Nevada City remains the most complete gold town in California. The town’s historical district reflects its heritage with its century-old buildings and gas lamps. The downtown historic district includes a total of 93 buildings. Eight individual buildings are also listed on the register and Nevada City contains another 18 state and local landmarks, one of them being Deer Creek Inn. It is also a modern town with quality restaurants and comfortable lodgings. Nevada City also has live theatre and a variety of fine shops, boutiques, galleries, museums and wineries. There are events almost every weekend in Nevada City. Some of them like the Nevada City Bicycle Classic and Constitution weekend are just a block away from Deer Creek Inn. During December the town celebrates Victorian Christmas every Wednesday night and the last two Sundays before Christmas. The main street is closed off for merchants and old time Christmas celebration. There is also bicycling, golf and tennis nearby. Opportunities for hiking, swimming and fishing are in abundance at the many surrounding rivers and lakes in the Sierra Nevada, including fly-fishing in Deer Creek Inn backyard. The Empire Mine and Malakoff Diggings State Historic Park offer a glimpse into California’s rich history during the Gold Rush Days. For a glimpse of California’s golden past complemented by modern culture and recreation diversions, Nevada City ranks with Northern California best. A peaceful off-the-beaten-path location on state highway 49 and 20, but away from the busy interstate highway system, has allowed Nevada City to retain its old fashioned charm.