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.
431 Uren Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-8778
fax: (530) 265-4287
http://www.nevadacitycarriagecompany.com
Specializing in carriage services for weddings and other special events, our exquisite white or royal blue wedding carriages are drawn by our grand Percheron draft horses and driven by coachmen with top hats and tails.
792 Searls Avenue, Ste A
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 377-6495
http://www.outlandishexperiences.com
Outlandish Experiences provides bite-sized activities that inspire travelers with authentic experiences in nature, in town, and beyond. Nevada City and Grass Valley are teaming with artists, foodies, musicians, healing arts practitioners, outdoor guides, farmers, spiritualists, writers, poets, freaks, geeks, and professional thrill-seekers. For travelers who want to adventure like a local, Outlandish Experience is the place to start.
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.
10791 E. Empire Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8522 - Park Visitor's Center
(530) 477-1750 - Assoc. President
http://www.empiremine.org
Non-Profit Park Association
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!
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.
