325 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-5040
http://www.minersfoundry.org
Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm
An historic location for your wedding, event, meeting or conference. In the mid-1800's, this building of native timber and stone served the needs of California gold miners. Today it is a one-of-a-kind event venue for groups large and small.
17314 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 477-1757
http://www.animalplace.org
Animal Place is an educational agricultural center where rescued farm animals live.
15895 Greenhorn Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-1218
(707) 373-6871
http://www.sierrarosealpacas.com
Tours by appointment only. Closed Saturdays
We offer experiential tours (about 1 hour) where you can meet and feed alpacas, as well as shop our boutique (yarn, hand-made items, plus!). Arrangements can be made for you to walk an alpaca (is a charge for this–call for details). We will educate you on this amazing animal, & their luxurious eco-friendly fiber. Selfies OK. Donations gladly accepted. Email or call for appt. Enjoy meeting these beautiful souls!
6400 CA-49
Lotus, CA 95651
(530) 277-3433
http://www.raft-h2o.com/
Everyday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
At H2O Adventures, We LOVE rafting! Whitewater rafting allows us to be more connected to our rivers, our environment, and our state of (of mind). We believe that a day on the river is the greatest gift you can give yourself, your family, coworker, teammate, friend, or anyone else whom would like to take on a journey down the river. 1/2 Day Trips to Multiple Day Trips available on the Yuba River, American River, Klamath River and more.
PO Box 1160
Lotus, CA 95651
(530) 346-6812
(800) 672-3846
http://www.whitewatertours.com
April-October
Guided white water rafting in the Gold Country & Sierra Nevada; Lake Tahoe on the American River, Truckee River, Yuba River and many more. From mild to wild (kids form 4 yrs to Class 5 expert only). Half-day to 4 days.
356 Main Street
Alleghany, CA 95910
(530) 287-3330
fax: (530) 287-3455
http://www.undergroundgold.com
Seasonally Memorial Day to Labor Day, weekends onl
Underground Gold Miners Museum (UGMM) is located in the remote gold-mining town of Alleghany (1 hour drive from Nevada City). Exhibits share the history and geology of the Alleghany Mining District, home of the still active Sixteen to One Mine. The museum is open by appointment and for a two-day gold show held annually in June. Please visit undergroundgold.com for current events and contact information.
