Gold Country Regions
Each region of California's Gold Country is filled with priceless treasures. Click on a region below, or on the region in the map to the left to visit a region.
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Nevada County offers some of California's best Gold Rush History, abundant outdoor recreation and a wide variety of choices of dining, nightlife and lodging. The area is noted for being one of nature's brightest western fall-color canvases, particularly between mid October and Thanksgiving. |
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From beautiful Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevadas, to the historic mining communities of the foothills, to the farms and ranches of the Valley floor, Placer County has it all: Arts & Culture, History, Agriculture, & Recreational Activities to suit every season. |
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Visitors traveling highway 50 will be charmed by the scenic variety this land has to offer from El Dorado Hills, a bustling business center surrounded by new housing developments, to South Lake Tahoe with its pristine crystal blue waters. The people are friendly and the weather is mild so plan a visit and see for yourself. |
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Travelers today find Sacramento to be the ideal jumping off point in discovering gold! The Sacramento area has embraced the future and is a popular destination for those in search of modern-day gold (e.g. fun times, family-friendly events, great recreation, etc.). |
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A host of activities await you in Amador County. The rolling foothills are dotted with quaint communities offering shopping, antiquing, and cultural events… answering the call of those looking for a slower-paced experience. |
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Calaveras County is fun! With its diverse terrain and year-round recreational opportunities seeking refuge in wide-open spaces, embarking on a wild adventure or anything in between is possible at any given moment. What are you waiting for? Just Go! |
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Once home to the Mi-Wuk Indians, Sonora, the Tuolumne County seat, still evidences vestiges of the gamblers, outlaws, miners and painted ladies who made the town their home in her frontier hey day. |
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As the largest of California's original 27 counties, Mariposa County is known as the "Mother of Counties." Today visitors can experience a sense of what life was like during the gold rush by visiting our museums and history centers. |
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