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Empire Mine State Historic Park
10791 East Empire Street, Grass Valley, California, United States
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About the Empire Mine State Historic Park
Empire Mine State Historic Park is a must-visit tourist attraction located in Grass Valley, California. This park is home to one of the oldest, deepest, and richest gold mines in California, which operated for over 100 years and extracted 5.8 million ounces of gold. The park spans 856 acres of forested backcountry with fourteen miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Visitors can explore the mine's buildings, the owner's home, restored gardens, and the entrance to 367 miles of abandoned and flooded mine shafts. The park also features a unique exhibit called "The Secret Room," which showcases a scale model of the mine's underground workings.
The park offers guided tours that provide insights into the history of the mine, the owner's estate, and the equipment used in mining operations. Garden tours are also available to admire the beautifully landscaped historic gardens. Additionally, visitors can attend the Volunteer Program Open House to learn about volunteer opportunities at the park.
Empire Mine State Historic Park acknowledges the presence of the Nisenan People on the land since ancient times and supports efforts to restore Tribal sovereignty through Federal Recognition. Visitors can access the park by driving 24 miles north of Auburn on Highway 49 to the Empire Street exit in Grass Valley.
Entrance fees for the Historic Grounds include tours of the estate and mineyard, with discounts available for youth and free entry for children under 5. The park is supported by the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, and visitors can learn more and support the park through their website. Make sure to check the park's website for tour times and details, as reservations are not accepted for public tours.
Photos of Empire Mine State Historic Park
10791 E Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945, United States
Opening hours of Empire Mine State Historic Park
Monday:
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
10:00 - 17:00
Friday:
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 17:00
Reviews of Empire Mine State Historic Park
"Absolutely beautiful place. The tour guide was boring( no offense). Glad we read some of the history before attending the tours of the home and mine."
"This place is an amazing wealth of history. All school children should have the opportunity to come for a guided tour of the mine."
"This is a great trip back into the pass!! Go, it has a 5 dollar admission fee!! OMG!! 5 bucks... Two guided tours are given and it's an educational experience!! Go!! Take your kids and let them learn about the Gold Rush!!"
"This was one of the safest and most prosperous gold mine in state of California. Established around 1850s, the mine produced 165 tons of gold during its operation, has 11,000 feet deep and 367 miles long passages. This was a hard rock mine where rocks were extracted and pulverized and further treated with mercury or arsenic to extract gold from the slurry. They do have a guest house built like a English manor and few remnants of offices, equipments, workshops and houses. Well maintained and quite interesting! The fall colors within the park are just beautiful. There is a pool, a step garden and lots of trees. Restrooms are outside the visitor center. Fee is $5 per 6 and above."
"I fell in love with Empire Mine when I was young. It has been many years since I last visited, and I still walk around the park in awe of the design and beauty. The house tour and the history behind the mine is incredible and inspiring. We were even able to watch some docent blacksmiths on site. I recommend this park to all mining history buffs out there. It's crazy to think of how people survived that Era."
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