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10-08-2009, 03:37 PM
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Where to go on vacation in Gold Country? (need help where to go)
Me and my girlfriend are looking to spend a few days is Gold Country but don't exactly know where. MAybe El Dorado County? idk can someone help. has anyone been to gold country? any other places to see? what is there to do for fun? bars, fishing, meadows, streams?
Thanks!
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10-08-2009, 05:29 PM
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Also visit Columbia State Park near Sonora. It's a restored gold mining town. Take a stagecoach ride. Columbia SHP |
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10-08-2009, 05:48 PM
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Not the same area, but Oroville, Lake Oroville area. Up hwy 70(North of Sacramento) and into the foothills. The farm tour is coming up soon!
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10-08-2009, 05:54 PM
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If you have never been, Yosemite is a must.
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10-09-2009, 10:51 AM
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Depending on the length of your trip, definitely start at some place like Placerville and work your way south to Yosemite. If you have time venture east off of 49 to towns like Volcano, Fiddletown, Murphys.
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10-10-2009, 02:14 PM
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What time of year are you going? Fall is prime time in El Dorado County, with lots of apple farms and craft places in "Apple Hill" in Camino (just east of Placerville). Placerville is a neat little town, and Marshall Gold Discovery Park in Coloma is where James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill which triggered the gold rush. Great walking, hiking, sightseeing. East of Camino is Eldorado National Forest, if you are craving some pine trees. For fishing / meadows/ streams, my family loves the area around Wrights Lake, and Icehouse Reservoir area. It's getting pretty chilly up there at night, now. But there should be great fall foliage. Have fun!
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10-10-2009, 05:49 PM
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Nevada City should be a must.
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10-12-2009, 01:15 AM
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I don't know what the time frame is for this trip, but the Brandywine Maples in Grass Valley and Nevada City normally are changing color this time of year.
If you are looking for a short day trip, Nevada City is pretty close. you can go up hit the Empire Mine and possibly hit Friar Tucks or get pasties at Marshalls Pasties its on Mill Street in Grass Valley.
Nevada City - Fall Colors
Empire Mine State Historic Park
If you have more time I thought the drive to Downieville on 65 was very pretty and Downieville was another cool old mining town that was pretty to walk around in. |
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10-18-2009, 12:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by d_deathrage
or get pasties at Marshalls Pasties its on Mill Street in Grass Valley.
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