Things To Do
Holbrooke Hotel
About our venue: Holbrooke Hotel is the oldest continually operating hotel in California. It's been made from canvas, wood, soil and stone, burned to the ground, rebuilt, renamed, and gussied up for innumerable guests. It’s seen gambling, gunfights, good times and bad. Haunted by rough cowboys and Victorian Madames, their secrets forever safe within the storied walls. Legend says even Prohibition didn’t stop the whiskey from being served in the Saloon. Famous guests include U.S. Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison and James Garfield, and prize fighters “Gentleman Jim” Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons. Authors Mark Twain and Bret Harte spent time here, surely watching the world go by from the Golden Gate Saloon. Rumor has it that the infamous highwayman Black Bart was a guest, sometime between stagecoach robberies and writing poems. On the right evening you might have encountered famous female entertainers Lola Montez, Lotta Crabtree or Emma Nevada in the lobby.
Lazy Dog Chocolateria
This is a local favorite. Nika and Alex recommend the hand-dipped ice cream bars!
Clock Tower Records
Stop by and browse new and used records.
Tofanelli's Gold Country Bistro
Looking for a bite to eat? This is a staple for the Marek family.
Empire Mine State Historic Park
Stroll gardens and learn about the county's gold rush history at this state historic park.
Make Local Habit
Shop local! Browse locally made goods and sundries.
Cake Bakery & Cafe
Grab delicious pastries and coffee at this charming local bakery located in the renovated historic Nevada County Bank building.
Grass Valley Museum and Cultural Center
Learn about the town's local history at this museum.
Yuba Blue
Shop this local favorite for a unique blend of goods.
Lola Dining
Head up to Nevada City and check out the Holbrooke Hotel's sister property The National Exchange Hotel. Lola is the onsite restaurant named after and inspired by Lola Montez, notorious entertainer in the early days of Nevada County gold country.
Firehouse No. 1 Museum
Tour Nevada City's first firehouse, built in 1861 for the Nevada Hose Company No. 1. Fun fact: you can view actual items recovered from the Donner Party at the museum.
Villa Rosa Designs
For Aunt Billie!