
530-477-5054
1041 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
PineStreetBurgers.com
Panda Express
●◆ Smiley Guys Smokehouse
688 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
131 Joerschke Drive, Grass Valley
530-273-1040 • pandaexpress.com
530-274-2933
Panoy Bistro
www.smileyguyssmokehouse.com
442 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley
South Pine Cafe
530-268-5267 • panoybistro.com
110 S. Pine St., Nevada City, Royal Dragon Chinese Buffet
530-265-0260
101 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley
102 Richardson St., Grass Valley
530-272-2868
530-274-0261
◆ Sopa Thai
southpinecafe.com
312-316 Commercial St., Nevada
▲ Tack Room Restaurant & Bar
City 530-470-0101 • sopathai.net
17356 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley
Sushi in the Raw
530-432-1126
315 Spring St., Nevada City
◆● Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro
530-478-9503
302 W. Main St., Grass Valley
Sushi-Q
530-272-1468 • tofanellis.com
238 Commercial St., Nevada City
Valentina’s Organic Bistro &
530-265-5757
Bakery
Taste of Thai
841 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
204 W. Main St, Ste. 103.,
530-272-4470
Grass Valley
valentinasorganicbistroandbakery.com
530-274-2968 • tasteofthaigv.com
$
500
PLUS TAX
PEPPERONI ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!
GRASS VALLEY
716 Freeman Lane C-1
(In Raley’s Shopping Center
next to Subway)
(530) 272-2300
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Thai Kitchen
149 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley
530-272-5282
Way Yum Sushi To GO
109 Argall Way, Nevada City
530-265-4300 • wayyumsushi.com
BAKERIES & BAGELS
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An Honest Pie – Food Truck
530-990-1303
Blue Cow Deli
17500 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley
530-432-5500 • bluecowdeli.com
Bubba’s Bagels
1943 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley
530-272-8590
Caleb’s Creamery & Coffee
17329 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley
530-432-3129
calebscreamery.com
●
Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli
231 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
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Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co
211 Commercial St., Nevada City
530-470-8333 • threeforks.com
CATERING
◆● Antonio Ayestaran Custom
Catering
530-401-8462
antoniocatering.net
Apex Catering
P.O. Box 1753, Grass Valley
530-477-0260
Dupre’s Baking Co.
[email protected]
13459 Colfax Hwy., Grass Valley
At Your Service Catering &
530-273-3995
Event Planning
◆● Emily’s Catering & Cakes
530-477-7020
421 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley
●▲ Bada Bing Mobile BBQ LLC
530-409-3716
530-432-1213 • badabingbbq.com
emillyscateringandcakes.com
◆ ● Bill’s Chuckwagon
● Flour Garden Bakery 530-273-4519, 530-913-4519
billschuckwagon.com
109 Neal St., Grass Valley
530-477-2253
◆ Blue Ginger Catering
999 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
P.O. Box 2277, Grass Valley
530-277-6167
530-272-2043
BlueGingerCatering.com
flourgarden.com
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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
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Briar Patch Catering
290 Sierra College Dr., Ste. A,
Grass Valley
530-273-5333 • briarpatch.coop
Calla Lily Crepes
408 Broad St., Nevada City
(New York Hotel parking log)
530-575-4017 • callalilycrepes.com
(special events catering)
Christopher’s Old World Deli &
Catering
206 W. Main St., Grass Valley
530-272-8919
christophersdeli.com
● Member of the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce
◆ Member of Nevada City Chamber of Commerce ▲ Member of Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce
Steak
Salad
Steak •• Seafood
Seafood •• Pasta
Pasta • Pizza • Sandwiches
Sandwiches •• Salad
Burgers
Bar •• New
NewLounge
Lounge
Burgers ••Daily
Daily Specials
Specials •• Full
Full Bar
Exhibition Seating • Live Entertainment
Patio Seating • Live Entertainment • Banquet Room
Voted Best
Fine Dining!
FAMILY RESTAURANT
120 E. Main
• St.
Downtown
Grass
(530)273-8111
273-8111
• KanesRestaurant.com
120 E. St.
Main
• Downtown
GrassValley
Valley ••(530)
• KanesRestaurant.com
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AMERICAN CONT.
Classic Catering by Holbrooke
212 Main St., Grass Valley
530-273-1353
holbrooke.com/catering
◆ Coloma Wraps
530-401-1486
ColomaWraps.wordpress.com
◆● Emily’s Catering & Cakes
421 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley
530-409-3716
emillyscateringandcakes.com
I Dream of Jeannie’s
530-477-2677
idreamofjeanniescatering.com
◆ Kat’s World Foods
13344 Noble Hill Rd., Grass Valley
530-470-0487
KatsWorldFoods.com
◆● SPD Delicatessens
735 Zion St., Nevada City 129 McKnight Way, Grass Valley
530-265-4596 or 530-272-5000
spdmarket.com
Stonehouse Old Brewery
107 Sacramento St., Nevada City
530-265-5050 • stonehousenc.com
◆ Victoria’s Sweet Elegance Party
Rentals & Catering
10592 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn
Valley
530-432-4982 • 530-913-2001
VictoriasSweetElegancePartyRentals.com
◆
Warehouse Deli
12537 Loma Rica Dr., Grass Valley
530-273-5205
COFFEE & JUICE
HOUSES
◆
▲
●
●
● BriarPatch Coffee House
290 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley
530-272-5333 • briarpatch.coop
● BriarPatch 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
calebscreamery.com
Cappuccino Factory
700 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
530-274-2130
Caroline’s Coffee
128 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley
530-273-6424
carolinescoffee.com
The Curly Wolf
217 Broad St., Nevada City
530-264-7338
Fudenjüce
815 Zion St., Nevada City
530-265-5282
Grass Valley Florist & Drive Thru
Coffee
2153 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley
530-273-2223
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 • javajohnscafe.com
Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters
671 Maltman Dr., Grass Valley
530-477-5282
sierramtncoffeeroasters.com
Starbucks Coffee
681 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley
530-274-1595
867 Sutton Way, (in Safeway), Grass
Valley
530-273-2249
10005 Combie Rd., Auburn
530-268-0634
starbucks.com
● Member of the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce
◆ Member of Nevada City Chamber of Commerce ▲ Member of Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Foxhound Expresso & Coffee
Roaster
317 Spring St., Nevada City
530-265-0200
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
Beach Hut Deli
522 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
530-274-7873 • beachhutdeli.com
Blue Cow Deli
17500 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley
530-432-5500• bluecowdeli.com
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
Gastronomia Fresh Foods
104 W. Main St., Grass Valley
June’s Cafe & Deli
11332 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley
530-432-3354
◆● 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 • safeway.com
SaveMart/Deli
2054 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley
530-477-9511 • savemart.com
◆● 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
530-273-4782
Subway
2096 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley
530-273-8547
716 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley
530-273-7789
10033 Combie Rd., Auburn
530-268-4775
subway.com
▲
GRASS VALLEY
Ice Cream Cakes
Family
Night
Tuesday
5-9
available for any occasion.
Orders yours today or pick one
up from the cake case anytime.
NO PRESERVATIVES OR
ARTIFICIAL ADDITIVES
~ Since 1968 ~
Chicken • Turkey • Beef
Vegetable • Apple
Sausage • Ham & Cheese
Broccoli & Cheese
151 W. MCKNIGHT WAY, GRASS VALLEY
274-3188
OFF HWY 49, EXIT MCKNIGHT WAY
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10:30 AM-10 PM
Come
Hungry
Wednesday Night
is Senior Night!
Leave
Happy.®
Daily specials
starting at only
Any time,
$
5.99
Breakfast, lunch &
dinner served daily
any day
BAKED FRESH DAILY
M-F 9:30am-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm
Closed Sunday
746 TAYLORVILLE RD. GRASS VALLEY
(OFF HWY 49, MCKNIGHT WAY EXIT- OPPOSITE RALEY'S)
Open 7 Days Sun.-Thur. 6am-11pm
Fri. & Sat. 6am-Midnight
203 Mill Street
Grass Valley
530-272-2844
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DELI/SANDWICH SHOPS
CONT.
