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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

1650 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, USA
Duration

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. This self-guided audio tour of the Sierra Foothills, an epicenter of California Gold Rush history, helps travelers save money and explore completely at their own pace. Follow your downloaded map app through Auburn, Placerville, Coloma, and many historic sites. Start, stop, and pause the tour whenever you’d like.

  • A self-guided audio tour of the Sierra Mountains Foothills
  • Visit Gold Rush-era historic sites in Auburn, Placerville, and Coloma
  • Explore at your own pace—start, pause, or restart at any time
  • Don’t stress about cell reception: Downloaded tour works without it

What To Expect

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Auburn



This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.

• Admission Ticket Free

Gold Rush Museum



On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Gold Rush Museum, a stamp mill, and a blacksmith shop.

• Admission Ticket Free

Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead



The tour passes by the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead.

• Admission Ticket Free

Hart 2 Hart Vineyards & Winery



The tour passes by Hart 2 Hart Vineyards.

• Admission Ticket Free

Magnolia Ranch Trailhead



Hike along the Gerle Loop trail at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead where you’ll catch glimpses of the American River.

• Admission Ticket Free

American River



Your drive from Auburn to Placerville takes you along the spectacular American River.

• Admission Ticket Free

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park



See where gold was first discovered by James Marshall at John Sutter’s Mill while visiting Marshall Gold Discovery State Park

• Admission Ticket Free

Sutter’s Mill Replica



See the Sutter’s Mill Replica.

• Admission Ticket Free

James Marshall Monument



See the James Marshall Monument and learn more about the man who first reported gold in the area.

• Admission Ticket Free

Gold Bug Mine



Explore Gold Bug Mine, an actual hard-rock mine from the late 1880’s.

• Admission Ticket Free

Placerville



This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

Durations

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

1650 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, USA
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