Grass Valley is a family-friendly place known for its restaurants. Take in the local culture of Grass Valley at Center For The Arts and Grass Valley Museum. While you're here, stop by Nevada County Fairgrounds and Empire Mine State Historic Park.


If museums are on your list of things to see in Grass Valley, then you might want to head to Empire Mine State Historic Park. If you want to see more of the museums in Grass Valley, Grass Valley Museum and Northstar Mine Powerhouse & Pelton Wheel Museum aren't far.
Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Nevada County Fairgrounds, one of the family attractions located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Grass Valley. If you have fun at Nevada County Fairgrounds, you'll love Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, both located nearby.
Venture into California's Gold Country where the Empire Mine State Historic Park brings history to life with underground tours and costumed docents sharing tales of fortune-seeking. The Center For The Arts hosts performances worth planning a trip around, while Nevada County Fairgrounds buzzes with festivals that locals mark on calendars months in advance. History buffs can't miss North Star House and the Lola Montez House, both windows into the area's glittering past. After exploring downtown's surprisingly sophisticated dining scene, commune with nature at Rollins Lake or Condon Park. The western Sierra foothills provide a backdrop that explains why gold seekers of yesteryear often stayed long after their dreams of riches faded.
