TOP 30 Historic preservation tours in Antioch, California

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Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve is a park and tourist attraction located at 5175 Somersville Road in Antioch, California, United States. The park offers a variety of activities including hiking, picnicking, and nature study. Visitors can explore the historic coal mining district, learn about the area's mining history, and participate in guided tours such as the Black Diamond Mining History Tour, Hazel Atlas Mine Tour, and Coal Mine Experience Tour. The Greathouse Visitor Center provides exhibits, photographs, and artifacts related to the park's coal and sand mining eras. The center is wheelchair accessible, with ADA-accessible restrooms and water fountains available in the upper parking lot. The park also features a historic cemetery, Rose Hill Cemetery, where former residents of the coal mining communities are buried.