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Outdoor Activities

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…

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Nevada City Craft Fair

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…

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Holiday Giveaway

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…

Events, Nevada City

Victorian Christmas

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,…

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Holiday Concerts

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 &…

Art

Holiday Art Shows

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…

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Kid Friendly Holiday Events

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,…

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Grass Valley Holiday Market

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…

Grass Valley, Grass Valley Dining

Grass Valley Brewing Co and Roost GV

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…

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Nevada City Halloween

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…

Music

Music in the Mountains

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…

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Fall Colors Open Studios and more

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…

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Fall Walks

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…

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National Coffee Day

In preparation for National Coffee Day (Saturday, September 29th) I've put together a coffee love fest to help celebrate all things coffee in Nevada City & Grass Valley. There are so many great places to enjoy a cup of coffee…

Events, Grass Valley

KVMR Celtic Festival

The 22nd annual KVMR Celtic Festival is coming to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley next weekend (September 28th-30th). The slogan for the event is “Come for the music, stay for the magic” and if you’ve never…

Events, Grass Valley

Draft Horse Classic

The 32nd annual Draft Horse Classic is coming to the Nevada County Fairgrounds next week, September 21st-23rd. Known as one of the premier Draft Horse shows in the western United States, it's a great opportunity to see the gentle…

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Hello September

Hello September! The Outside Inn crew wants to take a deep breath and marvel at another amazing summer season. We get so many repeat guests who come year after year. Many visitors swim in the river, others attend local events, celebrate…

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Nevada City Film Festival

2018 Official Nevada City Film Festival Trailer from Nevada City Film Festival on Vimeo. Nevada City, CA, is home to the “Sundance of the Sierra” also known to locals as the Nevada City Film Festival! From September 7-14, the Nevada…