Grass Valley attractions

The Empire Mine is the site of the oldest, largest, and richest gold mine in California. From 1850 to its closing in 1956, it produced 5.8 million ounces of gold. The Park contains many of the original mine buildings, the owners cottage, and the restored gardens and grounds. The park also contains 845 acres of forested back country and 12 miles of trails. The park is located in Grass Valley at 10791 East Empire Street......

10791 E Empire St

Grass Valley, CA 95945

The North Star Powerhouse, built in 1895, was the first complete plant of its kind. Compressed air, generated by Pelton water wheels, furnished electrical power for the entire mine operation. The 30-foot Pelton wheel was the largest in the world, and was in continuous use for over 30 years. Displays include mining equipment and artifacts from the 1880's. Located at the corner of South Mill Street and Allison Ranch Road.....

10933 Allison Ranch Rd

Grass Valley, CA 95949

Built in 1862, the bridge was part of the Virginia Turnpike toll road serving the northern mines and the Nevada Comstock Lode. Spanning the South Fork of the Yuba River at French Corral, and measuring 251 feet, it is the longest single-span covered bridge in the United States, and one of only ten covered bridges remaining in California......

Pleasant Vally Road

Penn Valley, CA 95946

Lola was born in Limerick, Ireland on July 3, 1818, as María Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert. After living in England and on the continent, Lola came to New York in 1851 and settled in Grass Valley in 1852.....

248 Mill St

Grass Valley, CA 95945