Best Western Gold Country Inn - Grass Valley California Hotels

Stay at this Grass Valley hotel in the heart of California's Gold Country. The Best Western Gold Country Inn is nestled amongst the pines of the Sierra Foothills off Highway 49 in California. The hotel provides easy access to the historic town of Grass Valley, which offers a wide array of attractions and events for the business or leisure traveler. The hotel features five separate buildings, beautifully landscaped grounds, spacious rooms and an outdoor dining area allowing guests to make the most of the breathtaking surroundings. Other hotel amenities include free high-speed Internet, spa, outdoor pool and complementary continental breakfast. With a calendar of events that spans the year, guests of the Gold Country Inn can visit attractions such as the Teddy Bear Convention in April, the Nevada County Fair in the summer, an Antique Show in October and Cornish and Victorian Christmas celebrations in December. Hotel guests will also enjoy nearby golf courses, shopping and parks. Make an online reservation today at the Best Western Gold Country Inn and take advantage of great rates, excellent amenities, and easy access to the beautiful Sierra Foothills in California.

Best Western Gold Country Inn Property Information:

Rooms: 84
Floors: 2
Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time

Best Western Gold Country Inn Features

Pool
Skiing
24 Hour Front Desk
Free Parking
Coffee Maker in Room
Laundry/Valet Services
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Modem Lines in Room
AM/FM Alarm Clock

Safe Deposit Box
Television with Cable
Fishing
Free Local Telephone Calls
Parking
Hairdryers Available
Pets Allowed
Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Best Western Gold Country Inn Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 3:00 P.M.
Check-Out: 11:00 A.M.
Currency: USD
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your confirmed reservation notification.

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Areas Served

Grass Valley, Half Moon Bay, California; San Francisco Area

Area Airports

Nevada County Airport 1½ miles, Sacramento International Airport 60 miles, Oakland International Airport 100 miles

Nearby Attractions

Area Information: - Grass Valley, a "Centennial City," is a historic Gold Mining Town dating back to 1850, nestled in the Sierra foothills between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Located in Nevada County, surrounded by rolling hills and towering green pines, with graceful oaks shading pastures in the lower elevations, and the snow-covered Sierra peaks in the background, Grass Valley offers incredible landscapes for every season. History abounds in this Gold Rush Town Region, offering historic sites such as the Empire Mine and State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Park, South Yuba River State Park, or Historic Downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City. Just 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles south of Reno, Grass Valley is centrally located to many different activities. Grass Valley enjoys a mild four-season climate. Restaurants and shopping are within a short distance of our facility. Visitors can enjoy some of the finest and diverse shopping within the region, from antiques, to modern art, to stylish clothing. As for dining, Grass Valley and Nevada City offer wonderful dining from the Diner and Saloon to Continental Cuisine. Grass Valley has grown from a bustling Gold Rush town into a thriving city center to the entire region. Historic Auburn, is only 20 miles away, offering a historic downtown with antiques, specialty stores and great dining. The Nevada County Fairgrounds, only 5 miles away, offers 100-acres of tall pines and cedars and more than 50 years of cherished memories. Take a self guided tour along the scenic "Golden Chain Highway," California 49, offering picnic facilities and fishing at Bass Lake. Visitors can enjoy the history of the gold rush or ski in the high Sierra. Your visit can also include a tour of the Nevada County Wineries, offering tasting rooms throughout the area. Or take a "Day Trip" to Sacramento, the heart of California's history, which also offers a rich history of the Gold Rush, the Pony Express and first continental railroad. Old Sacramento offers a great variety of shopping, fantastic dining, and the Railroad Museum all located on the Sacramento River Waterfront. Sacramento is also home to the world's largest Dixieland Jazz Jubilee, held each May. For your recreational pleasure, enjoy the natural setting of the South Yuba River, the Tahoe National Forest or Malakoff Diggins Park. You can even pan for gold in the South Yuba River! Enjoy the splendor of Lake Tahoe, only 50 miles east, with a vast amount of recreational activities including world class skiing, hiking, boating, and camping. The Best Western Gold Country Inn is centrally located to many areas throughout the Sierra Foothills, Gold Rush Region and Nevada County: Nevada City, Downieville, Penn Valley, Rough and Ready, Sierra City, Auburn, Truckee, Soda Springs, as well as the Lake Tahoe and Reno areas.
