Grass Valley

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Grass Valley City Overview

Grass Valley is a city in Nevada County, California. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, it is a historic Gold Rush town known for the Empire Mine, one of the richest gold mines in California history.

Location and Climate

Grass Valley is located northeast of Sacramento. It has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate.

Best Time to Visit

Spring and fall are best. Cornish Christmas is a popular holiday event.

Best Ways to Get Around

A car is essential. Downtown is walkable.

Top 5 Things to Do

  1. Visit Empire Mine State Historic Park: Tour the mine grounds, cottage, and gardens.
  2. Explore Downtown Grass Valley: Shop and dine in the historic district.
  3. Visit the North Star Powerhouse Mining Museum: See the massive Pelton wheel.
  4. Attend the Cornish Christmas Celebration: Enjoy the holiday festivities (winter).
  5. Go Wine Tasting: Visit the local Sierra Foothills wineries.
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