You can find all kinds of cute shops and restaurants in the historic little town of Nevada City CA.

Empire Mine State Historic Park is a state-protected mine and park in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Grass Valley, California, U.S. The Empire Mine is on the National Register of Historic Places, a federal Historic District, and a California Historical Landmark.

While not as well-known as nearby Napa Valley, the Nevada County wine region offers some excellent wines to try. Visit local wine tasting rooms like Nevada City Winery and Lucchessi Mill Street Tasting Room to get a taste.

Spend some time relaxing at Scotts Flat Lake.