Placerville

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A few miles above Sacramento, along State Highway 50, lies the city of Placerville. This jewel of El Dorado County is 5.8 square miles of pure historic ambiance. Named for the placer gold deposits found in its riverbeds and hills in the late 1840s, Placerville is rich with Gold Rush heritage. True to the nature of nineteenth century towns, most of the culture is centered in the heart of the city: downtown Main Street. Here, visitors can enjoy art galleries, antique and specialty shopping, and cuisine at a number of cafes and restaurants. Also, while strolling along Main Street, be sure to take note of the historical markers that depict events or persons of importance during the Gold Rush era. The history aficionado will certainly appreciate the Bell Tower, which was brought to the city in 1865 as a way to alert citizens of the threat of fire. Placerville is also home to many quaint Bed and Breakfast establishments. These Bed and Breakfasts in the area are conveniently located near common attractions such as various wineries, the Apple Mountain Golf Resort and many mountain and equestrian trails. During the harvest season, Placerville is inundated with apple enthusiasts on their way to their annual trip to Apple Hill. It is also a popular rest stop for those on their way to Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, the site where gold was first discovered in California. As a visitor to Placerville, you are centrally located to enjoy this and many other fine traditions.

Nearby Towns: Auburn Jackson Sutter Creek

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If you want to book lodging and accommodations, check the Placerville Directory for the best hotels, motels, resorts, and Bed and Breakfast Inns. Hungry? Find cafes and restaurants in Placerville that feature everything from fast food to fine dining, with your choice of pizza, pasta, Chinese restaurants, Sushi, steaks, seafood, or Mexican food. For a list of fun things to do in Placerville, check the Attraction page, or the events box for the latest entertainment, music, street fairs, festivals and events. Thinking of moving or relocating to Placerville? Our new Real Estate section can help with a list of realtors, homes for sale, and property for sale. We hope you enjoy your next visit to Placerville.

Hotels There are a variety of hotels, from luxury hotels, to resorts hotels and cheap hotels. To book a hotel room reservation, check our hotel motel list.	Motels For the budget traveler, motels range from moderate to cheap motels. Hotels motels near attractions cost more. For a motel reservation see our motel directory.	Bed and Breakfast For travelers who prefer staying in a B&B, there are several Bed and Breakfast inns or guest houses to choose from. We list all Bed Breakfast and B&B's.
Restaurant Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Find restaurants, cafes and bistros with pizza, pasta, Mexican, Chinese Restaurant, Thai, steaks, seafood, or Sushi.	Shopping With downtown shopping, who needs a shopping mall? Shop for shoes, clothing, jewelry, fashion, or retail stores featuring furniture, bookstores and gifts.	Wine Find local wineries, downtown wine tasting and wine bars. The local wine country is dotted with vineyards, wine cellars, wine making, and wine tours.
Massage & Day Spa Rejuvenate with a massage, spa or facial. Day Spas and salons offer spa packages for a full body massage, therapeutic mud bath or skin care treatment.	Coffee Tea & Espresso Start your morning with a fresh brewed cup of coffee, tea or espresso drink. Enjoy bakery goods or find the nearest Internet cafe and free WiFi.	Real Estate Buying a house? Check our Real Estate tab for a list of homes for sales, property, land for sale and condos. You'll find realtors, realty and realestate agents.
Music & Entertainment Enjoy live music, music concerts, bands, performing arts, a play, live theatre, or comedy. Attend the Symphony, Community Shakespeare or children's theatre.	Casino & Gambling Indian Casinos feature gambling and casino gaming, with slots, blackjack, roulette and a poker room. Enjoy live entertainment and restaurants.	Attractions For sightseeing and fun things to do, we list local attractions, tourist attractions, and travel guides. Check our travel information and historic attractions.
University & College Students, get an education or degree at the state college, university, community college or junior college. Many classes and majors are offered on campus.	Church & Religion Find a religious place of worship and prayer at a church, mosque or temple. Churches include Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, Methodist and more.	Camping Reserve a camping site at State Parks, campgrounds, RV parks and KOA campgrounds. Enjoy outdoor recreation with fishing, camping and hiking.
Resort Looking for a resort, like a spa resort, luxury resort, or all-inclusive resort? We list resort hotels, family resorts, golf resorts and resort deals.	Accommodation Find local accommodations at hotels, motels, B&Bs, or luxury accommodation at resorts. To book your accommodation, check our directory.	Lodging Nearby lodging includes hotels, luxury lodging, resorts, and budget motels. To find lodging deals and make lodging reservation, check our directory.
Movie Theater & Showtime Check movie showtimes at the local movie theater, downtown cinema, or nearby Edwards or AMC Theatre. Get movie tickets or check movie times and movie listings.	Golf Course Top golf courses have tee times available! Our Golf Directory has the best golf courses, public and private golf courses, country clubs and driving ranges.	Art Gallery Enjoy local art galleries featuring fine-art paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics and Indian art. Tour a local art gallery or artist co-op gallery.