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Grass Valley is a city in Nevada County, California, United States. The population was 10,922 at the 2000 census. The Grass Valley and Nevada City areas are within driving distance to Sacramento, Reno and Tahoe.
Points of Interest:
Some Historical Points of Interest include Empire Mine State Historical Park, North Star Mining Museum, The Grass Valley Museum, The Imaginarium, Elam Biggs Bed and Breakfast (shown at left), Miners Foundry Cultural Center, Museum of Ancient & Modern Art, Alta Sierra Biblical Gardens, South Yuba/Bridgeport Historic State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park and the historical downtowns of Grass Valley.
The Empire Mine State Historic Park is the site of the oldest, richest, hardrock gold mine in California.
Nevada County's newest museum is filled with railroad and transportation exhibits, including historic Engine No. 5.
At the North Star you will find displays of mining equipment and artifacts from the 1880's awaiting visitors. On display is the largest Pelton Wheel ever constructed and used to generate power for mining operations. You will also see the largest operational Cornish pump.
The museum has a secluded picnic area; just walk across the bridge that crosses Wolf Creek and sit alongside this rushing creek where lunch can be enjoyed at picnic tables.
Eight miles northwest of Nevada City on Highway 49, the South Yuba River State Park is a major State Park in the making. The park will stretch more than 20 miles along the South Yuba River canyon from Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park to Bridgeport.
The Holbrooke Hotel: Located in downtown Grass Valley, this historic hotel gives a sense of history. Antiques grace all twenty-eight rooms, each with private bath.
Easily book online or call toll free 1-800-594-3541
