A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown
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Duration 2.5 to 3 hours
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Audio Guide in English
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Unlimited access before/after
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Offline access to maps & audio
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GPS playback with directions
Discover Highway 49's Gold Rush history with a self-guided audio tour, offering flexibility and breathtaking views of California's natural wonders.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Voicemap app for android and ios
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Lifetime access to this tour in english
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Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Excluded
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Food/drink
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Smartphone and headphones
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Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Transportation
Discover Highway 49's Gold Rush history with a self-guided audio tour, offering flexibility and breathtaking views of California's natural wonders.
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.
18201 Main St, Jamestown, CA 95327 , United States
What to expect
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.
Murphys
The tour takes you through Murphys.
Mercer Caverns
See the unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Mercer Caverns and Moaning Caverns.
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.
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
See the unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Mercer Caverns and Moaning Caverns.
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.
Stanislaus River
While you drive, you can see the Stanislaus River.
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.
Sonora
The tour takes you through Sonora.
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.
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
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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