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Free Entertainment in the Motherlode

If you’re looking for bargains and deals on things to do in the Motherlode area here are a few places to consider. For visitors and tourist some of the places that you can enjoy locally are completely free and you can even eat and shop on a budget with a great selection of local bargains. Our first choice for a day trip would be Columbia, this historic town is a great place for a family to walk around and see the sights. Recognized as a Historical State Park, Parking is free and the downtown main street is closed to vehicles so people can walk and enjoy the town on foot. Columbia is full of historic sights and has numerous places for great photos. Free and bargain activities include gold panning, rock climbing, candle dipping, stagecoach rides, ghost tours, a blacksmith shop and more. Pizza and sarsaparilla sodas are a...

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Visiting Angels Camp

Hiking, History, See

Angels Camp is located along Hwy 49 also known as City of Angels is the only incorporated city in Calaveras County. With a population just under 5000 this old gold country town is also sometimes known as “frog Town” based on a Mark Twain tale and is celebrated with an annual Frog Jubilee at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. It is a small town with total area of 9.3 km2 (3.6 mi2) and was founded by George Angel in 1849, who established a mining camp and trading store. Angles Camp was registered in 1938 as a California Historical Landmark and the Angels Camp museum was founded in 1951. The Angels Camp museum opens at 10:00 AM but is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The museum has a hall display of information about Mark Twain and his story. There are some old equipments and many old housewares on display which were used...

Destinations

Sonora Murphy’s Wine Country

Food, Nature, Outdoors, Relax, See

The Motherlode area offers a unique and excellent variety of wineries and wines in the beautiful sierra wine country. Although there are a number of wineries spread out through out the region and these can visited during most business hours. I like to tour the wineries and enjoy wine tasting rooms in and around Murphy’s. In some of the counties you can include activities such as a mystery theater, mountain biking or resort accommodations in your tour plans. Activities such as wine tasting seminars and walking vineyard tours are offered by family owned wineries in Santa Barbara, Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley and the Medocino area. Many of these places also have shops where you can purchase some of the endless varieties of wine and wine accessories you will see on your tours. As everybody knows drinking and driving is not advisable, and for that reason you can tour the...

Angels Camp

Best Of Angels Camp

Hiking, History, See

Accommodations Angels Camp is home to a few overnight options including a Best Western hotel and Worldmark Resort that features multiple swimming pools, tennis courts and condo like accommodations. Units include a kitchen, outdoor patio and grill and are located near a 18 hole golf course so the entire family can enjoy their stay. Food Although a quick drive to Murphy’s might be worth the trip for those looking for more dining options. Angels camp does offer a number of good places to eat. If your looking to sit down and eat check out Camps, the food and drinks are great and you get to stay local. Other options include Chinese food, Pizza and a Mexican Food option as well. Fast Food Angels camp offers a variety of fast food and quick bites including Chicken barn, Taco Bell, Pizza, McDonalds and Starbucks Theatre Down town Angels camp is home to...

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