Sacramento and the Gold Country: Places to Explore
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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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