THE GOLD RUSH ERA TOWN

The Travel expert, Jessica Wright, is the creative blogger behind Bon Traveler and she just finished off a week-long road trip with Visit California exploring all that Gold Country has to offer. On her road trip, she stopped by Placerville, California. This town was once called Dry Diggins, a reference to an old mining technique of using water to sift gold nuggets from dry soil. In 1849, a year after the discovery of gold in nearby Coloma sparked the Gold Rush, the settlement became known as Hangtown, for the multiple hangings of robbers and outlaws in the town center. Now Placerville is a great road-trip destination which offers many activities from their historical main street to their exquisite wineries nearby. Check out Jessica’s recent Instagram post for a guide on what to do when stopping in Placerville.

Photos and Quick Guide by Jessica Wright

“One stop on our #VisitGoldCountry road trip was a night in the town of Placerville. So many incredible & local businesses have opened up in this preserved Gold Rush Era town — it’s somewhere I’ll definitely be going back to explore more. In the meantime, here’s a quick guide to save for later!” – Jessica Wright

WHERE TO GET COFFEE☕️:

Totem

Address: 312 Main St #104, Placerville, CA 95667

Hours:

Open 7am to 6pm daily, closed on Tuesdays

WHERE TO EAT🍴:

Heyday Café

Address: 325 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667

Hours: Opens 11AM

The Farm Table

Address: 311 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667

Hours: Opens 11AM

WHERE TO GET A DRINK🍸:

Solid Ground Brewing

Address:552 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CA 95619

Placerville Public House

Address: 414 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667

WHERE TO SHOP👜:

WHERE TO STAY 🛌:

Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast

Address: 581 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667

Price: From $199 a night

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This trip is in partnership with @VisitCalifornia
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