Free & Cheap Things to Do in El Dorado Hills, CA

  • The list below includes 220 free or cheap things to do in or near El Dorado Hills, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters, Bars and Breweries.
  • From Kalithea Park to South Fork American River Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Dorado Hills and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sacramento, Folsom, Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights.
  • The list below includes 220 free or cheap things to do in or near El Dorado Hills, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters, Bars and Breweries.
  • From Kalithea Park to South Fork American River Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Dorado Hills and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sacramento, Folsom, Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights.
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4.6 Miles
57% 37 votes
Bowling 511 E Bidwell Street, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
The FLB Entertainment Center is a family-owned recreational facility that features a bowling alley, a sports bar, a casino, and a grill. The facility is available for various types of parties and charitable events.
4.9 Miles
71% 17 votes
National & State Parks 7794 Folsom Dam Road, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
The Folsom Dam and Powerhouse features a concrete dam that is 87 feet high and 1,093 feet long. The Folsom Powerplant, located below the dam, features three generators which produce a total of 198,207 kilowatts of power.
5.0 Miles
74% 23 votes
Parks 7806 Folsom Auburn Road, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Visitors of Beal's Point will be able to enjoy barbeque pits, grassy areas, and picnic areas. The site also features a snack bar, bicycling and overnight camping opportunities, and access to Folsom Lake's waters.
5.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Historic Sites 9980 Greenback Ln, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
The Folsom Powerhouse State Historical Park contains an electric generating facility built in 1895 that once provided power to the city of Sacramento. Open Wednesday through Sunday, there are educational tours, historical exhibits, picnic areas and fishing.
5.2 Miles
83% 35 votes
History Museums 823 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Folsom Historical Museum will be able to enjoy exhibits and tours which focus on the California Gold Rush and the location's native inhabitants. The location also hosts special events, including a Historic Home Tour of the area.
5.2 Miles
100% 10 votes
Beaches 7806 Auburn-Folsom Road, Folsom Lake, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Located on Folsom Lake, Granite Bay Beach is beautiful and offers the chance to enjoy a variety of activities. With water access, visitors can enjoy swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding, or other fun such as volleyball and sunbathing.
5.2 Miles
82% 133 votes
Neighborhoods Folsom, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the historic Sutter Street will be able to visit shops, art galleries, and live theater performances. Guests who wish to dine can also eat sandwiches or international cuisine items.
5.3 Miles
72% 101 votes
National & State Parks 7806 Auburn-Folsom Road, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area will be able to go hiking, biking, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, waterskiing, boating, and running. The site is also a rich fishing site, with trout, catfish, and small mouth bass in the waters.
5.3 Miles
48% 29 votes
Lake 7806 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Folsom Lake SRA is a lakeside campgrounds that offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, horseback riding and picnicking. The bicycle path is 32 miles long and the lake is a popular location for fishing, boating and water skiing.
5.3 Miles
88% 8 votes
Skating Rinks Sutter St, near the Light Rail Station, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, Folsom's Historic Sutter Street Ice Rink is located in the heart of Folsom's historic district. The rink offers open skating hours, and rents skates with skate assistants for those learning to skate.
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