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

 

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

April

Fridays Fun Fridays - Grass Valley. Street Fair. 5 - 8 pm. info: 272-8315

13 -15 24TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TEDDY BEAR CONVENTION Gathering of Teddy friends,fans, collectors, with Exhibitors from all over the US, Swan Bros. Teddy Bear Circus, Entertainment, Food & Refreshments for Teddy Bear Picnics. Miners Foundry, 325 Spring @ Bridge St., Nevada City, CA. F12-5 Sa10:30-5. Su10:30-3. gen $5 srs/stud $3 kids under 12 & all Bears free. Good all days & for returns. 530-265-5804.


May

Grower's Markets
Saturdays
9am - noon, Nevada County Fairgrounds.

28th
24th Annual Sierra Festival of the Arts, Grass Valley. Street faire featuring arts and crafts, food, and entertainment. 10am - 5pm. on Mill Street. Free Admission.


June

June 8 - July 3
Music in the Mountains Summer Fest, Nevada Co. Fairgrounds

Sunday 17th
47th Annual Nevada City Bicycle Classic
in Nevada City,

Grower's Markets
Saturdays
9am - noon, Nevada County Fairgrounds
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July

July 7 thru Sept. 1
Friday Night Market, Grass Valley. Every Friday night, downtown Grass Valley, 6 - 9pm. Certified family farmers, arts, crafts, music, food. Free.


AT THE
NEVADA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

APRIL 2007

NCNG PROJECT "WINE AND WHISTLES"
APR 13

SPORTS LINK SPORTS & FITNESS EXPO
ARP 15

THE UNION SPRING HOME AND GARDEN SHOW
APR 21-22

GV SPORTSMAN'S CLUB FISHING DERBY
APR 28

MAY 2007

PINE TREE QUIT GUILD QUILT SHOW
MAY 2-6

CA GOLD JACK RUSSELL DOG SHOW
MAY 12

4-H FIELD JUDGING
MAY 12

OLD WEST ANTIQUE SHOW
MAY 12-13

GATTI FAMILY CIRCUS
MAY 17

JUNE 2007

NJUHSTA TEACHERS PICNIC
JUNE 1

RELAY FOR LIFE
JUNE 2-3

EARLY DAY GAS ENGINE AND TRACTOR RALLY
JUNE 2-3

MUSINC IN THE MOUNTAINS SUMMER FEST
JUNE 3 - JULY 3

NEVADA COUNTY FAIR
SWINE, SHEEP, & GOATS TAGGING
JUNE 10

32ND ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
JUNE 13-17

NEVADA COUNTY FAIR MOTHERLODE HORSE SHOW
JUNE 22-24

4-H FUN FAIR
JUNE 22-24

NEVADA COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
JUNE 23-24

NEVADA CITY ELKS RV RALLY
JUNE 23-24

NCNG PROJECT "RAILROADE DAZE"
JUNE 23

SCOTTISH FIDDLERS OF CALIFORNIA
JUNE 30

JULY 2007

4TH OF JULY
JULY 4


 

 


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