●
●
Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli
231 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
FAST FOOD
▲
Big A Root Beer Drive-In
810 E. Main St., Grass Valley
530-273-3243 • bigadrivein.com
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 • jimboystacos.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
Taco Bell
109 Olympia Park Rd., Grass Valley
530-477-8163
16978 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley
530-432-7493
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 • calebscreamery.
com
▲ Crazy 4 Yogurt
10136 Commercial Ave., Penn Valley
530-432-2490
◆● Culture Shock Yogurt
106 Mill Street, Grass Valley
530-274-3442
851 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
530-274-3444
www.cultureshockyogurt.com
● Lazy Dog Chocolateria
111 Mill St., Grass Valley
530-274-0774 • spotlazydog.com
◆ Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe
236 Broad St., Nevada City
530-265-3448
Schoolhouse Yogurt
10063 Combie Rd., Ste. B, Auburn
530-268-4720
◆ Treats
110 York St., Nevada City
530-913-5819
treatsnevadacity.com
◆ Truffle Shop
408 Broad St., Nevada City
530-265-3539
www.chocolategod.com
INTERNATIONAL
Afternoon Deli
101 West McKnight Way, Grass Valley
530-273-6066
◆
Calla Lily Crepes
408 Broad St., Nevada City
(New York Hotel parking log)
530-615-7629 • callalilycrepes.com
Diego’s - Chilean Cuisine
217 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley
530-477-1460
diegosrestaurant.com
●
◆
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 • theindiaoven.com
◆● The Old 5 Mile House
18851 Highway 20, Nevada City
530-265-5155 • theold5milehouse.
com
ITALIAN
Bear River Pasta Company
109 Bank St., Grass Valley
530-274-1760
◆● Cirino’s @ Main Street
215 W. Main St., Grass Valley
530-477-6000
cirinosatmainstreet.com
Sergios Caffe
154 Mill St., Grass Valley
530-274-2600 • sergioscafe.com
◆● Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro
302 W. Main St., Grass Valley
530-272-1468 • tofanellis.com
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●
Tuscany Gardens
11370 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn
Valley 530-432-2498
491 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
530-271-1300
Trattoria Milano
124 Bank St., Grass Valley
530-273-3555
trattoria-milano.com
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
Casa Las Katarina’s Mexican
Restaurant
10100 Alta Sierra Dr., Grass Valley
530-274-1447 • 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
mariasgrassvalley.com
Nevada City Eats
104 Union St., Nevada City
530-470-8894
Plaza Jalisco
760 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley
530-274-2307
plazajaliscorestaurant.com
Rico’s Tacos
848 E. Main St., Grass Valley
530-205-9129
plazajaliscorestaurant.com
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
PIZZA
▲
Chrissy’s Bistro Pizza Take and
Bake
17327 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley
530-432-8646 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
altasierrapizza.com
Little Caesars
716 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley
530-273-2300 • littlecaesars.com
Miner Moe’s
102 Argall Way, Nevada City
530-265-0284
minermoespizza.com
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
114 W. Main St., Grass Valley
530-274-9600
239 Commercial St., Nevada City
530-264-7004
petes-pizza.com
Players Pizza, Pasta & More
10161 Commercial Ave., Penn Valley
530-432-1222
pvplayerspizza.com
◆● Round Table Pizza
686 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
530-273-6155
10894 Combie Rd., Lake of the
Pines
530-268-0433
roundtablepizza.com
◆ Three Forks Bakery & Brewing
Co
211 Commercial St., Nevada City
530-470-8333 • threeforks.com
Tuscany Gardens Pizzeria &
Cafe
11370 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn
Valley 530-432-2498
491 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
530-271-1300
tuscanygardenspandc.com
VEGETARIAN
◆
●
The Organic Grill
135 Argall Way, Nevada City
530-265-9392 • californiaorganics.
com
BriarPatch Market/Deli
290 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley
530-272-5333 • briarpatch.coop
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Kitchenettes
Private Bath
No. of Rooms
Breakfast
Rates
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16
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16 C
Pool
90-140
79-210
95-139
100-220
99-189
65-89
Hot Tub/Spa
6
17 C
21 C
42 C
8 C
27 C
80 •
35 C
42 R
27 C
Fireplace/
Woodstove
115-125
70-100
50-109
153-309
135-200
109-249
135-250
75-120
85-129
51-186
Phone & WiFi
in Room
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VMAD
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59-175
89-169
Wheelchair
Accessible
Conference
Facilities
Pets Allowed
● Alta Sierra Village Inn • 11858 Tammy Way, Grass Valley • 530-273-9102 / 800-992-5300
◆● Best Western Gold Country Inn • 972 Sutton Way, Grass Valley • 530-273-1393 www.BestWestern.com/GoldCountryInnGrassValley
◆ Broad Street Inn • 517 W. Broad St., Nevada City • 530-265-2239 • broadstreetinn.com
● Coach N Four Motel • 628 So. Auburn St., Grass Valley • 530-273-8009 ● Golden Chain Resort & Motel • 13413 Highway 49, Grass Valley • 530-273-7279
● Grass Valley Courtyard Suites • 210 No. Auburn St., Grass Valley • 530-272-7696 www.gvcourtyardsuites.com
◆● Harmony Ridge Lodge • 18883 E. Hwy. 20, Nevada City • www.harmonyridgelodge.com • 530-478-0615
The Holbrooke Hotel • 212 W. Main St., Grass Valley • 530-273-1353 / 800-933-7077 • www.holbrooke.com
◆● Gold Miners Inn-Holiday Inn Express • 121 Bank St., Grass Valley 530-477-1700 www.thegoldminersinn.com
◆● Holiday Lodge • 1221 E. Main St., Grass Valley • 530-273-4406 / 800-742-7125 www.holidaylodge.biz
◆ The National Hotel • 211 Broad St., Nevada City • 530-265-4551 www.thenationalhotel.com
◆● Nevada City Inn • 760 Zion St., Nevada City • 530-265-2253 • AAA Rated • Plus 7 cottages
800-977-8884 www.nevadacityinn.net
◆ ●Northern Queen Inn • 400 Railroad Ave., Nevada City • Plus cottages 530-265-5824 / 800-226-3090
◆● The Outside Inn • 575 East Broad St., Nevada City • 530-265-2233 www.outsideinn.com
● The Pines Motel • 10845 Rough & Ready Hwy., Grass Valley • 530-273-4232 • www.grassvalleypines.com
● Rollins Lakeside Inn • 18145 Rollins View, Grass Valley • 530-273-0729 /877-466-0729 • rollinslakesideinn.com
● Sierra Mountain Inn• 816 W. Main St., Grass Valley • 530-273-8133 • www.sierramountaininn.com
Stage Coach Motel • 405 South Auburn St., Grass Valley • 530-272-3701
M-Mastercard A-American Express D-Discover
HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS
R-Restaurant C-Continental L-Limited A-Available V-Visa
Lodging:
Information subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards
No. of Rooms
Rates
159-239 7
Piety Hill Cottages Motel and B&B • 523 Sacramento St., Nevada City • 530-265-2245 / 800-443-2245 74-169
◆
105-120 4
•
A
•
•
•
•
▲ Member of Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce
Swan-Levine House • 328 So. Church St., Grass Valley • 530-272-1873 www.swanlevinehouse.com
● Member of the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce ◆ Member of Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
●
9
165-220 5
The Madison House • 427 Broad St., Nevada City • 530-265-9478 [email protected]
◆
www.pietyhillcottages.com
155-215 4
Lamb’s Victorian Inn • 304 S. Church St., Grass Valley • 530-615-4652 www.lambsvictorianinn.com
●
◆● Harmony Ridge Lodge • 18883 East Hwy. 20, Nevada City • 530-478-0615 www.harmonyridgelodge.com 153-309 9
Breakfast
Emma Nevada House • 528 E. Broad St. Nevada City • 530-265-4415 / 800-916-EMMA Private Bath
www.emmanevadahouse.com
Hot Tub/Spa
◆
Kitchenettes
•
•
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• •
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2
2
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5
Phone & WiFi
in Room
85-120
Smoking
179-205 4
Pets Allowed
Elam Biggs • 220 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley • 530-477-0906 www.elambiggs.com
Children Welcome
Deer Creek Inn • 116 Nevada St., Nevada City • 530-264-7038 •deercreekinn.net Conference
Facilities
●
Wheelchair
Accessible
◆
For short notice accommodations, contact:
Historic Bed & Breakfast Inns of Grass Valley & Nevada City at (800) 250-5808.
M-Mastercard A-American Express D-Discover
BED & BREAKFAST INNS
R-Restaurant C-Continental L-Limited A-Available V-Visa
Lodging:
Information subject to change without notice.
VMAD
VMDA
VMAD
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VMAD
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Credit Cards
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Vacation
Rentals & Retreats
309 Commercial
309 Commercial Street, Nevada City
530-271-0801, 309commercial.com ◆
A Victorian Rose
120 Winchester St., Grass Valley
(925) 825-6462 , a-victorian-rose.com
Downtown Grass Valley Historic District
4 bd, 2 ba, hot tub, sleeps two-14 ●
Art Cottage
10647 Red Dog Road, Nevada City
530-478-0920
nevadacityvacationrental.com
2 bd, 2 ba house, private, artsy.
Casa Del Campo
12640 Greenfields Way, Grass Valley
530-273-5067, casadelcampo.org ● ◆
Country View Vacation Suites
Grass Valley 530-277-6495
vrbo.com/101604 • vrbo.com/328625
2 bd + kitchenette. Quiet, country setting,
close to town.
