CALIFORNIA: Columbia Diggins Tent Town

W H A T :    DIGGINS 1852
W H E N :    June 2-5, Thurs-Sun daytime
W H E R E: Columbia State Historic Park

M O R E : Columbia Gazette

Step back in time to the year 1852 and discover what life was like in a gold diggings encampment!
Over 150 volunteers help recreate this time in history by living the life of a miner, merchant, actor/actress, and more.

As expected, Columbia State Historic Park was the kids highlight of the Memorial Day trip… I still remember that it was a hit without kids too And that’s how we found out about this annual event, marked the calendar!

C I T I N E R A R Y : GOLD COUNTRY

D E S T I N A T I O N S

• Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway
• Murphys: Explore a Historic Gold Country Town
• Sutter Creek | Sutter Me Up

G U I D E S

• California’s Gold Country
• Calaveras Visitors Bureau
• Historic Hwy 49
• Sierra Nevada Travel Planning Official NG Mapguide
• Tour Amador County
• Travel for Kids

I T I N E R A R I E S
Day 1

• Calaveras Big Trees SP Association
• California Cavern State Historic Landmark
• Murphys: Explore a Historic Gold Country Town

Day 2:

• Black Chasm Cavern National Natural Landmark
• Sutter Creek: Sutter Creek Cheese Shoppe (yum: -)

Day 3: Columbia State Historic Park | Kate’s Teahouse (yum: -)

M A P

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V A C A T I O N &nbps; R E N T A L S

• El Dorado Ranch
• Forest Meadows : Vacation Rentals
• Manzanita Ranch

JACKSON’S CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS

FAMILY FUN ON THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

SANTA IS COMING TO RAILTOWN!

W H A T :    “Santa’s Starlight Express” & “Santa by Daylight”
W H E N :    November 26, 27, 28 & December 18, 19
W H E R E : Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Jamestown

Santa’s Express Trains depart Railtown, on November 26th, 27th & 28th, and December 18th & 19th. Trains run each day at 11, 12, 1, 2 & 3pm. Santa will be on board to greet visitors, and hand out candy canes. Santa is accompanied by Railtown’s Roving Fiddler, Dave Rainwater. Ticket prices are $13 for adults, $6 for youth, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets are available at the depot up to an hour before departure.

W I N E F E S T 2010

W H A T :    Winefest 2010
W H E N :    Saturday, November 13th 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
W H E R E : Sutter Creek Auditorium

PRESTON CASTLE HALLOWEEN HAUNT

Friday, 10/9, 6pm-11pm
Saturday, 10/30, 6pm-11pm
Sunday, 10/31, 6pm-10pm

Preston Castle
999 (end of) Palm Drive
Ione, California