Nevada County Visitors Guide 2013

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Welcome to Nevada County Welcome to Nevada County, Demographics where historic Gold Rush Population: 98,764 attractions co-exist with the Female: 49,975 charming towns of Nevada City, Male: 48,789 Median age: 43.1 Grass Valley, Penn Valley and Median income: $80,000 Truckee. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Nevada County offers great weather, natural beauty and a relaxed life-style.

The county is noted for many wonderful attributes in addition to its Gold Rush lore. Residents and visitors alike enjoy its mountain trails and scenic rivers, award-winning restaurants, quality theater productions, museums, art galleries, and local wineries.

The small-town charm features outstanding shopping with an eclectic mix of stores, local art and a beauty that is unsurpassed by many of California’s small towns.

Over the years Nevada County has changed with the times while preserving its rich history and traditions. Gone are the gold mines that brought continued prosperity, and today’s citizens and community leaders remain committed to preserving the natural beauty, local history and small town way of life that is treasured by those who live and visit here.

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Nevada county California

Nevada County is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills approximately 60 miles northeast of Sacramento in picturesque Nevada County. From Sacramento, take I-80 east to Auburn and turn north on scenic Highway 49. At an elevation of 2,500 feet and only three miles apart, both towns offer a relaxing, yearround destination. Nevada County’s perfect location provides moderate temperatures and exceptional beauty.

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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 2013-2014 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 • 1-800-655-4667 www.grassvalleychamber.com

South Nevada County Chamber of Commerce 10063 Combie Road, Ste. 2, Auburn, CA 95602 (530) 268-7622 • www.sncchamber.org

Nevada City Chamber of Commerce 132 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-2692 • 1-800-655-6569 www.nevadacitychamber.com

Rough & Ready Chamber of Commerce Post Office Box 801, Rough & Ready, CA 95975 (530) 272-9145 • Roughandreadychamber.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

Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 530-587-2757 • 866-443-2027 Truckee.com

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Table of Contents 4 Welcome to Nevada County 6 Nevada County Locator Map 8 A Dozen things to do 10 What others say 11 The Four Seasons 12 Calendar of Events 20 Nevada County Wineries 22 Winery Locator Map 24 Museums 27 Restaurant Guide 36 Lodging: Hotels, Motels &

Resorts

37 Lodging: Bed & Breakfast Inns 38 Lodging: Vacation Rentals & Retreats

39 Penn Valley Map 40 South County Map 42 Grass Valley Map 44 Nevada City Map 46 Book Town, USA 48 Entertainment: Movie Theaters, Family Fun and Night Life

49 Specialty Shops

What is your favorite thing about Nevada County?

50 Art Galleries 54 Entertainment: Performing Arts and Theaters

56 57 60 52 62 63 65 69 69 70 70 71 72 73 74

Getting Married in Nevada County Dog Friendly Outdoors: Golf Courses, Disc Golf, Tennis and Parks Lakes & Reservoirs Campgrounds Hiking Trails Walking and Driving Tours Panning for Gold Cycling in Nevada County Gated Communities Kayaking and Rafting Truckee: Lodging Truckee: Ski Resorts Truckee: Surrounding towns and Dog Friendly

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Truckee: Lakes Truckee: Restaurants Truckee: Campgrounds Truckee: Art Galleries

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The arts.

Advertising Director Julia Stidham

Great hiking.

Special Sections Dana Rosacker

South Yuba River.

Design & Layout Julie Miller

The wine.

The seasons.

The variety Nevada County has to offer

Account Managers Jodi Jannings Melissa Rhoden Barbara Wibberley Emelia Marini Shawn Ryley Scott Conley

Beautiful scenery.

White winters, flowery springs, hot summers and amazing fall colors.

Photography: Special thanks to John Hart of The Union and chambers of commerce.

Cover photo by Josh Miller

The interesting people.

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A DOZEN (at least) things to do in Nevada County No matter which events you choose, you’ll be surrounded by California Gold Rush history, beautifully preserved downtowns with diverse architecture, communities that actively celebrate the visual and performing arts and the enjoyment of world-class cuisine and winemaking. And it’s all happening in some of the most beautiful natural settings that the Sierra Foothills have to offer.

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Shop for something special, like a uniquely beautiful quartz gold ring for your husband’s birthday or the perfect painting of a foothill vineyard to complete your home décor. Meeting the artist and discussing her work with her was half the fun.

Experience nature with your children in a way they’ll always remember.

Booking a season-opening float trip on the Truckee River for a perfectly gorgeous spring day might just be your best call of the year.

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Relish the sounds of a magical, musical weekend. How does hearing the American music icon Willie Nelson one night and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 the next sound? Add in the fellow playing National Steel Guitar on the street downtown and your ears have never been happier.

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Join the beautiful Draft Horses at the 2013 Draft Horse Classic. Majestic Draft Horse performances, breath-taking competitions, and seeing a Draft Horse “up-close” – it’s all part of the Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.

It could be a wine tasting tour! Here’s your chance to be led by your 5 senses down foothill country roads to any of our 15 wineries, where the pours are generous, the people are friendly and knowledgeable and the wines are world-class wonderful.

It could be a historic adventure. All around you’ll find rich veins of human 6 and natural history, excellent walking tours, well-preserved buildings and interpretive sites, along with eight museums full of artifacts and the expert staff to make the tales come alive.

Tent camping, RV facilities, houseboats, resorts and retreats await fami7 lies eager to explore Nevada County. The abundance of lakes, rivers, tall pines and shady oaks offer a spectacular setting for campers seeking outdoor adventure.

Junior riders are welcome to experience the thrill of racing as part of the 8 largest and oldest bike race on the West Coast, the Annual Nevada City Bicycle Classic held each Father’s Day in historic downtown Nevada City. Or simply find the ideal spot to watch the pro’s wiz by.

Visit a local regional park for playground fun, sport courts, romps over 9 stretches of lush lawns and wind-up the day with a family picnic at Pioneer Park in Nevada City or Western Gateway Park in Penn Valley.

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Build a birdhouse or paint a pot at The Union’s annual Home & Garden Show held in April each year.

The Nevada County Fair presents five days of excitement and fun planned for Fair-goers of all ages. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, carnival rides, animals, and exhibits – in a community-friendly environment and at affordable family prices.

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Let the kids find the perfect pumpkin at Bierwagen’s pumpkin patch.

They’ll enjoy the turkeys, goats, scarecrows and hay stacks found at the farm. After you’ve worked up an appetite, be sure to cross the street to the Happy Apple Kitchen and feast on family friendly burgers, sandwiches, soups, shakes and apple pie.

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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. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. “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 7. “Another favorite stop is the South Yuba River State Park in Bridgeport, which includes the longest single-span Covered bridge in the country and the 1862 barn, complete with vintage wagons, carts and a hay press …”

Amanda Burden, edible RENO-TAHOE 8. The Nevada County Fairgrounds has been proclaimed by the California Legislature as“California’s Most Beautiful Fairgrounds.”

9. The Nevada County Fair has been hailed by the Los Angeles Times as“one of the top 10 county fairs in the United States.”

10. Nevada County’s wineries have been widely recognized and have earned numerous awards, including Double Gold and Gold, in judged competitions ranging from the San Francisco Chronicle wine competition to the Orange County Fair and California State Fair.

11.“I’d trek 30 minutes off the 80 on the way back from Lake Tahoe to spend an afternoon in these towns, particularly when fall leaves are at their peak. …” Virginia Miller, San Francisco Bay Guardian 12. “Grass Valley, a fascinating gold rush era town, is a delightful daytrip or mini-vacation escape ... “Don and Ann Jackson, San Joaquin Kids & Parent March/April 2012 13. “The promise of gold-mining riches lured people to Nevada County in the late 1800’s. Today the pull is food, wine, farms and history ….”Amanda Burden, publisher and editor of edible Reno-Tahoe, Winter 2012 14. The best afternoon of my recent weekend (in Nevada County) was spent driving around local vineyards, off scenic country roads, tucked in between valleys and mountain views…. Virginia Miller, San Francisco Bay Guardian 10 2013-2014 Nevada County Visitors’ Guide

Four Seasons Nevada County’s

Summer

Although it can be almost hot in the summertime, most days are in the 80s and offer cool nights, making Nevada County a great escape from the heat of the valley below. It’s often 10 degrees cooler here than in Sacramento, 60 miles to the southwest.

On hot summer days when the number one concern is staying cool, a great escape is the South Yuba River. Designated as a state wild and scenic river, with its hiking trails, clear bubbling waters, deep pools and big rocks perfect for sunning, it becomes a local gathering place for adults and children alike. Scotts Flat Lake, Englebright Lake and Rollins Lake are popular boating destinations to cool a warm summer day.

For hikers and mountain bikers, there are a number of trails in Nevada County. Hiking and mountain biking trail maps are available at the Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley and South County Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Centers.

Autumn

Everyone knows New England for its fall colors, but Nevada County is the mecca of the west coast for those who want to be enchanted with the season. Warm days and cool nights of autumn give Nevada County some of California’s best fall colors, where century old maples stand in colorful testimony to the early settlers who planted them.

Many of the best fall colors can be found in the residential neighborhoods surrounding the downtown historic districts, where certain trees can almost take your breath away. Visitors and residents alike enjoy Nevada County as a fall color destination. The astonishing beauty of the county is enough to warm any heart for the cold winter months ahead.

Winter

Snow is infrequent below 3,000 feet and rain is often intense. Nevada County receives an average of 54 inches of precipitation per year.

When it’s not raining, it’s usually sunny, with deep blue skies, invigorating temperatures and very little wind. Winter temperatures bring the anticipation of the holiday season, richly celebrated in the towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Nevada City has a Victorian Christmas celebration on three Wednesday nights and two Sundays throughout the holiday season, and Grass Valley celebrates Cornish Christmas on Friday nights.

