Grass Valley: Home to the Empire Mine State
Park and the Northstar Mining Museum, this historic
downtown is filled with colorful shops, antiques, and
Victorian charm. Nevada City: Graciously preserved,
the downtown is listed in the National Register of
Historic Places. Don’t miss the popular Victorian
Christmas celebration. Penn Valley: Home of the
renowned Indian Springs Vineyards. Don’t miss the
longest single-span covered bridge in the country in
Bridgeport. Rough & Ready: Relive the spirit of the
gold rush. This tiny hamlet has several historic sites
to discover.