Parks & Nature
Whether you want to just take a quick hike right across the street or you want a really cool tour that will really tell you about the roots....(no pun intended)... of Grass Valley, the Empire Mine is the spot. Not only is the tour educational the mansion and the garden are beautiful!
Hiking starts right across the street, but don't miss the visitor's area just up the road. It's worth taking the self-guided tour or if you really want to learn about Grass Valley take the guided tour. The mansion and gardens are truly amazing as well!
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I-Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StHiking starts right across the street, but don't miss the visitor's area just up the road. It's worth taking the self-guided tour or if you really want to learn about Grass Valley take the guided tour. The mansion and gardens are truly amazing as well!
We love this small but beautiful lake. We spend most our summer afternoons with the dogs and the patio boat on this lake. It's great for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards or just taking a dip!
They rent kayaks and paddleboards in the summer as well.
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Scotts Flat Lake
23333 Scotts Flat RdWe love this small but beautiful lake. We spend most our summer afternoons with the dogs and the patio boat on this lake. It's great for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards or just taking a dip!
They rent kayaks and paddleboards in the summer as well.
Food Scene
They have great food, excellent service, and a really cool old-school bar!
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Cirino's at Main Street
213 W Main StThey have great food, excellent service, and a really cool old-school bar!
Great venue for just chillin', watching a game and enjoy some great food! Very family friendly too.
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Grass Valley Brewing Company
141 E Main StGreat venue for just chillin', watching a game and enjoy some great food! Very family friendly too.
1849 Brewing Company
468 Sutton WayGreat Lamb Sandwiches and it's not even a mile away!
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Thirsty Barrel Taphouse & Grille
116 Neal StGreat Lamb Sandwiches and it's not even a mile away!
This is our personal date night favourite. Not only do we love the food but the atmosphere is great. They also have a really cool bar with a good early evening music venue. Save room for dessert, the Maui Pie is out of this world...
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Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar
111 N Pine StThis is our personal date night favourite. Not only do we love the food but the atmosphere is great. They also have a really cool bar with a good early evening music venue. Save room for dessert, the Maui Pie is out of this world...
Great local coffee house with nice pastries and a nice vibe. They are closed Monday and Tuesday though!
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Brew Bakers Coffee and Tea House
209 W Main StGreat local coffee house with nice pastries and a nice vibe. They are closed Monday and Tuesday though!
This is a great tasting room right in the heart of the Grass Valley historic district. They have an active tasting bar and music several nights a week.
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Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery Tasting Room
128 Mill StThis is a great tasting room right in the heart of the Grass Valley historic district. They have an active tasting bar and music several nights a week.
This is a hidden gem and it's a really scenic 20-minute drive through the country. They have a great patio overlooking the apple orchard, a fruit stand, and when peaches are in the season they make the best peach milkshakes in the world! The open at 9:30 but they don't serve breakfast, nope....the open early for pie and coffee, then serve lunch and go home. We love it!
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Happy Apple Kitchen
18532 Colfax HwyThis is a hidden gem and it's a really scenic 20-minute drive through the country. They have a great patio overlooking the apple orchard, a fruit stand, and when peaches are in the season they make the best peach milkshakes in the world! The open at 9:30 but they don't serve breakfast, nope....the open early for pie and coffee, then serve lunch and go home. We love it!
Sightseeing
One of the most popular draws in the summer is the Yuba River. Enjoy great hiking trails or just pack a lunch and enjoy the crystal waters of the Yuba.
Yuba River