Gold Country - California - page 827

( 530-265-2239; www.broadstreetinn.com ; 517 W Broad St; r incl breakfast $115-125; )
This six-room inn is a favorite because it keeps things simple. (No weird old dolls, no yel-
lowing lace doilies.) The rooms are modern, brightly furnished and elegant. A good value.

Red Castle Historic Lodgings B&B
( 530-265-5135; www.redcastleinn.com ; 109 Prospect St; r $155-210; )
In a city of B&Bs this is the granddaddy - the first in Nevada City and one of the oldest in
the state. The red-brick building sits atop a hill a short walk from town. Inside the Gothic
Revival exterior are well-appointed Victorian details down to the elevated beds and the
breakfast selection. Most private is the Garden Room.

Northern Queen Inn MOTEL, CABINS
( 530-265-5824; www.northernqueeninn.com ; 400 Railroad Ave; r $90-140; )
With a wide range of options - from basic queen rooms to two-story chalets - this hotel
might be a bit dated, but the cabins, with small kitchens, are a good deal for small groups
and families.

Eating
In a town of holistic thinkers, it's no surprise most menus emphasize organic and seasonal
ingredients. The options are mostly clustered in a three-block radius on Commercial and
Broad Sts.

Café Mekka CAFE
( 530-478-1517; 237 Commercial St; meals $5-15; 7am-10pm Mon-Thu, to midnight Fri, 8am-mid-

night Sat, to 10pm Sun)
Decorated in a style best described as 'whorehouse baroque,' this charmer serves coffee
and beer through the day, along with sandwiches, pizzas and delectable desserts. Listen for
live folk music some nights.

Treats DESSERT