Corporate Locations: - * 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Group, Nevada City * 3 mile(s) from Grass Valley , Business Park * 25 mile(s) from Coherent * 25 mile(s) from Svedala * 25 mile(s) from Mountain People Warehouse
Recreation - Golf:* 5 mile(s) from Alta Sierra Golf Course * 5 mile(s) from Lake Wildwood Golf Course * 20 mile(s) from Ridge Golfcourse, Auburn * 20 mile(s) from Darkhorse Golf Club, Aubu * 22 mile(s) from Raspberry Hill , Public Course, Auburn * 23 mile(s) from Black Oak Golf Course, Auburn Sports:* 3.5 mile(s) from Nevada County Fairgrounds * 15 mile(s) from Raley Field, Home of the Sacramento Rivercats * 60 mile(s) from Arco Arena, Home of the Sacramento Kings Nature, Parks and Recreation:* 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Memorial Par * 2 mile(s) from Empire Mine State Park * 2 mile(s) from Nevada County Traction Co, ride the narrow gauge railroad through 3 miles of beautiful tall pines * 3 mile(s) from Pioneer Park * 3 mile(s) from 49er Family Fun Center * 5 mile(s) from Bridgeport Historic State * 5 mile(s) from Western Gateway Park, Penn Valley * 6 mile(s) from South Yuba River * 20 mile(s) from Tahoe National Forest * 28 mile(s) from Malakoff Diggins State Pa
Nevada County Wineries: - * Indian Springs Vineyard * Carrington Fine Wines * Nevada City Winery * Double Oaks Vineyards and Winery * Truckee River Winery * Starr Winery * Renaissance Winery * Smith Vineyards and Winery
Shopping: - Grass Valley offers a large selection of shopping located within a short distance of our facility, where you can find contemporary clothiers, men and children's clothing, jewelry shops, country crafts, book shops, art galleries, shoe stores, china, household items, banks, delis and lunch counters, and fine restaurants. In Nevada City enjoy art galleries, chic clothing stores, and exotic gifts. Or, for the more traditional mall type of shopping, we are only 40 miles from Roseville Galleria, featuring Nordstrom, Macy's, and an array of specialty shopping. * 2 mile(s) from Nevada City Downtown, Shopping District, antiques * 9 mile(s) from Wildwood Commercial Center * 9 mile(s) from Gateway Center
Corporate Locations: - * 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Group, Nevada City * 3 mile(s) from Grass Valley , Business Park * 25 mile(s) from Coherent * 25 mile(s) from Svedala * 25 mile(s) from Mountain People Warehouse
Calendar of Events: - * Teddy Bear Convention: April * Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race: June * Music in the Mountains: May through August * Nevada County Fair: August * Draft Horse Classic: September * Constitution Day: September * Dog Show: September * Fall Colors: October * Antique Show: October * Candlelight Bed & Breakfast Tour: October * Victorian Christmas: December * Cornish Christmas: December
Nevada County Wineries: - * Indian Springs Vineyard * Carrington Fine Wines * Nevada City Winery * Double Oaks Vineyards and Winery * Truckee River Winery * Starr Winery * Renaissance Winery * Smith Vineyards and Winery
Nevada City: - * Historic Downtown Nevada City * Firehouse Museum #1 * Searls Historic Library * Miners Foundry Cultural Center * Imaginarium Science Museum * Nevada County Traction Company * Nevada Theater * Malakoff Diggins Park * National Hotel
Grass Valley: - * Historic Downtown Grass Valley * Empire Mine State Park * Lola Montez House * North Star Mining Museum
Nevada City Antique Shops: - * The Assay Office * Shaw's Antiques * Main Street Antiques & Books * La Cache * Country Rose & Antiques * An Inner Sanctum * Spring Street Antiques * Second Time Around
Nevada City Antique Shops: - * The Assay Office * Shaw's Antiques * Main Street Antiques & Books * La Cache * Country Rose & Antiques * An Inner Sanctum * Spring Street Antiques * Second Time Around
Nevada City Antique Shops: - * The Assay Office * Shaw's Antiques * Main Street Antiques & Books * La Cache * Country Rose & Antiques * An Inner Sanctum * Spring Street Antiques * Second Time Around
Truckee Antique Shops: - * Donner Trading Company * Antiques & Truckee Treasures
Truckee Antique Shops: - * Donner Trading Company * Antiques & Truckee Treasures
Truckee Antique Shops: - * Donner Trading Company * Antiques & Truckee Treasures
Grass Valley: - * Historic Downtown Grass Valley * Empire Mine State Park * Lola Montez House * North Star Mining Museum
Nevada City: - * Historic Downtown Nevada City * Firehouse Museum #1 * Searls Historic Library * Miners Foundry Cultural Center * Imaginarium Science Museum * Nevada County Traction Company * Nevada Theater * Malakoff Diggins Park * National Hotel
Nevada City: - * Historic Downtown Nevada City * Firehouse Museum #1 * Searls Historic Library * Miners Foundry Cultural Center * Imaginarium Science Museum * Nevada County Traction Company * Nevada Theater * Malakoff Diggins Park * National Hotel
