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Choose your own adventure.

From swimming holes along the South Fork of the Yuba River to high alpine adventures on Donner Summit, Nevada County is a great place to choose your own adventure.

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Get into the spirit this Saturday at Empire Mine State Historic Park. Enjoy festive music, chestnut roasting, candle dipping and tin punching, historic children`s games, mine yard demonstrations and so much more on the beautifully decorated historic grounds of Empire Mine State Historic Park!

Tell Santa what`s on your wish list in the warmly decorated Clubhouse, and snack on Christmas cookies with hot drinks.

Event details:
Day: Saturday Dec 7th
Doors open at 10 a.m.
event begins at 11 a.m.
Entry is $5 per person; age 5 and under are free. Fourth Graders and their families get in free with the California State Parks Adventure Pass

This annual event is organized in cooperation with the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports educational and interpretive programs for the three California State Parks in Western Nevada County.
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Starting this Friday November 29th is the annual Cornish Christmas Festival and running every Friday through December 20th enjoy the sights and sounds of an old fashioned Christmas. You`ll see carolers caroling. Jugglers Juggling. Santa Claus himself and so much more.

For more click on profile link and head over to our Trip Ideas section.

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This Friday downtown Truckee kicks off the season big with the Downtown Holiday Festival & Bud Fish Tree Lighting from 4:15pm - 6 pm. Watch as Truckee transforms into a winter wonderland under twinkling lights.

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A mystery man of many hats, The Polish Ambassador rocks more than just a trademark jumpsuit, authoring sublime, intentional artistic works, animated safaris in technicolor sound. Expect dazzling lights, epic costumes, and an atmosphere that will electrify your soul for a Halloween Vibe like no other.

When: Thursday Oct 31st at 8 pm
Where: The Miners Foundry Cultural Center
For tickets and more//www.eventbrite.com/e/the-polish-ambassador-tickets-950234957337

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Explore the Grass Valley Museum, including its rose garden and basement—typically off-limits as part of Torchlight Tours happening on Oct 29, Nov 6th & 8th. Discover the history of this century-old building, which reveals stories about the need for an orphanage and challenges related to illness and death, all intertwined with the town’s history through the 1930s.

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Nevada County’s stunning outdoor scenery fuels its artistic expression. The area boasts not one, but two of California`s cultural art districts: Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee. In these historic towns, eye-popping murals and sculptures abound, sure to make even the most stoic passerby stop and admire.

Click on our profile link and check out the Trip Ideas section to explore the dazzling displays waiting for you throughout the county!

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After a five-year hiatus, the Nordic Marketplace is returning to Grass Valley with a fresh new flair, celebrating all things Scandinavian. Experience demonstrations of daily life in the Viking era by the Bjornstad and Dark Boar Vikings. Browse authentic Viking-era goods as well as modern Scandinavian home décor. There will even be an opportunity for kids to try their hand at Danish heart basket weaving!

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10am-3pm
Where: Love Building at Condon Park, 660 Minnie Street, Grass Valley
To learn more click on our profile link and visit our Events Calendar
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Stay while you play

Enjoy mountain modern hotels, vintage-inspired bed and breakfasts, scenic campsites, and everything in between.

There’s so much to do in Nevada County, you should consider spending a few nights to soak it all in. Whether your preferred accommodations are quaint bed and breakfasts, historic lodges, or chic mountain modern escapes, Nevada County has something for everyone. While traditional hotels and lodges are plentiful in Nevada County, you will also find many VRBO, AirBnb, and vacation rental homes for short or longer term stays.