{"id":2473,"date":"2022-08-25T21:52:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T04:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/?p=2473"},"modified":"2022-08-25T21:52:28","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T04:52:28","slug":"places-to-visit-in-el-dorado-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/08\/25\/places-to-visit-in-el-dorado-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to Visit in El Dorado County"},"content":{"rendered":"
Visit El Dorado<\/pre>\n
(PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA) Aug 25, 2022 \u2014 El Dorado County, at the heart of California\u2019s Gold Rush history, connects Sacramento, California\u2019s capital, with the State of Nevada. Within its borders are stunning rivers, lakes, gold mines, historic towns, breathtaking scenery, adventure sports, wineries and breweries, and a diverse community.<\/p>\n
El Dorado\u00a0County was once the epicenter of the Gold Rush and was packed with miners looking to strike a fortune. Today, it is a picturesque place that offers adventure and relaxation. If you are up for a meandering drive through the mountains, the rustic charm of El Dorado County will reward you.<\/p>\n
Read on to know the places worth visiting in El Dorado County.<\/p>\n
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Historic Downtown Placerville<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Placerville is a charming\u00a0gold rush<\/strong>\u00a0town between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. It is a great place to begin exploring the county before heading further. A stroll through the downtown offers the chance to delve into its treasured heritage, reflected in the 19th-century architecture lining the streets. Also, visit the Placerville Main Street Farmers\u2019 Market on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings on Placerville Drive in the summer and fall.<\/p>\n
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Marshall Gold Discovery State Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The California Gold Rush might be over, but at Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, you can learn about the history behind how Gold Country earned its name. Many 19th-century monuments remain to remind how some of the first migrants to California lived their lives. Marshall Gold Discovery State Park also offers Gold Discovery Tours, where guides lead you through the area, narrating the story of life in El Dorado\u2019s early days.<\/p>\n
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Apple Hill Growers Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Situated in the Greater Placerville Region, Apple Hill comes to life in the fall when a series of apple orchards open their fields to visitors. Discover family farms and participate in special fun events hosted all year round \u2013 Pumpkin Patches, Egg Hunts, and Berry Festivals to U-Pick Apple Fun. Also, don\u2019t forget to stop by any of the nearby bakeries to purchase Apple Hill\u2122 goodies during harvest season.<\/p>\n
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Gold Bug Park and Mine<\/strong><\/h3>\n
You will go back in time when you enter the Gold Bug Mine. It is a genuine gold mine from the Gold Rush days. Explore the Gold Bug and the mining museum. Do find time to visit the historic Stamp Mill and working Blacksmith Shop. While on your way back, stop at Hattie\u2019s Gift Shop for that unique souvenir of your mining experience.<\/p>\n
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South Lake Tahoe<\/strong><\/h3>\n
South Lake Tahoe is a one-stop adventure destination, offering mountain biking, paddleboarding, boating, skiing, snowboarding, and many other water and snow activities. The south shore of Lake Tahoe is an ever-evolving hub of entertainment, dining, and fun. It retains its rustic charm while blending seamlessly with growing trends. You can climb up the mountains or go diving in Lake Tahoe. There are plenty of fun things to do above and below the lake\u2019s surface!<\/p>\n
Interested in unraveling the\u00a0gold rush history<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0of California? Explore our website to plan an unforgettable trip to El Dorado County. Find information on outdoor recreation,\u00a0shopping<\/a>, history,\u00a0events<\/a>,\u00a0accommodations<\/a>,\u00a0farms & ranches<\/a>,\u00a0wineries<\/a>,\u00a0directions<\/a>, and\u00a0arts and culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
El Dorado\u00a0County was once the epicenter of the Gold Rush and was packed with miners looking to strike a fortune. Today, it is a picturesque place that offers adventure and relaxation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2474,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2473"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2473"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2475,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2473\/revisions\/2475"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}