Family Adventures

Set back in the hills above Placerville, the Gold Bug Park is a must-visit destination for history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This hidden gem offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the thrill of the California Gold Rush.

Stroll through Gold Rush history in Dutch Flat

Climb towering cliffs, rappel down dizzying heights, and zip-line over rocky pools, all at Quarry Park Adventures. There's climbing for smaller adventurers too, and paddle boats and picnic tables for a more serene afternoon.

The Griffith Quarry Museum and surrounding park features exhibits on the granite industry and trails along the quarry rim.

Pan for gold, see what it was like inside a gold mine, and explore Gold Rush history in this charming museum, open Friday through Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Fun for kids and parents, and free!

Explore the rich history of Dutch Flat and surrounding gold rush towns in the Golden Drift Museum though interpretive exhibits, photographs and artifacts. Open noon to 4pm from Memorial Day through September.

This museum interprets the history of the town of Foresthill and the surrounding area known as the Foresthill Divide.

The Bernhard Museum Complex features an authentic look at life in 1860's California.

Rustic family farm selling many varieties of persimmons and other exotic local tree fruit.

Located on the first floor of Auburn’s iconic courthouse, the Placer County Museum tells the story of Placer County’s history starting from the original Nisenan Maidu inhabitants through to the latter half of the 20th century.

Enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, and all kinds of water sports at the Folsom State Recreation Area. At almost twenty thousand acres and over one hundred miles of trails, this popular park boasts a huge variety of activities, all surrounded by spectacular scenery and natural beauty.