


Auburn's Lake of the Pines neighborhood offers attractions including Lake Combie.
Auburn's Historic Old Town Auburn neighborhood offers attractions including Joss House Museum.
Beneath the shadow of the Sierras, Gold Rush history comes alive in Old Town's Victorian-era buildings. Sip coffee in a former miner's supply store before exploring the Superior Court Historic Courthouse with its impressive dome. The American River Canyon offers trails where hikers might spot golden eagles soaring above emerald waters. Lake Clementine's placid surface belies the thrilling white-water adventures available downstream. Local wineries like Mt. Vernon provide tastings with Sierra foothill views. After a round at Ridge Golf Club or DarkHorse, browse antique shops where owners share tales of the area's boom-and-bust past. Come autumn, the Gold Country Fairgrounds hosts events celebrating the region's agricultural bounty and pioneering spirit.

