Drew Kelly
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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 one of the largest mass migrations 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.
Sip Wine in Gold Country
Sample vintages from old vines and new varietals in this under-the-radar California wine region
Craft Breweries in Gold Country
The state’s capitol more than holds its own in California’s “beer rush”
Amador County
Discover great wines, explore historic towns, and take to the slopes in a unique California region