Things to Do in Nevada County

Come for the Celebration and Stay for all the fun things to do!

Visit Empire Mine State Park The Empire Mine is the site of the oldest, largest, and richest gold mine in California! Click here for more information

Wine Tasting and Winery Tours Click here for maps and directions to wineries in Nevada County

Go on a Hike Some of the best hiking in all of California can be found in Nevada County. From many pleasurable and scenic short hikes, to challenging and awesome all day hikes. Click here for a list of some great hikes in the area

Visit Nevada City! A Historic Gold Rush Town.  Also known as the Queen of the Northern Mines, Nevada City is one of the friendliest, liveliest and most colorful of all California Gold Rush towns! Nevada City's award-winning historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is considered to be among the best-preserved towns of the West. Click here to visit the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce website

Go Fishing! There are a number of lakes, streams, and rivers in the area where you can fish for trout, bass, salmon and more!