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The City of Placerville is centrally located between Sacramento, the State Capital, and South Lake Tahoe, world-famous recreation center. Situated above the fog line and below the snow line, Placerville boasts an ideal climate with four distinct seasons. Accessibility to Placerville is via State Highway 49 and U.S. Highway 50, along one of the most traveled corridors in California. Placerville's treasured heritage is reflected in the historical, nineteenth century architecture of its downtown core.
Serving as a "hub" for many nearby destinations and activities, Placerville is well situated. Premier wineries, Apple Hill Ranches, Historic Coloma, the American River, and the El Dorado National Forest are all located within minutes of downtown Placerville.
Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall are all ideal times for cultural, recreational & sporting activities of all types in Placerville and its surrounding areas. With convenient access to Hwy. 50 and Hwy. 49, fun, relaxation & educational opportunities can be found in every direction.
There's something for everyone from: historic tours and museums that take you back to the days of the discovery of gold and the ensuing, famous "Gold Rush;" white-water rafting & kayaking on the American River, one of the premier river destinations in the country, with rapids to accommodate all skill levels; hiking, and biking; Farm Trails driving tours and farmer's markets to support the area's varied agricultural products and industry including; The Apple Hill Growers, promoting apples, wines, and Christmas trees direct to consumer from the farm locations; art, antiquing & fine dining; and Lake Tahoe is less than two hours away offering skiing/snowboarding, casino gambling, fishing/boating, camping and golfing. Excerpt from http://ci.placerville.ca.us
- Wine Tasting: Indulge your senses with a wide variety of wines offered by the many wineries in El Dorado County.
- Hot Air Ballooning: Surprise that special someone by waking up to a Hot Air Balloon ready to set sail from the Bella Vista grounds!
- Water Sports: Experience the thrills of white water rafting or kayaking just a few minutes down the road
on the American River.
- Gold Discovery Park: Investigate the site that made history, when gold was discovered in 1848 at Marshall's Gold Discovery Park.
- Dining: Treat yourself to a diversity of foods at the various restaurants you will find throughout El Dorado County.
- Art Studios: Many artisans make Placerville and the surrounding area their homes and welcome people to their studios.
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