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nly 26 miles from Yosemite, Pine Mountain Lake is the ideal headquarters to Yosemite and Gold Country Exploration. Convenient for anyone traveling from San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento or nearby Modesto or Stockton. See all of the history and beauty one could imagine in Gold Country. Compare, price-wise and amenity-wise, with any other offering anywhere in the area. Custom Rentals has been a consistent place to get vacation rentals for many years. Great selections and service for your rental needs—we’re here to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rentals by the day, week, month or permanent residences for 30+ years! Custom Rentals in PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE Highway 120/Main Street close to the historical Iron Door Saloon in Groveland An Easy Way to Find Us? It’s the only barn-red building in Groveland California residents can call toll free: 800-498-7123 Elsewhere in the United States and World Wide please call: 209-962-7123
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We’re glad you picked us up! We are sure that you will love THE guide for finding adventures in Gold Country. Even though the snow is still falling, there are many things to do in Gold Country in the later Winter/Early Spring. From the snow capped Sierra mountains to the shopping districts with fewer tourists, gold country is still your destination for adventure. We are proud to announce that Gold Country Adventures has expanded to include Old Sacramento. You’ll find that this quaint part of Downtown Sacramento’s riverfront has much to offer everyone. From shopping and dining, to learning a little bit more about California and Gold Country history, to visiting the California State Railroad Museum, there’s surely something for everyone. We’d also like to say thanks to all of the readers that have taken the time to let us know how much they enjoy the publication. Feel free to drop us a line, we love to here what you like and what you would like to see in Gold Country Adventures.
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Literally travel back in time in Old Sacramento. Don’t just stand there listening to the busy sound of carriages and horses clanking up and down the cobblestone streets—let the family rest their feet and take a ride yourself. Most drivers give a guided tour as they take your personal carriage or wagon around Old Town Sacramento. Volume 2, Issue 1 2007 • Gold Country Adventures
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Coulterville A little bit about the Hotel Jeffery
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Groveland The Iron Door Saloon isn’t just a big chunk of granite
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Jamestown The Colonel in Jamestown
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Gold Country Getaways Suggested Itineraries Itinerary 1: Sacramento to Mariposa & Yosemite Trip Time: 3 Days Directions & Time: Take the CA-99 South towards Fresno. Take the CA-140 E exit to Mariposa/Yosemite. Turn left at Yosemite Pkwy and then continue on CA-140. Turn right at 6th St. 49 ft to Mariposa, CA. Day 1: Make arrangements in advance to stay two nights in Mariposa and enjoy the remainder of the day shopping and walking through downtown Mariposa. Day 2: Take a trip into Yosemite National Park and explore for the day. Travel back to Mariposa for dinner and relax from your long day. Day 3: Have a nice breakfast and do some final exploring in Mariposa, such as taking in the many museums including the California State Mining & Mineral Museum. Travel back to Sacramento. Itinerary 2: Sacramento to Groveland to Yosemite (Hetch Hetchy Area) Trip Time: 3 Days Directions & Time: Take the CA-99 South towards Modesto. Take the
Hwy 120 Yosemite Ave. East exit to Oakdale. Turn left at Hwy 120/108. Turn right on Hwy 120 towards Groveland/Yosemite National Park. Continue on Hwy 120 up Priest Grade Road towards Groveland. Day 1: Make arrangements in advance to stay two nights in Groveland (Gold Country Adventures recommends the Hotel Charlotte for Historic ambiance and hospitality or for a private vacation rental in Pine Mountain Lake - see inside front
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cover and back cover advertisements). Enjoy the Main Street of this quaint historic town and take in the night life of the Iron Door Saloon. Day 2: Take a trip into the Hetch Hetchy area of Yosemite National Park and explore for the day. Travel back to Groveland for dinner and relax from your long day. Day 3: Have a nice breakfast and visit the Groveland-Yosemite Gateway Museum. Travel back to Sacramento.
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Calendar of Events young Masters art competition exhibit February 3 through 23 5009 5th St. Mariposa CA 95338. Contact the Mariposa County Arts Council 209-966-3155 wine & chocolate weekend February 10 and 11 Time: 10am to 5pm Info: 800-733-8068 Fresno Flats ragtime & vintage Music Festival February 23 and 24 Info: 559-683-6570 20th annual Storytelling Festival March 9 through 11
Description: presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. Info: Call 209-966-3155
Southern yosemite automotive Film Festival March 21 through 25 Description: Car movies, dozens of your favorites, obscure and hard to find clasics and new, never seen before films. Displays of racing, exotic, antique and vintage cars. Automobilia and collectible vendors, wine tasting, gourmet foods, celebrities, movie stars, race car drivers, authors, journalists and MOre! Info: Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce 559-683-7766 or www.southernyosemite.com
16th annual easter egg hunt March 31 Time: 11am Location: Oakhurst Community park for children 6 & under, bring your own basket, prizes for everyone! Info: C. Mercier 559-683-4667 47th annual Mid-Sierra loggers Jamboree Queen kick-Off Dinner April 7 Location: north Fork town Hall Info: 559-877-7700 Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise rotary cajun Fest April 7 Description: Oakhurst Comm. Ctr. Info: Write top.O. Box 2583, Oakhurst CA 93644 55th annual coarsegold rodeo May 4 and 6 Description: Heritage Day’s at the rodeo for students learning about early California, with a weekend of rodeo events. Info: 559-683-1952
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Brooklyn, Shari, Taylor Seibold work with Frenchy in Oakhurst to harvest river gems. The kids had a great time and Frenchy honorably displays the traits of his mentor, Gabby. Stop by and have a ton of laughs with Frenchy, rattlesnake rick, Deadeye Dick and Loadstone Lilly. if you are interested in geocaching, Frenchy is the guy to talk to.
Coarsegold/Oakhurst recreation Sugar Pine Railroad A 4-mile railroad excursion at Yosemite park’s south gate on highway 41. Ride into history where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the Sierra mountains. Where mighty lumberjacks
felled the timber and flumes carried lumber to the distant valley below. The Sierra national Forest provides the backdrop for this journey. Fishing/boating Bass lake is loved by nature lovers,
boaters and fishermen. it’s stocked with trout, bass, salmon, catfish, crappie and bluegill. Water skiers appreciate the warm water – 75° to 78° in the summer. The lake also has excellent marina facilities.
Camping There are 4 area campgrounds with a total of 239 camping units. The basic daily use fee is $15; reservations are required and can be made by calling 1-800-280-CAMp. Call at least a week ahead of time.
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inter downhill and cross-country skiing in Yosemite National Park often lasts well into spring. For those wishing milder mid-winter and early spring destinations, Highway 49 and 140 leads visitors into the Gold Country with the towns of Mariposa and Coulterville welcoming many visitors seeking our historic past. Because of the variety of elevations in Mariposa County, spring wildflower displays start early in the lower country near Ben Hur, Catheys Valley and Hornitos. Warm days and cool nights invite visitors to this most beautiful time of the year. Wildflower season lasts almost six months in Mariposa County with the high country of Yosemite
presenting the last displays of summer. The museums in Mariposa and Coulterville give the history buff a wide variety of experiences from the Northern Mariposa County History Center in Coulterville, to the Mariposa Museum and History Center and the California State Mining and Mineral Museum in Mariposa. The “Whistling Billy Steam Engine” displayed under Coulterville’s “Hanging Tree”, welcomes the visitor to this Gold Rush town. At the Mariposa Museum, a collection of mining machinery, including an operating stamp mill, carriages and wagons, and an extensive Native American display will be of great interest. At the California State Mining and Mineral Museum, located one mile south of Mariposa on Hwy 49 So., one can view the Fricot Nugget, a 201.4 troy ounce specimen of crystalline gold, as well as the official California State collection of minerals and artifacts. The restored 1852 Von Schmidt map of the Fremont
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Mexican Land Grant, Las Mariposas, is on permanent display. Mariposa County is event-oriented with many local spring and early summer activities. Beginning on Saturday, March 3, the Hornitos Patrons Club presents the 58th annual Enchilada Dinner at the Golden Stag Hall in Hornitos starting at 4PM and lasting until the last prospector is fed. Starting about March 6 and running for one month, A Fine Arts Exhibition sponsored by the Northern California Society of Arts in Miniature, will be under way at the Sierra Artists Gallery in Mariposa featuring Miniatures from around the world. This Gallery is located in the heart of the Historic District in downtown Mariposa. On March 9, 10 and 11 the Mariposa County Arts Council presents the Nationally Acclaimed 20th Annual Storytelling Festival at the Mariposa County High School Auditorium on the 9th and 10th and in the Cliff Room at Yosemite Lodge on the 11th. Wellknown storytellers from many areas of the United States gather for three days of yarns, long, tall, short and funny. The Mariposa
Mariposa Symphony, also sponsored by the Mariposa County Arts Council, will have its first concert of the spring season on April 14, at the Mariposa High School Auditorium. That same weekend of April 14 and 15th, the Mariposa Mineral and Gem Show will be held at the Mariposa Fair Grounds in conjunction with the California State Mining and Mineral Museum. The show will feature vendors of fine mineral specimens, jewelry and lapidary arts as well as mineral exhibits, children’s activities, food booths, raffles, silent auctions and many surprises. April comes to an end with the boom of cannon when the National Civil War Association sponsors a battlefield re-enactment on the 27th, 28th and 29th at the historic Long Ranch just west of Mariposa. This ranch was once part of Col. John C. Fremont’s 44,836 acre Mexican Land Grant, Las Mariposas. The rolling hills and valleys create a landscape reminiscent of the Virginia battlefields. Friday April 27 will be a special day for schools to participate with Saturday and Sunday reserved for the general public. The re-enactment grounds may be accessed by either private automobile or bus from the town of Mariposa and special transportation from Merced. Those wishing to stay in Mariposa will be offered free transportation to and from the site on both Saturday
