Free & Cheap Things to Do in Grass Valley, CA

  • The list below includes 12 free or cheap things to do in or near Grass Valley, California, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Bowling and Family Fun Center.
  • From Alta Sierra Biblical Gardens to Condon Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grass Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Auburn and Sacramento.
  • The list below includes 12 free or cheap things to do in or near Grass Valley, California, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Bowling and Family Fun Center.
  • From Alta Sierra Biblical Gardens to Condon Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grass Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Auburn and Sacramento.
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37.5 Miles
82% 55 votes
Farms & Ranches Placerville, CA MoreLess Info
Scenic Able's Acres is an apple farm and a member of the Apple Hill growers' collective. It sells many kinds of apples, baked goods, fruit butters, spices, chocolates, ciders and other apple-based products. Visitors are welcome from September to Christmas.
37.5 Miles
79% 24 votes
History Museums Placerville, CA MoreLess Info
Located in a structure that was originally built in 1852, the Placerville Historical Museum is owned and operated by the El Dorado County Historical Society. The collection is focused on the history of the Fountain and Tallman Soda Works building where it is housed.
37.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Mountain Biking Folsom, CA MoreLess Info
Also known as the Salmon Falls trail, The Darrington Mountain Bike Trail runs approximately 16 miles along part of Folsom Lake and the American River. The trail can be used for hiking and horseback riding in addition to biking.
37.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Historic Sites 9980 Greenback Ln, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
The Folsom Powerhouse State Historical Park contains an electric generating facility built in 1895 that once provided power to the city of Sacramento. Open Wednesday through Sunday, there are educational tours, historical exhibits, picnic areas and fishing.
37.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Archery 3321 El Dorado Hills Blvd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 MoreLess Info
El Dorado Hills Bowmen is an archery club offering 28 fixed archery targets at various range levels and terrain types. The club hosts periodic special events and fundraisers, and is dedicated to helping their members improve their archery skills.
37.6 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662 MoreLess Info
Orangevale Park is a community park great for outdoor recreation. The park features a walking and biking trail, picnic areas, nearby horse stadium, tennis, soccer fields, a climbing gym for children and disc golf.
37.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662 MoreLess Info
At OVparks Community Pool, visitors can spend an afternoon cooling off from the sun in a graduated entry swimming pool. The pool offers a variety of swimming lessons to visitors.
37.8 Miles
86% 185 votes
Farms & Ranches Placerville, CA MoreLess Info
Located in Placerville, California, the High Hill Ranch is a fruit farm most respected for its many heirloom apple varieties. It is a member of the Apple Hill collective and has a wood shop on its campus.
37.8 Miles
100% 10 votes
Hiking Trails American River Bike Trail, Orangevale, CA 95662 MoreLess Info
With two campgrounds, Negro Bar Recreation Area provides for an array of outdoor activities. Along with camping, families can enjoy hiking and bicycling along with water sports like kayaking, paddleboarding and boating.
37.9 Miles
57% 14 votes
Dog Park 1775 Creekside Drive, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
An off-leash dog park, FIDO Field - Folsom Dog Park features separate areas for dogs of various sizes. There are benches for owners to sit on, water fountains for the dogs, and clean-up facilities.
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