内华达城

This forest-wrapped hamlet of h和some Victorian-era homes 和 tree-lined streets 60 miles northeast of 萨克拉门托 是其中之一 黄金的国家美国最美丽的城镇. Gold Rush history, wine, thriving gardens 和 fresh produce—it’s all in 内华达城.  

Things to Do in 内华达城

Originally settled in 1849 as a 最小值ing camp, this 内华达县 town features a well-preserved Downtown Historic District, including California’s oldest operating structure originally built for performances, 1865年 内华达剧院, with past performers ranging from Mark Twain to Mötley Crüe. 就在拐角处, 在大街上, a bell-towered firehouse with a Victorian gingerbread front is the site of a compact history museum where the intricate cooking baskets made by native Nisenan 印度ns are exhibited alongside the artifacts of early residents 和 中国人 pioneers.

Strolling through 内华达城’s historic district, you’ll see impeccable 19th-century buildings with wooden balconies that are now often the homes of restaurants, gift shops (look for nature-lover treasures at 地球仓库), wine-tasting rooms, 和 antiques shops. Hotels in the district include the 国家交流酒店, one of the oldest continuously operated hotels west of the Rockies, with balconies that offer great views of the town’s bustle, 和 宽街客栈, which has an inviting backyard garden. Download a self-guided walking tour from the 内华达城 Chamber of Commerce. There’s a thriving seasonal 农贸市场 with dozens of vendors selling produce as well as fresh fish 和 crafty items like soap 和 h和made bags.

Another way to step back into 内华达城’s past is to visit the 内华达县 Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, where you can take a docent-led tour of the museum, railyard, 和 restoration shop. 

Outdoor Activities in 内华达城

If you’re looking for family-friendly things to do outside, 对于初学者来说, 预定帐篷地点, or, 更好的是, one of the 25 luxury tents at Inn Town露营地—each comes equipped with a private balcony, 和 amenities such as a queen-size bed, 新鲜的亚麻制品, 和 a heated mattress pad. It’s the perfect digital detox getaway, 和 an ideal home base for hiking excursions on the 酪乳弯道 along the South Yuba River 和 Deer Creek Tribute Trail (which will take you over the highly Instagrammable Deer Creek suspension bridge). Also not to be missed: the Crystal Hermitage Gardens, where springtime visitors can gaze across 17,000年郁金香, 和 summertime offers countless roses, 秋海棠, 矮牵牛, zinnia, 和更多的. Take a break to treat the kids to ollalieberry 法国 toast at 南松咖啡馆 (mom 和 dad—try the lobster Benedict) or woodfired pizza at 三叉面包店 & 酿造有限公司.

Just four miles down the road from 内华达城 is the town of 草谷, which is drawing more 和更多的 visitors every year to their wine tasting rooms that represent eight Sierra Foothills 和 黄金的国家 wineries. 下降 Sierra Starr Vineyard 和 Winery 和 Lucchesi Vineyards 和 Winery 开始. Also worth visiting is the Empire Mine State Historic Park, where volunteers give tours of the 最小值eyard 和 park as well as Empire Cottage, the country estate home of the 最小值e’s former owner, 威廉境界, Jr.