A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown

Angels Camp, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the southern Gold Rush towns of Murphys, Sonora, and Jamestown
  • Hear captivating stories of headstrong women from the gold rush era
  • Visit the Calaveras Big Trees State Park and witness the largest trees in the world
  • Discover the unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations in Mercer Caverns and Moaning Caverns
  • Experience the sights and sounds of a working gold rush town at Columbia State Historic Park

Meeting Point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

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End Point

The tour ends in the Parking Lot for Jamestown.

Meeting point

18201 Main St, Jamestown, CA 95327 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Angels Camp

While traveling from Angels Camp to Jamestown on this self-guided driving tour, you’ll hear the stories of some of the era’s most headstrong women, including innkeeper Jennie Megquier, who caught gold rush fever three times without any success.

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Murphys

The tour takes you through Murphys.

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Mercer Caverns

See the unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Mercer Caverns and Moaning Caverns.

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Calaveras Big Trees State Park

At the Calaveras Big Trees State Park, you’ll find the largest trees in the world, the Sierra Redwood which is also known as the Giant Sequoia.

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Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

See the unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Mercer Caverns and Moaning Caverns.

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Natural Bridges Trailhead

On the tour, you'll have the opportunity to stop and enjoy the Natural Bridges Trailhead, a 1 1/2 mile round trip hike that leads to a spectacular limestone cavern which has been carved out by Coyote Creek.

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Stanislaus River

While you drive, you can see the Stanislaus River.

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Columbia State Historic Park

Well-preserved western streets await at Columbia State Historic Park where you can experience the sights and sounds of a working gold rush town and try your hand at gold panning or take a ride on the stagecoach.

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Sonora

The tour takes you through Sonora.

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Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

You’ll be stepping back in time to the late 1800s with a visit to Railtown 1897 State Park in Jamestown where you can explore the railroad museum, roundhouse, and machine shop.

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Jamestown

This self-guided driving tour ends in Jamestown.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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What our experts say

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    Pack snacks, as stops can vary
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    Explore the quaint shops in Murphys
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    Consider a picnic at New Melones Lake
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    Check out local wineries in the area
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    Download the tour before you start

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