Deer Creek Tribute Trail
The sun is out and everyone seems to be heading outside to play. The Outside Inn and the Broad Street Inn teamed up today to go check out the progress on the new Deer Creek Tribute Trail, in preparation for the upcoming summer guests who want…
Broad Street Bistro
Nevada City has a number of great coffee shops within a small space. At the top of the hill (and closest to the Outside Inn) is Broad Street Bistro. The outdoor seating is a great place to sit and people watch. Stop in for a yummy bagel…
S.O.A.P
S.O.A.P (Save Our Ailing Planet) in Nevada City offers a unique, eco-friendly option for soaps, bath salts, shampoos and more. Bring in your own container and choose from some amazing products. Lori Largent, owner of the shop, says that…
Treats
Treats, the local ice cream and coffee shop in Nevada City, isn’t some place you’d find on accident, but once you discover it you’re bound to keep going back again and again. The Outside Inn testing team has decided that they like the…
A Matter of Taste and A Night on the Town
Community support is important in a small town like Nevada City and the Outside Inn tries hard to support as many local organizations as we can. Two great events are happening this weekend, “A Matter of Taste” a fundraiser for Arts…
Dusting of snow
Nevada City has had some snow, but come quick to check it out, because we spy blue sky and it’s all melting away.
Mardi Gras in Nevada City
Tom & Terry Coleman, Mike Cannon and Debbie Short guests at the Outside Inn for the annual Nevada City Mardi Gras celebration. The event was well described by the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce as “known for its colorful, entertaining,…
Cirino’s
If you ask the locals where to go to eat on a Wednesday or a Sunday they’re likely to suggest Cirino’s Italian pizza night with their authentic thin crust made to order pizzas. While I stopped by Cirino’s on a quiet Tuesday night for…
Outside Inn Treasure Map
The Outside Inn is full of fun sculptures and hidden treasure around our property. To see a few photos click on our flickr album. Yesterday we put together a fun treasure hunt, a list with 14 photos of different items, ranging from…
Bridgeport Loop
Nevada City is known for it’s cycling, whether it’s the annual Tour of Nevada City bike race, the Amgen Tour of California (which started in Nevada City last year) or one of its many local rides. Evans Phelps and Wanda Shiotsuka took…
Gray Goose
The Gray Goose is one of those shops that you just have to experience. If you’re looking for a silly Valentine’s Day present, this is the shop for you. But, I’m very excited to announce that they have recently launched their own…
Brook Design Group, LeeAnn Brook greeting cards
If you’re looking for a unique greeting card that captures the essence of Nevada City and our natural environment look no further then LeeAnn Brook’s stunning greeting cards. I had the pleasure of stopping into her Brook Designs Studio…
South Yuba Trail
Cookie and Kevin Gallegos recently stayed at the Outside Inn to celebrate their wedding anniversary. While here in Nevada City they checked out the local scene, ate some delicious food at California Organics and South Pine Cafe. But…
South Pine Cafe
South Pine Cafe in downtown Nevada City is one of the best places to get breakfast. I took the family for a taste test and we were greeted with smiles, crayons and coffee. Our food arrived in no time at all and we all gobbled it up without…
Las Katarinas and Friar Tuck’s
Nevada City has a lot of great dining options. At the Outside Inn we often recommend to folks the best place to get a good meal, listen to music or find some coffee. Yet when I stopped and thought about it, I realized it’s been awhile…
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Nevada City knows how to put on an awesome show. This year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival hosted over 100 films, ranging in topics from climate activism, epic travel adventures and entertaining environmental documentaries. The vibe…