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Home to Mark Twain and the famous Jumping
Frog Jubilee, Calaveras County is filled with quaint historic Gold Rush
towns, wineries, and acres of scenic beauty. Calaveras County is blessed
with an almost perfect climate, giant  Sequoias,
caverns, lakes and rivers, which make it a worthy tourist destination.
It is said in Calaveras County $500 million
in gold was removed during the Gold Rush. The largest nugget ever
found in the Western Hemisphere came from the Comstock Claim at Carson
Hill.
Big Trees State Park was been attracting
visitors for over one hundred years. Sequoia gigantea are not as tall
as the coastal redwoods; however, the trunks are approximately twice
the size of the coastal trees. Calaveras County boasts three caverns:
Mercer, Moaning and California, all offering guided tours, and an
abundance of outdoor recreation such as white water rafting, houseboating,
hiking, bicycling and skiing are within an easy drive.
Calaveras wineries are attracting national
and international interest because of the fine quality wines produced
by local vintners. Enjoy scenic tours and carriage rides through the
wine country.
To help you plan for your visit, we have divided the Gold Country
into five sections:
Angels Camp — Enjoy a stroll
down Main Street and shop in historic buildings, play golf or go fishing
and boating at the New Melones Reservoir.
Arnold — Arnold is both well known
for wild, uncrowded skiing adventures and the world-renowned Stanislaus
National Forest and Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
Bear Valley — Visit Bear Valley
and you’ll experience every season at its best from colorful springs
and cool summers to dramatic fall foliage and picture-postcard winter
scenes.
Copperopolis — In the 1860’s,
19 million pounds of copper was mined here. Mining sites and other historical
artifacts can still be seen alongside restored buildings.
Murphys — Take the time to enjoy
gorgeous Main Street lined with elm trees and original buildings, where
you can shop in unique gift shops, dine at elegant restaurants, visit
the museum, or pan for gold.
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Special Feature
Murphys Historic Hotel
Located in Murphys
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In the very heart of Murphys is the picturesque old hotel now called the Murphys Historic Hotel & Lodge. The hotel, then known as the Sperry & Perry Hotel, was first opened in the summer of 1856 by James Sperry and John Perry. Centrally located in the heart of Calaveras County and Gold Rush Country. Murphys Historic Hotel & Lodge offers easy access to wineries, art galleries, natural wonders such as the Calaveras Big Trees, Yosemite, Moaning and Mercer Caverns and activities including golf, skiing, caving, river rafting, cycling, antiquing, gold hunting, fishing, hiking and more! 209-728-3444 or 800-532-7684
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Saddle Creek Golf
Located in Copperopolis
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Saddle Creek Golf Course - for the best in Northern California golf, come to the premier gold country golf course! Awarded four and a half stars by Golf Digest - second in California only to the legendary Pebble Beach - this dazzling golf course has received similar accolades from Golfweek, Golf Today, Travel and Leisure, Golf and Travel and Golf for Women magazines. Hidden away in the Sierra Nevada foothills, in the old mining town of Copperopolis, you will find an exciting Northern California golf community. Saddle Creek Golf Club is listed in Golf and Travel's 40 Top Real Estate Courses List and in Golf and Travel as one of the 12 Most Intriguing Golf Communities in America. These golf resort settings are not only breathtaking for the golfer, but also provide a beautiful backdrop for weddings, outings and corporate retreats. 800-611-7722
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Special Feature
Victoria Inn
Located in Murphys
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Located in the town of Murphys, California, on historic Main Street, the Victoria Inn, formerly Redbud Inn, was built in the "Miner's Exchange" style, the first new inn to be built in Murphys in 136 years. Each room is an eclectic mix of wonderful European charm featuring high ceilings and doors, fireplaces or wood stoves, claw footed bathtubs or spas. We have worked to make a unique feel to each room with the beauty and comfort of home. Our Murphys, CA main street is lined with old sycamore, oak and black locust trees some which may have sheltered Mark Twain, Black Bart or General Ulysses S. Grant. As you walk Main Street, you can feel the spirit of old Murphys in Calaveras County, California. 209-728-8933
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Arnold Black Bear Inn
Located in Arnold
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Beautiful Sequoias, amazing scenery and the peacefulness of the heavens full of stars! You can experience all this and more year round at the only Bed & Breakfast in Arnold, California. The Black Bear Inn is a new 5,200 square foot timber frame constructed inn on 1.3 acres in a park-like setting. Five guest rooms, with private baths, king beds, fireplaces, radiant heating and cooling, satellite television, and family style breakfast. Close to restaurants, antique shops, galleries, apparel and gift shops, golfing, skiing, and wineries. A year-round destination, an ideal mountain getaway. 209-795-8999 or toll free 866-795-8999
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Special Feature
Barry Ward Vacation Rentals
Located in Arnold
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We emphasize a high degree of customer satisfaction. It is our belief that our vacation rental properties are some of the nicest choices in the area and we work only with owners who take pride in their properties. These are individually owned homes, which are being made available to the public. They are not perfect "cookie-cutter" motel rooms with those little bars of soap. Each is unique, and we find that most renters will try several while locating the ideal one they will use time and again. While we strive to satisfy everyone's needs, please remember that you are a guest in someone's home and just like in your home, you may find a few "honey-dos" still in progress. The best part about these homes is their character. Call us at 1-209-795-1662
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