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Yosemite National Park One of the "wonders"
of the World....need we say more? Visit www.yosemite.org
RAILTOWN - JAMESTOWN 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 300 film and TV productions, including
Back to the Future 3, High Noon, Petticoat Junction, and Little
House on the Prairie. Roundhouse tours, grounds and gift shop
are open daily. Steam trains operate on weekends through most
of the year.
PAN FOR GOLD Gold is the reason that
much of California exists. Jamestown is in the heart of the
Gold Country - geologists state that 85-90% of the gold is
still in the ground. You can search for gold on your own,
or with one of our local guides to help. Want to visit an
underground mine? We have that also. Gold
panning, sniping, tours, instruction are to be found here
in Jamestown.
COLUMBIA STATE PARK The town's old
Gold Rush-era business district has been preserved, with shops,
and restaurants. Visitors have the chance to time-travel to
the 1850s, imagining life when gold miners rubbed shoulders
with businessmen and the other residents in Columbia. Visitors
can experience a bygone era watching proprietors in period
clothing conduct business in the style of yesterday. There
are opportunities to ride a 100 year-old stagecoach, hire
a "fine steed" for a horseback ride through the
"diggins," pan for gold, or tour an active gold
mine. www.columbiacalifornia.com
SKI Great snow in the Sierra Mtns make Jamestown
a winter destination for skiing, snowboarding and sledding.
Easy driving to the many ski resorts such as Bear
Valley and Dodge
Ridge, make the National Hotel a great place to stay for
winter fun.
GOLF Great golf courses abound in
the Sierra foothills. The variety of landscapes and views,
with varied degrees of challenge, have something to offer
all levels of golfers. There are six championship golf courses
in the area, including: Mountain
Springs Golf Club, Greenhorn Creek, Pine Mt. Lake, Forest
Meadows and Saddlecreek Golf Resort, which is home to the
Northern California PGA. And 9 hole courses, Phoenix Lake
and Twain Harte.
WINERIES The Gold Country has become
known as the "other
wine country". This is Zinfandel country, although
other wonderful reds and whites are produced throughout this
area. Today, these Gold Country wines are winning top awards
in major wine tasting competitions. Try a bicycle
tour through our wine country.
THEATER Three live professional theatres
co-exist in Tuolumne County and perform on a regular basis.
From Broadway musicals to cutting edge drama, the quality
and selections of productions is unsurpassed. Check out our
Night on the Town theater package!
WATER SPORTS We have both large and
small lakes that are ideal for those who want to water ski,
fish, sail, canoe or houseboat. Boating in the Gold Country
can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons. Area lakes include
New Melones, Pinecrest, Lake Tulloch, Lake Don Pedro and more!
Other water sports include guided
rafting trips, kayaking, and water skiing. Rentals of
all types can be found within a short drive from Jamestown.
FISHING Fish by the stream, on the
lake shore, from a boat or even at the trout farm - Tuolumne
County has it all!
Try all inclusive guided fly fishing
excursions with Tim Bermingham . 18 ft. jet boat, 16'
McKenzie drift boat and wading excursions. Call Tim at 209.984.4007
Need more ideas? Walking/Hiking among
the Giant Sequoias in Calaveras
Big Trees State Park can be a memorable experience. Or,
walk or rappel into the caverns of Moaning
Caves; go horseback riding in the Foothills or in the
High Sierras. All of these activities can be arranged on short
notice.
History Jamestown and the Gold Country region
is rich in history, including original towns with restored
buildings, walking tours of historical districts, quality
museums, original jails, and of course, many antique shops.
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