Crystal Hermitage
Guest House at Ananda
14618 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City
530-478-7587, www.AnandaWeddings.org
2 bd, guest house. ●
Expanding Light Retreat
14618 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City
530-478-7518 ext. 1
www.expandinglight.org
Yoga and meditation, accommodations and
meals. ◆ ●
Harmony Ridge Vacation Rentals
& Retreats
18883 Hwy 20, Nevada City
530-478-0615,
www.harmonyridgelodge.com ◆
Honey Comb Ranch
14981 Lewis Road, Nevada City.
530-265-2183, vrbo.com/241100
2 bd, 1 ba, sleeps four. Less than a mile
from downtown Nevada City.
Kate’s Place
422 Kate Hayes St., Grass Valley
559-269-7424
www.katesplacegrassvalley.com
Lost Mine Retreat
530-368-1952
www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/59985.html
[email protected] ◆
Nevada City Retreats
Nevada City
530-470-0816 or 530-277-1510
Vacation cabins with hot tubs. Fully
equipped on five acres.
nevadacityretreats.com ◆ ●
The Nomad House
16764 Nomad Way, Penn Valley
(415) 759-5073 thenomadhouse.com
3bd, 2ba on 60 acres, pool. ◆
Nevada City Timeshare Rentals
Various locations in Nevada City
877-815-4227
www.sellmytimesharenow.com/timeshare/
nevadacity/city
[email protected]
Several to choose from throughout Nevada
County ◆
Our Sweet Retreat
PO Box 2628, Nevada City
530-448-9734, oursweetretreat.com
Two cabins, one teepee,
swimming pond. ◆
The “Perfect” Place Retreats
Several fully furnished fun and friendly
homes to choose from throughout Nevada
County. 530-447-8777
theperfectpalceretreats.com ●
Squirrel Creek Ranch
12971 Squirrel Creek Road, Grass Valley
530-273-4505, vrbo.com/318265
3 bd, 1.5 ba, on creek. Day use or other.
Stevenson Vacation Rentals
(Alta Sierra) Grass Valley
530-613-7350
vrbo.com/140245, vrbo.com/140231
3 bd, 2ba, sleeps two-eight, swimming hole
and spa. ● ◆
Sundance Retreat
11850 Red Dog Road, Nevada City
415-897-3289, vrbo.com/159480
3bd, 2ba, wooded forest, private.
Tara at Rock Creek
21040 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. ◆
Two Room Inn
Downtown Nevada City
415-310-1919, www.tworoominn.com
Sleeps 2-6 in comfort Luxury, charm and a
kitchen. ◆
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Penn Valley
ACCOMMODATIONS & POINTS OF INTEREST
POINTS OF INTEREST
Do
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ill
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1. South Yuba River State Park at Bridgeport
2. Spenceville Wildlife Area
3. Lake Englebright and Englebright Dam
4. Lake Wildwood
5. Western Gateway Park
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Nevada
City
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Pleasant Valley
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Penn Valley
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2
www.TheUnion.com
Great People Connecting Communities
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Nevada County
Government Complex
(Rood Center)
Nevad
Coun
Libra
ACCOMMODATIONS
Maidu
Avenue
1. Deer Creek Inn
2. Emma Nevada House
3. Harmony Ridge Lodge
4. The National Hotel
5. The Madison House
6. Piety Hill Cottages
7. Nevada City Inn
8. The Outside Inn
9. Northern Queen Inn
10. Broad Street Inn
POINTS OF INTEREST
2
11. Nevada City Chamber of Commerce/Visitor’s Center
12. Fire House No. 1
13. St. Canice Catholic Church
14. Nevada County Courthouse
15. Fire House No. 2
16. The Nevada Theatre
17. Miners Foundry Cultural Center
18. Nevada City Winery
19. The Stonehouse
20. Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
21. The Old 5 Mile House
10
17
5
18
6
7
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Hol
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Way
9
20
Avenue
County
t Complex
Center)
Nevada
County
Library
Nevada City
ACCOMMODATIONS & POINTS OF INTEREST
3
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14
21
13
12
15
11
1
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Pa
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4
Nim
16
Pioneer
Park
www.TheUnion.com
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Grass Valley
ACCOMMODATIONS & POINTS OF INTEREST
ACCOMMODATIONS
1. Coach N Four Motel
2. Elam Biggs Bed & Breakfast
3. Lamb’s Victorian Inn
4. Stage Coach Motel
5. Swan-Levine House
6. Holiday Lodge
7. Grass Valley Courtyard Suites
8. Sierra Mountain Inn
9. Gold Miners Inn-Holiday Inn Express
10. Holbrooke Hotel
7
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15. Public Library
16. Lola Montez Home
17. Emmanuel Episcopal Church
18. Del Oro Theater
19. Empire Mine State Park
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Welcome to
Booktown, USA
Known as one of the very few “book towns” in the country, Nevada
City and Grass Valley are a resource for readers, collectors, authors,
dealers, scholars and researchers. Many stores 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.
The Book Seller
Hardy’s Books
107 Mill Street, Grass Valley
530-272-2131
bookseller.biz
PO Box 95, Nevada City
530-470-9090
www.hardybooks.com
Booktown Books
Harmony Books
107 Bank Street, Grass Valley
530-272-4655
130 Main Street, Nevada City
530-265-9564
Brigadoon Books
An Inner Sanctum
108 N. Pine Street, Nevada City
530-264-7184
308 Broad Street, Nevada City
530-478-9905
Bud’s Art Books
Main Street Books & Antiques
13393 Grass Valley Ave. #7, Grass
Valley, 530-273-2166
www.budplant.com
214 ½ Main Street, Nevada City
530-265-3108
Carl Mautz Vintage Photographs
& Publishing
329 Bridge Way, Nevada City
530-478-1610
www.carlmautz.com
418 Broad Street, Nevada City
530-265-0241
Toad Hall Book Shop
108 N. Pine Street, Nevada City
530-264-7183
Carol’s Recycled Paperbacks
134 Joerschke Drive, Grass Valley
530-274- 9837
Mountain House Books
Tomes
671 Maltman Drive #3, Grass Valley
530-273-4002 • .tomesgv.com
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Antique Shops
The historic streets of Grass Valley and Nevada City offer visitors
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 Greater Grass Valley Chamber or Nevada
City Chamber for a listing of area galleries. Below is a listing of local
antique shops:
An Inner Sanctum
Antique Emporium
308 Broad St., Nevada City
530-478-9905
150 Mill St., Grass Valley,
530-272-7302
Hardy Books
Clocksmith Antiques
& Collectibles
P.O. Box 95, Nevada City,
530-470-9090, hardybooks.com
La Cache
217 W. Main St., Grass Valley
530-272-5746
218 Broad St., Nevada City,
530-265-8104
lacachejewelry.com
Antique Gallery
Main Street Antiques & Books
Antique Palace:
The R.D. Schmitz Collection
214½ Main St., Nevada City
530-265-3108, 530-272-7949
Rogers Picture Framing &
Restoration Services
210 Spring St., Nevada City, 
530-265-4248
The Magic Carpet
408 Broad St., Nevada City,
530-265-9229
themagiccarpet.biz
202 W. Main St., Grass Valley,
530-272-2327
138 E. Main St., Grass Valley,
530-273-6043
A La Mode Vintage
127 Neal St., Grass Valley,
530-272-1287
Schmitz Antiques
318 Broad St., Nevada City,
530-265-1932
Family Fun
49er Family Fun Park
Prosperity Lanes Bowling Alley
314 Railroad Ave., Grass Valley
530- 272-4949 • 49erfunpark.com
Amusement parks, party and event
planning, mini golf
 
420 Henderson St., Grass Valley
530- 274-6484
www.prosperitylanes.com
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M
ovie theaters
Del Oro
The Magic Theater
165 Mill St., Grass Valley
530-273-6932
107 Argall Way, Nevada City
530-265-8262
Sutton Cinemas
399 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
530-477-9000
Nevada Theatre Series
401 Broad St., Nevada City
530-477-FILM (3456)
Sierra Cinemas
840 E. Main St., Grass Valley
530-477-9000
Nightlife
◆ ● Cirino’s at Main Street
213 W Main St., Grass Valley
530-477-6000 • cirinosatmainstreet.
com
Cooper’s
235 Commercial St., Nevada City
530-265-0116 • coopersnclive.com
◆ Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill
230 Commercial St., Nevada City
530-265-4000 • crazyhorsenc.com
◆ Mine Shaft
222 Broad St., Nevada City
530-265-6310 • mineshaftsaloon.com
◆ National Hotel
211 Broad St., Nevada City
530-265-4551 • thenationalhotel.com
Nevada Club
108 W Main St., Grass Valley
530-274-0947
Tack Room Restaurant & Bar
17356 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley
530-470-8333 • threeforsnc.com
Dew Drop Inn
19729 Cerrito Rd., Grass Valley
530-268-1065
◆ Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co
211 Commercial St., Nevada City
530-432-1126
◆ Friar Tuck’s Restaurant & Bar
111 N. Pine St., Nevada City
530-265-9093
Gary’s Place
158 Mill St., Grass Valley
530-272-5509 • garysplaceonline.com
◆ Haven Underground
226 Broad St., Nevada City
530-264-7026• havenunderground.org
Towers Casino
115 Bank St., Grass Valley
530-273-4100 • towerscasino.com
◆ Ol’ Republic Brewery
124 Argall Way, Nevada City
530-264-7263 • olrepublicbrewery.com
◆ ● The Old 5 Mile House
18851 Highway 20, Nevada City
530-265-5155 • theold5milehouse.com
Holbrooke Hotel & Saloon
212 W Main St., Grass Valley
530-273-1353 • holbrooke.com
McGee’s Annex
315 Broad St., Nevada City
530-265-3205 • mcgeesannex.com
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Specialty Shops
From downtown boutiques to art galleries, people can find everything
they’re looking for. There are many specialty shops to find something
truly unique to this area.
