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Empire Mine State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Park, National Hotel in Nevada City CA, Lake Tahoe


                                  

Local sites; some of our local attractions include historic gold county towns Grass Valley and Nevada City just ten minutes away.  Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is the site of California’s largest "hydraulic" mine.

Historic gold town of Grass Valley, CA Malakoff Diggins State Park Historic gold town of Nevada City, CA

Empire Mine State Park, Nevada County Fairgrounds, home to lots of local events, Lake Tahoe for a scenic drive.

Empire Mine State Park Ore Shaft Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe Nevada County Fair Grounds

We have detailed maps at the resort and our friendly and knowledgable staff will be happy to share their local knowledge with you.

Points of Interest

Empire Mine State Historic Park/Bourn Cottage
The Empire Mine State Historic Park is the site of the oldest, richest, hardrock gold mine in California.
Empire Street, Grass Valley (530) 273-8522

North Star Power House and Pelton Wheel Mining Exhibit
Displays of mining equipment and artifacts from the 1880's
Mill Street & McCourtney Road, Grass Valley (530) 273-4255

Grass Valley Museum
Former convent, orphanage and school built in 1865, with memorabilia
of early Grass Valley and Mount St. Mary's Academy.
Corner of South Church and Chapel Streets, Grass Valley (530) 273-5509

Imaginarium of Nevada County
Interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits and activities in
science, nature and technology for children of all ages.
Ridge Road and Nevada City Highway, Nevada City (530) 478-6400, ext. 231
or info line: (530) 478-6415

Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad & Transportation Museum
Nevada County's newest museum is filled with railroad and transportation
exhibits, including historic Engine No. 5.
5 Kidder Court at Bost Ave. Nevada City (530) 470-0902

Firehouse No. 1 Museum
Relics of the Donner Party, Maidu Indian display, Chinese and Pioneer
exhibits, and items of the Gold Rush era.
214 Main Street, Nevada City (530) 265-5468

South Yuba River/Bridgeport
Eight miles northwest of Nevada City on Highway 49, the South Yuba River
State Park is a major State Park in the making. The park will stretch more
than 20 miles along the South Yuba River canyon from Malakoff Diggins
State Historic Park to Bridgeport.

Scotts Flat Lake
Just a few minutes away from Harmony Ridge, the area is located at the 3000-foot
elevation level of the Tahoe National Forest.

Upcomming Local Events











 






 

 

AUGUST
Nevada County Fair
August 11-15, 2010

SEPTEMBER
Roamin Angels Car Show
Saturday, September 11th, 2010 -- Sunday, September 12th, 2010 Nevada County Fairgrounds

AKC Dog Show
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 -- Sunday, September 5th, 2010 Nevada County Fairgrounds


Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair
September 23-25, 2010 Nevada County Fairgrounds
Majestic Draft Horse performances, breath-taking competitions, seeing a Draft Horse “up-close,” a clogging jamboree and a world class lumberjack show are all part of the festivities at the annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.

Constitution Day Parade
The 44th Annual Constitution Day Parade is Sept.11-12, 2010 in Nevada City. Sunday, at 2pm the parade features more than 100 entries and culminates other activities including Civil War battle reenactments in Pioneer Park, the Gold Country Duck Race on Deer Creek and a free outdoor big band concert in the downtown historic district. The parade through the downtown historic district includes marching bands, floats, antique autos, equestrians, politicians and perennial crowd favorites such as the Ophir Prison Marching Kazoo Band and the Famous Marching Presidents of Nevada City. Members of the American Civil War Association offer living history and battle reenactments at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and at 11 a.m. Sunday in Pioneer Park.


OCTOBER
Celtic Festival
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 -- Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 Nevada County Fairgrounds

Vicking Fest
Saturday, October 30th, 2010 Nevada County Fairgrounds

NOVEMBER
Country Christmas Faire November 26-28 parking at the Fairgrounds is easy and FREE! Simply enter parking lots at Gate 1 and Gate 4. Parking lots on the opposite side of McCourtney Rd. are privately operated and may charge for parking.

DECEMBER
Cornish Christmas
November 26 & Dec. 3, 10, 17. Recapture the spirit of Christmas past amid the charming surroundings of historic downtown Grass Valley, California during the annual Cornish Christmas Celebration. Mill and W. Main Streets are closed to motorized traffic and filled with the sights and sounds of an old fashioned Christmas; carolers, jugglers, musicians, the Grass Valley Cornish Carol Choir, Tommy knocker Cloggers and, of course, Santa Claus. Handmade arts and craft from artists throughout California are displayed on the streets. Delicious food and drink can be purchased from a number of restaurants and specialty food.

Country Christmas Faire
Always Friday through Sunday following Thanksgiving
November 26 – 28, 2010
Begin your holiday season with a small-town glimpse of Christmas at the 25th annual Country Christmas Faire. Rated as one of the top handcrafted shows in Northern California, the Faire features unique gifts from more than 100 top artisans. Visitors will enjoy strolling live entertainment, festival foods, Santa and his elves, and a community bon-fire.

 


Harmony Ridge Resort
10492 Harmony Ridge Road Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone: (530) 265-9313
       or (800) 273-0556
Email: info@harmonyridgeresort.com