- Our list of the best things to do in Placerville, California, features the top 146 nearby activities — including 57 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Placerville, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Sports & Fitness, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 35 things to do within the city of Placerville, CA , followed by 111 popular activities in nearby cities, including Folsom, Plymouth, El Dorado Hills, Rocklin, Roseville, Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Rancho Cordova, Auburn, Citrus Heights, Sacramento, San Francisco, West Sacramento and Orange
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33.4 Miles
Capital Confections makes creative and handmade chocolates. Their sculptures made of white chocolate are veritable works of art.
35.3 Miles
Treat your family to a day of splash and dash at Raging Waters, Sacramento's largest water park. Slip and slide down the multiple tubes, the extreme body slides, and wave pool, while the little ones enjoy the splash pools.
35.3 Miles
As a family-operated winery, Bent Metal Winery offers wine tasting and picnics in their courtyard. One of their most popular wines is the Nuts and Bolts red blend. The winery features views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountain range.
35.6 Miles
96%
412 votes
10791 E. Empire St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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From 1850 to it closing in 1956, the Empire Mine State Historic Park produced more than 5.8 million ounces of gold. The park still contains many of the original mine buildings, the owner's cottage, mining tunnels and a restored garden.
35.6 Miles
For a look at one of the richest and largest gold mines in California, visitors check out Bourne Cottage. The mine was closed in 1956 after producing over 5 million ounces of gold and now guests can enjoy tours of the area.
36.2 Miles
91%
47 votes
10933 Allison Ranch Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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The Northstar Mine Powerhouse & Pelton Wheel Museum contains a plethora of exhibits and artifacts from the area's extensive gold mining days. Knowledgeable guides will take you through the facility which also features the largest Pelton wheel in existence.
36.2 Miles
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3 votes
10933 Allison Ranch Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949
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Filled with artifacts from Nevada's gold rush era, North Star Mining Museum offers visitors a guided tour of an authentic mine. The museum contains the largest Pelton Wheel in the world.
36.3 Miles
Built by bowlers, Prosperity Lanes offers recreational and league bowling and is open seven days a week. The facility features a bar and grill, pro shop, special events and accommodations for parties.
36.4 Miles
Sacramento's American River Bicycle Trail is a cyclist's dream. The 32-mile paved route stretches from Sacramento to Folsom, and is popular with recreational bikers and commuters. The trail is scrupulously maintained and free of gaping potholes, cracks and other faults.
36.5 Miles
Originally built in 1865 as an orphanage for children who lost parents in mining accidents, the Grass Valley Museum contains furniture, clothing, photographs and other artifacts from the Gold Rush era. It is open mid-April through mid-October.