The region extends from the gently undulating Sierra Nevada Foothills in the west, providing a mediterranean climate, to the spectacular mountains of the High Sierra in the east. The discovery of gold here in 1848 touched off the largest gold rush in history and reminders of those glory days can be found everywhere along historic Highway 49, which runs 321 miles along the Heritage Corridor and links many of the 19th century Mother Lode mining towns. Visitors to the Gold Country will be delighted to see that a great deal of our gold rush heritage has been preserved - from restored old mining towns to living history displays and period activities.


Arden Fair Sacramento - Located in the heart of Sacramento downtown and boasting over 65 specialty stores and dining establishments is Arden Fair. Home to the greater Sacramento area's finest shopping, Arden Fair is your shopping destination here in Sacramento. We are offering 3 distinct and unique shopping packages, some of which include dining vouchers and a complimentary glass of wine. Buy Tickets Online!

California State Capitol
California's State Capitol is both a beautiful historic building and the place where California's governing bodies do their work. Come in and take a tour.

Calaveras County Caverns
Under the gently rolling hills of Calaveras County, protected from the summer sun and winter's blast, are hundreds of limestone caverns. Most of these gifts of nature are only accessible to the privileged few who know where they can be found, and who have the adventurous spirit to climb into the dark unknown with only their wits, their agility, and a trustworthy flashlight at their side. Fortunately, there are several breathtaking examples in Calaveras County that are open for the public. People of all ages have the opportunity to experience the thrill of entering the depths of the earth and drinking in her spectacular, hidden natural beauty.

Empire Mine State Historic Park
The Empire Mine State Historic Park is the site of one of the oldest, largest, deepest, longest and richest gold mines in California. In existence for more than 100 years, the mine produced 5.6 million ounces of gold before it closed in 1956. The park consists of 845 acres of forested back country and 12 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. .