Locals head up scenic State Route 20 for some of California’s best winter sports. Donner Summit, a 45-minute drive, features five ski resorts, including widely-known Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge. Another 15-30 minutes drive is the Truckee-Lake Tahoe area and a dozen resort choices including Alpine Meadows, Northstar and Squaw Valley USA, site of the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Spring

Driving along the Golden Center Freeway in the spring you are greeted with a riot of brilliantly colored daffodils and redbud bushes blooming bright crimson. Wildflowers abound. A popular wildflower hike is along the Buttermilk Bend Trail, which goes upstream from Bridgeport bridge in South Yuba River State Park. Early April is a good time for lower elevation wildflowers, while the high mountain varieties often peak in June. Rose lovers should visit Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley, where there are more than 100 varieties of rose bushes.

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Calendar of events Farmers’ markets

Community celebrations and cultural events are a major part of life in Nevada County. Musical entertainment is abundant in both towns with bars and restaurants offering blues, rock and country. Music in the Mountains, a classic musical organization, offers varying concerts almost year-round. Several community theater groups have large followings.

Visit a local chamber of commerce visitor center for a copy of the Nevada County Calendar of Events, which includes more than 200 events for all tastes and interests.

Listed here are some of Nevada County’s premier celebrations: June, July 2013

• Music in the Mountains SummerFest: 32nd annual series of indoor and outdoor concerts ranging from chamber music to full orchestra and chorus. Back by popular demand, Cirque de la Symphonie is performing with Music in the Mountains orchestra at an outdoor picnic.

For information, go to musicinthemountains.org. June 11-July 3.

• Happy Birthday USA: Picnic and pops concert. Presented by Music in the Mountains at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. 7:30 p.m. July 3.

• Fourth of July Parade: Grass Valley and Nevada City take turns hosting the Fourth of July Parade. The 2013 parade is at 10 a.m. in downtown historic Grass Valley.

• Fourth of July Celebration: A full day of entertainment, food, and vendors at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Ends with a huge fireworks show. 3 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

• California Worldfest: Features eight stages of music and dance from around the world, camping, workshops, international food, fine crafts and a renowned children’s program. July 11-14 at Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road. Grass Valley. worldfest.net.

• The Children’s Festival: The Children’s Festival, 9 a.m. - noon and 5 - 8p.m. July 19. ($3 admission to each session) This is a one day Renaissance Faire for children of all ages Pioneer Park, Nevada City. www.thechildrensfestival.com.

• Annual Sierra Storytelling Festival: Many beloved storytellers, July 19-21 at North Columbia Cultural Center, 17894 Tyler Foot Road., North San Juan, (530) 265-2826 .sierrastorytellingfestival.org.

• Grass Valley Thursday Night Market: Growers’ market featuring certified local fruits and vegetables. A street festival accompanies the growers market on Main Street in July with music, festival foods, barbecue, and merchant hospitality. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays from June through August on Mill Street. Street Festival & Growers’ Market: 6-9 p.m.

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• Summer Nights in Nevada City: Downtown streets are closed to vehicles and filled with music, classic cars, arts and crafts and tasty food and drink in Nevada City’s special tribute to summer. 6 - 9:30 p.m. July 17, 24 and 31.

• Nevada County Certified Growers’ Market: Every Saturday in June through November from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Historic North Star House, 12075 Old Auburn Road, Grass Valley. 3-6 p.m Tuesdays from June through October at the Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City. 2-5:30 p.m Thursdays from June through September at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 17645 Penn Valley Drive. (530) 2655551, www.TheGrowersMarket.com.

August 2013

• Bear River Fun Run: South Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Gold Country Grand Prix Race sponsors this event, held annually at Bear River High School. Ages 1-100 are invited to run or walk the walk and 5k course in South County. Aug. 3.

• Nevada County Fair: Carnival rides, exhibits, great food and drink, good friends. Everyone goes to the Nevada County Fair, under the pines at California’s most beautiful fairgrounds, Aug. 7-11.

• Empire Mine Miners’ Picnic: This family-oriented day will feature cake walks, ladies’ slipper kicking contests, gold panning, old-fashioned children’s games and a silent auction. Empire Mine State Historic Park. 11 a.m. - 4p.m. Aug. 24. (530) 273-8522. www.empiremine.org.

• Sierra Brewfest: Fine beers from throughout the West are featured at this annual Music in the Mountains fundraising event at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Aug. 24.

Chamber Concerts • Sierra Master Chorale and Orchestra Concerts • Special Performances • House Concerts • and much more!

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September 2013

• Constitution Day Parade and Celebration: Civil War re-enactments on Saturday, Sept 8 at Pioneer Park. Nevada City celebrates the U.S. Constitution with a parade 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8.

• Nevada City Uncorked: Nearly 20 wineries and restaurants will be participating. Wander through downtown Nevada City, learn the history of our charming town, and enjoy a sampling of local Foothill wines and food. Sept. 14.

• Italian Festival: Italian food and crafts, wine tasting, entertainment, activities, bocce ball tournament and more, Western Gateway Park, 18560 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley. Sept. 14-15. nevadacountyitalianfestival.com • 27th Annual Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair: The annual event will be Sept. 19-22 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, featuring majestic draft horse performances, breath-taking competitions and visiting with draft horses up close.

• Celtic Festival: Five stages of entertainment, Scottish games, sheepdog trials, birds of prey exhibitions, fire-breathing dragons, jam sessions, and a crowd of nearly 7,000. Sept. 27-29 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. www.kvmr.org/celticfestival.

October 2013

• Bierwagen’s Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival: Food, farm animals and children’s play area. Every day in October (530) 477-5992. bierwagens.com.

• Open Studios Art Tour & Sale: Western Nevada County, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5, 6, 12 and 13. (530) 274-8384. openstudiostour. org • Designs For Living Home Tour: This popular annual event, produced by Music in the Mountains, features unique homes of Nevada County. Oct. 6.

• Annual Taste of the Grass Valley: Popular food tasting event, 1 – 4 p.m., Oct. 12 at Gold Miners Inn- Holiday Inn Express on the patio. historicgrassvalley.com.

• Earth’s Treasures: Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13 at Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley. ncgms.org.

• All About Unique Women: Celebrate the accomplishments of women in the 1920s. Vintage fashion show, suffragette parade, 1920s autos display, music, dance performance and lessons in the fox trot and the Charleston, displays featuring trends of the era.

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Food and wine will be served. Funds raised will benefit the Nevada County Branch, American Association of University Women (AAUW). 2-5 p.m. Oct. 13, at Historic North Star House, 12075 Old Auburn Road, Grass Valley. nevadacounty-ca.aauw.net or 530-470-9395.

• Winterfaire: Craft show, Main Street Center, Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, (530)272-7033 • The Union and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital’s 7th annual Paint the Town Pink: Nevada County’s premier women’s expo, with fashion show, wine and food tasting, and more. This event benefits local breast cancer treatment. 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Nevada County Fairgrounds. (530) 477-4241.

• Halloween at the Fairgrounds: Hosted by the Fairgrounds Foundation, this fun event features a barbecue, games, treats for the kids, a pie auction, cupcake walk, costume contest, live auction and a scarecrow contest. Nevada County Fairgrounds. Oct. 26.

• Bridgeport Fall Festival: Live music, living history, games, crafts, wagon rides, pumpkin painting, food and ice cream await you at the annual Fall Festival. Come see what’s new this year. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oct. 27. (free; donations welcome) southyubariverstatepark.org.

November 2013

• Banner Mountain Artisans, Annual Holiday Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., No. 2-3 at Nevada City Elks Lodge, Hwy 49, Nevada City, (530)2724471. bannermountainartisans.com • Holidays at Empire Mine: Volunteers in period dress will provide a glimpse of Christmas in the early 1900s at Empire Mine State Historic Park. Cookies and cider served. Local harpist will perform holiday music. Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet children in the clubhouse.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30. (530) 273-8522. www.empiremine. org.

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• Thanksgiving Weekend Art Fairs: Traditional events are headlined by the Country Christmas Fair at the fairgrounds, Artisans Festival at Miners Foundry and include several smaller events, Friday through Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 29.

• Cornish Christmas: The traditional holiday celebration in historic downtown Grass Valley is held on Friday evenings from Thanksgiving to Christmas. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13, and 20.

December 2013

• Christmas in the Pines: Visit christmasinthepines.com.

• Music in the Mountains Messiah Sing Along: Visit musicinthemountains.org for more information.

• Victorian Christmas: Nevada City’s special holiday celebration is held on three Wednesday nights, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 4, 11 and 18, and two Sunday afternoons, 1:30-6 p.m., Dec. 15 and 22.

• Christmas at the Railroad Museum: Meet Santa Claus at this free event. 5 Kidder Court, Nevada City. Visit www.ncngrrmuseum.org or call (530) 470-0902 for date and time.

• Music in the Mountains WinterFest: A 100-voice chorale and festival ensemble, playing holiday and season fair. Amaral Family Festival Center at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Visit musicinthemountains.org.

January 2014

• Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival: Jan. 10-14. (530) 2655961, wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.

• Chocolate Infusion: An afternoon of chocolate tasting, wine tasting and jazz music. 1-5 p.m. Jan. 26 at Miners Foundry, Nevada City. See theunion.com/chocolate. (530) 477-4241.

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Mardi Gras

February 2014

• Mardi Gras: Nevada City celebrates Mardi Gras style every February or early March with a street fair 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Masquerade Ball on Saturday and a parade at 2 p.m. on Sunday. This year’s celebration is March 1-2. (530) 265-2692. nevadacitychamber.com.

• A Wedding Affair for All Seasons: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Feb. 23 Miners Foundry Cultural Center, Nevada City, , (530)432-4030.joyoflifeevents.com March 2014

• Foothill Celebration: Stroll Historic Grass Valley perusing its boutiques while sampling fine wines, gourmet foods and live music.

Over 50 wineries and restaurants. March 1. Visit historicgrassvalley.com.

• 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. March 8. historicgrassvalley.com April 2014

• Daffodil Run: First run in the Gold Country Grand Prix Series. Meet the Daffodil Dandies & Divas at Western Gateway Park. 5k run, 10k run and 5k walk. Benefits local schools and buys daffodil bulbs for Penn Valley. 18560 Penn Valley Drive. Event forms are available at: www.daffodilrun.com. (530) 432-1802.