Fair Grounds on May 12 and 13. This two-day event features dancing, food, Native American Arts and Crafts. Saturday, May 19 will be the 22nd Annual Coulterville Coyote Howl at the County Park next to the Hotel Jeffrey. This is a family-oriented event with Howling contests for adults and children along with the food, crafts, raffles and evening dinner dance. Coulterville is one of the most original unspoiled mining camps remaining in the Mother Lode. Spring ends with the Buck-N-Bash Bull Riding at the Mariposa Fair Grounds on June 2. This popular event is usually a sell out so get your tickets early. Information for all events listed, and others scheduled for the spring, can be obtained from the Mariposa County Visitors Center in Mariposa by calling 1-(866) 425-3366 or visiting www.mariposa.org. Volume 2, Issue 1 2007 • Gold Country Adventures
and Sunday. Saturday night in downtown Mariposa will include music and entertainment, plenty of first class lodging, shopping and a fine choice of dining. Spring will be well underway when the annual Butterfly Festival begins on Friday, May 4, continuing on Saturday, while “A Weekend in the CountryMariposa Agri-Nature Trail” starts on Saturday May 5 and continues thru Sunday the 6th Coming to Mariposa for the weekend will offer many interesting activities. The Butterfly Festival will feature a street fair, craft booths, entertainment, food and much more for two days. The Agri-Nature Tour is an opportunity to visit the rural areas of Mariposa County at the peak of spring sampling the arts, crafts, wines and products of Mariposa County. The 13th Annual Mariposa County Indian Council POW WOW at the Mariposa
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annual coulterville coyote howl May 19 Time: 9am to 10pm Location: Coulterville County park (next to Historic Hotel Jeffery), Description: parade begins at 10 a.m. Family-oriented event with Howling Contests for adults and children. Day’s activities include LIVe music all day, local craft, antiques, food beverage booths, raffle prizes, lunch box social. Admission: Free park Admission Info: Bobbi Coleman (209) 878-3807 or Kathi Herman (209) 878-3074
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The Jeffery Hotel is beyond question the most dramatic architecture in Coulterville. it was built in 1851 as a saloon and fandango hall. it was originally a two story building, and its adobe walls are thirty inches thick. The Hotel was purchased by George Jeffery in 1852 and the family owned and operated it for many years. Each rebuilding of the hotel made it bigger and better. Today it is a commanding threestory hotel. Our late 26th President of the united States, Theodore roosevelt, stayed at the Jeffery Hotel in 1902.
Coulterville recreation Camping There are five major recreation areas at lakes McClure and McSwain: lake McSwain, McClure point, Barrett Cove, Horseshoe Bend and Bagby. They have an average elevation of 400 to 1,000 feet and provide pine and oak woodland settings. All areas offer swimming and sandy beaches. if you have a favorite campsite, a reservation is usually available if made at least two weeks
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provide mooring, boat rentals, bait and tackle, ice, gas, oil and groceries. Antiquing Antique dealers in Coulterville have made an art out of discovering oneof-a-kind treasures, remarkable collectibles and keepsake curios. Searching for the complement to your prized collection of primitives or just window-shopping for a piece that attracts your fancy — whatever your interests, the antique
shop of your dreams might happen to be here in this small, quaint and historic town. Fishing lake McClure and lake McSwain are some of the best fishing lakes in California. They both have elaborate trout, king salmon and Florida largemouth bass stocking programs. You can also fish for rainbow trout, black bass, spotted bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, salmon and shad.
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Groveland art Stroll (GaS) May 27 Time: 11 am to 5 pm Location: Downtown Groveland Description: enjoy works of art throughout the town for purchase or admiration (or The Historic iron Door Saloon in Groveland was built both)! sometime before 1852. it was first called the “Granite Info: Interested in exhibiting your work? Call 209-962-0342.
Store” because the front and back walls are made of solid granite blocks. The roof consists of three feet of sod, covered by tin. The iron Door is the oldest, continually operating saloon in the State of California and is owned by local resident Peter Barsotti.
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irish and other foreign miners were all for hanging Atkins on the spot, but Colonel James set up a guard to protect him until an official from out of town, James Frazier, could arrive the next morning to hear a jury trial. Atkins was found guilty of murder, was fined $500 and given 24 hours to leave town. He paid his fine and took off for northern California where he was later elected sheriff of Siskiyou County. One morning, the town awoke to find that James
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had made a hasty exit during the night. Among his many activities, he had been paying script against investments in his mining projects. The scripts far exceeded any proceeds the project would produce. Many in the town were in dire financial straits. The miners were angry enough to change the town’s name to American Camp; however, the post office had been established by the government so the name remained Jamestown.
wildflower train April 21 and May 5 Time: 4:30 pm Location: Departs from the Depot Cost: tickets are $10 adults, $4 Opening weekend for the 2007 the easter bunny visits youths ages 6-17, ages 5 and under Steam train Operating Season! railtown one day early! ride free. reservations suggested. March 31 through April 1 April 7 Description: prior to boarding, Time: Departing hourly 11 a.m. to Time: Departing hourly 11 a.m. to passengers have the opportu3 p.m. 3 p.m. nity to familiarize themselves with Cost: Calaveras and tuolumne Description: Come join our Fluffy wildflowers of the Sierra nevada County residents ride trains for Free Friend on the Saturday before easter, foothills. the train has Interpretive (proof of residency required). with music and an easter egg hunt park rangers who answer questions Description: train rides both days, for children on the roundhouse and point out flower groupings plus music, roundhouse tours, and lawn. An old-fashioned Ice Cream along the way. an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social. Social both days this weekend. Info: en route, a stop will be made
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Jamestown recreation Golfing Seven golf courses are within a 30 minute drive, ranging from championship to secluded 9-hole course in the pines.
be found if you take the time to look. 1849 Railtown located in Jamestown, California, Railtown 1897 State Historic park is home to one of America’s last authentic, operating railroad roundhouses. known as “The Movie Railroad,” Railtown’s locomotives and
cars have appeared in over 200 film and TV productions. Tours of the Historic Jamestown Shops and Roundhouse are available daily. Weekends AprilOctober (plus selected weekends novemberDecember), ride behind a real steam locomotive.
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antique shop is an exciting experience for the first time buyer or for a serious buying trip for the professional dealer. Try to plan your antiquing time to include all the area highlights. Antiquing can be great fun for the entire family. There can be some real finds at bargain prices and rare collectibles can
A lone tree off of highway 108 just west of Jamestown, CA.
Sunset on top of Table Mountain, Jamestown, California, overlooking New Melones reservoir.
Time: Departing hourly from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. Cost: nominal per-person fees. Mother’s Day ride Description: For prescheduled May 13 school groups. A walking tour Time: trains depart on the hour of the Historic Jamestown from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shops and roundhouse is Cost: All Moms ride Free when available to round out your accompanied by a child school group’s visit. Bring Description: regular steam-pow- your school or classroom ered excursion trains and enjoy an to railtown for a unique and old-fashioned Ice Cream Social both enjoyable learning experience! days this weekend, in the Depot. reservations required. Info: to reserve or for adSchool Days excursion trains ditional details, call (209) April 26 and May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 984-3953. to allow guests to spread wildflower seeds along the tracks!
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thoroughly Modern Millie February 3 through April 15 Description: Winner of six tony Awards including Best Musical! It’s a singing, tapdancing, romancing musical comedy that takes you back to Manhattan, 1922, with all the jazz-age razzmatazz you want in a big, bright, brand-new Broadway blockbuster. It’s the story of a Midwestern girl who arrives in new York determined to take the town by storm. new Music by Jeanine tesori/new Lyrics by Dick Scanlan. rated G—Age 6 & up Info: 209-532-3120 Mix Of Movies: “Smiles of a Summer night” February 5 through April 30 Time: Hours: 7:00pm Cost: $15 class enrollment Location: Stage 3 theatre Description: third in a series of films in the Columbia Community College Class Film 305, International Film Study, Section 0621. “Smiles...” is a Swedish film directed by Ingmar Bergman. Offbeat comedy of
WWW.SONORACA.COM Sonora recreation Fishing Any day is a good day to go fishing, and in picturesque Tuolumne County, it can be a great day. Visitors looking for crappies, bluegills, catfish, kokanee salmon, bass or trout should check out some of the
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shops all on Washington Street.
courses remain open throughout the year.
Golfing The sun shines an average of 325 days a year in this part of the Gold Country, which translates into plenty of opportunities to play golf, as scenic
Arts A stroll along Washington Street will bring you to several wonderful art galleries exhibiting the work of local and nationally famous artists.
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Hiking in Angels Creek— Italian Immigrants and their Outdoor Stone Ovens February 17 Time: 10:00 am -4:00pm Cost: FREE Location: Angels Creek boat launch parking lot, in Glory Hole Recreation Area. Description: 2 hour hike to learn about the mining history of the area and the various groups of miners that came to the area to seek their riches. Learn about historic sites and stone ovens once used by early prospectors. Moderate 2 ¼ mile hike. Participants meet at the Angels Creek boat launch parking lot in Glory Hole Recreation Area.
