Day Trip Menus

The following day trip menus are suggestions of what you can do in a short period of time while visiting beautiful El Dorado County! Looking for a place to host your event? Check out our 'Host an affair' page!

Day Trip #1 - Exploring Main Street Placerville "Old Hangtown"

Day Trip #2 - Fly into the Placerville Airport and spend a day in El Dorado County ... destination Twin Lakes Trail

Day Trip #3 - Meander throughout El Dorado County Farm Trails for a day of fun, good food and new friends.

Day Trip #4 - Come to Apple Hill and find a day filled with old-fashioned fun. Plan a picnic on the lush land that surrounds these exciting ranches. Their doors are open and the growers have gone the extra mile to ensure your family a day that they will remember.

Day Trip #5 - Enjoy a day seeking out all the California State Historical Landmarks in El Dorado County ... For this trip you will need a map! What a great way to share the history and beauty of El Dorado County!

Gold Bug Park, Guided group tours offered year round - Monday thru Friday ... visit the Gold Bug Mine, Stamp Mill, Streambed and Panning ... Tour is 30-40 minutes for each site. Advance reservations required (530) 642-5238. Website

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park straddles the South Fork of the American River and marks the gold discovery of 1848 that sparked one of history’s largest human migrations. Located in beautiful Coloma, the Gold Discovery Museum, Gold Rush Mercantile, outdoor mining exhibits and historic building self-guided tours are open daily. Check www.marshallgold.org for special events and more information.