Grande Wood Designs
998 Plaza Drive, Grass Valley
530-274-3301
www.grandewood.com
Home décor, gifts
J.J. Jackson’s
244 Commercial Street, Nevada City
530-265-2644
www.jj-jacksons.com
Home décor, travel gear, gifts
Julie’s Cottage Boutique
17487 Penn Valley Drive, Ste. B100,
Penn Valley • 530-432-7761
Craft supplies, like-new consignments,
vintage treasures, artisan crafts by
local artists.
Make Local Habit
Kiya’s National Toy Store
109 W. Mill Street, Grass Valley
530-477-5100
www.makelocalhabitgrassvalley.com
Local art, jewelry, beauty products,
clothing
The Fur Trader
Sierra Timberline
324 Idaho Maryland Rd., Grass Valley
530-273-4822
www.sierratimberline.com
Hearth, spas, furniture, stoves,
awnings
Tess’ Kitchen Store
115 Mill Street, Grass Valley
530-273-6997
www.tesskitchenstore.com
Bakeware, cookware, cutlery, kitchen
electronics
Wooden Spoon
2066 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley
530-272-8980
www.atoystoreforcooks.com
Bakeware, cookware, cutlery, kitchen
electronics, tabletop, gifts
Yuba Blue 
116 Mill Street, Grass Valley
530-273-9620
www.yubablueonline.com
Gifts, home décor, clothing, jewelry,
accessories, bath & body
233 Broad Street, Nevada City
530-265-8000
www.furtraders.com
Fur, leather, accessories, footwear
998 Plaza Drive, Grass Valley
(BetweenatMargaritas
Located
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Brunswick Road
530-274-3301 • Open Mon-Sat
Visit us online: GrandeWood.com
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Art
Galleries
Alexander Gallery
Elixart
225 Broad Street
Nevada City, 530-265-4682
[email protected]
408 Broad Street, #8
Nevada City, 530-265-1901
www.elixart.net
As if Studios
Lilly Vigil’s Native
American Art Gallery
940 Idaho Maryland Road
Grass Valley, 530-274-7000
www.asifstudios.com
Art Works Gallery
113 Mill Street
Grass Valley, 530-477-1600
www.artworksgalleryco-op.com
Clavey Wine Tasting Room
232 Commercial Street
Nevada City, 530-265-8200
www.claveywine.com
214 Broad Street
Nevada City, 530-265-5790
www.lillyvigilgallery.com
Szabo Vineyards Tasting Room
316 Broad Street
Nevada City,530-265-8792
www.szabovineyards.com
The Center for the Arts
The Main Gallery and the
Granucci Gallery
314 West Main Street
Grass Valley, 530-274-8384
www.thecenterforthearts.org
Airports
Grass Valley Airfest
• Nevada County Air Park: 13083 John Bauer Ave., Grass Valley
530-273-3374, secure.mynevadacounty.com/nc/airports
Nevada County Air Park is a county-owned public use airport in
Nevada County. The airport is located three nautical miles east of
the central business district of Grass Valley.
• Alta Sierra Airport: 18575 Norlene Way, Grass Valley,
530-271-1400, www.asaoa.org
All guests must have specific permission and a thorough briefing
from an owner/member of the Alta Sierra Airport prior to landing
at Alta Sierra Airport. The briefing must include Alta Sierra Airport
operating rules and procedures. The Alta Sierra Airport is approved
for day use operations only. It is considered a mountain airport and
requires caution.
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Because the bond with your pet
is one of life’s greatest joys.
Pet-friendly. Pets provide steadfast,
loyal devotion and unconditional love. In short,
pets just make us feel happy. You don’t have
to leave your pet behind when you move to
an Eskaton community.
Experience the Eskaton difference.
eskaton.org
Eskaton Village Grass Valley
Multi-Level Community: Independent
Living with Services, Assisted Living
and Memory Care
530-802-2737
License # 297001933
A leading nonprofit provider of aging services in Northern California since 1968
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In Concert Sierra
Performing Arts
& Theaters
The amphitheaters and historic halls of Nevada County provide the
stage for a number of excellent performing arts companies.
• CATS: The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra is a diverse
group of performers offering quality theater with an Asian emphasis. 228 Commercial St., #88, Nevada City. 530- 273-6362 or
catsweb.org
• Center for the Arts: Showcases the visual, literary and performing
arts with a 300 seat main stage theatre, Off Center Stage black box
theatre, gallery and studio spaces. There is an ongoing 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.
• 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. 530273-3990. www.inconcertsierra.org.
• LeGacy Productions: Family run and operated theatre company,
with emphasis on producing high quality stage plays that are rare
or new to Nevada County. Based mostly at the historic Nevada
Theatre, LeGacy utilizes the best of local talent to create an unforgettable theatre experience.
530- 913-2826 www.legacypresents.com.
• Music in the Mountains: Classical music 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
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In Concert Sierra
• Miners Foundry: This historic building hosts over 400 events
annually, including: concerts, dance, literary and theater productions. Located at 325 Spring St., Nevada City. 530-265-5040 or
minersfoundry.org.
• Nevada County Concert Band: This community orchestra
performs 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, www.nevadatheatre.com
• 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 Commercial
St., Nevada City. 530- 265-8686 or www.offbroadstreet.com.
• The Penn Valley Pavilion: This pavilion is set amidst the beautiful
natural surroundings of Western Gateway Park, 18560 Penn Valley
Drive, Penn Valley. 530- 432-1990, www.westerngatewaypark.com
• Quest Theaterworks: An award-winning theater company. Performs in indoor and outdoor venues and tours to other venues in
Northern California. Producers of the popular outdoor fairy shows
for children to an adventure in an actual forest, and this year they
will be performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. QuestTheaterworks.com or call 530-366-5888.
• 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 cultural
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 orphanage,
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, saintjosephsculturalcenter.org
• Synthetic Unlimited: This edgy and exciting theater company produces classic comedic and dramatic plays, music and dance events,
and serves wine and desserts at 120 Joerschke Drive, Grass Valley.
1-888-95-SHOWS or www.syntheticunlimited.org
• The Fruit Jar Pickers: Journey to Rough and Ready on any Sunday
between 10 a.m. and noon and hear this band perform at the
Grange, located across the road from the Market in downtown
Rough and Ready. Enjoy sing-alongs and down-home parodies of
old standards, country, bluegrass and gospel songs. Performances
are free, just bring your sense of humor.
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NEVADA COUNTY IS
DOG FRIENDLY
Nevada County is a great place for dog lovers, and doges will surely
love all the adventures it has to offer. More information on dog
friendliness at DogTrekker.com and GoNevadaCounty.com
DAY CARE
& BOARDING
Paw Spa
147 Joerschke Dr. #6, Grass Valley
530-272-5300
Empire Kennels
11377 Amsel Way, Grass Valley
530-272-6971
Bubbles & Bows Pet Salon
530 D Searls Ave., Nevada City
530-265-4200
The Kennels
- Pet Boarding/Pet Sitting
12736 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley
530-272-4670, thekennelsgv.com
GROOMING
SERVICE & SUPPLIES
Scraps Dog Bakery
2034 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley
www.scrapsdogbakery.net
530-274-4493
Incredible Pets
649 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
530-272-7701 • incredpets.com
Paws & Claws Grooming
10518 Combie Road, Auburn
530-268-8035
Furry Friends Grooming Salon
10110 Alta Sierra Drive, Grass Valley
530-477-8082
VETERINARY/
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
At the Farm Veterinary Service, Inc
101W. McKnight Way Suite B # 205
Grass Valley 530-268-5723
athefarmvet.com 24 Hour Emergency
Service for small and large animals
Petco
672 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley
530-274-7547
River Dogs
Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital
526 Mill Street, Grass Valley
530-272-1645
riverdogsgrooming.com
11101 Rough & Ready Highway,
Grass Valley
530-273-7272 • gvvet.com
For Pets Only
17406 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley
530-432-3520
petsuppliesandgroomingpennvalley.
com
Pine Creek Veterinary Clinic
128 New Mohawk Road, Nevada City
530-478-9141 • pinecreekvetclinic.
com
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Animal Medical Center
1525 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn
530-823-5166
Humane societies/shelters
AnimalSave
www.animalsave.org
520 E. Main #A, Grass Valley 95945
530-271-7071
Sammie’s Friends Animal
Shelter
(Nevada County Animal Shelter)
14647 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley
530-471-5401
sammiesfriends.org
Animal Medical Center
1525 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn
530-823-5166
HUMANE
SOCIETIES/SHELTERS
AnimalSave
www.animalsave.org
520 E. Main #A, Grass Valley 95945
530-271-7071
Sammie’s Friends Animal
Shelter
(Nevada County Animal Shelter)
14647 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley
530-471-5401
sammiesfriends.org
DOG FRIENDLY
RESTAURANTS
BriarPatch Market/Deli
290 Sierra College Dr., Ste A, Grass
Valley
530-272-5333
briarpatchcoop
Diego’s Chilean Cuisine
217 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley
530-477-1460
diegosrestaurant.com
Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro
302 West Main St., Grass Valley
530-272-1468 • tofanellis.com
Broad Street Bistro
426 Broad Street, Nevada City
530-265-4204
broadstreetbistro.com
The Old 5 Mile House
18851 Hwy 20, Nevada City
530-265-5155
theold5milehouse.com
Blue Cow Deli
17500 Penn Valley Dr., Ste. A, Penn
Valley
530-432-5500
BED & BREAKFASTS
Swan Levine House
328 S. Church St., Grass Valley
530-272-1873
www.swanlevinehouse.com
Pet fee: $15 per night cleaning fee,
non-refundable. Call ahead and
provide your pet’s bed. Cannot leave
pet alone in the room.