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Calendar of Events Gold rush Days February 10 (and 2nd Saturday each month) Time: 1 to 4 pm Description: State park Docents in period costume staff a variety of exhibits & activities in town. columbia’s birthday Dance March 24 Time: 8 pm Description: Historic Dances taught, period card playing, live music. 1850s costumes encouraged. All ages. columbia’s birthday March 27 Time: noon Description: the date in 1850 when gold was discovered in Columbia. re enactors depict the original gold discoverers. Speeches, birthday cake.
easter celebration April 8 Description: Many children appear in historic dress. the docents always have a number of individuals participating. their authentic costuming & characterizations of residents from the gold rush era add a splash of color to this lively event. Fireman’s Muster May 4, 5, 6 Description: Columbia is the home of volunteer fire crews from around the western United States. these men and women travel to the park to participate in a variety of events designed to test their skills in modern and historic fire fighting endeavors. Hose cart races, bucket brigade competition and hand
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pumper contests are just a few of the events scheduled. there is a parade on Saturday and a dance that night. Memorial Day Service May 28 Description: Veterans from throughout the history of the US are honored. the Columbia Dragoons, a group of volunteers will reenact historical events from the 1850-1870 time period & perform a ceremony & flag raising on Main Street. columbia Diggins 1852 May 31 - June 3 Description: During the early stages of nonnative California occupation of this area, the town was a camp or “tent town”. Hundreds of volunteers put a great deal of effort & research into this event, to depict as accurately as possible, the original town. the Columbia Docents dress in period costume.
Columbia recreation Panning for Gold Columbia was only one of hundreds of settlements that sprang up in the exciting years when
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Gold brought people from all over to seek their fortunes in California. it yielded $87 million in gold at 1860’s prices. You
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can still pan for gold today in the town. Candle-Making Make your own candle or visit the
candle & soap shop where candles are made by locals using the finest paraffin, beeswax, flowers and herbs.
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Calendar of Events twain harte a la carte May 19 Location: Meadow plaza Description: Food prepared by local restaurants, wine, beer and silent auction. Info: Jan Hiebert at 209-533-0889 Movies in the Pines June 15 Time: Movies begin at dusk Location: eproson park Description: Movie tBA. Bring your own chair or blanket and a jacket. popcorn and candy will be available. Sponsored by the twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce. Info: 209-586-4482
twain Harte/pinecrest recreation Snow Groomed snowmobile routes can be accessed at the Highway 108 winter closure point. You’ll find parking and restrooms here. This SnOpARk has no designated snow play areas. Most activities are associated with snowmobiling. Some nordic skiing and snowshoeing occurs. parking permits are required at all SnOpARks. Daily ($5) and Seasonal ($25). SnOpARk permits are available from many local vendors. For more California
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be ticketed. There are no restrooms. Skiing is at Dodge Ridge Resort.
little Sweden (at the end of the four-lane section of Highway 108 east of long Barn) is a popular snow play area. it includes national Forest (public) and private land. Snow play is allowed on public land.
Golfing Twain Harte Golf Club Mountain Springs Golf Club Twain Harte Miniature Golf
parking restrictions are in effect on Highway 108. Restricted parking areas are signed. Vehicles parked in restricted areas will
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Swimming The Twain Harte public swimming pool is at 23075 Fuller Road (just south of the Twain Harte post Office & directly behind The Mug Cafe) and is operated by Tuolumne County Department of Recreation. it opens
June 10. Hours are Mon-Sat from 1-5 pM. Costs are 5-13 (Child) $1.50, 14-17 (Teen) $1.75, 18-54 (Adult) $2.25 and 55+ (Senior) $1.50. Family nights are Fridays 7:30-10:00 pM and Saturdays 6:00-9:00 pM and are $5.75 per family, maximum of two parents/guardians (must be over 18) and 3 children under 18. For more information call (209) 586-1842. Fishing pinecrest lake Beardsley Reservoir lyons lake
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MAp On BOTTOM: The Southern end of the Gold Country map from the next page has been enlarged for your use on this page. This section of the map covers where Jamestown ends starting from Groveland and traveling to Oakhurst. Volume 2, Issue 1 2007 • Gold Country Adventures
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This map shows Gold Country in its entirety, To view only the Southern region of The Gold Country, please refer to the map on the previous page. Map is not to scale. Sabre Design Š 2007. All Rights Reserved. Map artwork by: David Borrink with Christina Wilkinson
San Andreas/Angels Camp
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$12,000. In 1859 over from Calaveras Visitors’ Bureau $500,000 in gold dust was shipped. The channels were producing gold, although lack of water hampered the efforts of the an Andreas (picof the Roman Catholic miners until the miner’s tured in the top left faith. It was named for St. ditches were completed. corner of this page Andrew (San Andreas) and Two infamous names circa 1900) was settled by the name of the town was from the Gold Rush often Mexican Gold Miners in taken from this church. tied to San Andreas, are 1848. By 1850 over 1000 In August 1852 the large Black Bart and Joaquin tents dotted the hillsides. San Andreas Nugget Murieta (pictured above The first church, built in was found in a claim just - possibly). Handsome and 1852 was a canvas structure north of where the town debonair, Black Bart was with a simple cross over the is located and sold to the a gentleman bandit who door designating it a church Wells Fargo company for never harmed drivers or
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Calendar of Events Annual Crab Feed Bear Valley February 18 Time: 6 pm Cost: $25 donation Location: The Perry Walther Community Center in Bear Valley Description: Your $25 donation includes crab, pasta, salad, bread, wine, coffee and dessert. Tickets available at the Bear Valley General Store. Sponsored by the Bear valley Business Assn, benefitting the Bear Valley Music Festival. Info: For more information contact David Johnston at 753-2842. Calaveras Follies February 24 Cost: Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased through Frogtown at 736-2561. Credit cards are accepted. Description: Join in the fun of the now famous Calaveras Follies at Frogtown in Angels Camp. The Calaveras Follies is an outrageously hilarious musical review starring local community celebrities imitating well-known artists
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lip synching popular show tunes and songs. It is a fundraising event for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program. For general information about the Follies or the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program, Info: Contact Kathryn Eustis, Program Director at 209-736-6078. Bear Valley Hosts Special Olympics February 25 and 26 Time: 9 am-3 pm Description: Special Olympics Northern California is holding the 2007 Regional Winter Games at Bear Valley Mountain Resort on Sunday 02/25/07 and Monday 02/26/07 from 9am-3pm. We need 20 volunteers for the cross country/snowshoe venues & 10 volunteers for Alpine/Snowboard Venues on each day. Come out and share your time, energy and enthusiasm for Winter Sports with our athletes. Info: For more info or volunteer contact: Wendy Liston at 800-770-9401/wbliston@sonc.org.
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Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Angels Camp May 16 Location: Held at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Hwy 49, Angels Camp. Description: This year’s theme “Grape Stompin, Frog Hoppin”. The Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant is May 16 at 8:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Angels Murphys Rotary Club and the special awards are sponsored by Angels Car Wash. Info: www.frogtown.org Sporting Clay Championships at Lake Camanche May 30 through June 3 Description: Zone 7 Championship. The California State Sporting Clay Championships will take place at Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve 2951 Curran Rd Ione CA www.camanchehillshuntingpreserve.com. Situated on 1500 acres of rolling hills and lake shoreline, featuring upland game birds and water fowl. Serving breakfast and lunch. Info: 209-763-5270
San Andreas/Angels Camp passengers and left bits of original verse behind signed “p08”. Black Bart held up the Milton-Sonora stage at Funk Hill on november 3, 1883, leaving several articles behind in his hurried flight. One of which was a handkerchief with a laundry mark traced back to a San Francisco laundry where the mark was identified as belonging
to C.E. Bolton one of the city’s leading citizens. He was arrested and brought back to San Andreas where he confessed to the robbery. His trial was held in the court room in San Andreas and he was sentenced to six years in San Quentin prison. The jail where he was held still stands and is a part of the Calaveras County Historical Museum Complex.
in 1866, the County Seat was moved to San Andreas from Mokelumne Hill and in 1869, a county hospital was moved to the Gold Hill house. Today, San Andreas is a progressive community with several organizations working to improve, promote and enhance the climate and growth in the San Andreas area.
Angels Camp recreation bicycling Angels Camp is located in a county that encompasses over 150,000 acres of public land, so there are over 100 miles of usable, diverse terrain that can be used for mountain biking. Road bikes are also welcome in this bicycle friendly area (people and roads).
range of wildlife to enjoy. Bordered by picturesque new Melones lake with 100 miles of shoreline, trails take riders through oak filled terrain, picnic areas and high above the lake. The Frontier Trail, a four mile intermediate course, winds along Angels Creek to a swim area on the lakeshore.
Glory Hole Recreation Area offers 18 miles of bike trails ranging from 1,200 feet to 1,800 feet that offer a full range of ability levels. There are continuous loops, a variety of wildflowers and a wide
Calaveras big Trees State Park Miles of paved roads and fire roads to explore. Biking is allowed on all roads except any single tread trails. 4 - 5,000 foot elevation, you will enjoy acres of
pine forest, natural streams, seasonal dogwoods, two magnificent groves of Sequoia, and an abundance of pristine beauty to last a lifetime. Stanislaus national Forest. Angels Camp Museum 753 S. Main Street (Hwy 49) Repository of Gold Rush memorabilia, a blacksmith shop, gold excavating equipment, and a carriage barn filled with horse drawn travel means from Angels Camp history.
