Situated in the county of Coloma, Sutter's Mill is famous for being the site where James W. Marshall first discovered gold, leading to California's gold rush in 1848. Approximately 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, Sutter's Mill has a variety of activities to keep you occupied and to teach you about California history. A store mill, coal mine and 19th century school are just some of the exhibits you can visit in this National Historic Landmark District.
Located just a few minutes walk from Sutter's Mill, Handford House Bed & Breakfast Inn is situated in the pretty mining town of Sutter's Creek. Take a trip to the Sutter Gold Mine and learn the gold mining techniques that were used in the historic 19th century gold rush. Go on a Gabby's Historical Gold Rush Tour and learn more about California and the history of the gold rush which led to California becoming a state in 1850. Back at the B&B you'll find spacious rooms, all decorated with antique furniture and individually themed.
Dating back to the mid-19th century, The Foxes Inn of Sutter Creek has been extensively renovated to offer guests luxury in idyllic surroundings. Stay in the Victorian House, where rooms are styled in a traditional Victorian manner, or choose the more modern but equally sumptuous Carriage House. If you stay at these locations situated in the heart of California's gold country, you will have a variety of historical sites to explore. Visit the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and learn about California's history. While there, see the sawmill replica and try to catch a Live History Day to learn about the history of the Californian Gold Rush and James W. Marshall, who first discovered gold on the South Fork of the America River.
Situated in over 2 acres of woodland, the six-room Coloma Country Inn attracts families who want a relaxing and restful vacation. Explore the 300-acre Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, which surrounds the Inn. Take a ride on the row boat over the pond, or wander through the rose garden to pass the time away. If you want to learn some history, take a ride to nearby Sutter's Mill to discover how the California Gold Rush started and explore the exhibits and mining house. Choose from a selection of six quaint but cozy rooms, each with themed decor and lots of large windows so you can view the beautiful surrounding woodland.
Vacation at The Sierra Nevada House if you want to explore and like a little adventure. Expert guides will take you hiking through the wilderness of the California gold country, or you can go cycling on your own and see where the trails take you. Talk to staff at the House, who will plan a personal itinerary so you can learn about the Native American history of the county and the history of the Sierra Nevada House. Located on the banks of the American River, the Sierra Nevada House offers a choice of six spacious rooms, all decorated with antiques and with access to an outdoor veranda. Suited to families with older children, local vineyards and barrel rooms make for an exciting day of wine tasting while the surrounding El Dorado County offers exciting hiking trails and treks.
