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Empire Mine State Historic Park

Tourist attraction

4.8(1891 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM
Empire Mine State Historic Park
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About

Hiking, biking & equestrian trails. The site of this state's oldest gold mine has miles of trails to hike, bike or explore on horseback.

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What to bring

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Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

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To avoid crowds at Empire Mine State Historic Park:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

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This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    10791 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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    Phone
    (530) 273-8522
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    Hours
    Monday:10 AM–4 PM
    Tuesday:10 AM–4 PM
    Wednesday:10 AM–4 PM
    Thursday:10 AM–4 PM
    Friday:10 AM–4 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–4 PM
    Sunday:10 AM–4 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
  • Public restroom: Has public restroom

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes

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