Built in 1859 with funds from a dance. The “Red Brick” schoolhouse has been restored to its original appearance and is open to visitors daily. Historic Jumping Frog Jubilee had it’s beginning in 1928 and continues today in conjunction with the Calaveras County Fair. Historic Walking Tour Visit 52 historic buildings and sites. pick up map at Calaveras County Visitors Center.
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he picturesque village of Murphys is known today for its many natural attractions including caverns for public viewing, a charming Main Street with friendly merchants and unique shops, spectacular wineries, art galleries, gold panning, and world class golf. Daniel and John Murphy settled in the area in 1848. From a small tent, the Murphy brothers did some very shrewd trading and sold supplies at inflated prices, while using
the local Indians for labor on their claims. Rumor has it that both brothers were millionaires before they turned twenty five. Fifteen miles up the mountain, A.T. Dowd put Calaveras on the international map when he discovered the huge groves of Giant Sequoia Redwoods. Because their fame grew so quickly, by 1855 the Sperry & Perry Hotel-now known as Murphys Historic Hotel & Lodge-had been built to accommodate the multitude of travelers.
Presidents’ Day Weekend February 17 & 18 Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Cost: FREE Description: The Calaveras wineries celebrate Presidents Weekend with barrel tastings, new wine releases, recipes for food and wine pairing, and live music. Shake hands with “Abraham Lincoln” and “George Washington” and raise your glass to toast the people who’ve made this country great! Info: Event runs rain or shine. Designated drivers are encouraged and will receive a complimentary button and nonalcoholic beverages.
Chatom Vineyards Annual Mardi Gras Dinner March 3 Description: Beads galore... wear your finest New Orleans’ attire while joining Chatom Vineyards in a Mardi Gras Celebration. The one & only “Altitude Catering” will be providing a 5 course gourmet meal, paired with Chatom wines - while the “Bayou Boys” perform their Zydeco style magic. Info: Reservations & tickets call 209-736-6500
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Murphys Art Walk March 10 Description: Join us the second Saturday of each month for an
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The old hotel register contains names such as Mark Twain, Horatio Alger, Ulysses S. Grant, and Charles Bolton, aka Black Bart. Murphys has a climate that closely imitates that of some superb wine regions in France. There are now seven wineries that have staked their claim within a four mile radius of Main Street, six of which have unique tasting rooms and other facilities that are open to the general public. Nine miles east of Angels Camp off Highway 4 and offering amenities for your entire family, Murphys remains a favorite place to get away from it all.
evening of art, wine, food, music and special attractions. The seven art galleries in Murphys are a visual banquet to satisfy anyone’s aesthetic palate. Info: 209-728-8640 Snyder Pow Wow Valley Springs May 4 Description: 33rd Annual Valley Springs Pow Wow Over 200 vendors of Rocks-Minerals-Gems, on a working cattle ranch. Food, original music, Native American Indian dancing, Mt Men demos, RC airlplane show. Info: 209-772-1265 or www.valleyspringspowwow.com.
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ounded in 1844 by Captain John Sutter, Sutter Creek played a starring role in California’s golden history. in 1845-46 the original settlers came in search of timber, not gold. With the discovery
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of gold in 1848 Sutter Creek became a destination for gold seekers from around the world. The Wildman, lincoln and Eureka Mines opened in the 1850’s. Homes and businesses sprang up
Calendar of Events los Pinguos February 17 Time: 8:00 pm Location: Sutter Creek theatre Description: Hot Argentine High energy Band! Back by popular demand!! their last concert with us blew the roof off! this is a wonderfully entertaining show, you’ll want to stand up or dance the whole time. they most recently they appeared at the 2005 SUnDAnCe FILM FeStIVAL with female songstress Suzanne Vega. Los pinguos’ music has appeared in tV shows such as “the
Shield”, “the L Word”, and is featured in the Antonio Banderas & emma thompson film “Imagining Argentina”. Info: tickets 866-463-8659 beppe Gambetta Febrary 23 Time: 8:00 pm Location: Sutter Creek theatre Description: Italian master guitarist Beppe Gambetta is acknowledged as europe’s premier guitar stylist. He is a gifted acoustic guitarist and vocalist, singing in english and
along what is now Highway 49. A number of fires destroyed wood frame buildings, but the brick and greenstone buildings remain to this day. As the mines prospered, so did the townsfolk. large, Italian. His distinctive sound is a multi-cultural tapestry of traditional, original and classical music tunes and songs. Beppe’s compositions and arrangements reflect a colorful mosaic of musical influences, from his native Genova, Italy to American flatpicking, Celtic, central european, and Mediterranean dance tunes, classical fingerstyle, and more. Info: tickets 866-463-8659 John nemeth March 3 Time: 8:00 pm Location: Sutter Creek theatre Description: traditional rhythm and blues sensation. Info: tickets 866-463-8659
Sutter Creek recreation Theatre The Sutter Creek Theatre has survived a turbulent history. in the 1860s a saloon and billiard parlor was located on the site. But repeated fires in 1862, 1865, 1868 and 1888 destroyed it. later the deadly Spanish influenza delayed it’s opening in 1919.
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Rumor has it that the Theatre opened its doors on Wednesday, March 5, 1920, playing D. W. Griffiths’ Hearts of the World, starring lillian Gish. By the early 1930’s talkies had replaced the silent films, and for two decades the Theatre thrived. But
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in 1952 the Theatre closed, playing Walt Disney’s “Bambi” as its last feature. The SCT underwent its first renovation in the 1970s. The SCT underwent a second, and major, renovation from 2000-2003 and the current owners continue to upgrade and restore
the facilities. Today everyone benefits from modern sound, recording, lighting, heating and air conditioning, and other physical improvements. The SCT is the only remaining original former silent-movie house in the region. it continues to host on-going events.
Sutter Creek stately homes sprang up along Spanish and Main Streets. Leland Stanford, founder of Stanford University, is one of Sutter Creek’s most famous former residents. With the closure of the mines in the 1940-50’s, Sutter Creek experienced a brief decline, but the beautiful architecture remains to this day.
Sutter Creek today is the legacy of the town’s first shopkeepers and business owners. Victorians, New England style structures, and Greek Revival buildings line the streets where once there were horse drawn carriages. A stroll down Main Street reveals the old fashioned charm and friendliness of a bygone era.
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Old Sacramento– A
city abundant in Gold Rush history, Sacramento pays homage to its past by inviting visitors to step back in time at the Old Sacramento Historic District. Characterized as the “Williamsburg of the West,” the 28-acre area has been federally recognized as a Historic Landmark. Visitors strolling through the district constructed in the mid 1800s are taken back in time to the California Gold Rush. Today, after strong preservation efforts, the nostalgic appeal of early California history is reflected perfectly by the horse-drawn carriages, wooden sidewalks and cobblestone streets. You can experience history by taking a steam train ride, visiting a one-room schoolhouse, or dressing in period costumes for an old-fashioned photo. Walk to the bank of the Sacramento River and step aboard a piece of floating history. In the early 1900s the Delta King, an authentic Mississippi-style riverboat, ferried passengers between San Francisco
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and Sacramento. After being sunk in San Francisco Bay for 18 months, the Delta King was brought back to Old Sacramento where it underwent extensive renovations and is now a beautifully restored unique hotel. Visitors to Old Sacramento can delve deeper into America’s past with a visit to the California State Railroad Museum. The most comprehensive collection of trains and other related artifacts in North America, the museum features 21 meticulously restored railroad cars and locomotives in addition to the $1 million toy train collection, the largest in North America.
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The Discovery Museum’s History Center offers yet another opportunity to learn about California history with special presentations on the Gold Rush, newspaper business and agriculture. The Huntington Hopkins Hardware Store and the Wells Fargo Museum tell other tales of California history. Shopping and dining options in Old Sacramento are endless with some 125 shops and restaurants housed in beautifully restored Gold Rush era buildings. Take a moment to step back in time and experience the history and charm of Old Sacramento.
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Four” of California railroading. 12. The Dingley Spice and Coffee Mill was owned by Nathaniel Dingley, a very thrifty man who lived in austere quarters on the second floor of the building. He tapped the steam line of the city waterworks to run his machinery, but was eventually caught. 13. The California State Railroad Museum. 14. Raising of the streets is an important part of Sacramento’s history. Where you are standing shows the original level of city streets, at the restaurant courtyard level. Constantly plagued by floods, in 1862 the streets were raised 12 feet with dirt dredged from the American River. 15. The Schroth Building housed the Eureka Swimming Baths in 1854.