Nevada County Wineries: - * Indian Springs Vineyard * Carrington Fine Wines * Nevada City Winery * Double Oaks Vineyards and Winery * Truckee River Winery * Starr Winery * Renaissance Winery * Smith Vineyards and Winery
Shopping: - Grass Valley offers a large selection of shopping located within a short distance of our facility, where you can find contemporary clothiers, men and children's clothing, jewelry shops, country crafts, book shops, art galleries, shoe stores, china, household items, banks, delis and lunch counters, and fine restaurants. In Nevada City enjoy art galleries, chic clothing stores, and exotic gifts. Or, for the more traditional mall type of shopping, we are only 40 miles from Roseville Galleria, featuring Nordstrom, Macy's, and an array of specialty shopping. * 1 mile(s) from Historic Downtown , Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee, antiques galore! * Grass Valley Antique Shopping: * Antique Emporium * Byar's Antiques * Gold Rush Antiques * Mill Street Antiques * Finders Keepers * Brothers Antiques * Antique Gallery * Gloria & Joan's Vintage Wedding * Accolade Antiques * Antique Palace * Encore Used Furniture Antiques
Nearby Cities: - * 2 mile(s) from Nevada City * 5 mile(s) from Penn Valley * 5 mile(s) from Rough and Ready * 10 mile(s) from Sierra City * 20 mile(s) from Downieville * 20 mile(s) from Auburn * 40 mile(s) from Roseville * 50 mile(s) from Lake Tahoe * 60 mile(s) from Sacramento * 60 mile(s) from Truckee * 100 mile(s) from Reno * 120 mile(s) from San Francisco
Nevada City: - * Historic Downtown Nevada City * Firehouse Museum #1 * Searls Historic Library * Miners Foundry Cultural Center * Imaginarium Science Museum * Nevada County Traction Company * Nevada Theater * Malakoff Diggins Park * National Hotel
Area Information: - Grass Valley, a "Centennial City," is a historic Gold Mining Town dating back to 1850, nestled in the Sierra foothills between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Located in Nevada County, surrounded by rolling hills and towering green pines, with graceful oaks shading pastures in the lower elevations, and the snow-covered Sierra peaks in the background, Grass Valley offers incredible landscapes for every season. History abounds in this Gold Rush Town Region, offering historic sites such as the Empire Mine and State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Park, South Yuba River State Park, or Historic Downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City. Just 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles south of Reno, Grass Valley is centrally located to many different activities. Grass Valley enjoys a mild four-season climate. Restaurants and shopping are within a short distance of our facility. Visitors can enjoy some of the finest and diverse shopping within the region, from antiques, to modern art, to stylish clothing. As for dining, Grass Valley and Nevada City offer wonderful dining from the Diner and Saloon to Continental Cuisine. Grass Valley has grown from a bustling Gold Rush town into a thriving city center to the entire region. Historic Auburn, is only 20 miles away, offering a historic downtown with antiques, specialty stores and great dining. The Nevada County Fairgrounds, only 5 miles away, offers 100-acres of tall pines and cedars and more than 50 years of cherished memories. Take a self guided tour along the scenic "Golden Chain Highway," California 49, offering picnic facilities and fishing at Bass Lake. Visitors can enjoy the history of the gold rush or ski in the high Sierra. Your visit can also include a tour of the Nevada County Wineries, offering tasting rooms throughout the area. Or take a "Day Trip" to Sacramento, the heart of California's history, which also offers a rich history of the Gold Rush, the Pony Express and first continental railroad. Old Sacramento offers a great variety of shopping, fantastic dining, and the Railroad Museum all located on the Sacramento River Waterfront. Sacramento is also home to the world's largest Dixieland Jazz Jubilee, held each May. For your recreational pleasure, enjoy the natural setting of the South Yuba River, the Tahoe National Forest or Malakoff Diggins Park. You can even pan for gold in the South Yuba River! Enjoy the splendor of Lake Tahoe, only 50 miles east, with a vast amount of recreational activities including world class skiing, hiking, boating, and camping. The Best Western Gold Country Inn is centrally located to many areas throughout the Sierra Foothills, Gold Rush Region and Nevada County: Nevada City, Downieville, Penn Valley, Rough and Ready, Sierra City, Auburn, Truckee, Soda Springs, as well as the Lake Tahoe and Reno areas.
