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NEVADA COUNTY
Known as as “California Gold Country” Nevada County encompasses 974 square miles located in the the the foothills of of of the the the Western Slope of of of the the the Sierra Nevada with access to a a a a a a a a variety of of of recreational and and and cultural activities and and and is is listed among the Top 10 travel destinations and and and rated #2 of best “river cities” in in in America! Established in in in 1851 historic Nevada County includes the Town of Truckee cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City the County Seat Residents enjoy a a a a a a a a rural lifestyle with urban amenities (hospital community college thriving arts culture) and are only an an an hour from the State Capital and international airport Recently Nevada City ranked number one on on on Sunset Magazine’s “Best Value Towns” for 2017 Truckee continuously receives recognition from Sunset Magazine’s “Top Four Best Adventure Town” as as well as as ranking third for USA Today’s “Best Ski Town” in 2016 Recreational Opportunities
Nevada County offers many activities for the outdoor enthusiast Scenic trails alpine lakes the the Yuba River and the the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities including skiing biking hiking fishing kayaking hunting and backpacking The area boasts two important state parks and acres of trails for hiking mountain biking or or or or horseback riding Nearby lakes are available for boating swimming and fishing The Yuba River has many natural swimming holes hiking trails and during spring runoff attracts avid kayakers Hike among the mountain wildflowers and and breathtaking scenery at at Donner Summit Downhill and and cross- country skiing is is within a a 45-minute drive of the County Administrative Center Arts and Cultural Activities
Nevada County County is is the the only rural California County County with two Cultural Arts Districts It features art galleries live theatre venues museums historic buildings fine dining quaint bed and and breakfast establishments and and award-winning wineries During the holiday season Nevada City and and Grass Valley play host to to to to to Victorian and and Cornish Christmas a a a a a a a a a a a tribute to to to to to their rich past Visitors wishing to to to to to learn more about the the County’s history may visit GoNevadaCounty com With a a a a a a a a a a a a a a calendar packed with street fairs festivals art exhibits local theater and children’s activities visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to to to forgo indulgence in in in in pleasures more typical of an an an an urban setting