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Sacramento. It carried everything a miner might need. Brannan became California’s first millionaire. 8. The Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station was built in 1876 by the railroad. The depot is a reconstruction of the original building. Lunch is offered in an authentic setting. 9. The Eagle Theatre opened in October 1849 and closed on January 4, 1850, when the Sacramento River flooded the entire embarcadero. 10. The Discovery Museum History Center. 11. The Big Four Building, Constructed as the result of the merger of Sacramento’s early settlers, Collis Huntington and Mark Hopkins with Leland Stanford and Charles Crocker. They formed the Central Pacific Railroad, thus becoming the “Big
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1. The Visitor Center 2. The Union Hotel, originally named the Veranda Hotel, was a wooden structure destroyed in the fire of 1852. 3. The Lady Adams Building, restored to its original state, is the oldest building in Old Sacramento. 4. The Delta King carried passengers and cargo between San Francisco and Sacramento from 1926 to 1941. 5. The Booth Buildings were owned by Newton Booth, one of Sacramento’s most influential citizens. 6. The Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot & Market. 7. The Brannan Buildings were operated by Sam Brannan. He opened a general store at Sutter’s Fort and, after the discovery of gold, opened another store in Old
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16. Hall, Luhrs and Company, constructed in the 1880’s, is one of the largest brick structures in Old Sacramento. It was the site of Sacramento’s first hospital, and it became home to Hall, Luhrs and Company Wholesale Grocers, one of the first companies to ship fresh fruit to the East Coast. It is the only standing building not finished. 17. The Pony Express Statue
commemorates the 1,966 mile mail run from Sacramento to St. Joseph, Missouri. 18. The Heywood Building was constructed in 1957 by Joseph Heywood, Sacramento’s first butcher. 19. The Fratt Building is a fine example of Old Sacramento architecture. 20. Sacramento Engine Company No 3 was built in 1853. Since 1960, it has continuously operated as a fine restaurant.
Calendar of Events Crabfest February 10-11 Time: 7 pm to 10 pm Cost: Tickets are $50 per person or a table of 10 for $450 Description: Dancing, Chef Demo’s, and a Live Auction. Info: Call Vicki Rorke at (916) 445-3102 or Vicky Baxter 445-3054 to reserve your place at the table!
Living History Day and Stroll February 25 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Location: Old Sacramento Living History Program, 1002 Second Street Old Sacramento Info: 916-445-3101 Fit, Construct, and Complete a Victorian Corset March 3-4 Time: 9 am to 5 pm Location: Old Sacramento Living History Program, 1002 Second Street Old Sacramento Description: During this two-day
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Victorian Dance Lessons February 18 Time: 6:30 to 7:30 Location: Old Sacramento Living History Program, 1002 Second Street Old Sacramento
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21. The Pacific Stables Building served as the headquarters for the National Guard Armory from 1851–1873. 22. The California Military Museum. 23. The Theodore Judah Monument. 24. The Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum. 25. The market is reminiscent of the bustling waterfronts of bygone years. class you will learn to fit and construct a Victorian corset using Laughing Moon Mercantile’s # 100, Women’s Victorian Underwear – historically accurate unmentionables for the Victorian period, approximately 1837 to 1890s. $150 for members, $160 for non-members. Enrollment limited. Info: 916-445-3101 St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17 Time: Starts at 6 pm Cost: FREE Location: Parade forms at Lot W (next to California State Railroad Museum) South on 2nd Street to L Street West (right) on L Street to Front Street North (right) on Front Street to J Street East (right) on J Street to alley North (left) on alley to I Street Parade disbands at the California State Railroad Museum. Description: The parade is an alcohol-free, family event that celebrates the diversity and richness of our community. But the parade is more than an ethnic celebration; it is also an event, which is a source of pride and enjoyment for all area residents.
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Address
Phone
Angels Inn Motel
600 N Main Street
209-736-4242
Best Western Cedar Inn & Suites
444 S Main Street
209-736-4000
Cooper House Bed & Breakfast
1184 Church
209-736-2145
Gold Country Inn Motel
720 S Main Street
209-736-4611
Greenhorn Creek Resort
711 McCauley Ranch Road
888-736-5900
Jumping Frog Motel
330 Murphys Grade Road
209-736-2191
Blue Nile Inn B & B
11250 Pacific Street
209-532-8041
City Hotel Historic Inn
22768 Main Street
209-532-1479
Columbia Gem Motel
22131 Parrotts Ferry Road
209-532-4508
Columbia Inn Motel
22646 Broadway Street
209-533-0446
Fallon Hotel Historic Inn
11175 Washington Street
209-532-3120
Harlon House B & B
22890 School House Road
209-533-4862
ANGELS CAMP
Lodging
Jamestown
Lodging
Columbia
Sterling Gardens B & B Inn
209-533-9300
Whispering Pines B & B Inn
209-533-4487
Coulterville Hotel Jeffery
5001 Main Street
209-878-3471
Penon Blanco Lookout B & B
4705 Penon Blanco Road
888-257-4397
Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast
5004 Main Street
209-878-3478
Yosemite Gold Country Motel
10107 Highway 49
209-878-3400
Apple Tree Inn
1110 Highway 41
888-683-5111
Narrow Gauge Inn
48571 Highway 41
888-644-9050
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
1122 Highway 41
559-642-6248
Blackberry Inn B & B
7567 Hamilton Loop
888-867-5001
Evergreen Lodge
33160 Evergreen Road
209-379-2606
Groveland Hotel
18767 Main Street
800-273-3314
Groveland Motel
18933 Main Street
209-962-7865
Hotel Charlotte
18736 Main Street
209-962-6455
Pleasant View Vacation Rentals
18800 Main Street
888-869-0663
Yosemite Riverside Inn
11399 Cherry Lake Road
800-626-7408
Fish Camp
Groveland
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Jamestown Lodging Jackson Holiday Inn Express
101 Clinton Rd
209-257-1500
Best Western Amador Inn
200 S. State Hwy 49
209-223-0211
Country Squire Motel
1105 N. Main Street
209-223-1657
The Gate House Inn
1330 Jackson Gate Rd
800-841-1072
Jackson Lodge
850 N. State Hwy 49
209-223-0486
Country Inn Jamestown
18730 Hwy 108
209-984-0315
Homestead at Table Mtn
17307 Table Mountain
209-984-3712
Jamestown Hotel
18153 Main Street
209-984-3902
Jamestown Railtown Motel
10301 Willow Street
209-984-3332
Miner’s Motel
18740 Hwy 108
209-532-7850
Royal Carriage Inn
18239 Main Street
209-984-5271
Victorian Gold Bed & Breakfast
10382 Willow Street
209-984-3429
Arbor Rose B & B
5050 Smith Road
209-966-7641
Ashworth House B & B
4953 Ashworth Road
209-966-5504
Best Value Mariposa Lodge
5052 Hwy 140
209-966-3607
B. W. Yosemite Way Station
4999 State Hwy 140
209-966-7545
Comfort Inn Mariposa
4994 Bullion St
209-966-4344
D & E Digs
3265 Triangle Park Road
209-742-5344
E C Lodge Yosemite
5180 Jones Sstreet
209-742-6800
5th Street Inn
4994 5th Street
209-966-6048
Highland House B & B
3125 Wild Dove Lane
209-966-7277
Indian Peak Ranch Mountain-Top Hideaway
3276 Indian Peak Road
209-966-5259
Inn The Country B & B
3853 Highway 49 S
209-966-5581
Little Valley Inn
3483 Brooks Road
209-742-6204
Miners Inn
5159 State Hwy 140
209-742-7777
Mariposa Lodge
5052 State Hwy 140
209-966-3607
Meadow Creek Ranch B & B
2669 Triangle Road
209-966-3843
Mother Lode Lodge
5051 State Hwy 140
209-966-2521
Pilgrams Inn
5553 State Hwy 49 N
209-742-6034
Poppy Hill B & B
5218 Crystal Aire Drive
209-742-6273
JAMESTOWN
Mariposa
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Rancho Bernardo B & B
2617 Old Highway South
209-966-4511
Restful Nest B & B
4274 Buckeye Creek Road
209-742-7127
River Rock Inn
4993 7th Street
209-966-5793
Rockwood Gardens B & B
5155 Tip Top Road
209-742-6817
Super 8 Motel
5059 State Hwy 140
209-966-4288
Twelve Oaks Carriage House B&B
4877 Wildwood Drive
209-966-3231
Dunbar House 1880
271 Jones Street
800-692-6006
Forest Meadows Properties
46 Forest Meadows Drive
209-728-8000
Gold Country Inn
720 South Main Street
209-736-4611
Murphys Historic Hotel & Lodge
457 Main Street
800-532-7684
Murphys Inn Motel
76 Main Street
888-796-1800
Murphys Inn Suites
134 Highway 4
209-728-2121
Murphys Realty Vacation Rentals
Hwy 4 and Big Trees Road
800-800-3408
The Main Street Cottage
90 Main Street
888-728-9797
The Victoria Inn
402H Main Street
209-728-8933
A Bed of Roses B & B
43547 Whispering Pines Dr
877-624-7673
B. W. Yosemite Gateway Inn
40530 Highway 41
559-683-2378
Chateau Du Sureau Hotel
48688 Victoria Lane
559-683-6860
China Creek B & B
49522 Road 426
559-642-6248
Comfort Inn
40489 Highway 41
559-683-8282
Days Inn
40662 Highway 41
559-642-2525
Hounds Tooth Inn
42071 Highway 41
559-642-6600
Narrow Gauge Inn
48571 Hwy 41
559-683-7720
Oak Cottage B & B
50160 Golden Horse Drive
599-683-8988
Oakhurst Lodge
40302 Highway 41
559-683-4417
Pine Rose Inn
41703 Road 222
559-642-2800
Ramada Limited Yosemite
48800 Royal Oaks
559-658-5500
Shilo Inn
40644 Highway 41
559-683-3555
Stage Stop B & B
41039 Highway 41
559-641-7979
Delta King
1000 Front St
866-306-8649
Embassy Suites
100 Capital Mall
916-326-5000
Lodging
Jamestown
MURPHYS
OAKHURST
OLD SACRAMENTO
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Jamestown SAN ANDREAS Black Bart Inn
