Escape to the mountains and connect with the outdoors, enjoy the small-town charm and artsy vibe of downtown Grass Valley, steep yourself in Gold Rush era history, or explore nearby Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Reno.
Grass Valley was once the richest and most famous gold mining district in California, and the legacy lives on today. Explore numerous exhibits of mining gear and memorabilia, or pan for gold in the Nevada County Rivers.
Arts and culture thrive in Grass Valley’s downtown. Visit the boutique shops, restaurants and locally sourced wine and beer along Mill Street, check out the Farmer’s market, or attend one of the many downtown annual events.
The forests and woodlands surrounding Grass Valley and nearby Nevada City are home to an abundance of hiking trails, including several in the historic Empire Mine State Park, which was once California’s largest gold mine.
Horseback riders have a variety of trails from which to choose, including those in the Tahoe National Forest and the Empire Mine State Park. Many of the trails follow historic routes, such as the Emigrant Trail in Truckee.
Several picturesque lakes offer boating, swimming, fishing and water sports, including Scotts Flat Lake in Nevada City, Rollins Lake between Grass Valley and Colfax, Englebright Lake on the Yuba River and Bullard Bar Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest.
Enjoy the restaurants, shopping, and casinos, as well as fishing, sailing, boating, hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other recreational activities in nearby Lake Tahoe. Just 75 minutes from Grass Valley and Tall Pines Estates.
In addition to restaurants, shopping and casinos, Reno is home to the Truckee River Walk, Mt. Rose ski resort and the National Automobile Museum. Plus, whitewater rafting on the Truckee River is just 90 minutes away.
The state capital of California is an ideal day trip, just 60 minutes from Grass Valley. Catch a live music performance, visit a museum, dine at the many “farm-to-fork” restaurants, go for a hike, tour the city’s 800+ murals, and much more.
For a weekend getaway, Napa Valley and San Francisco are approximately 2.5 hours from Grass Valley and Tall Pines Estates. Visit the Golden Gate Bridge, have tea at the Japanese Tea Garden, and sip your way through wine country.
