Our Guide to Sightseeing, Entertainment, and Recreation
Sightseeing
The Empire Mine was the largest of the dozens of mines that operated in the area. You can tour the beautiful grounds & the owner's home. He also had another home called Filoli near SF. Take a very informative tour at 1pm and which will take you down into a gold mine! Miles and miles of hiking trails sit atop miles and miles of underground mine shafts that yielded more gold than any other mine in California.
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Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StThe Empire Mine was the largest of the dozens of mines that operated in the area. You can tour the beautiful grounds & the owner's home. He also had another home called Filoli near SF. Take a very informative tour at 1pm and which will take you down into a gold mine! Miles and miles of hiking trails sit atop miles and miles of underground mine shafts that yielded more gold than any other mine in California.
The NORTH STAR MINING MUSEUM - Open Thur-Sun 12-4
A hidden gem in Grass Valley. Operated by the Nevada County Historical Society, this museum (California Historic Landmark No. 843) has been recognized as the most complete hard rock mining museum in California. The museum is located in an 1895 stone building, once the powerhouse for the North Star Mine. Outside is a small creekside park for picnics and relaxation. Attractions include a 30-foot Pelton Wheel, the world’s largest, built by A.D. Foote in 1895, a Man Skip that carried miners down into the mines and a Cornish Pump that was used to remove water from mine shafts. An assay room, blacksmith shop, stamp mill and dynamite-packing machine are among the numerous exhibits. There is no admission charge; donations are welcome.
933 Allison Ranch Rd
933 Allison Ranch RoadThe NORTH STAR MINING MUSEUM - Open Thur-Sun 12-4
A hidden gem in Grass Valley. Operated by the Nevada County Historical Society, this museum (California Historic Landmark No. 843) has been recognized as the most complete hard rock mining museum in California. The museum is located in an 1895 stone building, once the powerhouse for the North Star Mine. Outside is a small creekside park for picnics and relaxation. Attractions include a 30-foot Pelton Wheel, the world’s largest, built by A.D. Foote in 1895, a Man Skip that carried miners down into the mines and a Cornish Pump that was used to remove water from mine shafts. An assay room, blacksmith shop, stamp mill and dynamite-packing machine are among the numerous exhibits. There is no admission charge; donations are welcome.
Stop by the Fairgrounds and see the huge, iconic draft horse sculpture out front. Various events throughout the year in a gorgeous setting.
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Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney RdStop by the Fairgrounds and see the huge, iconic draft horse sculpture out front. Various events throughout the year in a gorgeous setting.
The North Star House is a 10,000 square foot mansion, designed by Julia Morgan (Hearst Castle architect) and is on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. It was built to be the home of the superintendent of the North Star Mine, one of the richest gold mines in the state. It is located about one mile south of Grass Valley and is open to tours by appointment. Learn more about it at https://thenorthstarhouse.org/.
The North Star House
12075 Auburn RdThe North Star House is a 10,000 square foot mansion, designed by Julia Morgan (Hearst Castle architect) and is on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. It was built to be the home of the superintendent of the North Star Mine, one of the richest gold mines in the state. It is located about one mile south of Grass Valley and is open to tours by appointment. Learn more about it at https://thenorthstarhouse.org/.
A great place for a swim, hike, or a picnic. See the following Bridgeport Covered Bridge article for more info.
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Parque Estatal del Río South Yuba
17660 Pleasant Valley RdA great place for a swim, hike, or a picnic. See the following Bridgeport Covered Bridge article for more info.
One of the most beautiful bridges in Nevada County, if
not in all of the Gold Country is the Bridgeport
covered bridge on the South Fork of the Yuba River in
the South Yuba River State Park. It is one of the longest
covered bridges in existence. There is a small museum
and docents on weekends.
The bridge was originally constructed in 1862 and was
part of the Virginia Turnpike Company Toll Road that
served the northern mines and traffic to and from
Virginia City and the Comstock Lode in Nevada. The
bridge is 230 feet (70 m) long. Bridgeport Bridge, or
“Wood’s Crossing” and was built as part of a toll road.
The BEACH near the COVERED BRIDGE
There is a nice beach next to the bridge where you will
find kids (and adults) swimming in the river. Picnic
tables are also nearby.
The Hwy 49 Bridge
Another beautiful venue for the South Yuba River is
north of Nevada City on Hwy 49, and also about 12
miles from here. Hiking and swimming there, too.
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Bridgeport Covered Bridge
17660 Pleasant Valley RdOne of the most beautiful bridges in Nevada County, if
not in all of the Gold Country is the Bridgeport
covered bridge on the South Fork of the Yuba River in
the South Yuba River State Park. It is one of the longest
covered bridges in existence. There is a small museum
and docents on weekends.
The bridge was originally constructed in 1862 and was
part of the Virginia Turnpike Company Toll Road that
served the northern mines and traffic to and from
Virginia City and the Comstock Lode in Nevada. The
bridge is 230 feet (70 m) long. Bridgeport Bridge, or
“Wood’s Crossing” and was built as part of a toll road.
The BEACH near the COVERED BRIDGE
There is a nice beach next to the bridge where you will
find kids (and adults) swimming in the river. Picnic
tables are also nearby.
The Hwy 49 Bridge
Another beautiful venue for the South Yuba River is
north of Nevada City on Hwy 49, and also about 12
miles from here. Hiking and swimming there, too.
Live Performance & Movie Houses
Gradually reopening after Covid a three minute walk from High St Guesthouse. Excellent venue for nationally known musicians and entertainers. For a list of events, visit: http://thecenterforthearts.org/category/event-calendar/
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The Center For the Arts
314 W Main StGradually reopening after Covid a three minute walk from High St Guesthouse. Excellent venue for nationally known musicians and entertainers. For a list of events, visit: http://thecenterforthearts.org/category/event-calendar/
Three screens in an art deco movie venue a short walk from High St Guesthouse
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Del Oro Theatre
165 Mill StThree screens in an art deco movie venue a short walk from High St Guesthouse
Independent films in a small, elegant two screen venue featuring comfortable seating as well as beer and wine. Rick and Cherie's favorite place for a movie.
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The Onyx
107 Argall WayIndependent films in a small, elegant two screen venue featuring comfortable seating as well as beer and wine. Rick and Cherie's favorite place for a movie.
A Nevada City favorite for live theater. Expect music, comedy, and fun times. Beer, wine, and dessert are also served. Open weekends https://www.offbroadstreet.com/
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Off Broad Street Theatre
305 Commercial StA Nevada City favorite for live theater. Expect music, comedy, and fun times. Beer, wine, and dessert are also served. Open weekends https://www.offbroadstreet.com/
Mark Twain once performed here. It's the OLDEST continually operated theater in the West. Not just movies, either. Live theater, music, and comedy are often featured. It's gorgeous inside. https://nevadatheatre.com/
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Nevada Theater Film Series
401 Broad StMark Twain once performed here. It's the OLDEST continually operated theater in the West. Not just movies, either. Live theater, music, and comedy are often featured. It's gorgeous inside. https://nevadatheatre.com/
Live music. Another place for music and the arts in Nevada City which is a ten minute drive from High St Guesthouse. See what's going on there: https://minersfoundry.org/
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Miners Foundry Cultural Center
325 Spring StLive music. Another place for music and the arts in Nevada City which is a ten minute drive from High St Guesthouse. See what's going on there: https://minersfoundry.org/
Local movie house that often features independent films.
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Sutton Cinemas
399 Sutton WayLocal movie house that often features independent films.