FAQs

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What is the attire?

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Dress is semi-formal! Nevada County has a real seasonal transition, so it will likely be cold at night, we recommend you bring a jacket.

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Are there any cool hiking trails where we can see the fall colors?

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You bet!! Below are some of our favorite outdoor spots in the area. Highly recommend a visit to the Yuba River. It's the bride's all time favorite. 49 Yuba River Crossing Edwards Yuba River Crossing Bridgeport - Historic Bridge & Yuba River Crossing Deer Creek Tribute Trail Empire Mine State Park Malakoff Diggins State Park

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Where can I get some good food?

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There are lots of great restaurants in these small towns, but some are better than others - use this list as your guide! Humpty Dumpty Kitchen (Bride and Groom’s favorite breakfast diner) $ Lola (excellent breakfast & dinner in National Hotel) $$$ Bistro 221 (good various cuisine in Downtown NC) $$ One 11 Kitchen (American cuisine in Downtown NC) $$ Brewhaus (gastropub in Downtown NC) $$$ Friar Tuck’s (pub & steakhouse in Downtown NC) $$$ Nevada City Classic Cafe (great breakfast & lunch in Downtown NC) $$ Nourish Sushi (amazing sushi in Downtown NC) $$$ Three Forks Brewery (casual beer & pizza in Downtown NC) $$ Pizza Joint (probably the best pizza in NorCal in Downtown NC) $ Crazy Horse Saloon (great dive bar food & only place that serves past 9pm in Downtown NC) $$ Sopa Thai (good thai food with cozy inside and beautiful patio in Downtown NC) $$ Golden Gate Saloon (great food in the Holbrooke Hotel) $$$ Cirino’s (yummy and friendly Italian restaurant in Grass Valley) $$ Meze (mediterranean fast casual in Grass Valley) $$ Toffaneli’s (American breakfast, lunch & dinner in Grass Valley) $$

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Any recommendations for a refreshing libation?

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Of course! Nevada City & Grass Valley have almost as many bars as it does restaurants! Stick to this list to have a good time. Elixart (alcohol alternatives at a late night hippie hangout in Downtown NC) $$ Lola (gorgeous & romantic bar in National Hotel) $$$ Mineshaft Saloon (fun and friendly dive bar in Downtown NC) $ Golden Era Saloon (classy cocktails in old-west saloon in Downtown NC) $$ The Fern (hipster joint with good music nights, but crowd can be unpredictable) $$ Crazy Horse Saloon (fun dive bar with loud music & bands) $ Golden Gate Saloon (gorgeous old-west bar in Holbrooke Hotel) $$$ Iron Door Saloon (speakeasy in Holbrooke Hotel, not always open) $$$ Grass Valley Brewing Co. (friendly brewery with music & game nights) $$ Gold Vibe Kombuchery (hip brewery with arcade games, music & events in Grass Valley) $$

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Nevada City is a really unique blend of old timey historic and hippy vibes. Where can I find some cool gifts and shopping?

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Crush (amazing artisan goods & custom roller skates on Broad St.) KitKitDizzi (natural & handmade goods on Broad St.) Atra Nova (mystical, witchy & vintage wares on Broad St.) Solstice (incredible vintages & costume shop in Downtown NC) Field Day Apparel (natural handmade clothes in Downtown NC) Truffle Shop (delicious truffles & frappucinos in Downtown NC) Harmony Books (wonderful bookstore in Downtown NC) InnerPath (mystic & healing store in Downtown NC) Treats (awesome ice cream that is open late in Downtown NC)