Carrie Hawthorne and Kira Westly’s to-do list

The Magic Theater: “This arthouse theater seats about 60 people and has one screen,” says Carrie Hawthorne. “The people who run the theater actually have opinions about film and are selective with what they show. The popcorn is organic, the butter is real, and I dust it with brewer’s yeast.” 107 Argall Way, Nevada City. (530) 265-8262. www.themagictheatre.com

Malakoff Diggins State Park:

“If you’ve ever wanted to hike on trails through cliffs carved out by hydraulic mining, this is your place,” says Kira Westly. “There’s even a ghost town you can wander around and imagine yourself living here during the Gold Rush era.” 23579 N. Bloomfield Road, Nevada City. (530) 265-2740. www.parks.ca.gov

The National Hotel:

“This is the oldest continually operating hotel west of the Rockies. We love walking through this Victorian landmark, getting a drink at the bar at the end of the day and sitting up on the balcony overlooking downtown,” says Westly. 211 Broad St., Nevada City. (530) 265-4551. www.thenational hotel.com

The New Moon:

“We prefer a warm Sunday evening dinner and wine on the porch here to almost anything,” says Hawthorne. “The menu changes with the new moon. It has always been fresh, seasonal, local and organic, even before those things were trendy.” 203 York St., Nevada City. (530) 265-6399. www.thenewmoon cafe.com

Treats:

“We come here for the mint chip, which is the best,” says Hawthorne. “It’s made with the spearmint plant, cream and sugar. One of many amazing flavors made here by hand. I get mine on a gluten-free cone and sit on the curb with the kids.” 110 York St., Nevada City. (530) 9135819. www.treatsnevadacity.com