Grass Valley: - * Historic Downtown Grass Valley * Empire Mine State Park * Lola Montez House * North Star Mining Museum
Shopping: - Grass Valley offers a large selection of shopping located within a short distance of our facility, where you can find contemporary clothiers, men and children's clothing, jewelry shops, country crafts, book shops, art galleries, shoe stores, china, household items, banks, delis and lunch counters, and fine restaurants. In Nevada City enjoy art galleries, chic clothing stores, and exotic gifts. Or, for the more traditional mall type of shopping, we are only 40 miles from Roseville Galleria, featuring Nordstrom, Macy's, and an array of specialty shopping. * 1 mile(s) from Historic Downtown , Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee, antiques galore! * Grass Valley Antique Shopping: * Antique Emporium * Byar's Antiques * Gold Rush Antiques * Mill Street Antiques * Finders Keepers * Brothers Antiques * Antique Gallery * Gloria & Joan's Vintage Wedding * Accolade Antiques * Antique Palace * Encore Used Furniture Antiques
Shopping: - Grass Valley offers a large selection of shopping located within a short distance of our facility, where you can find contemporary clothiers, men and children's clothing, jewelry shops, country crafts, book shops, art galleries, shoe stores, china, household items, banks, delis and lunch counters, and fine restaurants. In Nevada City enjoy art galleries, chic clothing stores, and exotic gifts. Or, for the more traditional mall type of shopping, we are only 40 miles from Roseville Galleria, featuring Nordstrom, Macy's, and an array of specialty shopping. * 1 mile(s) from Historic Downtown , Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee, antiques galore! * Grass Valley Antique Shopping: * Antique Emporium * Byar's Antiques * Gold Rush Antiques * Mill Street Antiques * Finders Keepers * Brothers Antiques * Antique Gallery * Gloria & Joan's Vintage Wedding * Accolade Antiques * Antique Palace * Encore Used Furniture Antiques
Nevada County Wineries: - * Indian Springs Vineyard * Carrington Fine Wines * Nevada City Winery * Double Oaks Vineyards and Winery * Truckee River Winery * Starr Winery * Renaissance Winery * Smith Vineyards and Winery
Nearby Cities: - * 2 mile(s) from Nevada City * 5 mile(s) from Penn Valley * 5 mile(s) from Rough and Ready * 10 mile(s) from Sierra City * 20 mile(s) from Downieville * 20 mile(s) from Auburn * 40 mile(s) from Roseville * 50 mile(s) from Lake Tahoe * 60 mile(s) from Sacramento * 60 mile(s) from Truckee * 100 mile(s) from Reno * 120 mile(s) from San Francisco
Transportation: - * 1.5 mile(s) from Nevada County Airport * 3 mile(s) from Amtrak, Grass Valley * 20 mile(s) from Greyhound Bus Station, Auburn * 60 mile(s) from Sacramento International Airport * 100 mile(s) from Oakland International Airport
Transportation: - * 1.5 mile(s) from Nevada County Airport * 3 mile(s) from Amtrak, Grass Valley * 20 mile(s) from Greyhound Bus Station, Auburn * 60 mile(s) from Sacramento International Airport * 100 mile(s) from Oakland International Airport
Calendar of Events: - * Teddy Bear Convention: April * Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race: June * Music in the Mountains: May through August * Nevada County Fair: August * Draft Horse Classic: September * Constitution Day: September * Dog Show: September * Fall Colors: October * Antique Show: October * Candlelight Bed & Breakfast Tour: October * Victorian Christmas: December * Cornish Christmas: December
Local Attractions: - Our facility is located within a short walking distance from a vast amount of different types of restaurants and family dining, as well as shopping, offering something for everyone! * 0.5 mile(s) from Historic Nevada City * 1 mile(s) from Sierra Cinemas * 1 mile(s) from Sutton Cinemas * 1 mile(s) from Historic Downtown Grass Valley, offering shopping, dining and historic sites * 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Memorial Park * 2 from Empire Mine State Park * 2 mile(s) from Mining Museum and Pelton Wheel * 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Museum * 2 mile(s) from Lola Montez Home * 2 mile(s) from Gold Quartz Discover Maker * 2 mile(s) from Nevada Theater * 2 mile(s) from Firehouse Museum, Nevada City * 2 miles from Nevada County Traction Co., narrow gauge railroad * 3 mile(s) from Pioneer Park * 3 mile(s) from Nevada County Fairgrounds, home to Placer County Fair, various events * 5 mile(s) from Scotts Flat Lake * 5 mile(s) from Bridgeport Historic State Park * 5 mile(s) from South Yuba River * 5 mile(s) from Western Gateway Park, Penn Valley * 5 mile(s) from American Victorian Museum * 15 mile(s) from Rollins Reservoir * 20 mile(s) from Tahoe National Forest * 20 mile(s) from Historic Auburn * 26 mile(s) from Malakoff Diggins Historic State Park
