Guidebook for Placerville
Parks & Nature
Placerville is nestled at the gateway to the natural wonders of Desolation Wilderness and the National Forest with Hiking, skiing and white water rafting. Whether you look for a high mountain experience or a lovely walk amid pines and oak trails, this is the place to explore
Jenkinson Lake
Hangtown's Gold Bug Park
2635 Gold Bug LnSly Park Recreation Area
4771 Sly Park RdGreat place to cool off and watch rafters float by. Benches, grass and bathrooms provided
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Henningsen Lotus Park
950 Lotus RdGreat place to cool off and watch rafters float by. Benches, grass and bathrooms provided
This is where gold was discovered along the American River, starting the largest human migration in world history
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Coloma
This is where gold was discovered along the American River, starting the largest human migration in world history
Essentials
Save Mart
1270 BroadwayPlacerville Food Co-op
535 Placerville Drorganics
Oldest hardware store west of the Mississippi. You will find EVERYTHING here a special note: all inventory is done by hand - that's right! not a computer living here.
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Placerville True Value Hardware
441 Main StOldest hardware store west of the Mississippi. You will find EVERYTHING here a special note: all inventory is done by hand - that's right! not a computer living here.
Entertainment & Activities
a trip down the river will make you feel every cell in your body
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Whitewater Excitement, Inc.
6580 CA-49a trip down the river will make you feel every cell in your body
The Wine Smith
346 Main StSmith Flat House
2021 Smith Flat RdPlacerville
Wineries
El Dorado County is where wine growing started in California. In recent decades a new surge of award winning wineries have surges Known for Zins and Barbaras other varietals are winning to awards, as well. With scores of wineries , this is an amazing region to discover wines
One of the oldest wineries in California and only 2 miles away. Grassy knoll for picnics. Known for Zins and Barbaras
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Boeger Winery
1709 Carson RdOne of the oldest wineries in California and only 2 miles away. Grassy knoll for picnics. Known for Zins and Barbaras
Findleton Estate & Winery
3500 Carson RoadNello Olivo Winery
643 Bee StNello Olivo Winery, Camino Tasting Room
3544 Carson RdFenton Herriott Vineyards
120 Jacquier CtVineyards first got their start in El Dorado County in the 1800s. Hit by a blight Napa then became dominate but our region is huge now but with the intimate personal feeling. Most tastings do not charge a fee This will be your new favorite wine country
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El Dorado County Wine Country
Vineyards first got their start in El Dorado County in the 1800s. Hit by a blight Napa then became dominate but our region is huge now but with the intimate personal feeling. Most tastings do not charge a fee This will be your new favorite wine country
Sightseeing
You will love the Audible guide - its a fun experience for adults and children alike
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Hangtown's Gold Bug Park
2635 Gold Bug LnYou will love the Audible guide - its a fun experience for adults and children alike
Apple Hill is where you can not imagine all that is wonderful made from apples, plus crafts, activities for the kids, or stroll through an orchard with your picknic
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Apple Hill
2952 Carson RdApple Hill is where you can not imagine all that is wonderful made from apples, plus crafts, activities for the kids, or stroll through an orchard with your picknic
Food scene
Smith Flat House
2021 Smith Flat RdAmore Mio Itailian Bistro
451 Main StDon't miss the tiramisu
Hog Wild Bar-B-Que
38 Main StCasual and a must visit for BBQ lovers
Wonderful Patio, nice dining room, crafted drinks. A special place for an intimate dinner or long lunch
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Independent Restaurant & Bar
629 Main StWonderful Patio, nice dining room, crafted drinks. A special place for an intimate dinner or long lunch
Really unusual sandwich selections, I have not dared but rave reviews from guests Grab a bag and head out for an adventure!
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Timmy's BROWN BAG
451 Main StReally unusual sandwich selections, I have not dared but rave reviews from guests Grab a bag and head out for an adventure!
The Name says it all. A long time local and visitor favorite Specializing in breakfasts, pies etc
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Sweetie Pie's
577 Main StThe Name says it all. A long time local and visitor favorite Specializing in breakfasts, pies etc
Cascada
384 Main StUpscale Mexican, good bar