• Annual Penn Valley Easter Egg Hunt: Hundreds of eggs are hidden, special prizes & baskets are awarded, and the Easter Bunny arrives courtesy of the Penn Valley Fire Dept. Arrive at 8:30 a.m.; the hunt begins at 9 a.m. sharp, April 13. Western Gateway Park, 18560 Penn Valley Drive. (530) 432-1802.

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Penn Valley ROdeo

• Music in the Mountains SpringFest: Say goodbye to winter with two great concerts at Saint Joseph’s Cultural Center, Visit www.musicinthemountains.org for event dates and times.

• The Union’s 29th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show: Sponsored by The Union, this event at the Nevada County Fairgrounds features hundreds of vendors. April 26-27. www.theunion.com/homeshow or (530) 477-4241.

• Good Ol’ Days Car Show: Downtown Grass Valley is filled with classic and historic cars and hot rods in this popular event. April 26.

Visit historicgrassvalley.com.

May 2014

• Springtime in the Pines Quilt Show: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road., Grass Valley. (530) 272-3243. pinetreequiltguild.com.

• Grass Valley Old West Antique Show: May 9-10 at Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road. Grass Valley. (530) 272-3243 • Springtime at Empire Mine: Activities include living history presentations in the Bourn Cottage, Mine Yard and Clubhouse. Volunteers will be dressed in period costumes and will recreate characters from the Empire Mine’s colorful past. Live music throughout the day. Held at Empire Mine State Historic Park. Call (530) 273-8522 or visit www.empiremine.org for event dates and time.

• Penn Valley Rodeo and Rodeo Parade: The Penn Valley Rodeo celebrates over 50 years of horsemanship tradition. Don’t miss the “edge of your seat action” featuring bronc riding, calf dressing, bull rides, barrel racing, mutton busting, the Rodeo Queen Pageant, the Rodeo Parade and more. Delicious barbecue, live music and a wide array of vendors will add to this exciting rodeo experience. May 1618. www.pennvalleyrodeo.com.

• Grass Valley Llama Show: Watch llamas compete in packing, obstacles, carting, halter and fiber. 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. May 24-25 at Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley. nevadacountyfair.com.

• Railroad Museum 9th Anniversary Celebration: Free. #5 Kidder Court, P.O. Box 2392.Visit www.ncngrrmuseum.org or call (530) 4700902 for event date and time.

• Sierra Festival of the Arts: Downtown Grass Valley and the Nevada County Arts Council team up to showcase the local area’s best art. www.downtowngrassvalley.com for dates and time.

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• Nevada County Certified Growers’ Market: Local farm fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, eggs, honey and more. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays from June through October. Historic North Star House, circa 1906, 12075 Old Auburn Road, Grass Valley. (530) 265-5551 or www.TheGrowersMarket.com.

• Nevada City Bicycle Classic: Father’s Day Weekend. (530) 265-2692 www.nevadacityclassic.com. June 15.

• Bluegrass Festival: Annual Festival held on Father’s Day Weekend at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Draws enthusiasts from around the country. Also, music camp hosted by festival beginning prior to start of festival. www.fathersdayfestival.com. June 13-15.

• Music in the Mountains SummerFest: This popular annual festival brings classical music to indoor and outdoor venues around Grass Valley and Nevada City. musicinthemountains.org for dates and time.

• Rough & Ready Succession Days: Each year, this tiny Gold Rush hamlet recreates its short-lived succession from the union with a day-long celebration. June 29.

• Nevada City Foreign Car Show & Motorcycle Show + Wine Stroll: Check for dates and times at (530)265-2692 or nevadacitychamber.com • Annual AnimalSave Wag ‘n’ Walk Celebration: Western Gateway Park, 18560 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley. Check for dates and times at (530)271-7071 or animalsave.org.

• Nevada City Adult Soapbox Derby: Pioneer Park (Nimrod Street, from Gracie Road to Park Avenue. Check for dates and times at ncderby.com or by contacting ncderby@gmail.com • Cherry Carnival & Parade: North San Juan Activities & Improvement Center, North San Juan. Enjoy a parade, arts and crafts, vendors, local bands, raffle and rib cook-off. Check for dates and times at (530)292-9525 or (530)292-3445.

• Grass Valley Gold Rush Days: Take a step back in time to the 1850s where gold was king in Grass Valley and Nevada County. Grass Valley merchants will turn Mill Street back in time. Costumed vendors, merchants, dressed windows and more. Check for dates and times at (530)272-8315 or historicgrassvalley.com.

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Wineries

Barrel tasting at Nevada City winery

of Nevada County Northern Sierra Wine Country is nestled right here amongst 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: the new gold of Nevada County.

Vineyards of the Northern Sierra Wine Country are planted at elevations as low as 1,300 feet all the way up to 2,600. The region boasts over 60 miles of terrain between vineyards and, as a result, the grapes display a wide array of styles.

With four distinct seasons, the vines thrive. The 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, go to: www. sierravintners.com. Pick up a brochure and wine touring map at the local chambers of commerce or any tasting room or call to request one.

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Sierra Vintners www.sierravintners.com info@sierravintners.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) 906-1394 Coufos Cellars 10065 Rough & Ready Rd., Rough & Ready (530) 274-2923

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 19635 Kingswood Court, Grass Valley (530) 268-9225 www.sierraknollswinery.com * Dogs welcome on leash

14510 Blind Shady Road, Nevada City (530) 292-3235 www.doubleoakwinery.com * Dogs welcome on leash

Sierra Starr Vineyard Tasting room: 209 W. Main St., Grass Valley, (530) 477-8282 Winery: 11179 Gibson Drive, Grass Valley, (530) 477-8277 www.sierrastarr.com

Grass Valley Wine Company 151 Mill Street, Grass Valley (530) 205-9513 www.gvwineco.com

Smith Vineyard Tasting room: 142 Mill Street, Grass Valley (530) 273-7032 www.smithvineyard.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

Solune Winegrowers 16303 Jewett Lane, Grass Valley (530) 271-0990 www.solunewinery.com

◆ Double Oak Vineyards and Winery

Montoliva Vineyard and Winery 15629 Mount Olive Road, Chicago Park (530) 346-7359 www.montoliva.com

◆ Szabo Vineyards Tasting room: 316 Broad Street, Nevada City (530) 265-8792 www.szabovineyards.com

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Museums Empire Mine

• Alta Sierra Biblical Gardens: 16343 Auburn Road, Grass Valley (one mile off Hwy. 49, seven miles south of Grass Valley), (530) 2721363. Non-denominational. Open daily weather permitting, sunrise to sunset. Admission: donation.

• Firehouse Museum No. 1: 214 Main St., Nevada City, (530) 2655468. Nevada City’s first permanent firehouse. Built in 1861, it operated as a firehouse until 1940s. The museum houses relics from the Donner Party and a unique Maidu Indian display. Call for hours. Donation.

• Grass Valley Museum: Open Wednesday - Saturday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 410 S. Church St., Grass Valley, (530) 273-5509. Located at the St. Mary’s Academy, built in 1865 as a convent for Sisters of Mercy.

It is registered as a State Historical Landmark. . Tours are given by docents. Donation.

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• Miners Foundry Cultural Center: Open weekdays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

325 Spring St., Nevada City, (530) 265-5040. Built in 1856, this enormous structure produced the first Pelton wheels. It contains an impressive hall built entirely of stone.

• Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum: #5 Kidder Court, P.O. Box 2392, Nevada City (530) 470-0902. Call for information. Gift shop. Free (donations appreciated). www.ncngrrmuseum.org.

• North Star Mining Museum: Open May 1 through Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at the end of Mill Street at Allison Ranch Road, Grass Valley (530) 273-4255. At the North Star find displays of mining equipment and artifacts from the 1880s. On display is the largest Pelton Wheel ever constructed. The museum has a secluded picnic area alongside a rushing creek. Donation.

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Restaurants

American ● 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

Backroom Steakhouse 15031 Colfax Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 272-2151 ◆ Beach Hut Deli 522 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 274-78737 • 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 Club 141 141 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-3600 • jimesclub141.com ▲ DayBreak Cafe 17438 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-1216 ◆ Friar Tuck’s Restaurant 111 N. Pine St., Nevada City (530) 265-9093 • friartucks.com

Gold Rush Burgers & BBQ 108 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-8080

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Happy Apple Kitchen 18532 Colfax Hwy., Chicago Park (530) 273-2822 • bierwagens.com Holbrooke Hotel 212 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-1353 • holbrooke.com

Hot Dog Heaven 1243 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 477-5006 hotdogheavensandwichexpress.com

Humpty Dumpty Kitchen 1711 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-2251 humptydumptykitchen.com

International House of Pancakes 746 Taylorville Rd., Grass Valley (530) 272-7928 • ihop.com

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Kane’s Family Restaurant 120 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-8111 • kanesrestaurant.net

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101 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-5838 • leftysgrill.com Lumberjacks Restaurant 2075 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-8900 Matteo’s Public 300 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 265-0782 • matteospublic.com

◆ National Hotel-Hoovers

211 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-4551 • thenationalhotel.com Nevada City Classic Cafe 216 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-9440 • ncclassiccafe.com ◆ New Moon Cafe 203 York St., Nevada City (530) 265-6399 • thenewmooncafe.com ◆

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American Restaurants cont.