HOTELS & MOTELS
Alta Sierra Village Inn
11858 Tammy Way, Grass Valley
800-992-5300, 530-273-9102
altasierravillageinn.com
Pet fee: $10 per pet, one time, non-refundable fee
Best Western Gold Country Inn
972 Sutton Way, Grass Valley
866-839-6035, 530-273-1393
www.bwgrassvalley.com
Pet Fee: $20 per pet, one time, non-refundable fee. Cannot leave pet alone
in the room.
Broad Street Inn Bed
& Breakfast
517 West Broad Street, Nevada City
530.265.2239
www.broadstreetinn.com
Pet fee: $20 per pet, per night.
Coach N Four Motel
628 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley
530-273-8009 • coachn4.webs.com
Pet fee: $10 per pet, one-time, non-refundable fee.
Matteo’s Public
300 Commercial St., Nevada City
530-265-0782 • matteospublic.com
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Grass Valley Courtyard Suites
Outside Inn
210 N. Auburn Street
Grass Valley, 530-272-7696
gvcourtyardsuites.com
Pets fee under 40 lbs: $25, one-time
non-refundable fee
575 Broad Street, Nevada City
530-265-2233
www.outsideinn.com
Pet fee: (dogs only) $20 – per pet,
cleaning fee per night (non-refundable).
Golden Chain Motel
13413 Hwy 49, Grass Valley
530-273-7279
Pet fee: $10 per pet, one-time, non-refundable fee.
Harmony Ridge Lodge
18883 E. Hwy. 20, Nevada City
www.harmoneyridgelodge.com
530-478-0615
Pet fee: $25 per pet, one-time, non-refundable fee
Gold Miners Inn Holiday Inn Express
121 Bank Street, Grass Valley
530-477-1700
www.thegoldminersinn.com
Pet fee: $50 per pet, one-time non-refundable fee
Holbrook Hotel
212 W. Main Street, Grass Valley
530-273-1353, www.holbrook.com
Pet fee: $50 per pet, one-time non-refundable fee.
Northern Queen Inn
400 Railroad Ave., Nevada City
800-226-3090, 530-265-5824
www.northernqueeninn.com
Pet fee: $25, per room, one-time
non-refundable fee or $50, per cabin
or chalet, one-time non-refundable fee.
Sierra Mountain Inn
816 W. Main Street, Grass Valley
530-273-8133
www.sierramountaininn.com
Pet fee: $25 per pet, one-time non-refundable fee.
Fairgrounds and Rv Park
Nevada County Fairgrounds
– RV Park
This is an RV park in a campground
setting. Facilities are nestled among
tall pine trees, providing a serene setting and encouraging a safe camping
experience. 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 questions, email: camping@
NevadaCountyFair.com, 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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Outdoors
O
utdoor lovers will think they’re in paradise when they
discover 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 commerce
visitor centers and the Nevada City Ranger District office located at
631 Coyote Street, Nevada City.
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. Reduced
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 championship
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.
DISC GOLF
• Condon Park: Rates as one of the best disc golf courses in California. Minnie Street off Butler Street in Grass Valley. 530-274-4350.
• Western Gateway Park: Open sunrise to sunset. Available to rent
or for tournament play. 18560 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley. 530432-1990.
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.
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• 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 hiking,
disc golf, an arboretum, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, bocce ball
court, baseball field, 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 Museum, 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 meeting lodge.
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 several
baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, trails, amphitheater,
playground, exercise course, horse arena, picnic and barbecue area,
and disc golf course. Cottage available for parties. Lots of on-leash
walking trails and open space. Doggie bag dispensers and trash cans
are located throughout the park.  Plus, an off-leash dog park. 530432-1990.
STATE PARKS
• Donner Memorial State Park: Located in the beautiful Sierra
Nevada, 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 Scallenberger 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
California from the east in the mid-1800s. 12593 Donner Pass Road,
Truckee. 530-582-7892. Reservations: (800) 444-7275. www.parks.
ca.gov/?page_id=503
• 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 gardens, 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
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for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Guided tours and
audio-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 St., Grass Valley. 530-2738522. www.empiremine.org
• 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. www.malakoffdigginsstatepark.org
• 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
Bridgeport, 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-panning tours are offered at selected times throughout the year. The park, north of Nevada City, is located off Highway
49 and is accessible at Edwards Crossing, Purdon Crossing, Highway
49 and Bridgeport. 17660 Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley. 530432-2546 or 530-273-3884. www.southyubariverstatepark.org
LAKES & RESERVOIRS
• Bullards Bar Reservoir: Located northwest of Nevada City in
Plumas National Forest, this reservoir is surrounded by rugged
countryside. 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,
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 hydraulic 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
$20 from May 1 to Sept. 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.
• 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.
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• 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
Regional Land Development office at (916) 386-5164.
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 individual or group
camping. Camping may be unavailable due to previously scheduled
activities at the fairgrounds. No tent camping. WiFi available. 11228
McCourtney Road, Grass Valley. 530-273-6217 Fax: 530-273-1146,
nevadacountyfair.com/camping
• Rollins Lake Resorts: Fantastic fishing and water sports. Twenty-six miles of wooded shoreline. Four campgrounds (listed below)
featuring four launch ramps, gas docks, general stores, two restaurants and 250-plus campsites.
• Greenhorn: Ten minutes off of Interstate 80. Features 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 excellent
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 welcome. 19085 Lansen Rd., Chicago Park, 530-3462212. www.osresort.net
• 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, boating, 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
• River Rest Resort Campground: 530-265-4306, www.riverresort.com
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• 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 ReserveUSA:
1-877-444-6777 or visiting www.reserveusa.com
There are many other camping opportunities in the Tahoe National
Forest. For more information, call the Nevada City Ranger District at
530-265-4531 or the Truckee Ranger District at 530-587-3558.
CAMPGROUNDS:
HIGHWAY 20 CORRIDOR
Campgrounds 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, corral, and
water troughs. Limited parking. Elevation: 4,400. For scheduling
information, 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: Seven unimproved sites. Pack in/pack out. Elevation: 5,565.
• Carr Lake: Five 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 reservations: (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 Parking
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 Trail
Trailhead: 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: Approx 5 miles.
Degree of difficulty: Up to 6. Seasons: All year. Historical Significance: Area is dotted with old mine sites and foundations. Beautiful
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forest setting, small creek crossing. Trail maps are available at the park
visitors center.
• Union Hill Trail
Trailhead: 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 significance: Area is filled with old mine sites and includes the pipeline that
brought water to the mines. Detailed trail maps are available 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 Bridgeport. 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 Trail
Trailhead: Highway 49, six miles northwest of Nevada City. Distance
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: 8 miles northeast of Nevada City, off North Bloomfield
Road. Directions: Highway 49 to North Bloomfield Road. Drive 8
miles, past the river, follow signs to the campground and trailhead.
Distance of hike: 7.5 miles one way. Degree of difficulty: 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 Trail
Trailhead: 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 mining 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. Includes a 1,000-foot return
climb out of the river canyon. Historical Significance: Malakoff was
once the largest hydraulic mine in the world and its almost 8,000foot 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. Waterfalls, swimming in the Yuba.
Historic relics include ditches, mine shafts, rock walls. No pets, no
mountain bikes.
• North Bloomfield Trail
Trailhead: North Bloomfield Road, village of North Bloomfield.
Distance of hike: 1/2 mile. Degree of difficulty: 6
Seasons: 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: 3 miles. Degree of difficulty: 6. Views of the Malakoff hydraulic
diggings. Pine and cedar forests. Pets must be leashed.
HIKING TRAILS:
SPENCEVILLE WILDLIFE AREA
Spenceville 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 Valley 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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Outdoors
Tahoe National Forest
T
he 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 includes 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 Washington 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.