55 W. St. Charles St.
209-754-3808
Robin’s Nest B & B
247 W. St. Charles St.
209-754-1076
Barretta Gardens Inn B & B
700 Barretta Street
209-532-6039
Best Western Sonora Oaks
19551 Hess Avenue
209-533-4300
Gold Lodge, The
480 W. Stockton Street
209-532-3952
Gunn House Hotel
286 S. Washington Street
209-532-3421
Inns of California Sonora
350 S. Washington Street
209-532-3633
Lake Ridge Inn
8752 Highway 49
209-533-3796
Lavendar Hill B & B
683 Barretta Street
209-532-9024
Quail Hollow Executive Suites
20230 Grouse Way
209-533-1310
Sonora Alladdin Motor Inn
14260 Mono Way
209-533-4971
Sonora Days Inn
160 S. Washington Street
209-532-2400
The Wild Rose
16115 Yosemite Road
209-928-1449
Aparicios Sutter Creek Hotel
271 Hanford Street
209-267-9177
Bellotti Inn
53 Main Street
209-267-5211
Eureka Street Inn
55 Eureka Street
209-267-5500
Foxes B & B of Sutter Creek
77 Main Street
209-267-5882
Grey Gables Inn
161 Hanford Street
209-267-1039
Hanford House B & B Inn
61 Hanford Street
209-267-0747
Sutter Creek Inn
75 Main Street
209-267-5606
El Dorado Motel
22678 Twain Harte Rd.
209-586-4479
McCaffrey House B & B
23251 Highway 108
209-586-0757
Wildwood Inn Motor Lodge
22960 Meadow Dr.
209-586-2900
The Ahwahnee Hotel
9005 Ahwahnee Drive
866-875-8456
Wawona Hotel
41039 Highway 41
866-875-8456
Yosemite Lodge
Yosemite Valley
866-875-8456
SONORA
SUTTER CREEK
TWAIN HARTE
YOSEMITE
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. Since we cannot guarantee that all information is correct at time of publishing, we encourage you to contact these businesses to receive full and accurate information before visiting them. Don’t see your business listed here? Please call us to add you or update your information at 209-962-0342.
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Cuisine
Hours
Address
Phone
Camps Restaurant
$-$$
Steak/Sea
W-Sun 5:30-9
711 McCauly Ranch Rd
209-736-8181
Cruscos
$-$$
Italian
11:30-3 5-9
1240 S. Main St
209-736-1440
451 Hwy 49
209-736-8080
51 N. Main St
209-736-6718
51 N. Main St
209-736-6711
15 S. Main St
209-736-1751
294 S Main St
209-736-9246
Daily 10:30-8
22 N Main St
209-736-4312
Su-Th 11-7 Fri-Sat 11-8 Su-Th 5:30-9 F-Sa 5:30-10 Daily
1225 S Main St
Angels Camp
Dave’s Diner
$-$$
Far East Chinese Restaurant
$-$$
La Hacienda
$-$$
La Hacienda Steakhouse
$-$$
Mike’s Pizza
$-$$$
Mrs B’s Frosty
$
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Pickle Barrel
$-$$
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Rodz Grill
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RESTAURANTS
Jamestown
Restaurants
209-736-4704
730 S Main St
209-736-0170
1246 S Main St
209-736-2941
35300 Hwy 41
559-642-6656
27694 Hwy 41
559-868-3663
35297 Hwy 41
559-683-5022
46982 Pony Express
559-683-5853
35350 Hwy 41
559-683-4653
Coarsegold Alfonso’s Hideaway
$-$$
Mexican
Angie’s Pizza
$
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Coarsegold Cafe
$
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Mining Company Restaurant
$-$$
Steak/Sea
Gold Mine Pizza
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M-F 6:30-9 Sat-Sun 8-9 S-Th 11-9 F-Sat 11-10 M-Th 7-7 F-Sat 7-8 Sun 7-6 M-F 7-8:30 Sat-Sun 7-9 M-Th11-8:30 F-Sat11-9:30 Sun 12-8
Columbia Billy Whiskers Breakfast Cafe
209-532-1944
Brown’s Coffee House & Sweets Saloon City Hotel Dining Room $$-$$$ Continental Columbia Grill Columbia House Rest. Devon’s Delectables
Th-Sa 11:30-2 Dinner 5
22760 Main St
?209-532-1850
22768 Main St
800-532-1479
Main 11256 State
209-532-9949 209-532-5134 209-588-8130
El Jardin’s Mexican Food
209-532-1291
Jack Douglass Saloon
22718 Main St
209-533-4176
Lickskillet Cafe
11256 State
209-536-9599
St. Charles Saloon
22801 Main St
209-533-4656
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Jamestown Restaurants Coulterville Buffy’s Drive In Cherylann’s Dining Parlor - Hotel Jeffery Coulter Cafe Magnolia Saloon & Grill - Hotel Jeffery
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Burgers Fine Dining Amer/Ital
$-$$
American
Moonshine Cafe
$-$$
American
Robin’s Country Cafe
$-$$
American
$-$$
10:30 - 8 Sun-Th 5-8 F-Sat 5-9 7:30A - 8P Sun-Th 11-8 F-Sat 11-9 Th-Sun 8-5 Mon 9-4
5011 Broadway
209-878-0105
5001 Main St
209-878-3471
5015 Main St
209-878-3947
5001 Main St
209-878-3471
5010 Main St
209-878-3595
3464 Highway 32 209-878-3575
Fish Camp Narrow Gauge Inn
$$-$$$ American
Open 5:30 W-Sun
48571 Hwy 41
888-644-9050
Groveland Cocina Michocana Coffee Time Corsair Cafe Groveland Hotel
$ $ $ $$$
Mexican Danish American Continental Continental
Hotel Charlotte
$$
Iron Door Saloon
$$
Piltz Hot Dogs
$
PML Country Club
$-$$
PJs Cafe
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Stan’s Que Two Guys Pizza
$-$$ $-$$
BBQ Pizza
Daily
209-962-6651 209-962-7704 209-962-6793 800-273-3314 800-961-7788 209-962-6455 209-962-8904
209-962-8638 209-962-7501
Back Street Ferretti Road
Jackson Bonanza Bar & Grill Bronze Eagle Jackson Rancheria
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American
Buscaglia’s
$$-$$$ Continental W-Sun 5-9
El Torero Fat Freddy’s Golden Harbor Chinese Rest Golden Wok Great Wall of China
$-$$ $
Mexican Burgers
$-$$
Chinese
$-$$ $-$$
Chinese Chinese
Java Drive
$
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Jose’s Mexican Restaurant
$-$$
Mexican
Mel’s Diner
$-$$
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835 N. Main St
209-223-3751
12222 New York 209-223-8700 Ranch Rd 1218 Jackson Gate Rd 11968 Hwy 88 4 Main St 535 S Hwy 49 Ste 5 11984 Hwy 88 12300 Martell Rd
209-223-9992 209-223-0253 209-223-2525 209-223-3467 209-223-1476 209-223-3474
10765 Hwy 49
209-223-4377
609 S Hwy 49
209-223-3886
31 N Hwy 49-88 209-223-0853
$
Perko’s Cafe Raging River Restaurant Jackson Rancheria
$-$$
Teresa’s Place Restaurant
$-$$
Seafood/ Japanese American Gary’s Grand Buffet
$-$$$
American
$-$$
American
$-$$
Country
Jamestown Hotel
$-$$
Continental
National Hotel
$-$$
Willow Steakhouse
$-$$
Uncle Bud’s Burgers Jackson Rancheria Waffle Shop
Jamestown 209-223-5594
Daily 11a-8p
535 S Hwy 49
Daily 6a-10p
11988 Hwy 88
Su-Th 6a-10p F-Sat 6a-11p
12222 New York 209-223-1677 Ranch Rd
M-T-F-Sa 11-2 Dinner M 5-8, Sa 5-9, Su 2-8 Su-Th 11-11 F-Sa 11-1a Daily
1235 Jackson Gate Rd
209-223-4420
209-223-1786
12222 New York 209-223-1677 Ranch Rd 543 S Hwy 49 209-223-4888
Restaurants
Pelicans Roost
Jamestown Thu-M 11-4 18153 Main St Dinner 5-9 Continental W-Sat 11-10 18187 Main St M-F 11:30-2:30 Steak/Sea 18723 Main St Dinner 5-9
209-984-3902 209-984-3446 209-984-3998
Mariposa Castillo’s
209-742-4413
5043 Charles St
209-966-2366
10:30-9:30
5004 Hwy 140
209-966-3889
Daily 5:30-9 wkday 7-9 wkend 7-10
5026 Hwy 140
209-966-2719
Hwy 140 & 49
209-966-2444
Steak/Sea
F-Sun 5-9
3290 E. Westfall
209-742-7050
Pizza
Daily 11-4
5005 5th St
209-966-3112
$-$$
Pizza
Sun-Th 6A-9:30P 5004 Hwy 140
Pony Expresso
$
M&W-Sa 7A-6P Sandwiches Tu 7A-8P, Su 8-4
Pop’s Sportsman Cafe Red Fox River Rock Inn Sal’s Mexican Restaurant Savoury’s Restaurant
$-$$ $-$$ $-$$
Triangle Road Cafe
Pizza Plus
Mexican
$$
Steak/Sea
$
Asian
$-$$
American
$-$$
American
$$ $-$$
M-Th 11-9 F-Sat 11-9:30 M-Sa 5-close Sun 9a-2p
4995 5th St
Charles Street Dinner House China Station Restaurant Happy Burger Diner Miner’s Restaurant & Lounge Ocean Sierra Restaurant Pizza Factory
$-$$
5040 Hwy 140
209-966-5053
3441-B Woodland 209-966-3474 5114 Hwy 140 209-966-7900 4993 7th Street 209-966-5793
$-$$
Tu-Sun 8-8 Th-Tu 7a-10p Sandwiches Daily 7A-10P T-W 7:30-2:30 Mexican Th-M 7:30A-9P Continental Tu-Sat 5P-Close
$-$$
American
$-$$
American American
209-966-8488
Call
5038 Hwy 140
209-966-7227
5027 Hwy 140
209-966-7677
B Triangle Rd
209-742-2000
Murphys Woody’s
$$-$$$ American
633 Forest S-Th 8:30-5:30 Meadows Dr Fri-Sa 8:30-8:30 on golf course
209-728-1974
Auberge 1899
$$$
W-Sun 5-?
