Area Attractions
Shopping, Dining, Art, Theatre, Recreation
Historic
Sonora The Gunn House Hotel is walking distance to great shopping, wonderful restaurants,
interesting museums and unique theater.
A charming, bustling Gold Country community with a rich, vibrant 'wild west' history. The first settlers were from Sonora, Mexico, our namesake.
A boom-town during California's 1848 Gold Rush, Sonora retains much of its original flavor. As you wander through the Historic Downtown shops and restaurants, you'll notice the hand-hewn rock walls, built after the "Great Fire" of 1852, the city having been incorporated only a year earlier. The Gunn House Hotel survives as one of a very few original adobe buildings as most were demolished and the clay panned for any gold that might be found.
A charming, bustling Gold Country community with a rich, vibrant 'wild west' history. The first settlers were from Sonora, Mexico, our namesake.
A boom-town during California's 1848 Gold Rush, Sonora retains much of its original flavor. As you wander through the Historic Downtown shops and restaurants, you'll notice the hand-hewn rock walls, built after the "Great Fire" of 1852, the city having been incorporated only a year earlier. The Gunn House Hotel survives as one of a very few original adobe buildings as most were demolished and the clay panned for any gold that might be found.
Shopping
Unique specialty shops featuring apparel, art, collectables, home and garden, food and wine, will keep you busy during your stay, however long or short.
Unique specialty shops featuring apparel, art, collectables, home and garden, food and wine, will keep you busy during your stay, however long or short.
Dining
Discover fine and casual dining throughout greater Sonora and our neighboring towns. Historic Downtown Sonora offers a wonderful dining-shopping-live theatre experience for travellers.
Vacationland
For more information on what to do and see while your
are here log on to Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau at yosemitegoldcountry.com
or the Sonora Chamber of Commerce at http://www.sonorachamber.org
Columbia
Columbia State Historic Park is known as the best
preserved Gold Rush town in California, Columbia is where you don't just view history, you
experience it.
Yosemite National Park is a beautiful drive from Sonora
along Highway 120, the Scenic Gateway to the northern entrance to the park. From the San
Francisco Bay Area and Central California, Highway 120 is also the fastest route to Yosemite and one
of Tuolumne County's best kept secrets! Ask for a copy of the commemorative poster '120 Things
To Do Along Highway 120.' Y-explore.com offers hikes and
tours throughout the year. There's also local round-trip bus service (Spring-Summer, see
www.yarts.com) into the park,
Railtown 1897
In nearby Jamestown, this popular state park is home to
the famous 'Movie Star' Engine No. 3, drawing enthusiasts from around the world for tours and rides.
Live Theatre
There are two local theatre companies that produce shows
throughout the year. Sierra Repertory Theatre Co. (SRT)
has a theater in East Sonora and in Columbia at the historic Fallon House. The company presents
musicals and full scale productions.
In Downtown Sonora, Stage 3 Theatre Company, just a block or so from the hotel, presents 'little theatre' productions in an intimate 88-seat venue.
In Downtown Sonora, Stage 3 Theatre Company, just a block or so from the hotel, presents 'little theatre' productions in an intimate 88-seat venue.
Golf
Mountain Springs Golf
Club is ideally located above the fog and below the snow in historic Sonora, California.
Play this scenic 18-hole Robert Muir Graves designed championship course while enjoying the Gold
Country and the scenic beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area
Located in Pinecrest just 30 miles east of Sonora
off all-weather Highway 108. Dodge Ridge is by far the closest, most accessible, family-friendly
winter sports area to the Central Valley and Bay Area.
Winetasting
There are several local wineries in the area and our
staff can help direct you to them. They all offer wine tasting at their vineyards or around
town.
Gaming
Black Oak
Casino, with casino gaming, dining, entertainment and family recreation is a short drive to
the southeast near Tuolumne
City.
Chicken Ranch Casino, a few minutes to the southwest in Jamestown, takes pride as 'The Friendly Little Casino,' with dining, entertainment, casino gaming as well as bingo.
Chicken Ranch Casino, a few minutes to the southwest in Jamestown, takes pride as 'The Friendly Little Casino,' with dining, entertainment, casino gaming as well as bingo.
Moaning Caverns
Photos:
Columbia State Historic Park
Sierra Repertory Theatre
Black Oak Casino Resort
Moaning Caverns
Mt. Springs, Paul Bell; Dodge Ridge Wintersports
Railtown 1897/Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau
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