Gather your group in Tuolumne County, California, where fresh air comes with a fresh perspective

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown is home to one of the few remaining working railroad roundhouses in the U.S. and an impressive collection of steam locomotives and railroad cars of the historical Sierra Railway. The highlight of this state park is an actual movie star—Sierra No. 3, known as the movie star locomotive, has been featured in hundreds of movies, television shows, and commercials.

Get immersed in California’s Gold Rush history in Columbia State Historic Park with a ride on an authentic stagecoach, gold panning, and conversations with knowledgeable and friendly townspeople dressed in period attire. Historical inns, restaurants, a working blacksmith shop, an old-fashioned bowling alley, a theater, and shops lend themselves to the town’s genuine ambiance.

High Sierra

Travel to new heights on a scenic drive to Tuolumne County’s High Country along Highway 108 (Sonora Pass). Magnificent vistas, peaks, lakes, and rivers create endless picturesque opportunities for every nature lover or outdoor enthusiast. The town of Twain Harte among the pines is a great place to start with quaint shops and galleries to browse. 

Hiking is the number one visitor activity in Tuolumne County. The Stanislaus National Forest provides thousands of miles of trails for hikers of all skill levels. Some trailheads located along and near the highway are suitable for smaller motorcoaches to access. Or, experience the West the way the settlers first saw it: on horseback! Reputable pack stations offer trail rides May through October with knowledgeable guides leading the way.

For more information, contact Visit Tuolumne’s County’s Katie Kirkland.

Photos by Tuolumne County Tourism