Placerville is a community rich in history and heritage!  Discover everything Placerville has to offer by exploring some of these local attractions and activities!

El Dorado County Farm Trails

Whether you are visiting our community for a day or a week, you'll want to explore our Farm Trails and take home some of the fruits, vegetables, and local products.  There are many agricultural attractions and recreational activities you can enjoy in El Dorado county, with a strong emphasis on family fun!

Placerville Downtown Association

Girls Night Out, Placerville Art Walk, Rhythm & Blooms Party, Hangtown Car Show, Art & Wine Festival, Trick or Treat on Main Street, Festival of Lights- whatever the season, for so many reasons, there is something taking place in downtown Placerville!  Check out the Placerville Downtown Association's website for more information about activities to enjoy with family and friends!

El Dorado County Visitors Authority

The El Dorado County Visitor's Authority provides an ongoing calendar of local activities, meetings and events.  You can check out their website by clicking on the image to the left.

Coloma Valley - Gold Country

Nestled in California's Sierra foothills, in the fabled Gold Country, lies the Coloma Valley.  The South Fork of the American River - made famous in 1848 when gold was discovered in its stream bed at Sutter's Mill - runs right down the center of the valley.  That discovery triggered the famed California Gold Rush in 1849.  Today, the communities of Coloma and Lotus, with their ranches, orchards, B&Bs, campgrounds, businesses and the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park brings California history to life! The American River is also well-known for its whitewater rapids.  The fun begins only an hour from Sacramento and 2 to 3 hours from San Francisco...and just a hop skip and a jump from Placerville!

See also: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

The Apple Hill® Growers Association

The Apple Hill® Growers Association, located in Camino, Placerville and Pollock Pines, CA began with 16 original ranches, but has grown to well-over 50 ranches including wineries, a micro-brewery, spa, vineyards and Christmas tree growers. Experience the real taste of the Sierra foothills at Apple Hill!

El Dorado Winery Association

No trip to the Sierra foothills would be complete without touring the famed wine country of El Dorado County.   Celebrations and special events are scheduled throughout the year.  To find out more, click on the icon to the left to see the association's website!

Fairplay Winery Association

Deep in the heart of the Sierra foothills, Fair Play is one of the wine world's best kept secrets!  Within an hour from Sacramento you'll find over 20 family-owned bourique wineries.  Fairplay has earned a reputation for high quality wine grapes that yield deeply favorful intense wines. Events are frequently added to their website, so click on the icon to the left for more information!

South Shore - Blue Lake Tahoe

Just an hour from Placerville, you'll find South Shore Lake Tahoe - all night attractions and fun for the whole family awaits.  When traveling to Tahoe, makes sure you stop by Placerville on Hwy. 50 and grab some home-made fudge at The CandyStrike Emporium for your drive!