Located about 60 miles northeast of Sacramento, Nevada City, Calif., was originally settled as a mining camp. Sample a bit of history in this charming town during your visit.
Start your day at South Pine Café. Boasting a diverse menu, diners can choose from classic pancakes to more unique breakfast specialties like Thai tofu. Spend about $12–15. Next, take a stroll through Pioneer Park. In addition to trails, the park offers space for family or group activities including baseball fields, picnic areas, tennis and basketball courts and a playground.
Have lunch at New Moon Café. Menus change with each new moon, to reflect the freshest, seasonal options. Enjoy soup, salad and sandwiches. Lunch costs less than $20. Visit the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. The museum is dedicated to the preservation of local transportation history. Visitors will find artifacts from the narrow gauge railroad era. Hours vary by season. Admission is free.
Wander along Broad Street, the town’s main shopping area. Here you’ll find quaint shops with unique gifts for souvenirs or to keep for yourself. Grab some drinks and dinner at Three Forks Bakery & Brewery. Menus change weekly, depending on availability of ingredients. Items include pizza, soup, salad, sandwiches and small plates. Make sure to end your meal on a sweet note with an item from the bakery menu including cookies, cake and pie. Choose from seasonal and year-round beers in the brewery. Spend about $20–30.
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