Gold Country
About 1 hr by car from Sacramento
Gold Rush towns like Placerville and Nevada City, plus Amador County wineries.
Why locals go
History and Zinfandel, an hour into the foothills.
Visiting Sacramento?
At 1 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Sacramento for your flight home.
What to book
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Park
- Amador County wine tasting
- Nevada City historic district
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Historic inn in Nevada City
- Winery picnic in the Shenandoah Valley
With friends
- Raft the South Fork American River
- Gold panning
When to go
Year-round, spring and fall are best.