498 Main St.
209-728-1899
Firewood
$
Daily 11-9
420 Main St
209-728-3248
French Hamburgers
Lorenzo’s Cucina Italiana
$-$$
Italian
Murphys Grille
$-$$
American
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Jamestown Restaurants Murphys Historic Hotel & Lodge
$-$$$
Pizza Plus
$-$$
Sun China Restaurant $-$$
Daily 7a-2p 5p-8p Pizza, T-Th 11-9 Salads, F-Sat 11-10 Sandwiches Sun 4-9 Chinese Tu-Sun 11-9 American
457 Main St
209-728-3444
178 Big Trees Rd 209-728-8666 386 Main St
209-728-1294
OAKHURST Castillo’s Mexican Rest.
$-$$
Mexican
Crab Cakes Restaurant $-$$
Seafood
Erna’s Elderberry House Restaurant
$$$$
Katie’s Kountry Kitchen
$-$$
Kyoto Kafe
$-$$
Lucy’s Mexican Food Mountain House Restaurant Narrow Gauge Rest.
M-Sat 11:30-9 Closed Sun. Daily Seatings Continental at 5:30 & 8:30 Sun Brunch 11 American
Sun-Sat 6-2
Japanese/ Sushi $-$$ Mexican Steak/ $-$$$ Seafood Steak/ $$-$$$$ Seafood/ Game
M-Sat 11-2 4-8 Daily 8:30-8
New Jade Gazebo
$-$$
Chinese
Ol’ Kettle Restaurant
$-$$
American
Old Mexico Taqueria
$-$$
Mexican
Pete’s Place
$-$$
American
Sandino’s Velvet Rose $-$$$ Sierra Sky Ranch Resort Todd’s Cookhouse Szechuan
Daily 11-9
Italian
49271 Golden Oak Loop 40278 Stagecoach #7
559-683-8000 559-641-7667
48688 Victoria Lane
559-683-6800
40470 Hwy 41
559-683-8418
40423 Hwy 41
559-692-2400
39993 Hwy 41
559-641-7474
Daily 6-9
42515 Hwy 41
559-683-5191
W-Sun 5:30 Closed M-Tu
48571 Hwy 41
559-683-7720
40487 Hwy 41
559-683-8600
40650 Hwy 41
559-683-7505
40015 Hwy 49 #203
559-683-2777
40093 Hwy 41
559-683-0772
40530 Hwy 41
559-641-6600
50552 Rd 632
559-683-8040
Tu-Sun 11-9 Closed Mon M-Sat 7-9 Sun 7-2 Daily 8-8 Summer 8-9 M-W 7-3 Th-Sun 7-8 Bkfst 6:30-11 Dinner 5-9 W-Sun 5-9 Closed M&Tu
$-$$$
Steak
$-$$
Southern Style BBQ
Daily 11-8:30
40713 Hwy 41 #5
559-642-4900
$
Chinese
Daily 11-9:30
40484 Hwy 41
559-683-8328
40291 Junction Drive #1981
559-642-2253
3 Sisters Sophisticated W-Sat 9-9 $$-$$$ Continental Cuisine Sun 9-2
Sacramento
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Sa-S 9a-4p M-F 11a-8p
2 Grand Saloon
$
American
Annabelle’s
$-$$
Pizza/Pasta 11a-4p daily
200 K Street 200 J Street
Bistro 100 at Embassy California/ 11a-2p $$-$$$ Asian 5p-10p daily Suites
100 Capital Mall
Cafe New Orleans
117 J Street
$$-$$$ Southern
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916-930-0200 916-448-6239 916-326-5000 916-443-5051
$$-$$$
Asian Grill/ M-Sa 5p-10p Steakhouse Sun 4p-9p
Cantina Del Rio
$-$$
Mexican
M-Sun 11a-10p 106 J Street
Fanny Ann’s Saloon
$
Burgers
11a-10p daily
Fat City Bar and Cafe
$-$$$
Firehouse Restaurant
M-Th 4p-10p American/ F 4-11 Sa 5-11 European Sun 5-10 California M-Sa 5-10:30 $$-$$$ Cuisine Sun 5-9
1015 Front St
916-443-6376
1023 Second St 916-441-0505 1001 Front St
916-446-6768
1112 Second St 916-442-4772
Fulton’s
$$-$$$ Steakhouse W-Sun 4p-2a
900 Second St
916-444-9641
Joe’s Crab Shack
$-$$$
Seafood
Sa-Sun 11-11 M-F 11-10
Front & Neasham
916-553-4249
La Terraza
$-$$
Mexican
11-9 daily
1027 Second St 916-440-0874
O’Mally’s Irish Pub
$
Burgers
11:30a-2a
1109 Second St 916-492-1230
M-F 11:30-9 Sa 11:30-10 Su 10-2 4-9
1000 Front St, onboard the Delta King
Pilothouse Restaurant
$$-$$$ Continental
M-Th 11-9:30 Fri 10a-10:30p S-Sun 11-9 S-Th 11-9 F-Sa 11-11
916-441-4440
Rio City Cafe
$$-$$$
California Cuisine
Sports Corner Cafe
$
Burgers
Steamers Cafe
$-$$
Coffee Shop & Deli
M-Th 7a-8p F 7-11 Sa 8-11 Sun 8-8
101 K Street
916-448-9404
Dragon Palace
$-$$
Chinese
Mon-Sat 11-9
314 E St Charles
209-754-3867
Pickle Patch Deli
$
Sandwiches Mon-Fri
Alfredo’s
$-$$
Mexican
Banny’s Cafe
$$-$$$
Mediterranean
Sun-Th 11-9 Fri-Sat 11-10 M-Sa 11-9 Sun 3-8
Diamond Back Grill
$-$$
American
Call
110 S Washington 209-532-6661
El Jardin
$-$$
Mexican
Call
76 N Washington 209-588-0770
Sonora Grill
$$
Italian
W-F 5-9 Sat 5-11
301 S Washington 888-611-GRIL
Back Roads Coffee Shop
$
Coffee Shop/Deli
Bellotti’s / American Exchange Hotel
$$
Steaks/ Pasta/ Burgers
Caffe Via d’ Oro
$$
T-F 7-3/S-S 7-4 74 Main St M Closed M-T 11-8 W-Th 7a-8p 53 Main St F-Sat 7a-9p Sun 9-3 W-Sun 5-? 36 Main St
Chatter Box Cafe
$
1110 Front St
Restaurants
Jamestown 916-441-7966
California Fats
916-442-8226
1030 Second St 916-442-8489
San andreas 577 W St Charles 209-754-1978
Old Sonora 123 S Washington 209-532-8332 83 S Stewart St
209-533-4709
Sutter Creek
California Breakfast/ Lunch
Th-Mon 8-4
9 Main St
209-267-0440 209-267-5211 209-267-0535 209-267-5935
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Jamestown Susan’s Place $-$$ Sutter Creek Coffee Roasting Co. Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emporium Sutter Creek Palace Sutter Diner AKA MelBellies Thomi’s Coffee & Eatery Tea Eras
Mediterranean / Th-Sun Californian Espresso/ $-$$ M-Sat 6:30-5 Restaurant M-Th 10-8 Ice Cream/ $ F-Sat 9-10 Lunch Sun 9-8 $$-$$$ Steaks 11-3 & 5-9 $-$$
Casual
15 Eureka St
209-267-0945
20 Eureka St
209-267-5550
51 Main St
209-267-0543
6 Main St
209-267-1300
Daily
291 Handford St 209-267-1551
M-Sat 7-3
40 C Hanford St
209-267-1108
Th-Tu 11-3
73 Main St
209-267-0333
$-$$
Breakfast/ Lunch Tea Room
Cafe 108 at Kelly’s
$-$$
Coffee Shop
Th-Sun hours vary
The Eprosan House
$-$$$
North Beach Italian
M-F 11-8:30 Sa-Sun 4-8:30
22930 Twain Harte Dr.
I Love Pizza
$-$$
Pizza
M-F 4p-9p Sat 11a-9p Sun 4p-8p
23092 Fuller Rd. 209-586-1313
La Morenita/ El Jardin
$-$$
Mexican
S-Th 11-8:30 F-Sa 11-9
22997 Joaquin Gulley Rd.
Pizza Factory
$-$$
Pizza
M-Th 10a-10p F-Sa 10a-11p Sun 1p-9p
18711 Tiffeni Dr. 209-586-5957
The Rock Pub & Restaurant
$-$$$
American/ S-Th 7a-8p Seafood/ F-Sa 7a-9p Pasta
Villa D’Oro
$$-$$$ Italian
$
TWAIN HARTE
T-Sun 4:30-9
24181 State Hwy 209-586-3283 108 209-586-3700
209-586-1898
23068 Fuller Rd. 209-586-2080 23036 Joaquin Gulley Rd.
209-586-2182
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. Since we cannot guarantee that all information is correct at time of publishing, we encourage you to contact these businesses to receive full and accurate information before visiting them. Don’t see your business listed here? Please call us to add you or update your information at 209-962-0342.
