In Tuolumne County, California, spectacular scenery, outdoor recreation, and history come together, reaching from the heart of California’s Gold Country to the granite, forested peaks of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Tuolumne County is like three year-round destinations in one, just 125 miles east of the San Francisco Bay area. Whether your group wants to sightsee and wander effortlessly or is aspiring for adventure, it will find endless activities and appealing lodging options and venues in walkable towns and expansive natural settings.
Gold Country
Tuolumne County’s Gold Country offers an authentic Gold Rush experience with its rich and lively historical towns, such as Jamestown, Sonora, and Columbia, where unique specialty shops, fine art galleries, and diverse dining options line the streets. Take in a superior live theater performances, or try your luck with 24-hour gaming action. Wineries, craft breweries, and a hard apple cider distillery enthusiastically share their local beverage creations in distinctive locations.
Two California state historic parks, Railtown 1897 and Columbia, export visitors to a past era when the West was bustling with those searching for gold or a new way of life.
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