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Food scene
We would recommend making reservations for Friar Tucks. It is an upper-end restaurant (though you don't need to dress up) and has a great selection of steaks, seafood, chicken, etc.
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Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar
111 N Pine StWe would recommend making reservations for Friar Tucks. It is an upper-end restaurant (though you don't need to dress up) and has a great selection of steaks, seafood, chicken, etc.
Parking at Monkey Cat can sometimes be difficult, especially during downtown events. Plan ahead, find a spot, and explore this historic area of Auburn.
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Monkey Cat | Restaurant & Bar
805 Lincoln WayParking at Monkey Cat can sometimes be difficult, especially during downtown events. Plan ahead, find a spot, and explore this historic area of Auburn.
Made-from-scratch recipes abound at the South Pine Cafe. We love it for breakfast. Menu choices you won't find anywhere else.
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South Pine Cafe-Grass Valley
102 Richardson StMade-from-scratch recipes abound at the South Pine Cafe. We love it for breakfast. Menu choices you won't find anywhere else.
Sightseeing
There are many hiking trails to explore all around the mine. Great place to go mountain biking as well. Check out their website for more details: https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/499/files/EmpireMineSHPWebLayout2016.pdf
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Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StThere are many hiking trails to explore all around the mine. Great place to go mountain biking as well. Check out their website for more details: https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/499/files/EmpireMineSHPWebLayout2016.pdf
Reservations are needed to hike here. Crazy, right? But true.
Visit their website for more details and set up a hike.
https://www.placer.ca.gov/6106/Hidden-Falls-Regional-Park
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Hidden Falls Regional Park
7587 Mears PlReservations are needed to hike here. Crazy, right? But true.
Visit their website for more details and set up a hike.
https://www.placer.ca.gov/6106/Hidden-Falls-Regional-Park
Neighborhoods
Nevada City has an eclectic vibe to it. Stroll through Broad and Commercial streets exploring unique shops and tempting cuisine. Drive around to explore the many Victorian homes and historic places along the way. Pioneer Park is located in Nevada City and has walking paths and a small creek running through it. Great place for a picnic!
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Nevada City
Nevada City has an eclectic vibe to it. Stroll through Broad and Commercial streets exploring unique shops and tempting cuisine. Drive around to explore the many Victorian homes and historic places along the way. Pioneer Park is located in Nevada City and has walking paths and a small creek running through it. Great place for a picnic!
About 5 miles out of Grass Valley on Highway 20, Penn Valley is small town worthy to explore. Western Gateway park is an expansive area with picnic areas and an easy walking trail. Come enjoy some quiet time in Penn Valley and check out the shops and restaurants.
Penn Valley
About 5 miles out of Grass Valley on Highway 20, Penn Valley is small town worthy to explore. Western Gateway park is an expansive area with picnic areas and an easy walking trail. Come enjoy some quiet time in Penn Valley and check out the shops and restaurants.
With the many hiking trails surrounding Auburn, there's never a lack of things to explore. Enjoy the beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada mountains or sip coffee at a quaint shop in town.
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Auburn
With the many hiking trails surrounding Auburn, there's never a lack of things to explore. Enjoy the beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada mountains or sip coffee at a quaint shop in town.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
There are no Uber or Lyft services in our immediate area.
Use local taxis or your own car to get around.
Cómo moverse
Bus Tours are a fun way to spend the day
There's nothing like taking the city bus around to get a feel for the people and local culture. Check out bus routes at this site and plan your day.
https://mynevadacounty.com/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
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The Saturday Farmer's Markets are a Must!
There are two in the area...both on Saturday. One is in the new Target shopping center parking lot. Take Hwy 49 North to McKnight. Turn left. The new Target is on the left.
The other farmer's market is in Nevada City. Take Hwy 49 North to Broad Street. Turn left. The market is to your right at the first intersection. Park along Broad (if you're so lucky!).
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The Boardwalk at Mill and Main.
Downtown Grass Valley is closed to traffic and has a wide assortment of outdoor dining and shops to visit. There are photo ops throughout the town. Be sure to post your pictures!
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December Visitors! Victorian and Cornish Christmas!
A must-see for anyone visiting in the month of December. Each week there is both Cornish Christmas (in Grass Valley) and Victorian Christmas (in Nevada City). The towns are closed to traffic and visitors are taken back in time to celebrate the Christmas season the old-fashioned way!
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Wineries! Breweries!
The Placer Wine Trail in Auburn is a must-see for wine lovers and Auburn and Nevada City are overflowing with local breweries. Our little house is in the perfect location to explore both.
Our favorite local vineyard is Naggiar and our favorite tasting room is Luchessi in Grass Valley on Mill Street.
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Restaurants can be hard to book
If you're looking to celebrate a special occasion, you will want to book the restaurant ahead of time.