What to do in Nevada County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours

California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours

CA $77
per traveller
California Adventure Bundle: 13 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Ski Lift

Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

CA $24
per traveller
Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour
Lake Tahoe Lakeside Bike Rental

Lake Tahoe Lakeside Bike Rental

CA $97
per adult
Lake Tahoe Lakeside Bike Rental
North Lake Tahoe: Guided 1.5 Hour Clear Kayak Adventure

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

CA $194
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sand Harbor Clear Kayak Tour in Lake Tahoe w/ Small Groups
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 $140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path
Lake Tahoe: Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

Lake Tahoe: Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

CA $135
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Tahoe: Stand Up Paddleboard Rental
Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Adventure at Sand Harbor

Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Tour at Sand Harbor with Small Groups

CA $208
per adult
Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Tour at Sand Harbor with Small Groups
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 $224
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
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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 quaint area.
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Day trip destinations from Nevada County

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Reno

A snow-covered riverbank with houses and trees.

Truckee

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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