Northridge 773 Nevada St., Nevada City (530) 478-0470

◆ ● Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro

302 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-1468 • tofanellis.com The Willo 16898 Hwy. 49, Nevada City (530) 265-9902

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(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

asian & sushi Asian Garden Restaurant 2074 Nevada City Hwy., G rass Valley

(530) 273-0666 asiangardengrassvalley.com

China House 17412 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-0189

Fred’s Szechuan Chinese Restaurant 224 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 478-9072

Owl Grill and Saloon 134 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 274-1144

Hunan Restaurant 10934 Combie Rd., Lake of the Pines (530) 269-1527

Paulette’s Country Kitchen 875 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-4008

Kaido 207 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 274-0144 • kaidosushi.com

Penny’s Diner 2072 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-5673 Perkos Cafe 1000 Plaza Dr., Grass Valley (530) 272-1762

Pleasant Valley Grill 10120 Commercial Ave., Penn Valley (530) 432-9201

Quiznos 121 Neal St., Grass Valley (530) 272-7600

841 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-9700 quiznos.com Quiznos, Higgins Village 10021 Combie Rd., Auburn (530) 268-0108

Sandwich Express 1243 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 477-5054 hotdogheavensandwichexpress.com

Lin Q Buffet 682 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 272-8888

Panda Express 688 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-1040 • pandaexpress.com

Old Town Cafe 110 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 273-4303 • oldtowncafe.com

◆ The Organic Grill

135 Argall Way, Nevada City (530) 265-8025 • californiaorganics.com

Smiley Guys Smokehouse 131 Joerschke Drive, Grass Valley (530) 274-2933 www.smileyguyssmokehouse.com South Pine Cafe 110 S. Pine St., Nevada City, (530) 265-0260 102 Richardson St., Grass Valley (530) 274-0261 southpinecafe.com ●

▲ Tack Room Restaurant & Bar

17356 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-1126

Panoy Thai Restaurant 442 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 273-3713 Royal Dragon Chinese Buffet 101 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-2868

◆ Sopa Thai

312-316 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 470-0101 • sopathai.net

Sushi in the Raw 315 Spring St., Nevada City (530) 478-9503

Sushi-Q 238 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 265-5757

Taste of Thai 204 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 274-2968

Thai Kitchen 149 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley (530) 272-5282

Wonderful III 716 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 477-8888

bakeries & bagels ▲ Blue Cow Deli 17500 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-1993

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Bakeries & Bagels cont.

Bubba’s Bagels 1943 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 272-8590

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▲ Caleb’s Creamery & Coffee

735 Zion St., Nevada City (530) 265-4596 129 West McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-5000 spdmarket.com

17329 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-3129

Dupre’s Baking Co. 13459 Colfax Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-3995 Flour Garden Bakery 109 Neal St., Grass Valley (530) 477-2253 999 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-2043 flourgarden.com

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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

Valentina’s Bistro & Bakery

1041 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-4470

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Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli 421 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 273-2904 • summerthymes.com

catering ◆ ● Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering (530) 401-8462 antoniocatering.net Apex Catering P.O. Box 1753, Grass Valley (530) 477-0260 apexcatering4u@hotmail.com ▲ Bada Bing Mobile BBQ LLC

(530) 432-1213 • badabingbbq.com

Safeway Bakery 8675 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-2249

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SaveMart Bakery 2054 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-9511 • savemart.com

Bill’s Chuckwagon (530) 273-4519, (530) 913-4519 billschuckwagon.com

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Briar Patch Catering 290 Sierra College Dr., Ste. A, Grass Valley (530) 273-5333 • briarpatch.coop

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Catering cont. ◆ Calla Lily Crepes

408 Broad St., Nevada City (New York Hotel parking log) (530) 575-4017 • callalilycrepes.com (special events catering)

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Christopher’s Old World Deli & Catering 206 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-8919 Classic Catering by Holbrooke 212 Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-1353 • holbrooke.com/catering

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coffee & juice houses ● Briar Patch Coffee House 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

313 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 409-3716 emillyscateringandcakes.com

Hanfords Catering P.O. Box 1236, Colfax (530) 888-7145 • hanfordscatering.com

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I Dream of Jeannie’s (530) 477-2677 idreamofjeanniescatering.com

PJ’s of Nevada City 106 Argall Way, Nevada City (530) 265-9091 • pjsnevadacity.com

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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 Warehouse Deli 12537 Loma Rica Dr., Grass Valley (530) 273-5205 • warehousedeli.com

Cappuccino Factory 700 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 274-2130 Caroline’s Coffee 1110 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-1916 128 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley (530) 273-6424 carolinescoffee.com

Fudenjuce 815 Zion St., Nevada City (530) 265-5282 ●

Briar Patch Organic Juice Bar 290 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley (530) 272-5333 • briarpatch.coop

Grass Valley Florist & Drive Thru Coffee 2153 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-2223 www.grassvalleyflorist.com Jamba Juice 650 Freeman Lane, Suite P, Grass Valley (530) 272-2476 • jambajuice.com Java John’s 306 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-3653 • javajohns.net

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Karma Coffee 109 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 273-7478

17500 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-1993

Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters 671 Maltman Dr., #3, Grass Valley (530) 477-5282 • sierramtncoffee.com Starbucks Coffee 681-A Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 274-1595 867 Sutton Way, (in Safeway), Grass Valley 10005 Combie Rd., Auburn (530) 268-0634 starbucks.com

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The Coffee Run (530) 263-8150

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

◆ Beach Hut Deli

Cedar Ridge Y Market 13477 Colfax Highway, Cedar Ridge (530) 477-6047

Julie’s Sandwich Express 1243 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 477-5054

June’s Cafe & Deli 11332 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley (530) 432-3354 PJ’s of Nevada City 106 Argall Way, Nevada City (530) 265-9091 • pjsnevadacity.com ◆ ● Port of Subs/Express Market

407 Hollow Way, Nevada City (530) 478-1788 • portofsubs.com 873 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 477-2660 • portofsubs.com

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522 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530)274-7873 • beachhutdeli.com

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Briar Patch Market/Deli 290 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley (530) 272-5333 • briarpatch.coop

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Back Porch Market 135 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 271-7111 • backporchmarket.net

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deli/sandwich shops Cont.

SaveMart/Deli 2054 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-9511 • savemart.com

McDonald’s of Grass Valley 1954 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-2518 • mcdonalds.com

Paco’s Tacos 550 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 477-0609

Panda Express 688 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-1040 pandaexpress.com

Quiznos

841 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-9700 quiznos.com

Quiznos, Higgins Village 10021 Combie Rd., Auburn (530) 268-0634 • quiznos.com

Taco Bell 109 Olympia Park Rd., Grass Valley (530) 477-8163

◆ ● SPD Market/Deli

735 Zion St., Nevada City (530) 265-4596 129 West McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-5000 spdmarket.com

Subsational 150 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley (530) 273-8699 or 273-4782

Subway 2096 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-8547 716 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 273-7789 subway.com

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Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli 421 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 273-2904 summerthymes.com

The Gristmill Bakery Deli Cafe 10934 Combie Road, Lake of the Pines (530) 268-0576 • gristmill.biz

Warehouse Deli 12537 Loma Rica Dr., Grass Valley (530) 273-5205 • warehousedeli.com

fast food Big A Root Beer Drive-In 810 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-3243

Burger King 1857 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-6226 • bk.com

Carl’s Jr. Restaurant 729 Taylorville Rd., Grass Valley (530) 477-5649 • carlsjr.com

Jack in the Box 1801 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-3041 • jackinthebox.com

Jimboy’s Tacos 1937 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-9490 • jimboys.com

▲ 16978 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley

(530) 432-9090 tacobell.com

ice cream/yogurt/candy Baskin-Robbins 151-C W. McKnight Way Grass Valley, (530) 274-3188 baskinrobbins.com

▲ Caleb’s Creamery & Coffee

17329 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley, (530) 432-3129 ▲ Crazy 4 Yogurt

10136 Commercial Ave., Penn Valley (530) 432-2490

Dorado Chocolates 104 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-6715 • doradochocolates.com

Culture Shock Yogurt 106 Mill Street, Grass Valley (530) 274-3442

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851 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 274-2444 www.cultureshockyogurt.com Lazy Dog Chocolateria 111 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 274-0774

Kentucky Fried Chicken / A&W 1983 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 273-1001 • kfc.com

◆ Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe

Little Caesars 716 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 273-2300 • littlecaesars.com

Schoolhouse Yogurt 10063 Combie Rd., Ste. B, Auburn (530) 278-4720 • schoolhouseyogurt.com

London’s Best Fish & Chips 151 W. McKnight Way Grass Valley, (530) 274-1314

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Treats 110 York St., Nevada City (530) 913-5819

236 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-3448

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◆ Truffle Shop

Tuscany Gardens 491 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 271-1300

408 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-3539 www.chocolategod.com

international Afternoon Deli 101-D West McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-6066 ◆ Calla Lily Crepes 408 Broad St., Nevada City (New York Hotel parking log)

(530) 575-4017 • callalilycrepes.com

Colfax Greek Bistro 30 N. Main St, Colfax (530) 305-4050

Diegos - Chilean Cuisine 217 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 477-1460 ◆ Ike’s Quarter Cafe 401 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 265-6138 • ikesquartercafe.com

India Oven 722-L Freeman Ln., Grass Valley (530) 477-5670 ◆● The Old 5 Mile House 18851 Highway 20, Nevada City (530) 265-5155 • theold5milehouse.com Swiss House Restaurant 535 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 273-8272 swisschef.com italian Bear River Pasta Company 109 Bank St., Grass Valley (530) 274-1760

Cirino’s @ Main Street 215 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 477-6000 • cirinosatmainstreet.com

Goomba’s 450 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley (530) 273-2330 Sergios Caffe 154 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 274-2600 ◆● Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro

302 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-1468 • tofanellis.com

Trattoria Milano 124 Bank St., Grass Valley (530) 273-3555

mexican Cedar Ridge Y Market 13477 Colfax Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-6047

Jimboy’s Tacos 1937 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 477-9490 Las Katarina’s Mexican Restaurant 311 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 478-0275 • laskatarinas.com

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Plaza Jalisco 760 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley (530) 274-2307

Uptown Burrito 574 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 274-3980

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Franks Pizza 122 E. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-4622

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KJ’S Pizza

121 Neal St., Grass Valley (530) 272-7600 Lamppost Pizza 137 Olympia Park Rd. Grass Valley (530) 274-1444 lamppost-backstreet.com Alta Sierra Pizza & Grill 15690 Johnson Pl., Grass Valley (530) 272-1095

Little Caesars 716 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 273-2300 • littlecaesars.com Miner Moe’s 102 Argall Way, Nevada City (530) 265-0284 Mountain Mike’s Pizza 151 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-9066 • mountainmikes.com Northridge 773 Nevada St., Nevada City (530) 478-0470 ▲ 17464 Penn Valley Dr.,Penn Valley (530) 432-0700

21515 Higgins Rd., Lake of the Pines (530) 268-1073 northridgerestaurant.com

Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake 2048 Nevada City Hwy., Grass Valley (530) 274-8900 151-A W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-3589 papamurphys.com

Pete’s Pub Style Pizza 210 Neal St., Grass Valley

(530) 274-9600 239 Commercial St., Nevada City

(530) 264-7004 Players Pizza, Pasta & More 10161 Commercial Ave., Penn Valley (530) 432-1222 ◆● Round Table Pizza 686 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 273-6155 10894 Combie Rd., Lake of the Pines (530) 268-0433 • roundtablepizza.com Tuscany Gardens Pizzeria & Cafe 11370 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley (530) 432-2498 ● 491 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 271-1300 tuscanygardens.net

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18851 Highway 20, Nevada City (530) 265-5155 • theold5milehouse.com

135 Argall Way, Nevada City (530) 265-9392 californiaorganics.org Briar Patch Market/Deli 290 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley (530) 272-5333 briarpatch.coop

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www.bestwesterngrassvalley.com ◆ Broad Street Inn • 517 W. Broad St., Nevada City • 530-265-2239 • broadstreetinn.com ● Coach N Four Motel • 6 28 So. Auburn St., Grass Valley • 530-273-8009 • Senior Discount ● 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 • 1 8883 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 • 1 21 Bank St., Grass Valley

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Deer Creek Inn • 116 Nevada St., Nevada City • 530-264-7038 •deercreekinn.net • deercreekinn@comcast. net Elam Biggs • 220 Colfax Ave., Grass Valley • 530-477-0906 www.elambiggs.com ◆ Emma Nevada House • 528 E. Broad St. Nevada City • 530-265-4415 / 800-916-EMMA

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309 Commercial 309 Commercial Street, Nevada City (909) 227-9335 www.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 vacation home, hot tub, sleeps two-14 $250-$300 ◆ ● 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 www.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, crystalhermitage.org 2 bd, guest house. $117◆ Expanding Light Retreat 14618 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City (530) 478-7518 ext. 1 www.expandinglight.org Yoga and meditation, accommodations and meals. ◆ 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. $115-$120 per person. ◆ Kate’s Place 422 Kate Hayes St., Grass Valley (559) 269-7424 www.katesplacegrassvalley.com ● Lotus Lake House Rollins View Drive, Grass Valley (408) 879-9967 info@lotuslakehouse.com Nevada City Retreats Nevada City

(530) 470-0816 or (530) 277-1510 Vacation cabins with hot tubs. Fully equipped on five acres. $115-$450, $690-$2,700/wk. nevadacityretreats.com ◆ ●

The Nomad House 16764 Nomad Way, Penn Valley (415) 759-5073 thenomadhouse.com 3bd, 2ba on 60 acres, pool. ◆ Our Sweet Retreat PO Box 2628, Nevada City (530) 448-9734 oursweetretreat.com Two cabins, one teepee, swimming pond. ◆ The “Perfect” Place Retreats (530) 477-8777 theperfectplaceretreats.com Meadow View area of Grass Valley.

Three separate, fully furnished homes on acreage. $125-$175 ● 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. $150-$250. ● ◆ 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 Rooms INn Downtown Nevada City (415) 891-9022 www.tworoomsinn.com Sleeps 2-6 in comfort Luxury, charm and a kitchen.

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Welcome to book town, usa

Known as one of the very few “book towns” in the country, Nevada City and Grass Valley area 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.

Ames Bookstore 309 Neal Street, Grass Valley (530) 273-9261

Carol’s Recycled Paperbacks 134 Joerschke Drive, Grass Valley (530) 274- 9837

The Book Seller 107 Mill Street, Grass Valley (530) 272-2131 bookseller.biz

Hardy’s Books PO Box 95, Nevada City (530) 470-9090 www.hardybooks.com

Booktown Books 107 Bank Street, Grass Valley (530) 272-4655 Brigadoon Books 108 N. Pine Street, Nevada City (530) 264-7184 Bud’s Art Books: 13393 Grass Valley Ave. #7, Grass Valley, (530) 273-2166 www.budplant.com Carl Mautz Vintage Photographs & Publishing 329 Bridge Way, Nevada City (530) 478-1610 www.carlmautz.com

Harmony Books 231 Broad Street, Nevada City (530) 265-9564 An Inner Sanctum 308 Broad Street, Nevada City (530) 478-9905 Main Street Books & Antiques 214 ½ Main Street, Nevada City (530) 265-3108 Mountain House Books 418 Broad Street, Nevada City (530) 265-0241 Toad Hall Book Shop 108 N. Pine Street, Nevada City (530) 264-7183

Toys!

Wagons Stuffed Animals Books Board Games Breyer Horses Hello Kitty Discovery Kits Dinosaurs Balls A real old-fashioned store with a toy Puzzles Blocks department to fill Jewelry any child’s dreams.

Clay Even with a candy Paints counter, in case you Craft Kits were especially good!

Beads Trucks Dress Up Clothes stop by and say hello Card Games Baby Dolls today!

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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 Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber or Nevada City Chamber for a listing of area galleries. Below is a listing of local antique shops:

An Inner Sanctum 308 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 478-9905

Antique Emporium 150 Mill St., Grass Valley, (530) 272-7302

Hardy Books P.O. Box 95, Nevada City, (530) 470-9090, hardybooks.com

Clocksmith Antiques & Collectibles 217 W. Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-2327

La Cache 218 Broad St., Nevada City, (530) 265-8104 lacachejewelry.com Main Street Antiques & Books 214½ Main St., Nevada City (530) 265-3108, (530) 272-7949 Nevada City Furniture & Mattresses 118 Argall Way, Nevada City, (530) 265-6000

Antique Gallery 202 W. Main St., Grass Valley, (530) 272-2327 Antique Palace: The R.D. Schmitz Collection 138 E. Main St., Grass Valley, (530) 273-6043 A La Mode Vintage 127 Neal St., Grass Valley, (530) 272-1287

Rogers Picture Framing & Restoration Services 210 Spring St., Nevada City, (530) 265-4248

Schmitz Antiques 318 Broad St., Nevada City, (530) 265-1932

Shaw’s Antiques 210 Main St., Nevada City, (530) 265-2668

Fantastic Finds 300 Spring St., Nevada City, 530-265-4510

The Magic Carpet 408 Broad St., Nevada City, (530) 265-9229 themagiccarpet.biz 2013-2014 Nevada County Visitors’ Guide 47

Movie Theaters Del Oro 165 Mill St., Grass Valley (530) 273-6932

The Magic Theater 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

Family Fun 49er Family Fun Park 314 Railroad Ave., Grass Valley (530) 272-4949 Amusement parks, party and event planning, mini golf

Night life

Prosperity Lanes Bowling Alley 420 Henderson St., Grass Valley (530) 274-6484 www.prosperitylanes.com

Cirino’s at Main Street 213 W Main St., Grass Valley (530) 477-6000

Mine Shaft 222 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-6310 • mineshaftsaloon.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

National Hotel 211 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-4551 • thenationalhotel.com

Dew Drop Inn 19729 Cerrito Rd., Grass Valley (530) 268-1065 grassvalleydewdropinn.com 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 www.havenunderground.com Holbrooke Hotel & Saloon 212 W Main St., Grass Valley (530) 273-1353 • www.holbrooke.com McGee’s 315 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-3205 48 2013-2014 Nevada County Visitors’ Guide

Nevada Club 108 W Main St., Grass Valley (530) 274-0947 Tack Room Restaurant & Bar 17356 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley (530) 432-1126 The Old 5Mile House Bar & Restaurant 18851 Highway 20., Nevada City (530) 265-5155 www.theold5milehouse.com Towers Casino 115 Bank St., Grass Valley (530) 273-4100 • towerscasino.com The Old 5 Mile House 18851 Highway 20, Nevada City (530) 265-5155 www.theold5milehouse.com

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 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 Jody B’s 17500 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-4302 Reclaimed and crafted home furnishings and decor Julie’s Cottage 17408 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley In the Penn Valley Shopping Center (530) 432-7761 Craft supplies, like-new consignments, vintage treasures, artisan crafts by local artists. www.juliescottagepv.com Make Local Habit 122 Mill Street, Grass Valley (530) 477-5100 www.makelocalhabitgrassvalley.com Local art, jewelry, beauty products, clothing Nevada City Traders 233 Broad Street, Nevada City (530) 265-8000 www.furtraders.com Fur, leather, accessories, footwear

The Red Chair 10934 Combie Rd., Ste 102 & 116 Auburn (LOP area) Designer Clothing, Vintage Wear, Accessories, Furniture, Antiques, Collectables, Minerals, Jewelry & more.

Sierra Timberline 324 Idaho Maryland Rd., Grass Valley (530) 273-4822 www.sierratimberline.com Hearth, spas, furniture, stoves, awnings Tess’ Kitchen Store 145 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.woodenspooncalif.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

998 Plaza Drive, Grass Valley (Between Margaritas & Perkos)

530-274-3301 • Open Mon-Sat Visit us online: GrandeWood.com 2013-2014 Nevada County Visitors’ Guide 49

Art Galleries

Mowen Solinsky Gallery

As if Studios 940 Idaho Maryland Road Grass Valley, CA 95945 530-274-7000 www.asifstudios.com

Clavey Wine Tasting Room 232 Commercial Street Nevada City, CA 95959 530-265-8200 www.claveywine.com

Art Works Gallery 113 Mill Street Grass Valley 95945 530-477-1600 www.artworksgalleryco-op.com

Elixart 408 Broad Street, #8 Nevada City, CA 95959 530-265-1901 www.elixart.net

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Art Galleries cont.

Grass Valley Wine Company 128 Mill Street Grass Valley, CA 95945 www.gvwineco.com Lilly Vigil’s Native American Art Gallery 214 Broad Street Nevada City, CA 95959 530-265-5790 www.lillyvigilgallery.com Mowen Solinsky Gallery 225 Broad Street Nevada City, CA 95959 530-265-4682 www.mowensolinskygallery.com

Szabo Vineyards Tasting Room 316 Broad Street Nevada City, CA 95959 530-265-8792 www.szabovineyards.com The Center for the Arts The Main Gallery and the Granucci Gallery 314 West Main Street Grass Valley, CA 95945 530-274-8384 www.thecenterforthearts.org

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Performing Arts Theaters The Center for the arts

The amphitheaters and historic halls of Nevada County provide the stage for a number of excellent performing arts companies. They include: • C.A.T.S: The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra is a diverse group of performers offering quality theater with an Asian emphasis. 228 Commercial St., #88, Nevada City. (530) 273-6362 or catsweb.org •C enter 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 • C ommunity Players: One of Nevada County’s original theater companies, the Community Players stage periodic performances.

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• InConcert Sierra: (formerly Twin Cities Concert Association) has been presenting great music in Nevada County since 1946. Solo and small ensemble concerts of classical, jazz and Broadway. (530) 273-3990. www.inconcertsierra.org.

•L eGacy 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. PO Box 1223, Nevada City (530) 913-2826 www.legacypresents.com.

•M usic 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 • N evada 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 •N evada 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 • O ff 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.

• T he Penn Valley Pavilion: This pavilion is set amidst the beautiful natural surrounds of Western Gateway Park, 18560 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley. (530) 432-1990.

• Sierra

Master Chorale: With Conductor Ken Hardin, a 70-plus member auditioned choir presenting annual holiday and spring concerts. (530) 273-3990. www.sierramasterchorale.org.

• Sierra

Stages Community Theater: Striving to enrich the 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.

• 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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Getting Married

Why are more couples choosing to be married in Nevada County?

It’s more than the beautiful and historic locations, it’s the people who will make your wedding special in every way. As this area has grown in popularity as an attractive wedding destination, so have the number of specialists who will cater to every wedding need. Nevada County provides unique locations for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners, comfortably situated within easy walking distance of romantic sites, bed & breakfast inns, fine dining and charming shops.

It will be easy to assemble a personal support staff, the experts to help make your wedding day carefree: Caterers, jewelers, florists, musicians, photographers, hairdressers, manicurists and massage therapists, even a flower-decked horse drawn carriage. In Nevada City and Grass Valley, brides, grooms and wedding guests will enjoy award-winning wineries, historic Gold Rush sites, art galleries, and many lakes, rivers and trails that offer healthy year-round recreation.

For more information on local weddings and wedding services, call the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce at (530) 265-2692 for a free wedding packet or visit www.nevadacitychamber.com and click on“Tie the Knot.”

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Nevada County is

Dog Friendly

Nevada County is a great place for dog lovers and dogs will surely love all the adventures Nevada County has to offer. Bring the family pet on your vacation where Fido can go hiking, boating, camping, and visits in town and at parks. Below is a list of dog services, lodging accommodations, restaurants and wineries. More information can also be found at DogTrekker.com and GoNevadaCounty.com.

Dog Services DAY CARE & Boarding For Pets Only – Day Care 17406 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley (530) 432-3520

Empire Kennels 11377 Amsel Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-6971 GROOMING SERVICE & SUPPLIES Scraps Dog Bakery 2034 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley www.scrapsdogbakery.com (530) 274-4493

Incredible Pets 649 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (530) 272-7701 Petco 672 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley (530) 274-7547 The Dog House Dog Grooming 694 Whiting Street, Grass Valley (530) 272-5500 River Dogs 526 Mill Street, Grass Valley (530) 272-1645 For Pets Only 17406 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley (530) 432-3520 Paw Spa 147 Joerschke Dr. #6, Grass Valley (530) 272-5300 The Grooming Room 457 Grass Valley Hwy., Ste. 6, Auburn (530) 823-0163

Your Pets Dog & Cat Grooming 132 Hughes Road, Grass Valley (530) 477-1877 Bubbles & Bows Pet Salon 530 D Searls Ave., Nevada City (530) 265-4200 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

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital 11101 Rough & Ready Highway, Grass Valley (530) 273-7272 Pine Creek Veterinary Clinic 128 New Mohawk Road, Nevada City (530) 478-9141 Animal Medical Center 1525 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn (530) 823-5166 Humane societies/shelters Animalsave-Golden Empire Humane Society www.animalsave.org 520 E. Main #A, Grass Valley 95945 (530) 271-7071

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Dog Friendly Restaurants

Several of local cafes and restaurants accommodate outdoor seating for our furry friends. Dogs are welcome at the following eateries’ patios.

BriarPatch Market/Deli 290 Sierra College Dr., Ste A, Grass Valley (530) 272-5333 www.briarpatchcoop BriarPatch Co-op is the leading natural food store in Nevada County. They offer grocery items and a ready-to-eat deli.

incorporates this practice from recycled or reused décor to locally-grown meats and produce.

Diego’s Chilean Cuisine 217 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley (530) 477-1460 www.diegosrestaurant.com Diego’s offers traditional Central and South American cuisine.

Broad Street Bistro 426 Broad Street, Nevada City (530) 265-4204 www.broadstreetbistro.com Broad Street Bistro is a locally owned coffee shop and cafe featuring fair-trade, organic coffees and teas and made-toorder bagels, eggs, sandwiches, and salads, as well as wide selection of beer and wine.

Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro 302 West Main St., Grass Valley (530) 272-1468 www.tofanellis.com Tofanelli’s Gold Country Bistro offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a full bar.

The restaurant’s patio was voted the Best Of Nevada County.

The Old 5 Mile House 18851 Hwy 20, Nevada City (530) 265-5155 www.Theold5milehouse.com The Old 5 Mile House is five miles East of Historic Nevada City. The Old 5 offers a core menu, plus a different international cuisine each month.

Matteo’s Public 300 Commercial St., Nevada City (530) 265-0782 www.matteospublic.com Matteo’s offers eclectic cuisine with a local, organic and sustainable approach. Every aspect of the restaurant

Blue Cow Deli 17500 Penn Valley Dr., Ste. A, Penn Valley (530) 432-5500 Located in the heart of Penn Valley, Blue Cow Deli offers a delectable lunch including choices of sandwiches, salads, scratch-made soups, and tasty desserts.

Dog Friendly Lodging Bed & Breakfasts Swan Levine House 328 S. Church St., Grass Valley 530-272-1873 www.swanlevinehouse.com Pet fee: $15 per night cleaning fee, nonrefundable. Please 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 Pet fee: $10 per pet, one time, nonrefundable fee

Best Western Gold Country Inn 11972 Sutton Way, Grass Valley 866-839-6035, 530-273-1393 www.bestwestern.com Pet Fee: $20 per pet, one time, nonrefundable fee. Cannot leave pet alone in the room.

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Coach N Four Motel 628 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley 530-273-8009 Senior Discount Pet fee: $10 per pet, one-time, nonrefundable fee Grass Valley Courtyard Suites 210 N. Auburn Street Grass Valley, 530-272-7696 www.GVCOURTYARDSUITES.COM Pets fee under 40 lbs: $25, one-time nonrefundable fee Pet fee over 40lbs: $50, one-time, nonrefundable fee Golden Chain Motel 13413 Hwy 49, Grass Valley 800-664-7320, 530-273-7279 Pet fee: $10 per pet, one-time, nonrefundable fee Harmony Ridge Lodge 18883 E. Hwy. 20, Nevada City www.harmoneyridgelodge.com 530-478-0615 Pet fee: $25 per pet, one-time, nonrefundable 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 nonrefundable fee

Sierra Mountain Inn 816 W. Main Street, Grass Valley 530-273-8133 www.sierramountaininn.com Pet fee: $25 per pet, one-time nonrefundable fee

Holbrook Hotel 212 W. Main Street, Grass Valley 530-273-1353 www.holbrook.com Pet fee: $50 per pet, one-time nonrefundable 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 hookups, 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.

Northern Queen Inn 400 Railroad Ave., Nevada City 800-226-3090, 530-265-5824 www.northernqueen.com Pet fee: $25, per room, one-time nonrefundable fee or $50, per cabin or chalet, one-time non-refundable fee Outside Inn 575 Broad Street, Nevada City 530-265-2233 www.outsideinn.com Pet fee: (dogs only) $20 – per pet, cleaning fee per night (non-refundable)

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Outdoors

Outdoor 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.

• Quail Valley Golf Course: Public, open daily. Driving range.

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Disc golf

• Condon Park: Rates as one of the best disc golf courses in California. Grass Valley. Minnie Street off Butler Street. (530) 274-4350.

• Western Gateway Park: Open sunrise to sunset. Available to rent or for tournament play. 18560 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley. (530) 432-1990.

tennis courts

• Club Sierra: 130 W. Berryhill Drive, Grass Valley. (530) 477-8800.

• Mautino Park: 10609 Alta Street, Grass Valley. (530) 274-4350.

•M emorial Park: Race Street at Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley. (530) 274-4350.

• Pioneer Park: Nimrod Street, Nevada City. (530) 265-2496.

• Ridge Racquet Club: 1041 Ridge Road, Grass Valley.

(530) 273-8514.

•W estern 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 fields, and picnic and barbecue areas. You may rent the L.O.V.E. Building located on the park site for private parties and meetings. Minnie Street off Butler Street. (530) 274-4350.

• Glenn Jones Picnic Area: Adjacent to North Star Mining 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. For more information (530) 265-2496.

• Tobiassen Park: Next to the Rood Center beyond library, off Hwy. 49, Nevada City. Ball field, pond, trails, picnic tables.

• Western Gateway Regional Park: This Penn Valley park has several baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, trails, amphitheater, playground, exercise course, horse arena, picnic and barbecue area, and disc golf. Cottage available for parties. Lots of on-leash walking trails and open space. Doggie bag dispensers and trash cans are located throughout the park. Plus, an off-leash dog park. (530) 432-1990.

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 2013-2014 Nevada County Visitors’ Guide 61

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 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) 273-8522. 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 theYuba 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 goldpanning 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. (530) 432-2546 or (530) 2733884. 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 and houseboat rentals, and moorings. (530) 692-3200.

• Englebright Lake: Nestled in the scenic Sierra foothills west of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Constructed for the storage of 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 11mile long lake with many secluded coves. The lake is unique in that it offers boat-in camping only, on a first-come-first-serve basis for $15 from May 1 to Sept. 30, free from Oct. 1 to April 30. Group picnics are welcome for a fee, reservations required. Boat launching is $4 per day, an annual pass is $30. (530) 432-6427. Skippers Cove Marina has houseboat, boat rentals and docking. (530) 432-6302.

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• Fuller Lake: Day-use area. Three miles north of Hwy 20 on Bowman Road. Nine picnic sites, vault toilets, limited parking. (530) 823-0562 • Rollins Lake: Located between Grass Valley and Colfax, Rollins sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet. It has a surface area of 900 acres with 26 miles of shoreline. A great lake for camping, boating, fishing, sailing and water-skiing. See the camping section for details.

• Scotts Flat Lake: East of Nevada City off Highway 20, Scotts Flat sits at 3,100 feet. The lake has 850 acres of surface with seven-plus miles of pine studded shoreline. A nice boating lake with two launch ramps and marina. See the camping section for more details.

• Lake Spaulding: A beautiful alpine lake at an elevation of 5,014 feet. It sits in a glacier carved bowl surrounded by giant rocks and a thick pine forest. It offers 25 campsites, five picnic sites, picnic area, fishing, swimming, boating, and boat ramp. Contact the PG&E 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 hookups 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 Rd., 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 longravine@ jps.net

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• 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) 346-2212 www.osresort.com • Peninsula: Shaded, spacious lake view, lakeside and wooded sites with clean flush toilets and hot showers. Fishing, water sports, swim beach. Seventy-eight sites in a friendly, family atmosphere. 21597 You Bet Road, Grass Valley, (530) 4779413 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 www.rvthereyet.

• River Rest Resort Campground: (530) 265-4306 www.riverresort.com • Golden Quartz Picnic Site: Three miles east of the town of Washington on an unpaved road. Seven picnic sites, vault toilet. Elevation 2,900.

• U.S. Forest Service Campgrounds: All family campgrounds have sites available on a first come, first served basis. In some of the more popular fee sites, reservations can be made by calling 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, corrals, and water troughs. Limited parking. Elevation: 4,400. For scheduling info call (209) 295-4512 • Bowman Lake: Located north of Highway 20, five miles west of Interstate 80. Campgrounds are located on rough dirt roads.

• Lindsey Lake: 7 unimproved sites. Pack in/pack out. Elevation: 5,565.

• Carr Lake: 5 unimproved sites. Pack in/Pack out. Elevation: 5,565.

• Jackson Creek: 14 campsites, vault toilets, and limited parking.

Elevation: 5,600.

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• 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 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.

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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: Eight miles northeast of Nevada City, off North Bloomfield Road. Directions: Highway 49 to North Bloomfield Road.

Drive eight miles, past the river, follow signs to the campground and trailhead. Distance of hike: 7.5 miles one way. Degree of 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

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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.

• Humbug Creek Trail Trailhead: North Bloomfield Road in the state park. Distance of hike: 3 miles each way.

Degree of difficulty: 6. Historical Significance: Includes a 1,000foot return climb out of the river canyon. Malakoff was once the largest hydraulic mine in the world and its almost 8,000-foot North Bloomfield drain tunnel emptied into Humbug Creek, carrying mine tailings into the South Yuba River. Trail connects with the South Yuba Trail at the river. 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: Three 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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tahoe national forest

The 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 TylerFoote 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.

• 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.

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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 the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce.

The tour can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle or car. Walkers and cyclists should be in reasonably good shape and able to climb hills. Remember, many of the buildings on the tour are now private residences and are not open to the public.

Nevada City is among the most interesting of California Gold Rush towns. For a journey into California’s golden history, Nevada City ranks with Northern California’s best. First time visitors are 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 bassett's station

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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: four hours.

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.

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Cycling

Nevada County has long been popular with bicyclists. The 52-yearold 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.

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 Xtreme Outfitters Cycle & Skates 1200 East Main St., Suite D, Grass Valley (530) 477-2377

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) 274-DIRT • bonc.org

GAted communities Lake of the Pines

Lake of the Pines, located in south Nevada County, is a haven for families. Easily accessible and from via historic Highway 49, the area boasts of one of the highest rated school districts in the state. Lake of the Pines consists of almost 2,000 members and offers not only 24-hour security, but a lake 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 Nevada 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 form 4 years to Class 5 expert only). Half-day to 4 days. (530) 346-6812 or (800) 6723846, www.whitewatertours.com or eamil rafting@whitewatertours. com

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Truckee

Upper Truckee River

Lodging HOTELS & MOTELS

Hotel Truckee-Tahoe ♥ (formerly Best Western/Larkspur) 800-824-6385 • 530-587-4525 Boreal Inn 530-426-1012 Cal Neva Resort Spa & Casino 800-233-5551• 775-832-4000 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 888-773-6888 • 530-587-8888 Loch Leven Lodge 877-663-6637 • 530-587-3773 Olympic Village Inn 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 ♥ Dog Friendly 72 2013-2014 Nevada County Visitors’ Guide

Truckee Donner Lodge 877-878-2533 • 530-582-9999

BED & BREAKFAST INNS Donner Lake Inn 530-587-5574

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

HOSTELS

Cal Lodge - Hostel 530-426-9900 Clair Tappan Lodge - Hostel 800-679-6775 • 530-426-3632 Tinkers Station 530- 426-3204

CABINS

Stone Bear River Camps 530-587-5160 Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging 800-757-9763 • 530-550-3000 Lost Trails Lodge 530-320-9268

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Martis Valley Vacation Rentals 800-287-7685 • 530-587-4500

RV PARKS

Coachland RV Park 530-587-3071 Village Green Mobilehome Park 530-587-3326

VACATION RENTALS HOMES, CONDOS, CABINS

Mountain Home Properties 800-794-3916 • 530-550-0331 Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging 800-757-9763 • 530-587-4500 Tahoe Truckee Rentals 530-448-8124

The Richardson House 530-563-6874

Truckee Getaway Vacation Home 877-582-6969

Castle Peak Vacation Rentals 888-253-5551 • 530-426-1226

Truckee Mountain Vacation Rentals 800-805-8199 • 530-582-6969

Coldwell Banker of Northern CA 800-926-4975 • 530-587-7474

DUDE RANCH

Donner Lake Realty 800-392-5253 • 530-587-6055

Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch 800-334-6939 • 530-283-0930

Ski Resorts Alpine Meadows 530-581-8374

Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe 775-849-0704

Boreal Mountain Resort 530-426-3666

Northstar-at-Tahoe 1-800-GO-NORTH

Diamond Peak 775-832-1177 Donner Ski Ranch 530-426-3635 Granlibakken 530-583-4242

Soda Springs 530-426-3901 Squaw Valley 530-583-6955 Sugar Bowl 530-426-1111 Tahoe Donner 530-587-9444

Homewood 530-525-2992

Cross-Country

Clair Tappaan Lodge 530-426-3632 Northstar X-C Ski & Snowshoe 530-562-2475 Royal Gorge 530-426-3871

Squaw Creek 530-583-6300 Tahoe Donner 530-587-5475 Tahoe XC 530-583-5475

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GUIDE to 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.

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

Northstar: Northstar is an up-and-

largest of the cities around Lake Tahoe, South Lake has the area’s biggest casinos bring in the area’s biggest acts.

coming resort area that is filled with summertime activities.

Meyers: Funky town that is home to many locals in the region.

Truckee: The town of Truckee is the

Kirkwood: Ski resort with plenty of

gateway to the lake.

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

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.

lake, Tahoe City is a perfect little hamlet for visitors to enjoy the quiet of the lake while having plenty of entertainment options.

Glenbrook: On the East Shore of Lake Tahoe, historic Glenbrook epitomizes the idea of rural and lake.

Homewood: A small winter ski resort

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.

that hosts concerts and other entertainment in the summer.

Sand Harbor: With a sandy beaches,

Truckee is dog friendly Pet Sitters/ Doggie Day Cares

Canine Country Pet Pals 10310 Hirschdale Rd., Truckee 530-587-7807 www.caninecountrypetpals.com Cage free boarding and doggie daycare Truckee Tails 530-448-9025 www.truckeetails.com Dog sitting and walking Truckee/Tahoe Pet Lodge 10960 w. River st. #106 530-582-7268 www.truckeetahoepetlodge.com 74 2013-2014 Nevada County Visitors’ Guide

Luxury dog and cat lodging, doggie daycare, all- breed pet grooming and doggie play dates Mickey’s School Of Grooming 10986 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-550-1170 www.mickeysschoolofgrooming.us Grooming and doggie daycare Dog Gone It! Pet Care 530-414-5033 www.doggoneitpets@yahoo.com Dog walkers, pet taxi and home visits while your away

Pet Stores

Pet Station 11429 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-550-7329 www.tahopetstation.com Scraps Dog Bakery & General Store 10344 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-582-5044 Vets

Sagehen Creek Located 7.4 miles north of Truckee on Hwy 89 Leashed dogs only 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

Truckee River Legacy Trail Trailhead begins at Truckee River Regional Park off of Brockway Rd. paved walking trail Leashed dogs only

The Doctor’s Office For Pets 10939 Industrial Way #101., Truckee 530-587-4366 www.thedoctorsofficeforpets.com

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

Critter Care Mobile Veterinary Care 12068 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-550-8660 Tahoe Integrative Veterinary Care 12068 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-582-1133 Animal Control & Animal Shelters

Animal Control 10183 Truckee Airport Rd., Truckee 530-582-7830 www.townoftruckee.com/animalcontrol Humane Society Of Truckee 530-587-5948 www.hstt.org Dog Friendly Trails

Northstar At Tahoe 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.

Donner Memorial State Park 12593 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-582-7892 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

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

Mickey’s School Of Grooming 10986 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee 530-550-1170 www.mickeysschoolofgrooming.us Grooming and doggie daycare

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Lakes

Donner Lake

Donner Lake is at an elevation of 5,963 feet in the Tahoe National Forest next to interstate 80 and west of Truckee. The lake is 3 miles long and ¾ miles wide with a shoreline of 7 ½ of high alpine woods.

