We have visited this park twice-once 30 years ago and again last week, and it is a magical place! Beautiful setting, and a great place to learn about mining and the mine owners and workers. Our tour guide was excellent, well informed and entertaining. She...More

This is a great place to visit for anyone at any age, and a well run State Park. There are lots of interesting mining displays, machinery and a few interactive/instructional venues. You can take a self-guided tour of the mine operation and equipment (ore cars,...More

I live in Grass Valley, and frequently take visiting friends and family members to the Empire Mine State Park. It's probably the most interesting attraction in our area. Parking is free. Admission to the mineyard area and gardens is $7 per adult. That includes the...More

Ask when Steve S. Will be giving tours if you want an upbeat, energetic, informative, and entertaining guide. 0n his tour of the mine, he ran the fun simulation, But the other, older gentleman guide did not give us that option. Both guides were quite...More

It was a hot day, but this is a must see in Grass Valley. A small entrance fee, to help keep the park maintained. Beautiful and a walk through history.

It is historical to see how gold was mined and all the old equipment that is part of this park. It is amazing to see actually how the good miners went deep into earth and how dangerous it was. All this is set in beautiful...More

Lovely garden setting with sweeping lawns and tall pines in the enclosed park. Worth the modest entry price. We enjoyed the docent tour of the original mine-owner's summer home and the lodge as well as the brief trip into and around the mine. I wanted...More

Terrific tour, not to be missed. The tour guides and docents are very knowledgeable and the grounds are so historic and lovely. Great afternoon with kids

Plan your visit for a date when they have the Living History tours, with excellent docents dressed in period costume and welcoming you to step back into the past and relive the glory days of mining. I recommend the Cottage tour of the owners home,...More

It was a gorgeous day when we went to visit. The kids loved learning how the miners lived and worked. Blacksmith shop was a favorite with all of us and we enjoyed talking to the men there. We also went through the clubhouse and enjoyed...More