Local Attractions: - Our facility is located within a short walking distance from a vast amount of different types of restaurants and family dining, as well as shopping, offering something for everyone! * .5 mile(s) from Historic Nevada City * 1 mile(s) from Sierra Cinemas * 1 mile(s) from Sutton Cinemas * 1 mile(s) from Historic Downtown Grass Valley, offering shopping, dining and historic sites * 2 mile(s) from Empire Mine State Park, 777 acres of history and recreation, including one of the oldest, largest and richest mining operations in California * 2 mile(s) from Mining Museum and Pelton Wheel, site of the 30 foot Pelton Wheel used to power the North Star Mine * 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Museum * 2 mile(s) from Lola Montez Home, who set up "mini-court" in her Mill Street home after arriving in Grass Valley in 1853 * 2 mile(s) from Gold Quartz Discover Maker, located on Gold Hill where gold was discovered by George Knight as he stumbled while chasing a cow * 2 mile(s) from Nevada Theater, dated back to 1865, the oldest in the state * 2 mile(s) from Firehouse Museum, Nevada City * 3 mile(s) from Pioneer Park * 3 mile(s) from Nevada County Fairgrounds, home to Placer County Fair, various events * 5 mile(s) from Scotts Flat Lake * 5 mile(s) from South Yuba River, which offered some of the richest gold mining in California, as well as historic Bridgeport, the longest covered bridge in the country * 5 mile(s) from American Victorian Museum, the only American Museum dedicated exclusively to collecting, preserving and exhibiting art, crafts and artifacts from the Victorian Period * 15 mile(s) from Rollins Reservoir * 20 mile(s) from Historic Auburn * 26 mile(s) from Malakoff Diggins Historic State Park, offering unusual scenery resulting from hydraulic gold mining in 1850 to 1880
Hospitals: - * 5 miles from UC Davis Medical Clinic * 5 miles from Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital * 40 miles from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center * 40 miles from Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Education: - * 1.5 mile(s) from Sierra College Extension * 60 mile(s) from California S. University, Sacramento * 80 mile(s) from University of California, Davis
Hospitals: - * 5 miles from UC Davis Medical Clinic * 5 miles from Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital * 40 miles from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center * 40 miles from Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Hospitals: - * 5 miles from UC Davis Medical Clinic * 5 miles from Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital * 40 miles from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center * 40 miles from Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Education: - * 1.5 mile(s) from Sierra College Extension * 60 mile(s) from California S. University, Sacramento * 80 mile(s) from University of California, Davis
Transportation: - * 1.5 mile(s) from Nevada County Airport * 3 mile(s) from Amtrak, Grass Valley * 20 mile(s) from Greyhound Bus Station, Auburn * 60 mile(s) from Sacramento International Airport * 100 mile(s) from Oakland International Airport
Calendar of Events: - * Teddy Bear Convention: April * Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race: June * Music in the Mountains: May through August * Nevada County Fair: August * Draft Horse Classic: September * Constitution Day: September * Dog Show: September * Fall Colors: October * Antique Show: October * Candlelight Bed & Breakfast Tour: October * Victorian Christmas: December * Cornish Christmas: December
Recreation - Golf:* 5 mile(s) from Alta Sierra Golf Course * 5 mile(s) from Lake Wildwood Golf Course * 20 mile(s) from Ridge Golfcourse, Auburn * 20 mile(s) from Darkhorse Golf Club, Aubu * 22 mile(s) from Raspberry Hill , Public Course, Auburn * 23 mile(s) from Black Oak Golf Course, Auburn Sports:* 3.5 mile(s) from Nevada County Fairgrounds * 15 mile(s) from Raley Field, Home of the Sacramento Rivercats * 60 mile(s) from Arco Arena, Home of the Sacramento Kings Nature, Parks and Recreation:* 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Memorial Par * 2 mile(s) from Empire Mine State Park * 2 mile(s) from Nevada County Traction Co, ride the narrow gauge railroad through 3 miles of beautiful tall pines * 3 mile(s) from Pioneer Park * 3 mile(s) from 49er Family Fun Center * 5 mile(s) from Bridgeport Historic State * 5 mile(s) from Western Gateway Park, Penn Valley * 6 mile(s) from South Yuba River * 20 mile(s) from Tahoe National Forest * 28 mile(s) from Malakoff Diggins State Pa
Recreation - Golf:* 5 mile(s) from Alta Sierra Golf Course * 5 mile(s) from Lake Wildwood Golf Course * 20 mile(s) from Ridge Golfcourse, Auburn * 20 mile(s) from Darkhorse Golf Club, Aubu * 22 mile(s) from Raspberry Hill , Public Course, Auburn * 23 mile(s) from Black Oak Golf Course, Auburn Sports:* 3.5 mile(s) from Nevada County Fairgrounds * 15 mile(s) from Raley Field, Home of the Sacramento Rivercats * 60 mile(s) from Arco Arena, Home of the Sacramento Kings Nature, Parks and Recreation:* 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Memorial Par * 2 mile(s) from Empire Mine State Park * 2 mile(s) from Nevada County Traction Co, ride the narrow gauge railroad through 3 miles of beautiful tall pines * 3 mile(s) from Pioneer Park * 3 mile(s) from 49er Family Fun Center * 5 mile(s) from Bridgeport Historic State * 5 mile(s) from Western Gateway Park, Penn Valley * 6 mile(s) from South Yuba River * 20 mile(s) from Tahoe National Forest * 28 mile(s) from Malakoff Diggins State Pa
Nevada City Antique Shops: - * The Assay Office * Shaw's Antiques * Main Street Antiques & Books * La Cache * Country Rose & Antiques * An Inner Sanctum * Spring Street Antiques * Second Time Around
