Empire Mine Grass Valley CA

Empire Mine State Historic Park

www.parks.ca.gov
4.5/5
(538) · State park in Grass Valley, United States
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Empire Mine State Historic Park - site of one of the largest, richest, and longest-operation gold mines in California - produced more than eight billion …

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Feb 15, 2025
Our visit to Empire Mine State Historic Park was a perfect blend of history, nature, and hands-on learning, making it an excellent destination for families with children of all ages. Nestled in Grass…Full review by bmatoh
Jul 22, 2024
It was mixed for us. Being over 100, it was hot. From a recommenders comment (it's cooler in the mine), we were expecting a tour of the underground mine. Note, you can go down 30 feet & look down …Full review by trophywest
Jul 17, 2024
$5 each to walk the grounds but nothing was blooming, gardens largely uncared for, all buildings closed and padlocked. Could only peer through dirty wire glass windows with very limited view into da…Full review by Legalmachinist
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Richest Gold Mines in California
The Empire Mine was the shining diamond of the setting of the gold rush, producing 5.8 million ounces of gold during its operation bet…
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Covering an area of 853 acres (345 hectares), the Empire Mine State Historic Park is an expansive park built over a gold mine. The E…
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What is the cost , and is my lifetime park pass for disabled cover it
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I really tried to find out for you using the website, since I don't have a disability pass. The best I can do to help you is to suggest you phone them at 530 273 8522 to ask. Cost is …
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I really tried to find out for you using the website, since I don't have a disability pass. The best I can do to help you is to suggest you phone them at 530 273 8522 to ask. Cost is $7, otherwise.
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$7.00 for adults over 16 $3.00 for children 6 to 16 Under 6 Free 530-273-8522 to find out about your pass
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