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Grass Valley
More than half of California's total gold production was extracted from mines around Grass Valley, including the Empire Mine, which, along with the North Star Mining Museum, is among the Gold Country's most fascinating attractions.
Grass Valley at a Glance
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Travel Deals in Sacramento and the Gold Country
- Visit Sacramento for Less: Hotels Fr $127+/Nt Travelocity
- Book 3-Star Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo Fr $108+/Nt Expedia
- Travel for Less! 4 Nts Red Lion Woodlake Sacramento + Air Fr $442 Expedia
- $12.95 & up : Compact rentals in Sacramento Hotwire
- Look no Further! Sacramento Hotels Fr $87+/Nt — $87 Travelocity
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