TOURISM – PLACERVILLE & SURROUNDING AREA:
Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall are all ideal times for cultural, recreational & sporting activities of all types in Placerville and it’s surrounding areas. With convenient access to Hwy. 50 and Hwy. 49, fun, relaxation & educational opportunities can be found in every direction.
There’s something for everyone from: historic tours, museums, and lodging that take you back to the days of the discovery of gold and the ensuing, famous “Gold Rush;” white-water rafting & kayaking on the American River, one of the premier river destinations in the country, with rapids to accommodate all skill levels; camping, hiking, and biking; Farm Trails driving tours and farmer’s markets to support the area’s varied agricultural products and industry including; The Apple Hill Growers, promoting apples, wines, and Christmas trees direct to consumer from the farm locations; art, antiquing & fine dining; and Lake Tahoe is less than two hours away offering skiing/snowboarding, casino gambling, fishing/boating, camping and golfing.
These highlights are but a few of the reasons Placerville is a popular locale for living and for vacationing. Below are several helpful links with more information about the available activities and recreation opportunities:
Winter/Spring:
Skiing/Snowboarding – Snowmobiling-Winter Sports
El Dorado Winery Assoc. Annual Passport Weekend
Choose & Cut Christmas Trees
Downtown Placerville/Local Events:
Summer/Fall:
Harvest Fair/State Fair
Farm Trails Farmer’s Market (starts late Spring)
River Rafting (starts late Spring – Fall)
Camping – outdoor activities
Placerville Speedway
Skateboard Park
http://www.sk8parkatlas.com/placerville.html
Lodging:
Bed & Breakfast/Historic
Hotels/Motels
Antiques/Theater/Restaurants:
Historic Gold Mining/Panning: