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Road trips: Gold Rush town mystique in Nevada City |
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Written by Keith Sheffield/Tahoe World
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Wednesday, 04 October 2006 |
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 Nevada City, one of the more entertaining cities in the Gold Country of the Sierra foothills, is only an hour drive from Tahoe and provides one of the best spots to socialize, hear some live music and party for an evening.
With a quaint little pedestrian friendly downtown, tasty and reasonable eateries and about a handful bars all within walking distance, Nevada City has all anyone could need for an easy to access weekend getaway.
For nightlife just head downtown and explore, hot spots are the Mine Shaft and for live music Cooper’s Saloon — which usually has music every day of the week.
 For daytime adventure, head up Highway 49 toward Downeville to the South Fork of the Yuba river. The gently flowing crystal clear water is perfect for cliff jumping, tunnel diving, rapid floating and general gnarbuckling.
For mountain biking the area’s possibilities are nearly endless, but head to neighboring Grass Valley for the Empire Mine area, a group of single track and horse roads that wind through historic gold mines and forested wonderland.
Whatever you do outside, watch out for poison oak in the early summer months, it is ruthless in the foothills and in no way pleasant.
 How to get there:
Take Interstate 80 west from Truckee. Get off at the Highway 20 exit toward Nevada City. For 27 miles, wind along the pleasant two-lane curves of 20 until you come into Nevada City.
If you go:
For lodging check out the Outside Inn, they’ll help you plan your adventure — whether it be kayaking, biking hiking or whatever, as well as provide a comfortable reasonable place to crash. 575 E. Broad St. (530) 265-2233 or check online at www.outsideinn.com., also trry Northern Queen Inn, 400 Railroad Ave., Nevada City, (530) 265-5824
 Where to eat:
Café Mekka and Tortilla Grill, 241 Commercial St., Nevada City, (530) 478-1517
The Northridge Inn, 733 Nevada St., Nevada City, (530) 478-0470
Posh Nosh, 318 Broad St., Nevada City, (530)265-6064
Photos by Keith Sheffield/Tahoe World
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 October 2006 )
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