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Things to do! From Jamestown, you can visit Yosemite, Railtown 1897, Columbia State Historic Park, play golf, and more! |
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YOSEMITE The Jamestown Hotel is located one hour from the North entrance to Yosemite National Park. Known for its spectacular granite rock formations and beautiful waterfalls, Yosemite Valley is a favorite of visitors to Jamestown and should not be missed! For more information, check out www.Yosemite.com. GOLF Interested in a round or two of golf. Several scenic and challenging courses are nearby.
Visit a local cavern to explore the underworld. Two of the more popular ones are listed below and both are open year-round.
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is located on the corner of Fifth and Reservoir Road in Jamestown, (209) 984-3953. The park houses the only remaining roundhouse west of the Mississippi. Steam train excursions run weekends, May through October. Special holiday trains at Christmas and New Year's Eve. THEATER In the mood for live professional theater? Tuolumne County is the place with outstanding performances year-round. For performances and times, contact these theater companies.
This hisoric park located 15 minutes from Jamestown. Columbia offers a reconstruction of a mining town in the mid- to late 1800s. Docents in costume answer questions, operate shops, restaurant and saloons, offer shopping, food and drink. Reproductions of banks, dry goods store, and pharmacy offer visitors a glimpse of life in a gold mining town during the Gold Rush of 1849. Gold panning, stage coach rides, and horseback riding are also available. FINDING GOLD Located across from the Jamestown Hotel is Gold Prospecting Expeditions where you can pan for gold in the same creek and using the same techniques as miners did over 150 years ago. You get to keep any gold you find. www.GoldProspecting.com WINE
SHOPPING Jamestown's Main Street is a haven for antique hunters and those looking for the unusual. Within three blocks, visitors can find over 30 shops selling a variety of goods. HORSEBACK RIDING In the mood for horsing around? In addition to Columbia, visit Slide Mountain Ranch for some equine fun. Trail rides, cattle gatherings, and more. www.SlideMountain.com SKIING, RIVER RAFTING, HIKING, & FISHING The outdoor enthusiast will find plenty of recreation in the area. Fish the Tuolumne or the Stanislaus rivers trout or steelhead. Guided fishing trips led by Steve Walsa of Sierra West Adventures www.FishTheSierra.com. Boat, fish, or ski on New Melones Reservoir, Lake Tulloch, or Lake Don Pedro. Looking for some snow? Just 30 miles away is Dodge Ridge Ski Area featuring downhill skiing, snow boarding, and cross country skiing. Hiking opportunities abound in the area. Our staff can help you find the trip that is right for you. Some of California's best river rafting is in our backyard. Contact www.Ahwahnee.com or www.ZRafting.com for more details. Interested in a guided bike tour of the area. Join Gold Country Bicycle Tours for one of their excursions. www.GoldCountryBicycleTours.com CASINO Test your luck and fortune at the Black Oak Casino located 15 miles away. Open 24 hours, slots and gaming tables await you. www.BlackOakCasino.com REAL ESTATE If you're interested in settling down in the area, California Properties maintains an office in Lake Tulloch and another just down the street from the Jamestown Hotel. www.CaliforniaProperties.com |
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