Grass Valley in Nevada County is ideally situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. This charming, historic gold rush town is surrounded by rolling hills and towering green pines with snow covered peaks as a backdrop. We are above the fog line and below the snow line with an average elevation of 2500 feet.

Walking distance to shops, restaurants & historic sites
Grass Valley Courtyard Suites is conveniently located within walking distance to some fabulous restaurants, great shops, art galleries and sites of historical interest. For instance, the Lola Montez House on Mill Street houses the Grass Valley & Nevada County Chamber of Commerce (www.gvncchamber.org), which is a great source of information for area restaurants, arts, culture and recreation. You can also visit www.downtowngrassvalley.com. Vist the area’s Calendar of Events.

A wealth of history
Historic Grass Valley retains a lot of its past in the architecture and the town's feel as you walk down the streets. The Grass Valley Museum on Church Street, located in Saint Mary’s Academy, was built in 1865 as a convent for Sisters of Mercy. The museum includes an original classroom, parlor, music room, doctor’s office and memorabilia.

Fine art galleries
There are also fine art galleries such as Julie Baker Fine Art (www.juliebakerfineart.com) and Windhorse Rugs both located on N. Auburn St. Artwork is also displayed at many local restaurants.

Good eating
Restaurants abound in Grass Valley and the surrounding area. We have Italian, Mexican, Asian, All American, California Cuisine, Deli, Coffee shops, Health Food and Pizza establishments. For your convenience, we have a restaurant menu book in our lobby.

Great shopping
Shopping includes antiques, boutiques for every style, house wares, furniture, fine jewelry, fine art, sporting goods, computers and flowers. Again all a short walk from our inn. Visit www.ncgold.com or www.gvncchamber.org for more information.

Exceptional recreation
Recreational activities abound in this region including snow to water skiing, boating, river rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, golf, and gold panning. Historical parks like the Empire Mine are just a five minute drive from the hotel. The Empire Mine is the site of the oldest, richest mine in California located on 700 acres of forested areas. Beautiful gardens and fountains surround the original owner's residence at Bourne Cottage.

For more information
Details about the numerous historical and recreation parks and areas can be found at our front desk. Additional information can be found at the Tahoe National Forest web site (www.r5.fs.fed.us/tahoe/), the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce site (www.nevadacitychamber.com), or at our local newspaper The Union's site (www.theunion.com).