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1. Empire Mine State Historic Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Grass Valley Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. North Star Powerhouse Mining Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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4. Bourn Cottage

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5. The Center for the Arts

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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6. Del Oro Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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7. Stay at the Holbrooke Hotel

Category: Unique Accommodations
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8. North Star Historic Conservancy

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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9. The Louvre

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10. Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce

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11. Lucchesi Vineyards Tasting Room

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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12. Naggiar Vineyard and Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Naggiar Vineyard and Winery

13. Animal Place

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14. Towers Casino & Card Room

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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15. Grass Valley Brewing Co.

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Grass Valley Brewing Co.

16. Lola Montez House

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17. Sierra Starr Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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18. Avenguardia Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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19. Project Adventure

Tours in the Area
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20. South Pine Cafe

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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21. Pine Street Burgers

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22. Tofanelli’s

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23. Cirino’s at Main Street

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24. Diego’s Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Diego’s Restaurant

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

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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