THINGS TO DO IN CALIFORNIA

Gold Country Day Trips Things To Do

California Gold Country is located between the High Sierra and the Central Valley. The ten counties that make up this region of the state offers rustic towns that began as small mining camps. Today these same towns are a perfect place to discover the Golden States colorful past. Historic museums, state parks, walking tours, scenic drives, gold panning , mine tours are just a few of the activities that await the traveler to Gold Country. By Gordon Ledgerwood

Sutter Gold Mine Located on historic Highway 49 just north of Sutter Creek. The mine is open tours that decend 1,850 feet.

Angels Camp "Home of the Jumping Frog" Located in the heart of California's Gold Country. California Historical Landmark.

Marshall Gold Discovery Park on the north fork of the American River, is the birthplace of the Gold Rush. Coloma California.

Nevada City got its start during the gold rush and is rich in history from that time. Only 45 minutes from the Donner Summit.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park spectacular groves of giant sequoias in their natural setting. Giant drive through tree.

Jamestown A small Gold Rush town located in Tuolumne county. Steam train rides, gifts, souvenirs and gold panning.

Black Chasm National Natural Landmark Guided tours available daily. Gold panning and geode cracking in the visitor center.

Kennedy Gold Mine The mine is famous for being one of the deepest gold mines in the world. One hour guided tour.

Empire Mine State Historic Park The oldest, largest, and richest gold mine in California. Self guided tours of grounds.

Hilton Sacramento State Capitol and historic Old Sacramento are just a five minute walk.

Sacramento Marriott an elegant Four-Diamond hotel in suburban location near Sacramento.

Kids Birthday Party Sacramento fun places to host children's birthday parties in Scramento.

Sheraton Grand Located in the beautifully restored historic Public Market Building.

Doubletree Hotel with award winning shopping dining and entertainment options.

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