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California gold rush tourist attractions. The sudden influx of gold into the money supply reinvigorated the american economy and the sudden population. According to estimates more than 300 000 people came to the territory during the gold rush. Marshall discovered gold at sutter s mill. Located in northern central and southern california these attractions give a glimpse of california s mining and gold rush era history.

The marshall gold discovery state historic park has a great museum outdoor exhibits gold panning lessons tours and living history days on the second saturday of the month. Admire the 19th century architecture grab a cone at the fallon ice cream parlor. El dorado county was the site of the 1848 gold discovery at sutter mill that led to the 1849 california gold rush and was one of the original 27 californian counties created in 1850. Tourism review publisher subject.

Marshall at sutter s mill in coloma california. Once thousands of travelers began sailing into san francisco bay in the 1850s on a mission to mine for gold the straits that lead into the bay became known as the golden gate. California gold rush is a popular theme of many tours. We recommend that you telephone ahead to verify dates and hours of operation.

Gold rush mercantile is a gift shop located in the visitors center at marshall gold discovery state historic park ran by the gold discovery park assoc. Unless otherwise noted these attractions are open all year. One of the best preserved gold rush towns is both a historic park and a thriving small town. Top attractions for california gold rush fans author.

California gold rush is a popular theme of many tours. The area s wineries are an increasingly important aspect of california gold country tourism and many gold country towns themselves should be considered tourist attractions as well. California gold rush history is the center of coloma california where james w. Attractions are listed by county links to each county are provided below.

One of the big attractions of arcata is its proximity to the redwoods national forest. Sierra city s main business now is tourism because of its history. Walking tour maps are available for many of them at local chamber of commerce offices e g at the jackson chamber of commerce office 125 peek street for. The gold rush reached its peak in 1852.

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