Proceed 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 environment, 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 connection 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
Nevada City, left at Harmony Ridge Market, across from The Old
5 Mile House. Distance of hike/bike ride: 20 total miles. Degree of
difficulty: 3.
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• Rock Creek Nature Trail: Trailhead: Off access road, seven miles
east of Nevada City. Directions: Highway 20 east from Nevada 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 identified. Brochures are
available at the trailhead. Horses prohibited.
• Scott’s Flat Lake Trail: Trailhead: Off Hwy 20 at The Old 5 Mile
House, Nevada City. Directions: Highway 20 east from Nevada City,
on right past The Old 5 mile House. Distance of hike/bike trail:
Approximately 5 miles one way.
WALKING TOURS: SELF-GUIDED
Grass 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 Welcome Home Vets. 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
attracted 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.
To Quincy
Calpine
Bassett's Station
Downieville
49
Sierra City
Sattley
Sierraville
49
Scenic route
Bullards Bar
Reservoir
Stampede
Reservoir
89
Camptonville
Middle
er
Yuba Riv
No. San Juan
80 To Reno
a River
h Yub
Sout
80
20
20
49
Nevada City
Grass Valley
174
Boca
Reservoir
Scotts Flat
Reservoir
Truckee
Soda Springs
Donner
Lake
89
80
To Lake Tahoe
To Sacramento and Auburn
To Colfax
DRIVING TOUR: SELF-GUIDED
Yuba Donner Scenic Byway: From Grass Valley/Nevada 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, sightseeing (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: 4 hours.
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Cycling
Nevada County has long been popular with bicyclists. The
54-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 EVENTS
The 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 attack
the difficult down town course on Father’s Day weekend.
In 2015, Nevada City became a host city of the AMGEN tour of
California bicycle race, further securing Nevada County’s status as a
world-class cycling destination.
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 Saturday before the Nevada City Classic Pro race.
MOUNTAIN BIKE COUNTRY
For mountain bike riders, Nevada County is a year-round
playground. Lush forests, rivers and lakes provide the backdrop for a
pleasant cruise or a healthy cycling workout.
Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop
457 Sacramento St., Nevada City
530- 265-2187
www.tourofnevadacity.com
Mountain Recreation
Outfitters ONLY
491 East Main St., Grass Valley
530- 477-8006 • www.mtnrec.com
For more information on cycling in
Nevada County:
Sierra Express Bicycle Club
228 Commercial St., PMB 163,
Nevada City
sierraexpress.org
Bicyclists of Nevada County (BONC)
P.O. Box 1311, Nevada City
530- 205-3478 • bonc.org
Pacific Mountain Bike Works
15686 Johnson Pl, Grass Valley
(530) 274-2878
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Panning for gold
• Bridgeport: Highway 20 out of Grass Valley to Penn Valley. Turn
right onto Pleasant Valley Road and follow to the Historic South
Yuba River Park at Bridgeport. The site includes the longest single
span covered bridge in existence, an historic barn that houses authentic wagons and a hay press and a Visitor Center. Gold panning
demonstrations are held every Saturday and Sunday during the summer and at special events. Supplies can be purchased at the Visitor
Center. For more information, contact 530-432-2546.
• Town of Washington: Travel on Highway 20 East of Nevada City
and take the Washington exit. Pan at local camp grounds, Tahoe
National Forest (TNF) Keleher Picnic Area on Yuba River two miles
upstream from town, TNF Quartz Picnic Area further up-stream.
More Information available at TNF offices, 631 Coyote St., Nevada
City, CA 95959; 530-265-4531.
Gated
communities
LAKE OF THE PINES
Lake of the Pines, located in south Nevada County, is a haven for
families. Easily accessible 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 complete with fishing, sailing, boating, tennis courts,
golf course and restaurant.
LAKE WILDWOOD
Lake 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 swimming pool, tennis courts, and an 18-hole
golf course.
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Kayaking
& rafting
N
evada City is considered the central hub of the West
Coast 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 from 4 years
to Class 5 expert only). Half-day to 4 days. 530-346-6812 or (800)
672-3846, www.WhiteWaterTours.com or email [email protected]
5 OFF
$
10
OFF
1 day trip
$
1/2 day trip
Half day, whole day, and overnight
adventures on a variety of rivers
REF: NCVG
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Truckee
LODGING
Donner Pass
HOTELS & MOTELS
BED & BREAKFAST INNS
(formerly Truckee Tahoe Hotel)
800-824-6385 • 530-587-4525
530-587-5574
Best Western Plus
Boreal Inn
530-426-1012
Cedar House Sport Hotel
866-582-5655 • 530-582-5655
Donner Lake Village
800-621-6664 • 530-587-6081
Hampton Inn & Suites
888-587-1197 • 530-587-1197
Inn at Truckee
Donner Lake Inn
The River Street Inn
530-550-9290
RESORTS & CONDOS
Resort at Squaw Creek
800-327-3353 • 530-583-6300
Squaw Valley Lodge
800-549-6742 • 530-583-5500
Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging
800-757-9763 • 530-550-3300
888-773-6888 • 530-587-8888
HOSTELS
Loch Leven Lodge
530-426-9900
877-663-6637 • 530-587-3773
Olympic Village Inn
Cal Lodge - Hostel
Clair Tappan Lodge - Hostel
800-679-6775 • 530-426-3632
800-845-5243 • 530-581-6000
PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn*
800-323-7666 • 530-383-1576
Resort at Squaw Creek
800-327-3353 • 530-583-6300
Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake
Tahoe
Squaw Valley Lodge
530-562-3000 • 530-583-5500
Truckee Hotel
800-659-6921 • 530-587-4444
CABINS
Stone Bear River Camps
530-587-5160
Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging
800-757-9763 • 530-550-3000
Lost Trails Lodge
530-320-9268
RV PARKS
Coachland RV Park
530-587-3071
Truckee River RV Park
Truckee Donner Lodge
877-878-2533 • 530-582-9999
530-448-4650
Village Green Mobilehome Park
530-587-3326
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VACATION RENTALS
HOMES, CONDOS, CABINS
The Richardson House
Castle Peak Vacation Rentals
888-253-5551 • 530-426-1226
Coldwell Banker of Northern CA
800-926-4975 • 530-587-7474
Martis Valley Vacation Rentals
Mountain Home Properties
800-794-3916 • 530-550-0331
Tahoe Signature Properties
530-214-0484
877-582-6969
800-392-5253 • 530-587-6055
800-287-7685 • 530-587-4500
530-448-8124
Truckee Getaway Vacation Home
Donner Lake Realty, Inc.
530-583-0220
800-757-9763 • 530-587-4500
Tahoe Truckee Rentals
530-563-6874
Tahoe Getaways
Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging
Truckee Mountain Vacation
Rentals
800-805-8199 • 530-582-6969
Vacasa
503-345-9399
DUDE RANCH
Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch
800-334-6939 • 530-283-0930
Ski Resorts
Alpine Meadows 530-581-8374
Northstar, California 1-800-GO-NORTH
Clair Tappaan Lodge 530-426-3632
Boreal Mountain
Resort 530-426-3666
Soda Springs
530-426-3901
Northstar X-C Ski &
Snowshoe 530-562-2475
Diamond Peak
775-832-1177
Donner Ski Ranch
530-426-3635
Granlibakken
530-583-4242
Homewood 530-525-2992
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe 775-849-0704
Squaw Valley 530-583-6955
Sugar Bowl 530-426-1111
Tahoe Donner 530-587-9444
CROSSCOUNTRY
Auburn Ski Club Trail
System 530-426-3313
Royal Gorge 530-426-3871
Squaw Creek 530-583-6300
Tahoe Donner 530-587-5475
Tahoe XC 530-583-5475
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Towns & resorts surrounding
Lake Tahoe
Incline Village: This luxury village is
home to some of the wealthiest people
in the world.
Kings Beach: With easy access to
Truckee, the casinos and the lake, Kings
Beach truly lives up to its name.
Northstar: Northstar is an up-andcoming resort area that is filled with
summertime activities.
Truckee: The town of Truckee is a
vibrant, historically rich mountain town
surrounded by spectacular Sierra Nevada
beauty. A recreation paradise, located
within minutes of lakes, ski resorts, golf
courses and trials for hiking and riding.
Quaint historic downtown with distinctive
shops, restaurants and bars that are
rustic or hip.
Squaw Valley: Best known as a great
winter ski resort and home of the 1960
Winter Olympics.
Alpine Meadows: Mountain area that offers
plenty of hiking, biking and exploring.
Tahoe City: 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 entertainment in the summer.
Meeks Bay: This little neighborhood on
the West Shore offers luxurious views
of the lake, and great access to nearby
state parks.
South Lake Tahoe/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.
Zephyr Cove: 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.
Sand Harbor: 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.
Truckee is dog friendly
TahoeDog.com: Website for all things dogs in Truckee and Tahoe.
