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, […]
Nevada City’s 41st Victorian Christmas is a great way to kick off the holiday season. The street fair organized by the Nevada City Chamber transforms downtown Nevada City into a big street fair with over 100 vendors, food trucks, hot mulled wine, holiday music and more. You can stock up on Christmas gifts, sit by the roaring fire […]
The holidays are a great time to get out and support the arts with numerous concerts, plays and performances. Whether you want to enjoy caroling outside, a rock concert or classical music from around the globe, Nevada City & Grass Valley have a number of options. Music in the Mountains will have their Happy Holidays program […]
Are you looking to celebrate art this holiday season? If you’re looking for a unique gift, or a one of a kind piece, consider supporting local artists this season. November and December is a great time of the year to check out a local art showcase, craft fair or exhibit in Nevada City or Grass […]
Looking for some fun ways to get the kids into the holiday spirit? Here are a few Nevada City & Grass Valley activities that are great for the whole family. The Nevada City Victorian Christmas celebration kicks off on Sunday, December 9th, mark your calendar for three Sundays and two Wednesday evening outdoor block parties […]
Downtown Grass Valley’s annual Holiday Market is coming up this weekend, Saturday, November 10th. The event, designed to showcase local businesses is a great opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping and get some great deals. La Te Da is offering 20% off all shoes and outer wear, The Book Seller is […]
Have you been to Grass Valley Brewing Co? Open 7 days a week with 12 craft beers on tap brewed on site, the 7,000 square foot brewery in downtown Grass Valley (141 E. Main Street, near the post office) is the first Grass Valley brewery since the Prohibition. You can always try a flight, beers […]
Are you ready for Halloween? Between the Inn Town Campground’s forested haunted pathway and the Outside Inn’s annual fun, we’re truly celebrating the Halloween spirit. The motel’s haunted pathway is done, our resident ghosts, Dracula and witches are waiting for you to stop by and say hello. The inflatable dinosaur is joined by a Day […]
Music in the Mountains presents the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto featuring Angelo Xiang Yu this Thursday, October 18th at the Don Baggett Theatre. The start of the 2018-19 Classics Series season with one of the greatest violin concerto’s ever written – Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto – featuring violin virtuoso Angelo Xiang Yu along with […]
The 2018 Fall Colors Open Studios & Art Tours opens this Saturday & Sunday, October 13th and 14th. The event includes over 80+ artists in 54 different studios and continues the weekend of October 20th and 21st. You can check out all the individual artists’ locations on The Center for the Arts’ event page (scroll down below […]
Fall is one of my favorite seasons in Nevada City, it seems everywhere you turn you can find a pop of color. If you’ve never experienced the Gold Country fall color it’s a great time to get outside. If you are looking for some suggestions on where to go the Nevada City and Grass Valley Chambers […]