The Donner Memorial State Park, on the east sgore, was named after the tragic Donner Party whose fate in the winter of 1846 attests to the hardships encountered by California’s early settlers. This well-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 is in the Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 5,700 feet. The Lake has a surface area of 980 acres with 14 miles of shoreline. Steep bluffs and low grassy areas amid tall pine trees make for a scenic setting. Many inlets and prevailing winds create a great atmosphere for sailing and boating.

Stampede Reservoir is at an elevation of 5,949 feet in the Tahoe National Forest, northeast of Truckee. Stampede has a surface area of 3,440 acres with 25 miles of sage and coniferous covered shoreline.

This large, open lake has westerly winds for the sailor.Vast open waters can be enjoyed by the waterskier. Fishing is very popular and anglers will find rainbow and brown trout.

Prosser Creek Reservoir is at an elevation of 5,711 located in the scenic Tahoe National Forest. This 740 surface- acre lake rests in an open canyon surrounded by sage and coniferous covered hills. The Donner Camp picnic area was the site of the Donner Party tragedy of the winter of 1846-47.

Long, Sterling, Eagle, Kidd, Cascade and Serene Lakes. These lakes, off interstate Hwy 80 near Soda Springs, are at elevations of about 7,000 feet in the Tahoe National Forest. This beautiful high Sierra country offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Boating is limited to non-powered craft with limited facilities but rentals are available at Serene Lake. The angler will find trout and catfish. Numerous trails are available for the hiker, backpacker and equestrian to get away from it all in this remote natural area.

Martis Creek Lake, 70 surface acres at minimum pool , was 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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Truckee Restaurants Bar of America 10042 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-2626 Pasta, Pizza, Salad, Steak

Diego’s Beyond Bueno 10130 West River St 530-550-9900 Mexican

La Bamba 11760 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-3516 Mexican food

Blue Coyote Bar and Grill 10015 Palisades Dr. 530-587-7777 American, burgers, wings, pizza, pasta

Old Highway 40 Café 13720 Donner Pass Rd. 530-582-4040 Breakfast, lunch

Marty’s Café 10115 Donner Pass Rd. 530-550-8208 American Cuisine

Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar 10118 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-0557 Cal Asian, sushi bar

Mamasake 1850 Village South Rd. 530-584-0110 Sushi, Sake

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 Coffee Bar 10120 Jibboom St, Ste. 101 530-587-2000 Coffee Shop and Food

Drunken Monkey 11253 Brockway Rd. 530-582-9755 Sushi, Tapas, Sake

McDonalds 11420 Deerfield Dr. 530-587-3880 Fast Food

El Toro Bravo 10186 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-3557 Mexican

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

Full Belly Deli 10825 Pioneer Trail 530-550-9516 Complete deli

Mikuni Sushi 5001 Northstar Dr. 530-562-2188 Sushi, Sake

Java Sushi 11357 Donner Pass Rd. 530-582-1144 Sushi

Coffee And 10106 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-3123 Home cooking

Jax at the Trax 10144 W River St. 530-550-7450 American diner cuisine

Cottonwood Restaurant 10142 Rue Hilltop Rd. 530-587-5711 Contemporary cuisine

JStone Whitehouse 10292 Donner Pass Rd. 530-582-5746 American ( New), Brunch (Sundays)

Nik-n-Willie’s Pizza 11429 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-0421 Take and bake pizza Panda Express 11262 Donner Pass Rd. 530-550-8881 Chinese Pianeta Restaurant 10096 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-4694 Contemporary Italian

Coyote Moon Bar and Grille 10685 Northwoods Blvd .

530-587-0886 Seasonal patio

Jiffy’s Pizza 11400 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-5400 Pizza

Pizza on the Hill 11509 Northwoods Blvd.

530-582-9669 Pizza, Salad

Dairy Queen 11355 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-7055 Fast Food

Kentucky Fried Chicken 11421 Deerfield Dr. 530-582-4054 Fast Food

Port of Subs 11260 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-8060 Deli Sandwiches

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Truckee Restaurants, Cont.

Red Truck on the Runway Airport Terminal Truckee Airport Rd. 530-587-1394 Deli, Salad Smokey’s Kitchen 12036 Donner Pass Rd. 530-582-4535 Ribs, sausages, burgers, chicken 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 Taco Station 11782 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-8226 Mexican Thai Delicacy 11253 Brockway Rd. 530-550-1269 Asian Cuisine

Thai Nakorn Cuisine 10770 Donner Pass Rd. 530-550-0503 Asian Cuisine The Lodge 12850 Northwoods Blvd.

530-587-9455 Contemporary American cuisine (Lunch Summer Only) Treat Box Bakery 11400 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-6554 Bakery Trokay Café 10046 Donner Pass Rd. 530-582-1040 American, Modern European Truckee Bagel Company 11960 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-9991 Bagel, sandwiches Truckee Bagel Company 11448 Deerfield Dr. 530-587-1852 Bagel, sandwiches Tuff Beanz 10015 Palisades Dr. 530-587-5191 Coffee & Tea shop Village Pizzeria 11329 Deerfield Dr. 530-587-7171 Pizza, pasta, salad

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Wagon Train Coffee Shop 10080 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-7574 Coffee shop Wild Cherries Coffee House 11429 Donner Pass Rd. 530-582-5602 Coffee, sandwiches, soup, pastries Wong’s Garden 11430 Deerfield Dr. 530-587-1831 Chinese Zano’s Family Italian & Pizzeria 11401 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-7411 Family style Italian

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 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

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. At Boca Resevior off I-80 east 9.5 mi. E of Truckee off I-80 10 mi. NE of Truckee off I-80 3 mi. W of Truckee off I-80 5 mi. SW of Truckee off 89 3 mi. SW of Truckee off 89 At Prosser Lake off 89N 10 mi. E of Truckee off I-80 exit Hirschdale 5 mi. SE Truckee off 267 At Prosser Lake off 89N 11 mi. North of Truckee on 89 9 mi. S of Truckee off 89

587-9462 587-355 587-3558 587-3558 582-7894 587-3558 587-3558 587-3558 587-3558 587-8113 587-3558 587-3558 587-3558

S P T 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

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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 Resort 10 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

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

South Shore Camp Richardson 2 mi. N of SLT on Hwy 89 Campgrd by the Lake Hwy 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.

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 P F S P F S P F S P F

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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Art Galleries

Art Obsessions Jane Lufkin, Manager 10052 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 550-9688 www.artobsessions.com Artisans Market Place Co-Op Gallery 10382 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-2873

Aspen Leaf Interiors Design Studio & Gallery 10075B West River Street Truckee, CA 96161 (775) 342-3477 www.AspenLeafInteriors.com

Bolam Gallery Andrew Bolam & Annie Hooker 10396 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 www.TheBolamGallery.com Carmel Gallery Olof & Elizabeth Carmel 9940 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 582-0557 www.TheCarmelGallery.com Glasforms Glassblowing by Frank Rossbach 10065 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-8460

Bespoke Heather River 10130 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 582-5500 www.BespokeTruckee.com

JoAnne’s Stained Glass & Gallery JoAnne Barbiaux Pohler 10064 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-1280 www.joannesstainedglass.com

Bluestone Jewelry & Wine Marc & Linda Bigelow 10046 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 581-4298 www.BluestoneTahoe.com

Kindred Art & Folk Institute Artisan Shop & Folk Institute 10015 Palisades Drive, Suite A4 Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 205-7336 www.kindredtruckee.com

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Rideout Health Good Medicine.

A few years ago, we began an aggressive campaign to become the very best health system we could be. And that didn’t just mean expansion. It meant major investments of both time and money to enhance and improve our staff, our technology and our facilities.

To complement the group of expert physicians, nurses and staff members already here at Rideout Health, we sought out and recruited top specialists and healthcare staff to practice here.

And we’ve made major investments in our facilities and technology. Our current construction further expands our footprint in historic Marysville and will transform the hospital into the Rideout Regional Medical Center in Spring 2015, delivering a variety of quality specialty care rarely found in a community of this size.

Rideout Health provides state-of-the-art facilities and services for both inpatient and outpatient treatment. We offer patients, all of the benefits of a sophisticated, high tech environment in a patient-centered care setting.

Our campus is home to the Rideout Cancer Center, in partnership with UC Davis Health System, (now double its original size); The Heart Center at Rideout; and other specialties such as neurosurgery, physical therapy, imaging and more.

Rideout’s Emergency Department is a certified Level III Trauma and STEMI-receiving center, able to handle the most serious forms of heart attacks, and serves patients from five counties.

Photos: Illustration of the new Rideout Regional Medical Center. and the newly expanded Rideout Cancer

RIDEOUT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

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La Galleria Brooke & Chad Bentley 10112 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-5444 www.lagalleriatruckee.com

Spirit Interior Design Becky & Dan Mullins 10009 W. River Street, Suite C Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-0948 www.spiritinteriordesign.com

Lorien Powers, Studio Jewelry 10007 Bridge Street, Suite C Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 550-9610 Lorienpowers@yahoo.com www.Lorienpowers.com

T Pots Pottery Pottery, Art Supplies, & Workshops 11012 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 550-7822 www.TruckeePottery.com

Riverside Art Studios 10060 Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-3789 www.RiversideStudios.com

Tom Beebe, Artistry in Wood Studio, Gallery & Woodworking School 10434 River Park Place, Building 2, Suite 3 Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 386-4977 www.TruckeeWoodworking.com

Catherine McFee Interior Design 10004 South East River Street Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 584-5000 www.macfeedesign.com

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Quality Life of

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As you refer to the resources in this publication, remember that REALTORS® are your professional guide for finding the right place for you in our community. In fact, REALTORS® interface with our community on a daily basis.

Remember, REALTORS® are licensed agents who have elected to become a professional and join a trade organization which requires adherence to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Call the Nevada County Association of REALTORS® at (530) 272-2627 or visit our website www.nevadacountyaor.com for a list of local REALTORS®

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