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Nevada County and Yuba Seasons Calendars

David McKay Photography has just released the new 2014 calendars with images from Nevada City and Grass Valley.  The Seasons of Nevada County calendar captures the Nevada County Fair, Empire Mine, Malakoff Diggins as well as spring, fall and…
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Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from the Outside Inn, to say this is one of our favorite holidays is a bit of an understatement.  Stop by this evening and check out our haunted pathway, if you dare!  It's a busy night in town, check out the Halloween Parade,…
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Nevada City postcards

Postcards!  The Outside Inn's blog InnSide Nevada City is branching out into the printed form.  Let me introduce you to the first run of Nevada City postcards.  We've got 11 designs to choose from with postcards celebrating the following:…
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The Center for the Arts

Are you a Center for the Arts member?  This month is their membership drive and as a proud business sponsor I helped put together a fabulous "I Heart NC" giveaway basket.  Renew, upgrade, refer-a-friend or join for the first time and you'll…

Outside Inn around the globe

Where in the world have you been?  Thanks to some fun fans of the Outside Inn our travel mugs, pint glasses and mugs have been busy traveling the world.  Since our busy summer season is behind us I thought now would be a great time to kick…
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Outside Inn Veggie Cart

Have you been shopping at the Outside Inn's free veggie stand lately?  The popular Nevada City spot is located in front of the motel's office and you never know what might be in the cart.  It is a place for people to drop off extra fruits…
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Cycling around California

The Outside Inn hosts some of the coolest guests, today's crew including 6 mates from Australia who are on a self guided cycling tour around the northern part of California.  Their trip will span 4 weeks and cover 1000 miles.  Ferdy, the…
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August First Friday Art Walk

Did you make it the First Friday Art Walk?  Businesses welcomed local artists, musicans performed on the Nevada City Boardwalk, York Street  and a varietyand town buzzed with excitement and energy.  The event debuted in June, celebrated…
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Nevada City Classic Cycling Race

The 53rd annual Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race tore through the streets of downtown Nevada City today.  The annual Father's Day race challenges even the most elite of cyclists as the criterium race wides around 7 turns over 1.1 miles and…
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National Trails Day

This Saturday is National Trails Day and the Bear Yuba Land Trust has organized a wide range of activities to encourage folks to get out and explore.  So whether you head out to the Deer Creek Tribute trail or take a nature walk with Alicia…
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Nevada City Snowfall

I love our little town, no doubt about it.  This week Nevada City was blessed with a blanket of snow, okay, so perhaps not everyone was rejoicing about the return to winter, but for a person who finds beauty in every day scenes, I was captivated…
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Creekside Hideaway Redo

We've got a little DIY love for you today on the Outside Inn's blog.  Our unit downtown, the Creekside Hideaway, recently got a makeover.  For those of you who aren't familiar with the Creekside Hideaway it's located near the South Pine…
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Sierra Commons, Lunch and Learn on blogging

Thinking about diving into the blogging world?  Want a few ideas or suggestions?   I'd love to invite you to a talk I'm giving next week at Sierra Commons as part of their Lunch and Learn Series.  The topic is "Growing Your Business Through…
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Top 10 Reasons why I love Nevada City

Happy New Year's Eve...  Before we get to the winner of our Ultimate Nevada City giveaway I thought it would be fun to list my top ten reasons why I love Nevada City.   The comments on the giveaway were fabulous.  I was in awe of the variety…
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Last Minute Christmas Shopping

Are you a last minute shopper?  Here are a few suggestions on some gift ideas for someone in Nevada City, or someone who'd like to visit the area.  If you can't make it to the last Victorian Christmas today, here are a few suggestions, or…
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Ultimate Nevada City Giveaway

The ultimate Nevada City giveaway... I've decided that I've had so much fun on the blog this year, that why not end the year by going big.  We live in the an amazing community and I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing a slice of our world, so…
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Outside Inn dogs

Let's hear it for the Outside Inn's canine guests.  We allow dogs in 13 of our 16 rooms*, why not plan a weekend getaway around some dog friendly ideas.  I asked Carla Bonetti, owner of Nevada County Escapes and The Dog House, for her recommendations…
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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from the Outside Inn!  We are so thankful to call Nevada City our home.   And the winner from the Lazy Dog Chocolateria giveaway is Anna. © 2012 InnSide Nevada City
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Day of the Dead Procession

A Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) Procession took place this evening in downtown Nevada City.  Cynthia Levesque, of Neva Co, organized the event as a way for locals to take part in the Mexican celebration that honors friends and loved…
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Happy Halloween

Halloween in Nevada City is a big thing and the Outside Inn is fully on board with the festivities.  If you haven't tried our haunted pathway, stop on by tonight for a spooky walk past blow up ghosts, pumpkins and even Count Dracula, ending…
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Flo and Outside Inn Halloween decorations

Flo, the SYRCL Salmon came to visit the Outside Inn today to check out the Halloween decorations.  She sampled some free fruit in the veggie stand, got scared by the Count Dracula in the coffin and had a chat with the talking tree.  For additional…