Explore Nevada City by foot on the self-guided Historic Nevada City Walking Tour. Visitors can download both a city map and walking tour brochure from the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce website. The brochure leads tourists to various points of interest, such as the Nevada Theater, the Pine Street Bridge and Indian Springs Winery. The tour pamphlet also offers suggestions for local events and outings for each month of the year.
The Nevada City Tree Tour is a self-guided tour that visitors may take on Christmas Day. Those interested in taking the tour can pick up the free illustrated guide at the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Explore the town by foot or drive along the route on colder days to view 42 native trees in the downtown area. Trees included on the route are marked with painted leaves on the sidewalk for easy sighting.
Eagle Mountain Resort (no website; Interstate I-80 at the Yuba Gap Exit, Nevada City; 800-389-2254) in Nevada City offers cross country skiing trails for skiers of all skill levels. Trails cover meadows and rolling hills and feature views of the Aspens and mountains. After hitting the trails, visitors can relax in the Log Cabin Lodge with its Native American décor, shop in the pro shop, and grab a quick, fresh meal at the Café. Cross country trails begin at 5,850 feet and climb to 7,000 feet.
Celebrate Christmas Day at the local movie theater in Grass Valley, located approximately six minutes from Nevada City by car. The 1940 Del Oro Theater (sierracinemas.com) features Art Deco architecture and a 70-foot tower. The United Artists theater shows all genres of the latest movie releases on three big screens with a state-of-the-art sound system.
