Guidebook for Grass Valley
Sightseeing
Very important historical location for this area. This mine is what made Grass Valley!
Take a picnic to the grounds. Beautiful walking/running trails, too. There is an entry fee to the inside of the grounds but there are also free trails to walk outside of the fee area.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=499
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Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StVery important historical location for this area. This mine is what made Grass Valley!
Take a picnic to the grounds. Beautiful walking/running trails, too. There is an entry fee to the inside of the grounds but there are also free trails to walk outside of the fee area.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=499
Malakoff Diggins-fantastic place to take a hike and a picnic.
It's about a 31 mile drive...but well worth it. There's a little "ghost town" there at the park. There is a day use fee for parking, but it's around $5
Lots of trails.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=494
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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
23579 N Bloomfield RdMalakoff Diggins-fantastic place to take a hike and a picnic.
It's about a 31 mile drive...but well worth it. There's a little "ghost town" there at the park. There is a day use fee for parking, but it's around $5
Lots of trails.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=494
Food Scene
Locally owned and operated, they have quality baked goods and gourmet coffee. Excellent bagel makers!
https://www.flourgarden.com/
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Flour Garden Bakery
109 Neal StLocally owned and operated, they have quality baked goods and gourmet coffee. Excellent bagel makers!
https://www.flourgarden.com/
Ice cream and candy! Very cute ice cream shop on Mill Street. Bring the kids! Or don't. Friendly service and a wide selection of candy, ice-cream and locally made chocolate.
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Lazy Dog Chocolateria
111 Mill StIce cream and candy! Very cute ice cream shop on Mill Street. Bring the kids! Or don't. Friendly service and a wide selection of candy, ice-cream and locally made chocolate.
South American style cuisine with an eclectic atmosphere. Diego's often has live music quietly playing and the staff is always friendly and accommodating.
http://diegosrestaurant.com/
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Diego's
217 Colfax AveSouth American style cuisine with an eclectic atmosphere. Diego's often has live music quietly playing and the staff is always friendly and accommodating.
http://diegosrestaurant.com/
Open 8-3 everyday. Great for breakfast! Lots of variety for all tastes.
https://southpinecafe.com/
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South Pine Cafe-Grass Valley
102 Richardson StOpen 8-3 everyday. Great for breakfast! Lots of variety for all tastes.
https://southpinecafe.com/
Creative menu in a historical building right on Mill St. in Grass Valley. Treat yourself.
https://watershedattheowl.com/
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Watershed at the Owl
134 Mill StCreative menu in a historical building right on Mill St. in Grass Valley. Treat yourself.
https://watershedattheowl.com/
Locally roasted beans and owned by a local business woman. Interesting drinks. Perfect for a coffee and stroll as it's right on Mill St. downtown.
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Fable Coffee
201 Mill StLocally roasted beans and owned by a local business woman. Interesting drinks. Perfect for a coffee and stroll as it's right on Mill St. downtown.
Unique French inspired offerings: pastries, cookies, sandwiches, salads, coffees, teas. Outdoor seating.
https://www.grassvalleybakery.com/
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Cake Bakery & Cafe
131 Mill StUnique French inspired offerings: pastries, cookies, sandwiches, salads, coffees, teas. Outdoor seating.
https://www.grassvalleybakery.com/
This company produces and sells wines made from grapes grown in vineyards right here in Nevada County.
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Avanguardia Winery
163 Mill StThis company produces and sells wines made from grapes grown in vineyards right here in Nevada County.
Arts & Culture
I used to work here as a teen! Old Art Deco theater right downtown. The main auditorium retains its charm with murals dating back to the 1930s.
https://www.sierratheaters.com/location/4092/Del-Oro-Theatre-Showtimes
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Del Oro Theatre
165 Mill StI used to work here as a teen! Old Art Deco theater right downtown. The main auditorium retains its charm with murals dating back to the 1930s.
https://www.sierratheaters.com/location/4092/Del-Oro-Theatre-Showtimes
Excellent venue for performing arts.
https://thecenterforthearts.org/
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The Center For the Arts
314 W Main StExcellent venue for performing arts.
https://thecenterforthearts.org/
Essentials
It's a full-service grocery store with health food section, pharmacy, bakery and deli. It's across the street from Starbucks and they have their own Peet's Coffee inside.
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Raley's
692 Freeman LnIt's a full-service grocery store with health food section, pharmacy, bakery and deli. It's across the street from Starbucks and they have their own Peet's Coffee inside.
Natural food co-op. Organic produce with many local selections. The best natural food space in the area. They also have a hot and cold food bar. Great for picnics!
https://briarpatch.coop/
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BriarPatch Food Co-op
290 Sierra College DrNatural food co-op. Organic produce with many local selections. The best natural food space in the area. They also have a hot and cold food bar. Great for picnics!
https://briarpatch.coop/
Locally owned and operated grocery store. There's a location in Grass Valley and Nevada City. I worked at the Nevada City store as a high school student.
https://spd.iga.com/
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SPD Markets
129 W McKnight WayLocally owned and operated grocery store. There's a location in Grass Valley and Nevada City. I worked at the Nevada City store as a high school student.
https://spd.iga.com/