Gold Country
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Bumping up against the west side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the Sierra foothills are where California’s past, present, and future merge into one unforgettable destination. The Gold Rush sparked the largest mass migration in America’s history, when more than 300,000 pioneers headed west to California hoping to strike it rich. You’ll find treasures of a different kind along the historic Golden Chain Highway, which oozes Old West charm. Or leave the small towns in your rearview and head to cosmopolitan Sacramento to sample the gastronomic wonders of America’s Farm to Fork Capital.
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Where to Enjoy Laid-Back Summer Fun in Colfax
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Golden Chain Highway
- Taste Craft Beer in the Heart of Rancho Cordova
Taste Craft Beer in the Heart of Rancho Cordova
- El Dorado County
El Dorado County
- 5 Notable Sacramento Neighborhoods
5 Notable Sacramento Neighborhoods
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Craft Breweries in Gold Country
- 5 Classic Gold Country B&Bs
5 Classic Gold Country B&Bs
- Old Sacramento
Old Sacramento
- Sip Wine in Gold Country
Sip Wine in Gold Country
- Tasting rooms in Murphys
Tasting rooms in Murphys
- Capay Organic
Capay Organic
- California Welcome Center - Auburn
California Welcome Center - Auburn
- Sacramento's River Fox Train
Sacramento's River Fox Train
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California Welcome Center - El Dorado Hills
- Gold Country Road Trip with Bon Traveler
Gold Country Road Trip with Bon Traveler
Explore California Stories
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- Canyons Endurance Runs 2026
Canyons Endurance Runs 2026
April 23-25, 2026
- Strawberry Music Festival
Strawberry Music Festival
May 21–24, 2026
- California State Fair
California State Fair
July 17–August 2, 2026
- California Wine Month
California Wine Month
September 1–30, 2026
Places to Eat & Drink
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- 10 Excellent St. Patrick’s Day Parties in California
10 Excellent St. Patrick’s Day Parties in California
The Golden State wears its green in both traditional and cheeky ways
- Only in California Sports Trip Travel Guide
Only in California Sports Trip Travel Guide
Super Bowl LX makes a great excuse for a sports-centric California vacation
- February 2026 Events in California
February 2026 Events in California
Love is in the air with a statewide passion for wine, dates, and flowering orchards
- The Best Hotel, Restaurant, and Theme Park Deals in California This Winter
The Best Hotel, Restaurant, and Theme Park Deals in California This Winter
Make the most of winter’s quiet season using these specials and discounts on hotels and theme parks
- How You Can Support California’s Black-Owned Businesses
How You Can Support California’s Black-Owned Businesses
Check out this curated collection of restaurants, boutiques, and other worthy outlets
- Discover the Charm of California’s 24 Cultural Districts
Discover the Charm of California’s 24 Cultural Districts
Explore these creative, diverse, and community-driven neighborhoods shaping California’s cultural identity
- Placer County Wine Trail
Placer County Wine Trail
Gold gives way to grapes in the Sierra foothills
- Top California Running Races
Top California Running Races
Plan your next vacation around one of these popular destination races
- January 2026 Events in California
January 2026 Events in California
There are countless ways to celebrate winter in the Golden State, including snow play, wildlife spotting, and excellent dining deals
- 8 Family-Friendly Gold Rush Adventures
8 Family-Friendly Gold Rush Adventures
Take on whitewater rapids, pan for gold, and explore California history
Videos
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California 101
Gold Country Road Trip
You are Here. A California Love Letter
California Dream Eater
3 Scrumptious Bowls of Soul in California
California Dream Eater
Sacramento’s Baconlicious Biscuit Sandwich
California Dream Eater
3 Must-Visit Sweet Tooth Stops in California
Hidden Gems
Murphys’ Under-the-Radar Wine Tasting
California Dream Eater
Sacramento’s Legendary Banana Cream Pie
California Dream Eater
Sacramento’s Poetic Pork Belly
California Dream Eater
Sacramento’s Sexy Sashimi Tapas
California Dream Eater
3 Farm2Fork Feasts in California
Podcasts
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Michelin Guide, L.A. to Paso Robles, LGBTQ+ Travel
46min
Balboa Park, Wellness Travel, Wide Open Walls
37min
Whale Watching, Dog-Friendly Travel, Ironstone Vineyards
30min
Fascinating Road Trips
37min
Culinary Greatest Hits
34min
Redwood Coast, Favorite Hotels, Sacramento Dining
38min
Stargazing, Best Bike Routes, Mid-Century Modernism
33min
Atlas Obscura, Packing Tips, Wine
26min
Native American Travel Experiences in California
1hr
Kristi Yamaguchi’s Golden State
32min
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