Calendar of Events: - * Teddy Bear Convention: April * Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race: June * Music in the Mountains: May through August * Nevada County Fair: August * Draft Horse Classic: September * Constitution Day: September * Dog Show: September * Fall Colors: October * Antique Show: October * Candlelight Bed & Breakfast Tour: October * Victorian Christmas: December * Cornish Christmas: December
Corporate Locations: - * 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Group, Nevada City * 3 mile(s) from Grass Valley , Business Park * 25 mile(s) from Coherent * 25 mile(s) from Svedala * 25 mile(s) from Mountain People Warehouse
Education: - * 1.5 mile(s) from Sierra College Extension * 60 mile(s) from California S. University, Sacramento * 80 mile(s) from University of California, Davis
Local Attractions: - Our facility is located within a short walking distance from a vast amount of different types of restaurants and family dining, as well as shopping, offering something for everyone! * .5 mile(s) from Historic Nevada City * 1 mile(s) from Sierra Cinemas * 1 mile(s) from Sutton Cinemas * 1 mile(s) from Historic Downtown Grass Valley, offering shopping, dining and historic sites * 2 mile(s) from Empire Mine State Park, 777 acres of history and recreation, including one of the oldest, largest and richest mining operations in California * 2 mile(s) from Mining Museum and Pelton Wheel, site of the 30 foot Pelton Wheel used to power the North Star Mine * 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Museum * 2 mile(s) from Lola Montez Home, who set up "mini-court" in her Mill Street home after arriving in Grass Valley in 1853 * 2 mile(s) from Gold Quartz Discover Maker, located on Gold Hill where gold was discovered by George Knight as he stumbled while chasing a cow * 2 mile(s) from Nevada Theater, dated back to 1865, the oldest in the state * 2 mile(s) from Firehouse Museum, Nevada City * 3 mile(s) from Pioneer Park * 3 mile(s) from Nevada County Fairgrounds, home to Placer County Fair, various events * 5 mile(s) from Scotts Flat Lake * 5 mile(s) from South Yuba River, which offered some of the richest gold mining in California, as well as historic Bridgeport, the longest covered bridge in the country * 5 mile(s) from American Victorian Museum, the only American Museum dedicated exclusively to collecting, preserving and exhibiting art, crafts and artifacts from the Victorian Period * 15 mile(s) from Rollins Reservoir * 20 mile(s) from Historic Auburn * 26 mile(s) from Malakoff Diggins Historic State Park, offering unusual scenery resulting from hydraulic gold mining in 1850 to 1880
Area Information: - Grass Valley, a "Centennial City," is a historic Gold Mining Town dating back to 1850, nestled in the Sierra foothills between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Located in Nevada County, surrounded by rolling hills and towering green pines, with graceful oaks shading pastures in the lower elevations, and the snow-covered Sierra peaks in the background, Grass Valley offers incredible landscapes for every season. History abounds in this Gold Rush Town Region, offering historic sites such as the Empire Mine and State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Park, South Yuba River State Park, or Historic Downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City. Just 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles south of Reno, Grass Valley is centrally located to many different activities. Grass Valley enjoys a mild four-season climate. Restaurants and shopping are within a short distance of our facility. Visitors can enjoy some of the finest and diverse shopping within the region, from antiques, to modern art, to stylish clothing. As for dining, Grass Valley and Nevada City offer wonderful dining from the Diner and Saloon to Continental Cuisine. Grass Valley has grown from a bustling Gold Rush town into a thriving city center to the entire region. Historic Auburn, is only 20 miles away, offering a historic downtown with antiques, specialty stores and great dining. The Nevada County Fairgrounds, only 5 miles away, offers 100-acres of tall pines and cedars and more than 50 years of cherished memories. Take a self guided tour along the scenic "Golden Chain Highway," California 49, offering picnic facilities and fishing at Bass Lake. Visitors can enjoy the history of the gold rush or ski in the high Sierra. Your visit can also include a tour of the Nevada County Wineries, offering tasting rooms throughout the area. Or take a "Day Trip" to Sacramento, the heart of California's history, which also offers a rich history of the Gold Rush, the Pony Express and first continental railroad. Old Sacramento offers a great variety of shopping, fantastic dining, and the Railroad Museum all located on the Sacramento River Waterfront. Sacramento is also home to the world's largest Dixieland Jazz Jubilee, held each May. For your recreational pleasure, enjoy the natural setting of the South Yuba River, the Tahoe National Forest or Malakoff Diggins Park. You can even pan for gold in the South Yuba River! Enjoy the splendor of Lake Tahoe, only 50 miles east, with a vast amount of recreational activities including world class skiing, hiking, boating, and camping. The Best Western Gold Country Inn is centrally located to many areas throughout the Sierra Foothills, Gold Rush Region and Nevada County: Nevada City, Downieville, Penn Valley, Rough and Ready, Sierra City, Auburn, Truckee, Soda Springs, as well as the Lake Tahoe and Reno areas.
