Things to do in Nevada City
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Ike's Quarter Cafe
The pick of many good choices in town, Ike's serves up splendid Cajun fare with a sassy charm that leaves the blue hairs pink-cheeked. The large and creative menu features treats such as banana and pecan pancakes, jambalaya and more. The outside patio with its quiet fountain is right out of the Garden District in New Orleans.
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Nevada Theater
This is one of California's first theaters (1865) and has welcomed the likes of Jack London and Mark Twain to its stage. Now it's used for productions of the very good and prolific Foothill Theater Company, as well as off-beat movie screenings.
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Café Mekka
Decorated in a style best described as 'whorehouse baroque,' this charmer serves up good coffees and beers through the day as well as sandwiches, pizzas and famous desserts. Look for live folk music some nights.
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Cirino's
This local institution recalls classic supper clubs with its familiar and tasty menu of Italian classics from fettuccini Alfredo to veal parmigiana. An open kitchen in back caps the inviting long wooden bar.
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Citronee Bistro & Wine Bar
This small restaurant has a cheery charm backed by splendid examples of local art on the walls. The menu is comfortable with highlights including the pulled pork on flatbread and the garlicky short ribs.
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Magic Theatre
This fantastic theater screens a matchless line-up of unusual films and is about a mile south of downtown Nevada City. Enjoy bowls of fresh popcorn, coffee in real mugs and hot brownies at intermission.
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Nevada County Historical Society Museum
Housed in Nevada City's original 1861 firehouse, the Nevada County Historical Society Museum has an extensive collection from the Chinese laborers who provided so much of mining's back-breaking work.
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Cooper's
This rollicking venue has local wines by the glass, good beers on tap and music from open-mic blue grass to garage-band rock most nights. Enjoy the martini specials on the patio.
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Harmony Books
For maps and travel guides, history books, bestsellers and magazines. The town is blessed with several other bookstores selling used and rare books.
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Wisdom Cafe & Gallery
This café serves light meals and alluring baked goods, and has a large, tree-shaded patio.
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Nevada City Winery
The Nevada City Winery offers tastes of its tasty syrah and zinfandel.
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