Nevada County

Nevada County both a histormical mining community and a 21st century tourist destination at the same time. Nevada County was the scene of California's Gold Rush from the 1840s and now is home to some of world class technology companies including Grass Valley Group and 2wire. The county is also home to a thriving wine industry.

The county boasts a diverse mix of scenery from the rolling landscape of Penn Valley, all the way to the alpine locations of the Grouse Lakes wilderness. Also there's the wild and scenic South Yuba river and its associated State Park.

Western Nevada County is home to the historic centers of Nevada City and Grass Valley, with the housing stock in each city reflecting the changing contemporary mood from the gold rush years to the current day. Both cities feature historic districts, numerous festivals, a low rate of crime, and excellent restaurants. The school system in Nevada County is ranked highly within California, and Grass Valley is home to the Nevada County campus for Sierra College.

Nevada City

Nevada City is considered one of the friendliest, liveliest, and most colorful, best-preserved Gold Rush towns, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Prepared for its future by preserving its past; Nevada City is filled with picturesque Gold Rush and Victorian era buildings and surrounded by lush green forests.

Nevada City is more than just historical, it is the center of nightlife, excellent restaurants, art galleries, street fairs, theaters with live performances, and is the gateway to the Sierra back roads and hiking trails.

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Grass Valley

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Grass Valley offers great weather, natural beauty, and a relaxing lifestyle. Historic downtown is the hub of the community, with unique shops along Mill St and Main St, award winning restaurants, and charming Victorian homes.

Recreation opportunities are numerous near Grass Valley including hiking, biking and horse trails. Home to Empire Mine State Park, a 784-acre state park that produced 5.8 million ounces of gold from 367 miles of underground shafts, in 1850 to 1956. The Empire State Mine is the site of the oldest, richest, hard rock gold mine in California.

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Penn Valley

Down the hill from Grass Valley is the smaller community of Penn Valley, typified by numerous ranches and small holdings. A small business district has the essential local services, and Penn Valley is a short drive from the South Yuba State Park at Bridgeport.

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