Nature, Parks and Recreation: - * 2 miles from Grass Valley Memorial Park * 2 miles from Empire Mine State Park * 2 miles from Nevada County Traction Company, ride the narrow gauge railroad through 3 miles of beautiful tall pines * 3 miles from Pioneer Park * 3 miles from 49er Family Fun Center * 5 miles from Bridgeport Historic State Park * 5 miles from Western Gateway Park, Penn Valley * 6 miles from South Yuba River * 20 miles from Tahoe National Forest * 28 miles from Malakoff Diggins State Park
Grass Valley: - * Historic Downtown Grass Valley * Empire Mine State Park * Lola Montez House * North Star Mining Museum
Area Information: - Grass Valley, a "Centennial City," is a historic Gold Mining Town dating back to 1850, nestled in the Sierra foothills between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Located in Nevada County, surrounded by rolling hills and towering green pines, with graceful oaks shading pastures in the lower elevations, and the snow-covered Sierra peaks in the background, Grass Valley offers incredible landscapes for every season. History abounds in this Gold Rush Town Region, offering historic sites such as the Empire Mine and State Park, Malakoff Diggins State Park, South Yuba River State Park, or Historic Downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City. Just 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles south of Reno, Grass Valley is centrally located to many different activities. Grass Valley enjoys a mild four-season climate. Restaurants and shopping are within a short distance of our facility. Visitors can enjoy some of the finest and diverse shopping within the region, from antiques, to modern art, to stylish clothing. As for dining, Grass Valley and Nevada City offer wonderful dining from the Diner and Saloon to Continental Cuisine. Grass Valley has grown from a bustling Gold Rush town into a thriving city center to the entire region. Historic Auburn, is only 20 miles away, offering a historic downtown with antiques, specialty stores and great dining. The Nevada County Fairgrounds, only 5 miles away, offers 100-acres of tall pines and cedars and more than 50 years of cherished memories. Take a self guided tour along the scenic "Golden Chain Highway," California 49, offering picnic facilities and fishing at Bass Lake. Visitors can enjoy the history of the gold rush or ski in the high Sierra. Your visit can also include a tour of the Nevada County Wineries, offering tasting rooms throughout the area. Or take a "Day Trip" to Sacramento, the heart of California's history, which also offers a rich history of the Gold Rush, the Pony Express and first continental railroad. Old Sacramento offers a great variety of shopping, fantastic dining, and the Railroad Museum all located on the Sacramento River Waterfront. Sacramento is also home to the world's largest Dixieland Jazz Jubilee, held each May. For your recreational pleasure, enjoy the natural setting of the South Yuba River, the Tahoe National Forest or Malakoff Diggins Park. You can even pan for gold in the South Yuba River! Enjoy the splendor of Lake Tahoe, only 50 miles east, with a vast amount of recreational activities including world class skiing, hiking, boating, and camping. The Best Western Gold Country Inn is centrally located to many areas throughout the Sierra Foothills, Gold Rush Region and Nevada County: Nevada City, Downieville, Penn Valley, Rough and Ready, Sierra City, Auburn, Truckee, Soda Springs, as well as the Lake Tahoe and Reno areas.
