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$176
per adult
Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path
Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$30
per traveller
Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours

California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours

NZ$97
per traveller
California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

NZ$264
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
North Lake Tahoe: Guided 1.5 Hour Clear Kayak Adventure

Sand Harbor Lake Tahoe: Guided 1.5 Hour Clear Kayak Tour

NZ$384
per traveller
Sand Harbor Lake Tahoe: Guided 1.5 Hour Clear Kayak Tour
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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

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Reno

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Truckee

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Nevada City

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Soda Springs

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Grass Valley

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a valley.

Colfax

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Dutch Flat