What to do in Nevada County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path

Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path

NZ$173
per adult
Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours

California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours

NZ$95
per traveller
California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$29
per traveller
Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour
Lake Tahoe Lakeside Bike Rental

Lake Tahoe Lakeside Bike Rental

NZ$122
per adult
Lake Tahoe Lakeside Bike Rental
Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley

Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley

NZ$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley
Lake Tahoe: Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

Lake Tahoe: Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

NZ$168
per traveller
Lake Tahoe: Stand Up Paddleboard Rental
North Lake Tahoe: Guided 1.5 Hour Clear Kayak Adventure

Sand Harbor Clear Kayak Tour in Lake Tahoe w/ Small Groups

NZ$240
per adult
Sand Harbor Clear Kayak Tour in Lake Tahoe w/ Small Groups
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

NZ$259
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Adventure at Sand Harbor

Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Tour at Sand Harbor with Small Groups

NZ$258
per adult
Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Tour at Sand Harbor with Small Groups
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Donner Lake

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
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Day trip destinations from Nevada County

The Reno sign with neon lights and the text "The Biggest Little City in the World".

Reno

A snow-covered riverbank with houses and trees.

Truckee

Path inside Empire Mine State Park, Grass Valley, California, USA, in the spring

Nevada City

A winding mountain road surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Soda Springs

A rustic building labeled 'HUSBRU,' a red water wheel, and a red dump truck on tracks.

Grass Valley

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a valley.

Colfax

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Dutch Flat