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Empire Mine State Historic Park
Grass Valley Museum
North Star Powerhouse Mining Museum
Bourn Cottage
The Center for the Arts
Del Oro Theatre
Stay at the Holbrooke Hotel
North Star Historic Conservancy
The Louvre
Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce
Lucchesi Vineyards Tasting Room
Naggiar Vineyard and Winery
Animal Place
Towers Casino & Card Room
Grass Valley Brewing Co.
Lola Montez House
Sierra Starr Winery
Avenguardia Winery
Project Adventure
South Pine Cafe
Pine Street Burgers
Tofanelli’s
Cirino’s at Main Street
Diego’s Restaurant
Grass Valley is the largest city in California’s Nevada County and is located at an elevation of about 2,500 feet. Grass Valley has a rich history as a norther Gold Country city, making it a great weekend getaway for history as well as nature lovers. Accessible from the cities of Sacramento, Reno and San Francisco, Grass Valley is an ideal location for a quick weekend getaway or as a stop on your road trip through California.
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