Corporate Locations: - * 1.5 mile(s) from Whispering Pines, Business Park - many high tech R&D businesses * 1.5 mile(s) from Loma Rica Industiral Park, Many light manufacturing and high tech businesses * 2 mile(s) from Nevada City Tech Center, Home to 2Wire * 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Group, Nevada City
Recreation: - * 2 mile(s) from 49er Family Fun Center, arcade games, go-karts, batting cages * 5 mile(s) from Alta Sierra Golf Course * 5 mile(s) from Lake Wildwood Golf Course * 6 mile(s) from South Yuba River * 60 mile(s) from Arco Arena, Home of the Sacramento Kings
Education: - * 1.5 mile(s) from Sierra College Extension * 60 mile(s) from California S. University, Sacramento * 80 mile(s) from University of California, Davis
Truckee Antique Shops: - * Donner Trading Company * Antiques & Truckee Treasures
Sports: - * 3½ miles from Nevada County Fairgrounds * 15 miles from Raley Field, Home of the Sacramento Rivercats * 60 miles from Arco Arena, Home of the Sacramento Kings
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Hospitals: - * 5 miles from UC Davis Medical Clinic * 5 miles from Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital * 40 miles from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center * 40 miles from Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Restaurants: - Conveniently located within a short distance to a vast array of dining, from fast food to continental cuisine: Nearby: * Paulette's Country Kitchen, family dining * Margarita's, Mexican cuisine * Perkos, family dining * Lyon's, family dining * Villa Venezia, fine Italian cuisine * Panoy Thai Restaurant, Asian cuisine * Holbrook Hotel, American cuisine * Alta Sierra Country Club Dining Room, American cuisine * Main Street Café and Bar * Railroad Café * Tofanelli's, Italian cuisine * The Woods Garden, American cuisine * Starbucks Coffee Company * Marshall's Pasties * Round Table Pizza * Subway * Nevada City: * Cirino's, Italian cuisine * The National Hotel: fine dining * Country Rose Café, family dining * PJ's of Nevada City, deli
Transportation: - * 15 mile(s) from Amtrak, Colfax * 15 mile(s) from Greyhound Bus Station, Co * 60 mile(s) from Sacramento International Take Interstate 80 East to Highway 49 North. Take the Brunswick exit, turn right at the light, turn left at the next light onto Sutton Way. * 100 mile(s) from Oakland International Airport Highway 880 East to 80 East to 49 North * 1.5 mile(s) from Nevada County Airport
Nearby Cities: - * 2 mile(s) from Nevada City * 5 mile(s) from Penn Valley * 5 mile(s) from Rough and Ready * 10 mile(s) from Sierra City * 20 mile(s) from Downieville * 20 mile(s) from Auburn * 40 mile(s) from Roseville * 50 mile(s) from Lake Tahoe * 60 mile(s) from Sacramento * 60 mile(s) from Truckee * 100 mile(s) from Reno * 120 mile(s) from San Francisco
Nearby Cities: - * 2 mile(s) from Nevada City * 5 mile(s) from Penn Valley * 5 mile(s) from Rough and Ready * 10 mile(s) from Sierra City * 20 mile(s) from Downieville * 20 mile(s) from Auburn * 40 mile(s) from Roseville * 50 mile(s) from Lake Tahoe * 60 mile(s) from Sacramento * 60 mile(s) from Truckee * 100 mile(s) from Reno * 120 mile(s) from San Francisco
Local Attractions: - Our facility is located within a short walking distance from a vast amount of different types of restaurants and family dining, as well as shopping, offering something for everyone! * .5 mile(s) from Historic Nevada City * 1 mile(s) from Sierra Cinemas * 1 mile(s) from Sutton Cinemas * 1 mile(s) from Historic Downtown Grass Valley, offering shopping, dining and historic sites * 2 mile(s) from Empire Mine State Park, 777 acres of history and recreation, including one of the oldest, largest and richest mining operations in California * 2 mile(s) from Mining Museum and Pelton Wheel, site of the 30 foot Pelton Wheel used to power the North Star Mine * 2 mile(s) from Grass Valley Museum * 2 mile(s) from Lola Montez Home, who set up "mini-court" in her Mill Street home after arriving in Grass Valley in 1853 * 2 mile(s) from Gold Quartz Discover Maker, located on Gold Hill where gold was discovered by George Knight as he stumbled while chasing a cow * 2 mile(s) from Nevada Theater, dated back to 1865, the oldest in the state * 2 mile(s) from Firehouse Museum, Nevada City * 3 mile(s) from Pioneer Park * 3 mile(s) from Nevada County Fairgrounds, home to Placer County Fair, various events * 5 mile(s) from Scotts Flat Lake * 5 mile(s) from South Yuba River, which offered some of the richest gold mining in California, as well as historic Bridgeport, the longest covered bridge in the country * 5 mile(s) from American Victorian Museum, the only American Museum dedicated exclusively to collecting, preserving and exhibiting art, crafts and artifacts from the Victorian Period * 15 mile(s) from Rollins Reservoir * 20 mile(s) from Historic Auburn * 26 mile(s) from Malakoff Diggins Historic State Park, offering unusual scenery resulting from hydraulic gold mining in 1850 to 1880