Guidebook for Grass Valley Region
Parks & Nature
Hiking trails and historic area (remnants of gold mining history of area)
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I-Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StHiking trails and historic area (remnants of gold mining history of area)
Trails, river access, swimming, wildflowers (in season), some campgrounds.
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South Yuba River
Trails, river access, swimming, wildflowers (in season), some campgrounds.
Cascade Canal Trail
Cascade Canal TrailEasy canal walking within 10-15 min drive.
Historic covered bridge, wildflower hikes, river access, etc.
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Bridgeport Covered Bridge
17660 Pleasant Valley RdHistoric covered bridge, wildflower hikes, river access, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great small, historic town with plenty of restaurants, shops, bars, music, wine tasting rooms, etc.
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Nevada City
Great small, historic town with plenty of restaurants, shops, bars, music, wine tasting rooms, etc.
[Under renovation... reopening soon] Oldest continuously-operating bar/hotel in the West. Live music in the bar most nights, including a great open mic two nights a week. Very local feel. [Note: this info is from Airbnb and not up to date.]
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Holbrooke Hotel
212 W Main St[Under renovation... reopening soon] Oldest continuously-operating bar/hotel in the West. Live music in the bar most nights, including a great open mic two nights a week. Very local feel. [Note: this info is from Airbnb and not up to date.]
Great local, newer venue for music (mostly on weekends) and jam sessions. Dance floor; decent food; great desserts (from The Truffle Shop); easy parking. South of downtown GV.
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Wild Eye Pub
535 Mill StGreat local, newer venue for music (mostly on weekends) and jam sessions. Dance floor; decent food; great desserts (from The Truffle Shop); easy parking. South of downtown GV.
Best spot for wine tasting/shopping -- value-priced quality wines from Northern CA and beyond. Open Thurs-Sat 3-6pm (later hours in summer... check their Facebook page for updates)
Alta Sierra Wine Shop
10074 Alta Sierra DrBest spot for wine tasting/shopping -- value-priced quality wines from Northern CA and beyond. Open Thurs-Sat 3-6pm (later hours in summer... check their Facebook page for updates)
Large, casual brewery/beer hall (with wine and food!). Popular with all ages.
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Grass Valley Brewing Company
141 E Main StLarge, casual brewery/beer hall (with wine and food!). Popular with all ages.
Sightseeing
Pick up travel/tourism info here.
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Grass Valley Downtown Association
128 Neal StPick up travel/tourism info here.
Essentials
Also nearby: SPD Market at 129 W. McKnight, Grass Valley: http://spdmarket.com/locations.html
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Raley's
692 Freeman LnAlso nearby: SPD Market at 129 W. McKnight, Grass Valley: http://spdmarket.com/locations.html
Entertainment & Activities
Larger music venue with nationally and internationally-known performers.
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The Center For the Arts
314 W Main StLarger music venue with nationally and internationally-known performers.
Food Scene
It's also a juice bar and good bakery that has some gluten-free items. Another location on Sutton Way (off Brunswick Rd)
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Flour Garden Bakery
109 Neal StIt's also a juice bar and good bakery that has some gluten-free items. Another location on Sutton Way (off Brunswick Rd)
Good, reasonably-priced Thai in downtown Grass Valley, with above-average atmosphere and super-friendly staff.
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Taste of Thai
204 W Main StGood, reasonably-priced Thai in downtown Grass Valley, with above-average atmosphere and super-friendly staff.
Just off hwy 49 in Alta Sierra (near the wine shop!)... spacious, relaxing, (not noisy) Mexican restaurant with the best fish tacos, among other favorites.
Casa Las Katarinas
10100 Alta Sierra DrJust off hwy 49 in Alta Sierra (near the wine shop!)... spacious, relaxing, (not noisy) Mexican restaurant with the best fish tacos, among other favorites.
Authentic Italian deli/cafe/restaurant. Eat in or take out. Open Wed-Sun. Not much atmosphere, but great food (including real Italian pizza) and easy parking.
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La Gastronomia
760 S Auburn StAuthentic Italian deli/cafe/restaurant. Eat in or take out. Open Wed-Sun. Not much atmosphere, but great food (including real Italian pizza) and easy parking.