SMELL-THE-ROSES GETAWAYS
Roses burst into full bloom right around Mother's Day. Here are some fragrant gardens with great picnic spots ― and plenty of extras to entertain the whole family.
Relaxing fun in Gold Country: It doesn't take a mother to love Empire Mines State Historic Park in Grass Valley, Calif. Everybody will find relaxing fun here ― even the family dog.
Moms, stroll through the beautifully restored rose garden at the owner's mansion while the rest of the gang checks out the "secret room." It contains a scale model of the 100-year-old gold mine's underground workings, equipment, living history tours and miles of hiking/biking trails. Admission: $3. 10791 E. Empire Street, Grass Valley, CA; 530/273-8522
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