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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.
- So You Think You Know Sacramento?
- Where to Enjoy Laid-Back Summer Fun in Colfax
Where to Enjoy Laid-Back Summer Fun in Colfax
- Golden Chain Highway
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
- Craft Breweries in Gold Country
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
- California Welcome Center - El Dorado Hills
California Welcome Center - El Dorado Hills
- Gold Country Road Trip with Bon Traveler
Gold Country Road Trip with Bon Traveler
Events In:
- California State Fair
California State Fair
July 11–27, 2025
- California Wine Month
California Wine Month
September 1–30, 2025
- Terra Madre Americas Slow Food Festival
Terra Madre Americas Slow Food Festival
September 26–28, 2025
- How to Splurge or Save in Sacramento
How to Splurge or Save in Sacramento
From Michelin-star dining to epic pizza slices, the City of Trees appeals to any budget
- August 2025 Events in California
August 2025 Events in California
Plan a trip to hear music, sample unique cuisine, or watch dogs surf
- Discover 8 of California’s Best-Kept Secrets
Discover 8 of California’s Best-Kept Secrets
These remote and surprising spots fly under the radar for even the most well-versed California travelers
- 5 Amazing Things to Do in Sacramento
5 Amazing Things to Do in Sacramento
California’s vibrant capital city blends politics with high-minded eateries, innovative breweries, Gold Rush history, and ultra-modern hotels
- Dining in Sacramento
Dining in Sacramento
The capital of farm-to-fork dining in the capital
- July 2025 Events in California
July 2025 Events in California
Make summer memories while enjoying fairs, comic book culture, and craft beer
- Great U-Pick Farms in California
Great U-Pick Farms in California
Enjoy the best of California’s berries, apples, mandarin oranges, and more at these local farms
- Don't-Miss City Farmers' Markets
Don't-Miss City Farmers' Markets
Local produce, amazing finds
- Dine at a Michelin-Star Restaurant in California
Dine at a Michelin-Star Restaurant in California
Choose from dozens of acclaimed restaurants across the Golden State
- How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in California
How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in California
Honor America’s birthday in 2025 with fireworks, festivals, and gorgeous settings around the Golden State
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
Michelin Guide, L.A. to Paso Robles, LGBTQ+ Travel
46min
Native American Travel Experiences in California
1hr
Exploring Sacramento
48min
Redwood Coast, Favorite Hotels, Sacramento Dining
38min
Kristi Yamaguchi’s Golden State
32min
Set-Jetting in California
41min
Amazing California Sports Experiences
44min
Fascinating Road Trips
37min
Northern California's Greatest Hits
41min
Wine Tasting in California
49min
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