[email protected] • 775-848-3392
PET SITTER/DOGGIE 530-582-7268
www.truckeetahoepetlodge.com
DAY CARES
Luxury dog and cat lodging, doggie
Canine Country Pet Pals
daycare, all- breed pet grooming and
10310 Hirschdale Rd., Truckee
doggie play dates
530-587-7807
www.caninecountrypetpals.com
Got Dogs
Cage-free boarding and doggie
530-582-1820
daycare
www.gotdogs.biz
Pet care services for Truckee/North
Truckee Tails
Lake Tahoe
530-448-9025
www.truckeetails.com
Dog Gone It! Pet Care
Dog sitting and walking
530-414-5033
[email protected]
Truckee/Tahoe Pet Lodge
Dog walkers, pet taxi and home visits
10960 W. River St. #106
while you’re away
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PET STORES
Pet Station
11429 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee
530-550-7329
www.tahopetstation.com
Donner Memorial State Park
12593 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee
530-582-7892
Leashed dogs only
Scraps Pet Store
10344 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee
530-582-5044
Sagehen Creek
Located 7.4 miles north of Truckee on
Hwy 89
Leashed dogs only
VETS
Martis Creek Dam Rd., Truckee
North side of Hwy 267, east of Truckee
Airport
Leashed dogs only
Donner – Truckee Veterinary
Hospital
9701 State Highway 267., Truckee
530-587-4366
www.dtvet.com
The Doctor’s Office For Pets
10939 A Industrial Way #101., Truckee
530-587-5144
www.thedoctorsofficeforpets.com
Critter Care Mobile Veterinary Care
Truckee
530-550-8660
SIerra Pet Clinic
10411 River Park Place
530-587-7200 • sierrapetclinic.com
Tahoe Integrative Veterinary Care
12068 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee
530-582-1133
ANIMAL CONTROL
& ANIMAL SHELTERS
Animal Control
10961 Stevens Lane, Truckee
530-582-7830
www.townoftruckee.com/animalcontrol
Tahoe Rim Trail at Brockway
Summit
Park 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
Glenshire Pond
Turn 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
GROOMERS
Humane Society Of Truckee-Tahoe
10961 Stevens Lane, Truckee
530-587-5948
www.hstt.org
DOG FRIENDLY
TRAILS
Truckee River Legacy Trail
Trailhead begins at Truckee River
Regional Park off of Brockway Rd.
paved walking trail
Leashed dogs only
Northstar, California
5001 Northstar Drive., Truckee
800-466-6784
www.northstarattahoe.com
From June – September Northstar
offers free lift rides for hiking and
allows leashed dogs on the gondolas
as well.
Truckee/Tahoe Pet Lodge
10960 w. River st. #106
530-582-7268
www.truckeetahoepetlodge.com
Pet Station
11429 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee
530-550-7329
www.tahoepetstation.com
Fancy Fur Pet Salon
11401 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee
530-550-8477 • fancyfurpetsalon.com
Grooming and doggie daycare
Scraps Pet Store & Grooming
10344 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee
530-582-5044
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Lakes
Donner Lake
• Donner Lake: 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-maintained 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: 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: At an elevation of 5,949 feet in the Tahoe
National Forest, northeast of Truckee. Stampede has a surface
area of 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: 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 California’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 Department 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 program. The facilities and nearby 1,000 acre
wildlife area are administered by the Corps of Engineers.
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Restaurants
1882 Bar & Grill
In River Street Inn
10009 E. River St.
530-550-9290
Bar of America
10042 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-2626
Pasta, Pizza, Salad,
Steak
Blue Coyote Bar and
Grill
10015 Palisades Dr.
530-587-7777
American, burgers,
wings, pizza, pasta
Best Pies Pizzeria &
Restaurant
10068 Donner Pass Rd.
530-563-8879
Pizza, salad
Burger Me!
10418 Donner Pass Rd.,
Ste A
530- 550-9790
Burgers,hot dogs,
salads, milk shakes
Bill’s Rotisserie
11355 Deerfield Dr.
530-582-5652
Mexican, Fast Food
Casa Baeza
10010 Bridge St.
530-587-2161
Mexican
Coffeebar
10120 Jibboom St,
Ste. 101
530-587-2000
Coffee shop and food
Coffee And
10106 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-3123
Home cooking
Coffeebar Bakery
12047 Donner Pass Rd.
530-582-1554
Cottonwood
Restaurant
10142 Rue Hilltop Rd.
530-587-5711
Contemporary cuisine
Coyote Moon Bar and
Grille
10685 Northwoods
Blvd .
530-587-0886
Seasonal patio
Dairy Queen
11355 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-7055
Fast Food
Diego’s Beyond Bueno
10130 West River St
530-550-9900
Mexican
Donner Lake Kitchen
13720 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-3119
Breakfast, lunch
Drunken Monkey
11253 Brockway Rd.
530-582-9755
Sushi, Tapas, Sake
El Toro Bravo
10186 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-3557
Mexican
La Bamba
11760 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-3516
Mexican food
Marg’s Taco Bistro &
PHO!
10164 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-6274
Marty’s Café
10115 Donner Pass Rd.
530-550-8208
American cuisine
Mamasake
1850 Village South Rd.,
Squaw Valley
530-584-0110
Sushi, sake
McDonalds
11420 Deerfield Dr.
530-587-3880
Fast food
Moody’s Bistro, Bar
and Beats
10007 Bridge St.
530-587-8688
Northern California
cuisine
FiftyFifty Brewing Co.
11197 Brockway Rd #1
530-587-2337
Beer, American, burgers,
wings
Mountain Burrito
11331 Brockway Rd.
530-587-4525
Mexican style cooking,
burritos, tacos
Front Street Pizza
11782 Donner Pass Rd.
Pizza
Panda Express
11262 Donner Pass Rd.
530-550-8881
Chinese
Full Belly Deli
10825 Pioneer Trail
530-550-9516
Complete deli
Pianeta Restaurant
10096 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-4694
Contemporary Italian
Java Sushi
11357 Donner Pass Rd.
530-582-1144
Sushi
PizzaBAR
10164 Donner Pass Rd.
530-550-8056
Pizza, salad
Jax at the Trax
10144 W River St.
530-550-7450
American diner cuisine
Pizza on the Hill
11509 Northwoods Blvd.
530-582-9669
Pizza, salad
Jiffy’s Pizza
11400 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-5400
Pizza
PJ’s Bar & Grill
Gray’s Crossing
11406 Henness Rd.
530-550-5801
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TRUCKEE RESTAURANTS CONT.
Port of Subs
11260 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-8060
Deli Sandwiches
Thai Delicacy
11253 Brockway Rd.
530-550-1269
Asian Cuisine
Wagon Train Coffee Shop
10080 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-7574
Coffee shop
Red Truck on the
Runway
Airport Terminal Truckee
Airport Rd.
530-587-1394
Deli, salad
The Lodge
12850 Northwoods Blvd.
530-587-9455
Contemporary American
cuisine (Lunch summer
only)
Wild Cherries Coffee
House
11429 Donner Pass Rd.
530-582-5602
Coffee, sandwiches,
soup, pastries
Treat Box Bakery
11400 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-6554
Bakery
Wong’s Garden
11430 Deerfield Dr.
530-587-1831
Chinese
Trokay
10046 Donner Pass Rd.
530-582-1040
Fine dining
Zano’s Family Italian &
Pizzeria
11401 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-7411
Family style Italian
Siam Cuisine
10770 Donner Pass Rd.
530-550-0503
Asian Cuisine
Smokey’s Kitchen
12036 Donner Pass Rd.
530-582-4535
Ribs, sausages, burgers,
chicken
Spice
11421 Deerfield Dr.
530-550-0500
Starbucks
11260 Donner Pass Rd.
530-582-6856
Specialty coffee,
pastries
Stella at Cedar House
10918 Brockway Rd.
530-582-5655
Fine Dining, Gourmet
Squeeze In
10060 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-9814
Omelettes, burgers,
salads
Subway Sandwiches
11359 Deerfield Dr.
530-587-3343
Deli sandwiches
Taco’s Jalisco
11400 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-1131
Authentic Mexican
Truckee Bagel Company
& Juice Bar
11960 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-9991
Bagel, sandwiches
Truckee Bagel Company
11448 Deerfield Dr.
530-587-1852
Bagel, sandwiches
Truckee Tavern & Grill
10118 Donner Pass Rd.
530-587-3766
Fine dining, steak house
Tuff Beanz
10015 Palisades Dr.
530-587-5191
Coffee & tea shop
Village Pizzeria
11329 Deerfield Dr.
530-587-7171
Pizza, pasta, salad
NORTHSTAR
Earthly Delights
In the Village at Northstar
530-587-7793
Deli, gourmet bakery
Euro Snack
In the Village at Northstar
530-581-0600
Belgian waffles, Frenchstyle hot dogs
Mikuni Sushi
5001 Northstar Dr.
530-562-2188
Sushi, Sake
Rubicon Pizza Bistro
In the Village at Northstar
530-562-2199
Pizza, Italian
Ritz Carlton, Manzanita
In the Village at Northstar
530-562-3000
Fine Dining, Gourmet
Wineries, breweries and more
Fifty Fifty Brewing Co.