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Hours
Address
Phone
Prestige Gallery
Call
1234 S Main St
209-736-6846
Victoria’s Framing Etc.
Tu-F 9:30-5 Sat 9:30-1
520 N Main
209-736-0064
Call
35463 Hwy 41
559-683-7529
Coulterville Visitors Center
Call
5007 Main St
209-878-3074
Northern Mariposa Co History Center
W-Sun 10-4
Hwy 132 & 49
209-878-3015
Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum
Daily 1-4:30
18990 Hwy 120
209-962-0300
Whitewolf Art Gallery
M-Th 1-5 Fri-Sat 1-6
18727 Main St, Ste D
209-962-0342
BN Galleries
10:30-5 Cl Tu
49 Main St
209-257-1923
Funk’s Gallery
M-Sat 10-5 Sun 11-4
160 Main St
209-223-1149
Th-Sat 10-5 Sun 11-5
18231 Main St
209-984-5514
Calif. State Mining & Mineral Museum
May-Sep 10-6 Oct-Apr 10-4
Hwy 49 S
209-742-7625
Heaven & Earth Art Gallery
Call
5024-B Hwy 140
209-966-7086
Mariposa Co Arts Council 5th St Gallery
M-F 9-5
5009 5th Street
209-966-3155
Mariposa Museum & History Center
Oct 10-4:30 Nov-Dec 10-4
5119 Jessie St
209-966-2924
Sierra Artists Gallery
Tu-Sat 10-4
Hwy 140 & 6th St
209-966-2284
The Art Gallery in Murphys
Th-M 11-5
432 Main St
209-728-8640
Diane’s Frameplace
M-F 9-5 Sat 9-1
265 Tom Bell Rd
209-728-2955
Iron Door Gallery
Th-M 11-5
458 Main St
209-728-1928
Main Street Gallery
W-M Cl Tues
466 Main St
209-728-1000
Studio Gallery II
M-F 11-5 Sat-Sun 10-5
431 Main St
209-728-2028
Uptown Mercantile
W-M 11-5
66 Scott St #5
209-728-3216
Angels Camp
Coarsegold Inanna’s Studio Gallery
COULTERVILLE
GROVELAND
Art Galleries/Museums
Jamestown
Art Galleries/Museums
JACKSON
JAMESTOWN Mark Reuben Sports & History Gallery
MARIPOSA
MURPHYS
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OAKHURST Adrianne’s
Daily 10-5
40671 Hwy 41
559-658-6300
David Ashcraft Gallery
Call
40982 Hwy 41
559-683-3375
Grimmer Gallery
Call
40982 Hwy 41
559-658-2104
Haddon Hall Art & Antiques
Mon-Sat 10:30-4:00
40359 Hwy 41 #6
559-658-5995
National Parks Art Center
Call
40982 Hwy 41
559-683-4308
Oakhurst Frameworks & Gallery
Mon-Sat 10-6
40539 Hwy 41
559-683-7941
Stavast Studio/Gallery
Call
40982 Hwy 41
559-683-0611
Timberline Gallery
Call
40982 Hwy 41
559-683-3345
Williams Gallery West
Tu-Sun 12-6
40680 Hwy 41
559-683-5551
Sat-Sun 9-5 M,Th,Fri 8-4
12557 Steiner Rd
209-245-3384
PLYMOUTH Charles Spinetta Wildlife Art Gallery
SONORA The Art Annex (CSAC) Bowl of Cherries Vault Gallery of Fine Art
Call Call Daily 11-5
48 S. Washington 209-341-2018 140 SWashington 209-533-3123 42 S Washington 209-533-1384
SUTTER CREEK Fine Eye Gallery
Daily 10-5:30
Sutter Creek Gallery
Th-M 11-5
71 Main Bldg Brignole 35 Main St
209-267-0571 209-267-0228
Wineries Address
Phone
3151 Hwy 88
209-274-2238
145 Main St
209-223-5192
Butterfly Creek Winery
4063 Triangle Rd
209-966-2097
Chappell Vineyard & Winery
5888 Colorado Rd
209-966-7697
Mount Bullion Vineyards
6947 Hwy 49 N
209-377-8450
Silver Fox Vineyard
4683 Morningstar Lane
209-966-4800
Villa Spalla Vineyard & Winery
4117 Wilbur’s Way
209-966-8414
8032 S Main
209-286-1800
Black Sheep Winery
634 French Gulch
209-728-2157
Brice Station
3353 Hwy 4
209-728-9893
IONE Clos du Lac / Greenstone Winery
Jackson California Wine Sellers
MARIPOSA
MOKELUMNE HILL French Hill Winery
MURPHYS
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Broll Mountain Vineyards
106 Main St
209-728-9750
Chatom Vineyards
1969 Hwy 4
209-736-6500
Hatcher Winery
925 Main St
209-605-7111
Ironstone Vineyards
1894 Six Mile Rd
209-728-1251
Malvadino/Com-e’belle’ Vineyards
457 C Algiers St
209-728-9030
Millaire Winery
276 Main St
209-728-1658
Newsome Harlow Winery
403 Main St
209-728-9817
Stevenot Winery
458 Main St
209-728-9750
Twisted Oak Winery
350 Main St
209-728-3942
Zucca Mountain Vineyards
425 E Main St
209-728-1623
Bray Vineyards
10590 Shenandoah
209-245-6023
Charles Spinetta Winery
12557 Steiner Rd
209-245-3384
Deaver Vineyards
12455 Steiner Rd
209-245-4099
Dillian Wines
12138 Steiner Rd
209-245-3444
Karly Wines
11076 Bell Rd
209-245-3922
Montevina Winery
20680 Shenandoah
209-245-6942
Nine Gables Vineyard
10778 Shenandoah
209-245-3949
Renwood Winery
12225 Steiner Rd
209-245-6979
Shenandoah Vineyards
12300 Steiner Rd
209-245-4455
Sobon Estate
14430 Shenandoah
209-245-6554
Sonora Winery & Port Works
19919 Shenandoah School Rd
209-245-4700
Story Winery
10525 Bell Rd
209-245-6208
Terre Rouge Winery
10801 Dickson Rd
209-245-3117
Villa Toscano
10600 Shenandoah
209-245-3332
Vino Noceto Winery
11011 Shenandoah
209-245-6556
Young’s Vineyard
10120 Shenandoah
209-245-3005
36 S Washington
209-532-9463
Sutter Creek Wine Tasting
5 Main St
209-267-5838
Sutter Ridge Vineyards
14110 Ridge Rd
209-267-9108
Gerber Vineyards
3675 Six Mile Rd
209-736-4766
Irish Vineyards
2849 Hwy 4
209-736-1299
Twisted Oak Winery
4280 Redhill Rd
209-736-9080
WINERIES
Wineries
PLYMOUTH
SONORA Muir Hanna Vineyard Tasting Rm
SUTTER CREEK
VALLECITO
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48
Amador County Chamber of Commerce
800-649-4988
Antelope-Highlands Chamber of Commerce
916-334-2214
Auburn – California Welcome Center
530-887-2111
Auburn area Chamber of Commerce
530-885-5616
Calaveras county Chamber of commerce
209-736-2580
Calaveras County Visitors Bureau
209-736-0049
Carmichael Chamber of commerce
916-481-1002
Citrus Heights Chamber of commerce
916-722-4545
colfax area chamber of commerce
530-346-8888
columbia chamber of commerce
209-536-1672
Coulterville visitors center
209-878-3074
El dorado county chamber of commerce
530-621-5885
el dorado hills chamber of commerce
916-933-1335
Folsom Chamber of commerce
916-985-2698
foresthill divide chamber of commerce
530-367-2474
gold country visitors association
800-225-3764
golden chain council of the mother lode
209-532-2350
grass valley-nevada county chamber
530-273-4667
Lincoln area chamber of commerce
916-645-2035
MARIPOSA COUNTY Chamber of commerce
209-966-2456
MARIPOSA COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
866-425-3366
Nevada city chamber of commerce
530-265-2692
placer (south) tourism
916-773-5400
Sacramento convention & visitors bureau
800-292-2334
sacramento metropolitan chamber
916-552-6800
Sacramento (north) chamber of commerce
916-925-6773
(old) sacramento visitor center
916-442-7644
Shingle springs/cameron park Chamber
530-677-8000
Sierra County Chamber of commerce
530-862-0308
Sutter creek visitors center
800-400-0305
Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau
800-446-1333
Twain Harte Chamber of Commerce
209-586-4482
Yosemite Chamber of Commerce
209-962-0429
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