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Calaveras County

· Angels Camp, CA

Why you should go…

Calaveras County sits in the Sierra Nevada foothills, where Gold Rush-era Main Streets in Angels Camp and Murphys mix historic saloons with wine tasting rooms. The area is also home to show caves like Moaning Cavern and Mercer Caverns, Big Trees State Park's giant sequoias, and the Calaveras County Fair's jumping frog jubilee.

  • #gold country
  • #sierra foothills
  • #wine tasting
  • #caverns

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Calaveras County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Rail Explorers Amador Division

    $25–$50

    Electric-assisted railbike rides along a historic 1904 rail line through the Sierra Nevada foothills near Ione, California.

    28 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Lodi

    Free

    California's Zinfandel capital, a Central Valley wine town with more than 85 wineries.

    39 mi awayMore like this

  • Eat & Drink
    Family Favorite

    Hilmar Cheese Visitor Center

    Free

    Free cheese factory tours, tastings, and a cafe at Hilmar Cheese Company's California plant.

    49 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Isleton Asian American Heritage Park

    Free

    A small memorial garden on Isleton's Main Street honoring the Delta town's historic Chinese and Japanese community.

    57 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    The California Museum

    Under $25

    State history museum near the Capitol featuring the California Hall of Fame and exhibits on the state's diverse past.

    61 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Placer Valley

    Free

    The official tourism organization promoting Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

    61 mi awayMore like this