Come Explore Gold Country

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Come Explore Gold Country

Food Scene

Amazing top tier bar, great staff - outstanding American Fusion menu. $$$ http://independentplacerville.com/menu/
82 locals recommend
Placerville
82 locals recommend
Amazing top tier bar, great staff - outstanding American Fusion menu. $$$ http://independentplacerville.com/menu/

Drinks & Nightlife

Sunday Jazz. Always a hearty chowder and a smile for visitors. Reasonably priced.
7 locals recommend
Powell's Steamer Co & Pub
425 Main St
7 locals recommend
Sunday Jazz. Always a hearty chowder and a smile for visitors. Reasonably priced.

Neighborhoods, Wine & Lots More

From Wineries to Historic mines, Trails that will take you all the way to Tahoe (& The Pacific Rim Trail, too!) to the beautiful lakes, rivers, mountains to explore during Spring, Summer and Fall to our amazingly close Ski Resorts - this area is bound to invite you back again and again.
Where to begin? Award Winning Wineries, lakes, trails, historic mines, Apple Hill, South Lake Tahoe & SF a 2.5 hour drive away. Santa Cruz is 4 hours. We're so close to everything good.
El Dorado County
Where to begin? Award Winning Wineries, lakes, trails, historic mines, Apple Hill, South Lake Tahoe & SF a 2.5 hour drive away. Santa Cruz is 4 hours. We're so close to everything good.
From the Foothills to the Alpine and due East on Hwy 50 from Sacramento, El Dorado County spans across more than 1800 square miles with elevations ranging from just a few feet to more than 10,000 feet above sea level. With over 60 wineries, 24 craft breweries & cideries and 150+ years of history steeped in gold and agriculture, the region is poised for a newfound resurgence.
Fairplay Road
Fairplay Road
From the Foothills to the Alpine and due East on Hwy 50 from Sacramento, El Dorado County spans across more than 1800 square miles with elevations ranging from just a few feet to more than 10,000 feet above sea level. With over 60 wineries, 24 craft breweries & cideries and 150+ years of history steeped in gold and agriculture, the region is poised for a newfound resurgence.

City/town information

During the peak season - between October & December - there are many individual farms that offer fruits, veggies, trees, plants and family fun! Check out: https://www.applehill.com
9 locals recommend
Camino
9 locals recommend
During the peak season - between October & December - there are many individual farms that offer fruits, veggies, trees, plants and family fun! Check out: https://www.applehill.com

City advice

Don't miss

Snow & Skiing While You are here

https://www.onthesnow.com/sistema-penibetico/sierra-nevada/longterm-weather.html It's always a good idea to check what happening up there before you go. The weather can be night & day from Placerville to SLT due to the increase in elevation. Go have some fun!