11197 Brockway Rd. #1
530-587-2337
The Pour House
10075 Jibboom St.
530-550-9664
Truckee River Winery
11467 Brockway Rd.
530-587-4626
Lake Tahoe Brewing
Co.
10091 Donner Pass Rd.
775-600-4388
Tahoe Mountain
Brewing Co.
10990 Industrial Way
530-587-3409
Tahoebrewing.com
Uncorked – Truckee
10118 Donner Pass
Rd. #3
530-550-5200
Mellow Fellow
10192 Donner Pass Rd.
530-214-8927
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Zander’s Spirits Etc.
11008 Donner Pass Rd.
530-582-1760
Campgrounds
S=Season P=Piped Water H F=Flush toilets T=Toilets
s= Open spring, summer to fall AY=All Year area code= 530
TRUCKEE
Alder Creek Boca
Boca Rest
Boyington Mill
Donner Memorial
Goose Meadows
Granite Flat
Lakeside
Logger
Martis Creek
Prosser
Sage Hen
Silver Creek
Top of Tahoe Donner off Alder Creek Rd. 587-9462
At Boca Resevior off I-80 east
587-355
9.5 mi. E of Truckee off I-80
587-3558
10 mi. NE of Truckee off I-80
587-3558
3 mi. W of Truckee off I-80
582-7894
5 mi. SW of Truckee off 89
587-3558
3 mi. SW of Truckee off 89
587-3558
At Prosser Lake off 89N
587-3558
10 mi. E of Truckee off I-80 exit Hirschdale 587-3558
5 mi. SE Truckee off 267
587-8113
At Prosser Lake off 89N
587-3558
11 mi. North of Truckee on 89
587-3558
9 mi. S of Truckee off 89
587-3558
S PT
S T
S T
S T
S P F
S H T
S P T
S P T
S P T
S P T
S P T
S T
S P T
NORTH SHORE Lake Forest
Mt. Rose
Sandy Beach
Tahoe State Rec. 2 mi. NE of Tahoe City Hwy 28
7 mi. NE Hwy 431
Tahoe Vista
.25 mi. E of Tahoe City
581-4017
877-444-6777
546-7682
583-3074
S F
S P F
S P F
S P F
525-7277
525-7277
541-3030
543-2600
525-6946
543-2600
525-7232
543-2600
S F
S P T
S P F
S P F
S P F
S P F
S P F
S P F
541-1801
542-6096
543-2600
577-3693
544-4704
543-2600
577-1653
541-2222
S P F
S P F
S P F
S P F
AY PF
S P F
S P F
S P F
WEST SHORE Bliss
11 mi. S of Homewood on Hwy 89
Emerald Bay Boat North Shore of the bay
Emerald Bay (Eagle Point) Hwy 89
Kaspian
5 mi. S of Tahoe City on Hwy 89
mi.eeks Bay Resort10 mi. S of Tahoe City on Hwy 89
Meeks Bay Camp. at Meeks Bay Hwy 89
Sugar Pine Point (General Creek) Hwy 89
William Kent
2 mi. S of Tahoe City on Hwy 89
SOUTH SHORE Camp Richardson 2 mi. N of SLT on Hwy 89
Campgrd by the LakeHwy 50 SLT
Fallen Leaf
.25 mi. S of Camp Richardson
KOA of SLT
5 mi. SW of SLT on Hwy 50
Lakeside mobile Hm SLT
Nevada Beach
1 mi. NE of Stateline on Hwy 50
Tahoe Pines
Tahoe Paradise (Meyers) Hwy 50
Tahoe Valley
SLT at Hwy 50 & C St.
EAST SHORE
Zephyr Cove
Zephyr Cove Hwy 50
Comstock Cntry RV 5400 S Carson in Virginia City
Virginia City RV Pk Virginia City
Washoe Lake St PK off 395 at Hwy 428
Area code: 775
589-4907 AY P F
882-2445 AY P F
847-0999 AY P F
687-4319 AY P F
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Truckee
Art Galleries
Art Obsessions
10015 West River Street
530-536-3225
www.artobsessions.com
Artisans Market Place
Co-Op Gallery
10382 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
530-587-2873
Aspen Leaf Interiors
Design Studio & Gallery
10075B West River Street, Truckee
775 342-3477
www.AspenLeafInteriors.com
Bespoke
Heather River
10130 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
530-582-5500
www.BespokeTruckee.com
Bluestone Jewelry & Wine
Marc & Linda Bigelow
10046 Donner Pass Road, Truckee,
530-581-4298
www.BluestoneTahoe.com
Bolam Gallery
Andrew Bolam & Annie Hooker
1096 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
www.TheBolamGallery.com
The Branch
10060 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee
530-550-9565
Carmel Gallery
Olof & Elizabeth Carmel
9940 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
530-582-0557
www.TheCarmelGallery.com
Glasforms Glassblowing by
Frank Rossbach
10065 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
530-587-8460
JoAnne’s Stained Glass & Gallery
JoAnne Barbiaux Pohler
10064 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
530-587-1280
www.joannesstainedglass.com
Kindred Art & Folk Institute
Artisan Shop & Folk Institute
10015 Palisades Drive, Suite A4,
Truckee
530-205-7336
www.kindredtruckee.com
La Galleria
Brooke & Chad Bentley
10112 Donner Pass Road,Truckee
530-587-5444
www.lagalleriatruckee.com
Lorien Powers, Studio Jewelry
10007 Bridge St. Ste. C, Truckee
530-550-9610
[email protected]
www.Lorienpowers.com
Riverside Art Studios
10076 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
530-587-3789
www.RiversideStudios.com
Catherine McFee Interior Design
10004 South East River Street, Truckee
530-584-5000
www.macfeedesign.com
Spirit Interior Design
Becky & Dan Mullins
10009 W. River Street, Suite C,
Truckee
530-587-0948
www.spiritinteriordesign.com
Tom Beebe, Artistry in Wood
Studio, Gallery & Woodworking School
10434 River Park Place, Building 2,
Suite 3, Truckee
530-386-4977
www.TruckeeWoodworking.com
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Experiences
are better
shared
John Taber photo
GETCENTERED
Become a Member | Buy Tickets
530.274.8384
314 West Main Street, Downtown Grass Valley
www.thecenterforthearts.org
Alan Scheckter photo
KING SUNNY ADÉ • LUCINDA WILLIAMS BAND
BEATS ANTIQUE • RICHARD THOMPSON
EMISUNSHINE • BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE
JOHN TRUDELL & BAD DOG • DENGUE FEVER • DAKHABRAKHA
TUBA SKINNY • LAS CAFETERAS • PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT
MAKANA • MARIEE SIOUX • SEAN HAYES • TODO MUNDO
BIRDS OF CHICAGO • JOY & MADNESS • THE SAM CHASE
MAMUSE • SAMBADROP • DANIEL CHAMPAGNE • BOCA DO RIO
SARITAH • LORRAINE GERVAIS & THE SIN CITY ORCHESTRA
BRETT SHADY • SUNMONKS • SECRET AGENT 23 SKIDOO
KACEY JOHANSING • HONEY OF THE HEART • ACHILLES WHEEL
IZZI TOOINSKY • THE HEIFER BELLES • JUSTIN ANCHETA BAND
BRIAN HARTMAN HEARTBASS • NADI • MUSICAL ROBOT
For tickets call 530.274.8384
or visit www.worldfest.net
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JOIN US at these great Union events!
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The Great Prospector Beer Run
5k, run, walk ... whatever
OCT. 4, 2015
Paint the Town Pink
Proceeds benefit breast cancer care in the community
OCT. 22, 2015
THE UNION’S
Chocolate
infusion
an afternoon of chocolate, wine & fun
Chocolate Infusion
Taste wine, and chocolate, and listen to jazz
JAN. 31, 2016
The Union’s “Best Of”
Reader’s Choice Banquet
LATE MARCH 2016
THE UNION’s
ANNUAL
Home and Garden Show
LATE APRIL 2016
50+ HEALTHY LIVING EXPO
Prime
50+ Healthy Living Expo
Exercise, lifestyle, finance and more
LATE JUNE 2016
Contact The Union for more information
530.477.4241 or 530.477.4243
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Quality
Life
of
Why Nevada County?
It’s a great place to live! Our community is an
outdoor recreation paradise. It offers diversity,
array of events, strong cultural and family
base, history, quiet neighborhoods, charming
small-town atmosphere and backs up to
nature trails.
Why use a REALTOR®?
The answer is simple – a REALTOR® will help you
successfully achieve living the quality of life and sense
of community you feel when visiting Nevada County.
A REALTOR® is a licensee who elected to join the
Association and become a professional by adhering
to a strict Code of Ethics.
A REALTOR® can be your guide for finding the right
place within this wonderful community – they
interface with it on a daily basis.
Contact the
Nevada County Association of REALTORS®
for a member list at:
(530) 272-2627
or go to
www.nevadacountyaor.com
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