A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Placerville to Jackson

Placerville, US
83% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (6 reviews)

Highlights

  • Experience the historic Gold Country of California
  • Learn about the hard-rock mining era of the Gold Rush
  • Drive through picturesque California Gold Rush towns
  • Explore the Shenandoah Valley and its winemaking history
  • Enjoy the flexibility of a self-guided audio tour

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.

Meeting point

247 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667 , United States

End point

End Point

The tour ends in Jackson.

Meeting point

33 Broadway # D, Jackson, CA 95642 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Placerville

This self-guided driving tour starts in Placerville. You’ll learn about the hard-rock mining era of the California Gold Rush which began in the 1850s, shortly after the area’s placer mines began to run dry.

2

Plymouth

The tour takes you through Plymouth.

3

Shenandoah Valley

On this tour, you’ll drive through the Shenandoah Valley and learn how wine making, which also started in the 1850s, created liquid gold for some of the early pioneers

4

Villa Toscano Winery

On this driving tour, you'll have the opportunity to stop the tour and partake in a little wine tasting at this venue.

5

Amador Flower Farm

The tour passes by Amador Flower Farm.

6

Best Wineries in Amador County - La Mesa Vineyards & Winery

On this driving tour, you'll have the opportunity to stop the tour and partake in a little wine tasting at this venue.

7

Fiddletown

On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.

8

Drytown

On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.

9

Bunker Hill Mine

On this tour, you'll find out what remains of Treasure Mine, Kennedy Mine and Bunker Hill.

10

Amador Creek

On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.

11

Sutter Creek

On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.

12

Miners' Bend Park

The tour passes by Miners' Bend Park.

13

Kennedy Gold Mine

On this tour, you'll find out what remains of Treasure Mine, Kennedy Mine and Bunker Hill.

14

Jackson

On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.

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

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

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    Visit the historic Gold Bug Mine en route.
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    Stop by Jackson's downtown for lunch.
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    Check out local wineries near Jackson.
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    Bring headphones for a better audio experience.
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    Plan for stops; the views are stunning!

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