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Bumping up against the west side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the Sierra foothills are where California’s past, present, and future merge into one unforgettable destination. The Gold Rush sparked the largest mass migration in America’s history, when more than 300,000 pioneers headed west to California hoping to strike it rich. You’ll find treasures of a different kind along the historic Golden Chain Highway, which oozes Old West charm. Or leave the small towns in your rearview and head to cosmopolitan Sacramento to sample the gastronomic wonders of America’s Farm to Fork Capital.
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- Golden Chain HighwayGolden Chain Highway
- Taste Craft Beer in the Heart of Rancho CordovaTaste Craft Beer in the Heart of Rancho Cordova
- El Dorado CountyEl Dorado County
- 5 Notable Sacramento Neighborhoods5 Notable Sacramento Neighborhoods
- Craft Breweries in Gold CountryCraft Breweries in Gold Country
- 5 Classic Gold Country B&Bs5 Classic Gold Country B&Bs
- Old SacramentoOld Sacramento
- Sip Wine in Gold CountrySip Wine in Gold Country
- Tasting rooms in MurphysTasting rooms in Murphys
- Capay OrganicCapay Organic
- California Welcome Center - AuburnCalifornia Welcome Center - Auburn
- Sacramento's River Fox TrainSacramento's River Fox Train
- California Welcome Center - El Dorado HillsCalifornia Welcome Center - El Dorado Hills
- Gold Country Road Trip with Bon TravelerGold Country Road Trip with Bon Traveler
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4 Central Valley Farm and Ranch Experiences
Get to know the nation’s richest agricultural region with these intriguing agritourism options, including farm stays, tastings, and fruit picking
California Vacations for the Star Wars Icons
Here’s where Yoda, Darth Vader, and their friends would go to relax
April 2025 Events in California
Party in the desert, play in the snow, and enjoy a unique spring fruit
Gold Bug Park and Mine
Channel your inner prospector with a trip to this historic gold mine in Placerville
Raise a Glass at These California Wine Month Events
Celebrate International Cabernet Day today and California Wine Month all September long at these events
Toast Earth Day in California Wine Country
April is California Wines: Down to Earth Month
California Restaurants: An A to Z Guide
Explore this alphabetically arranged guide to California’s essential eateries
Early Spring 2025 Deals for California Travel
Now’s the perfect time to visit hotels, wineries, and spas in the Golden State—and enjoy some serious savings
March 2025 Events in California
Kick off your spring with whale watching, theme park festivals, and special beer and wine releases
California’s 14 Cultural Districts
Visit these diverse and artistic neighborhoods throughout the state
California 101
Gold Country Road Trip
You are Here. A California Love Letter
California Dream Eater
Sacramento’s Poetic Pork Belly
California Dream Eater
3 Farm2Fork Feasts in California
California Dream Eater
3 Must-Visit Sweet Tooth Stops in California
California Dream Eater
3 Must-Try Comfort Foods in California
California Dream Eater
Sacramento’s Baconlicious Biscuit Sandwich
California Pop
California Pop: Gold Country
California 101
Calaveras Big Trees State Park: 5 Amazing Things
Hidden Gems
Murphys’ Under-the-Radar Wine Tasting
Exploring Sacramento
48min
Redwood Coast, Favorite Hotels, Sacramento Dining
38min
Fascinating Road Trips
37min
Northern California's Greatest Hits
41min
Wine Tasting in California
49min
Set-Jetting in California
41min
Atlas Obscura, Packing Tips, Wine
26min
Emma Gannon, Gold Country, Haunted Sites
38min
California's Delicious Diversity
44min
Trip Planning in 2021
36min
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