That was the place where hardrock mining began. Four million dollars in gold was taken from the area from l850 to l857. People used to say the streets of Grass Valley were paved with gold. Hardrock mining progressed and miners from Cornwall, in the British Isles, brought new mining techniques and traditions to the town. There were three major mines in the area, The Idaho-Maryland, North Star, and the Empire Mine.
Today There are many historical landmarks throughout the town today.
You can visit the Empire Mine, North Star Mining Museum, Lola Montez House, and the Holbrooke Hotel. You may decide to walk down the street and shop in the stores or eat in a nice restaurant. We hope you decide to take a trip to Grass Valley.