What to do in Nevada County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

CA $213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
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

CA $142
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

CA $24
per traveller
Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours

California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours

CA $78
per traveller
California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours
"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.

"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.

CA $327
per adult
"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe

CA $17
per traveller
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

CA $213
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

CA $310
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

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

A street lined with brick buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

Nevada City

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

Soda Springs

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Sacramento

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a valley.

Colfax