Come To Placerville - Placerville California

Located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe is Placerville, California. It is accessible from both Highway 49 and Highway 50. An historic gold rush town of the Old West, Placerville is a gorgeous small town that thrives on a diverse economy, including the tourists that flock to the area. Placerville is named for the placer gold deposits that were found in the nearby river during the 1848 gold rush. Placerville became a popular supply town for the many mining camps in the area. It was also known as "Hangtown" during the earlier days, due to some of the rough types that frequented the saloons in the area. Placerville survived the boom and bust times of the gold rush era, and has become not only an important historic spot but also a thriving community. As the county seat for El Dorado County, Placerville continues to build on the past into a great future.

Placerville is the perfect place for day trips, or for longer stays, as well. Historic downtown Placerville offers a wide variety of things to do, and the local area is also full of popular and interesting destinations. Wineries, apple ranches, and the El Dorado National Forest are just some of the things that visitors can do while in the Placerville area. Visitors can find excellent fly-fishing spots, and white water rafting is also a popular area activity.

There are nearly 200 different merchants located in the historic downtown buildings. These merchants include everything from an old time candy store to antique shops to unique gifts and collectibles. There are many fine places to eat, from the Old Town Grill to the Creekside Cantina. Sample delicious confections from the Old Town Bakery or Sweet Cravings as you meander around, finding out more about the rich past that is still alive and well in Placerville. Wandering through the wide variety of shops is a great way to spend the afternoon.

When looking for attractive and comfortable accommodations, visitors need look no further than historic Cary House. This is the "jewel of Placerville," and visitors will soon notice that the name is well-given. Cary House has beautiful accommodations, and each of the 38 unique guest rooms has all amenities to make guests feel right at home, including private baths and air conditioning. Other fine accommodations can also be found in Placerville.

Placerville hosts many exciting and fun events throughout the year. Some of these events are a craft fair, a wine and arts fair, a vintage car race, an antique fair, etc. Holiday events include trick-or-treating on Historic Main Street on Halloween and a Festival of Lights during the Christmas season. No matter what time of year it is, Placerville is a great place to visit.

Come To Placerville - Placerville California 

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