Best points of interest near Nevada City

9 points of interest · 9 ranked · updated 2026-07-19 · off-season

Explore the best points of interest near Nevada City, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 9 of 9 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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Missouri Bar
#1 Missouri Bar
1.8 mi away
Missouri Bar is an outdoor attraction located near Truckee in the Sierra Nevada region of California. Situated along the Truckee River, this area offers access to riverine…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Illinois Bar
#2 Illinois Bar
2.7 mi away
Illinois Bar is an attraction located near Oroville in northern California. Situated in the foothills region along the Feather River watershed, the site offers access to natural…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Edwards Crossing
#3 Edwards Crossing
3.7 mi away
Edwards Crossing is an attraction located near Oroville in northern California. The site sits at approximately 39.33°N latitude and 120.98°W longitude in the Sierra Nevada…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Emerald Pool
#4 Emerald Pool
6.0 mi away
Emerald Pool is an attraction located near Oroville in northern California. The site features a striking turquoise-colored pool fed by geothermal springs, offering visitors a…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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China Dam
#5 China Dam
6.2 mi away
China Dam is a historic dam located near Oroville in northern California. Built in the late 1800s as part of early hydraulic mining operations, it remains a notable landmark in…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Purdon Crossing
#6 Purdon Crossing
7.0 mi away
Purdon Crossing is an attraction located near Oroville in the foothills of northern California. The site sits at approximately 39.3°N latitude and 121.0°W longitude, in an area…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Firehouse Number 1 Museum
#7 Firehouse Number 1 Museum
7.9 mi away
Firehouse Number 1 Museum is located near Lincoln in California's Sierra Nevada foothills at an elevation of 2,493 feet. This museum preserves local firefighting history and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Nevada County Narrow Guage Railroad Museum
#8 Nevada County Narrow Guage Railroad Museum
8.6 mi away
The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum is located near Lincoln in California's Nevada County. The museum preserves and displays artifacts related to narrow gauge…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Alleghany Road
#9 Alleghany Road
9.4 mi away
Oregon Creek Covered Bridge is a historic bridge that spans Oregon Creek just above its confluence with Middle Yuba River. It is located approximately 3 miles northeast of the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated

Points of Interest near Nevada City

The Nevada City area has 11 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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