The Book Seller in downtown Grass Valley has been selling books for over 40 years! The independently owned bookshop has been in business since 1977 and specializes in books on the history, nature, outdoor activities & touring information for the Gold Country, in addition to a great selection of non-fiction, contemporary literature and children’s books. […]
CATS, Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra opens their 25th anniversary season with a production of M. Butterfly. The play is written by Chinese-American playwright David Henry Hwang and directed by Jeffrey Mason and Susan Mason, will be at the historic Nevada Theatre in downtown Nevada City through May 4th.
Who’s going to National Record Store Day? This Saturday, April 13th, Clock Tower Records is joining the national movement to honor the culture of independently owned record stores. The event brings together vinyl lovers, record enthusiasts, fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores across the world.
Crystal Hermitage Gardens with 17,000 tulips is the perfect outdoor adventure in the month of April.
Spring flowers and activities in Nevada City & Grass Valley, time to get outside.
Want to go fishing? “We live in a beautiful area with fishing options usually year round. We’re surrounded by rivers and lakes that hold many different species that we enjoy targeting on the fly rod. Whether it’s trout and steelhead in the Yuba River or higher up in the Mountain Lakes or Smallmouth, Spotted, Largemouth […]
The Empire Mine Historic State Park is a great place to visit for all ages. The park is open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm* and located 5 minutes from downtown Grass Valley. Step back in time and see an important park of California’s history. Check out the Empire Cottage and meet blacksmiths in the […]
The Watershed at the Owl opened late last year, after a lengthy renovation of the historic restaurant and bar in downtown Grass Valley. The Farm to Fork movement meets restaurant dinning experience. Using as much local food as possible, co-founders Nate Overstreet, Ashly Amador and Ian Moll are passionate about the slow food movement, serving local sustainable grass fed, […]
If you’re looking for something unique, Nevada City & Grass Valley have a great selection of vintage clothing shops for the bargain shopper who wants a one of kind item. The vintage scene in Nevada County is alive and well with each shop curating a different esthetic and style. Grass Valley and Nevada City make […]
The Sacred Earth and Healing Arts of Tibet Tour with the Buddhist Monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastery are returning to Grass Valley at a new location, Banner Community Guild Hall (formerly known as Banner Grange, 12629 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley). The opening ceremony of the Sand Mandala will be on Friday, February 22nd at 7pm and […]
With Valentine’s Day this week there’s a lot happening in our small town. Check out last week’s Valentine’s Day post for a round up of ideas (and the names of the winners). But President’s Weekend also offers a number of great activities and events. The Mardi Gras festivities kick off on Sunday with a street […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, have you thought about how you’re going to celebrate? There are so many great things to do, see, eat and buy for your loved one locally. For the sweet tooth, you can buy DeGroot truffles from Nevada City Truffle Shop, chocolate covered strawberries from Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe, […]
What’s your favorite dog friendly hike? I asked a few locals for some suggestions and here’s a list of 10 great options to take your four-legged friend on your next outdoor adventure around Nevada City & Grass Valley. Please remember to bring along a bag and pick up after your dog. Empire Mine State Historic […]
The 2019 Wild & Scenic Film Festival makes a big impact on Nevada City, but also helps increase awareness of so many important issues, organizations and environmental causes. The mission of the SYRCL annual film festival is a call to action, whether its environmental, energy uses, adventures, inspiring youth to get involved, improving agriculture or showcasing […]
Are you getting married? Nevada City & Grass Valley are amazing spots that offers a little of something for everyone, whether you want a rustic barn wedding, a large outdoor setting or the unique feel of the Miners Foundry. If you’re planning a wedding, or just day dreaming about the special day, check out the upcoming […]
2019! Here we go for another year. It’s that time when you turn the page on the calendar (or open up a new one like we did) and you think about new resolutions and all the fun stuff that you can do this year. So, where do you even begin? We started by setting dates […]
Have you had a chance to pop in and check out the new TYSA Designs store in downtown Nevada City? Located on the corner at 300 Spring Street, on the corner of South Pine Street (next door to South Pine Cafe) the boutique offers clothing from the TYSA Designs line (skirts, dresses, jump suits and […]
And the winner of the Outside Inn holiday blog giveaway is…
With so much holiday fun, maybe now is the time to take a moment and head outside. Nevada City & Grass Valley have a lots of options for outdoor activities (and even a few indoor activities). While you can hike, bike and explore in Nevada City, if you’re looking to head up the hill and […]
The 8th annual Nevada City Craft Fair turned the Miners Foundry into a bustling holiday market. The Bi-Annual event is a great way to support artisans, do some shopping and meet some of the makers. The independent, juried craft fair showcased over sixty of the local region’s top Etsy vendors, artisans, designers, do-it-yourself crafters, and featured handmade, original and repurposed art, clothing, […]
The Outside Inn’s InnSide Nevada City blog is excited to share our end of the year giveaway! All year long I showcase, spotlight and share exciting things to do in Nevada City and Grass Valley. It’s hard to believe I started this blog just shy of 8 years ago! The Grand Giveaway, Grateful Giveaway, Ultimate Giveaway, Epic Giveaway, […]
