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Roseville to and everywhere in between 3 What’s Inside / UIDE G ISITOR V OUNTY C LACER P www.placerarts.org www.visitplacer.com (see directory page 27) www.placergrown.org www.placerrecreation.org Board Representation Board Placer Grown ~ (916) 771-9867 Placer Grown Rocklin Auburn, Colfax Foresthill, Executive Director ~ Cynthia Hayes Executive Director Placer Recreation ~ (530) 878-7600 Placer Recreation Placer Arts Council ~ (530) 885-5670 www.placercountyhistoricalsociety.org Placer County Visitors Council Visitors Placer County Placer Historical Societies ~ (916) 663-1088 Placer Hospitality Association ~ (916) 784-2222 Chambers of Commerce Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, Chambers of Commerce elcome to Placer County...... 4elcome to W The Foothills ...... 6 The Gold Country ...... 8 The High Country ...... 10 Sports and Activities ...... 12 Placer County Map...... 16 Museums and Cultural Activities...... 18 Shopping, Antiques and Art...... 20 Events in Placer County ...... 22 Numbers...... 24 Important Telephone Contents Publisher Bob Leonard 530/887-2111 Kathleen Klem Graphic Design Director of Sales J. Robert Evans Janice L. Forbes Marketing Director 13411 Lincoln Way www.visitplacer.com elcome Center Auburn.elcome Center Post Office Box 9148 Post Office CEO/Managing Editor www.sierraheritage.com free in US 866/752-2371 free Center Auburn nor Sierra W Auburn, 95604 Auburn, California 95603 Sierra Heritage Magazine isitor Council and Californiaisitor Council email: [email protected] ble for any discrepancies or ble for any discrepancies Council, California Welcome V is published by Sierra Heritage by is published Heritage Magazine is responsi- Magazine for the Placer County Magazine changes that may occur. Every changes that may occur. permission is strictly prohibited. racy. Reproduction without prior Reproduction racy. The Placer County Visitor Guide Visitor County The Placer without prior permission of the publisher. Neither the Placer County Visitor effort was made to ensure accu- effort was made to ensure Don Chaddock, Auburn Sentinel Placer County Visitor Council and Visitor Placer County California Center Auburn Welcome © 2003 by El Toyon Ltd. All Rights reserved. © 2003 by El Toyon Contents may not be reproduced in any manner Contents may not be reproduced 4 / P Welcome to Placer County LACER C OUNTY V Located on 1,400 square miles of the most beautiful and diverse geography in Northern California, Placer County stretches for a hun- dred miles from urban South Placer, through Western Placer, to the High Country of North Lake Tahoe and the Nevada state line. Within ISITOR its borders picturesque farm land and Gold-Rush era towns dot the oak-covered foothills, and craggy peaks, forests, tumbling rivers and clear alpine lakes create the natural beauty of the High Country.

recreational activities, while others marvel at the array of galleries, theater, musical and festival events. Shoppers love the large selection of boutiques, specialty shops and farmers markets. Everyone enjoys the variety of restaurant choices from fine cuisine to family style dining, and the range of lodging and accommodations from the Outdoor enthusiasts thrill at the Country’s abundance of year-round luxurious to quaint and romantic.

and discover Placer County for yourself. Chuck Wing Chuck Wing Chairman, Placer County Visitors Council Whether you come for lunch or a lifetime, we invite you to visit G UIDE 5 Welcome to Placer County / UIDE G ISITOR V OUNTY C LACER P

ahoe’s spectacular ski slopes. Each day in Placer County brings a ahoe’s Don’t expect one day to be like another in distinctive Placer County. Don’t expect one day to be like another in distinctive northeast of San Located in beautiful Northern California, 80 miles County boasts things to Francisco and 20 miles west of Reno, Placer Allow our past to catch up see and do from sea level to ski level. and unique museums. with you as you visit our many antique shops refresh and revitalize Let a drive through our rich agricultural lands one of our fine festi- you. Feel pride in our heritage as you attend vals. Seek the quiet serenity of nature on one of our many wilder- ness peaks, or the thrill of a lifetime as you ski down one of Lake T new adventure. Placer County is a continent within a county because of its diversity. Diversity of landscape. Diversity of within a county because of its diversity. Placer County is a continent The Foothills – Roseville to geographically areas: Diversity of activities. Divided into three history. all offer Tahoe Alta to High Country - The Dutch Flat; and The Gold Country - Newcastle to Penryn; opportunities. numerous recreational and cultural heritage ariety V Enjoy

The foothills have many things to offer. From prime

recreation land including Folsom Lake, one of Foothills California’s largest, to the relaxed atmosphere of our

rural lifestyle, the foothills is a special place that will The

steal your heart!

Placer County’s famed peaches are bathed in warm California Communities such as Roseville offer the expan- sunshine (photo by Carolyn Fox).

sive Galleria mall and many open-air markets,

including Denio’s Farmers Market and Auction, the

largest in Northern California. Take time to visit

Rocklin with its many historic sites, old quarries and

numerous golf courses.

Placer County provides an abundance of produce to the nation.

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The City of Lincoln is home to the national ceramic exhibit,

Feats of Clay, presented annually by Lincoln Arts at world-

renowned Gladding McBean Pottery. Loomis’ famed

orchards supply an abundance of produce to the state and

nation, as well as to roadside travelers.

Don’t miss the small town hospitality of Penryn and

Newcastle, with their beautiful Victorian-era homesteads and

livestock grazing in lush green pastures.

Discover the offerings of the foothills – it’s worth the stop.

Clockwise from top: Fat’s Asian Bistro and Dim Sum Bar in Roseville. Denio’s Farmers’ Market in Roseville. Twelve Bridges Golf Club in Lincoln (photo by Keith Sutter). Westfield Shopping Town in Roseville. Feats of Clay at Gladding McBean in Lincoln (photo by Gene Kennedy).

P LACER C OUNTY V ISITOR G UIDE / 7 Maciaszik). by Mike (photo the day Catch of 8 / P The Gold Country LACER C (photo bySherriMeyer). Canoeing onLakeClementine,AuburnStateRecreationArea OUNTY A goldminingrelic(photobyWayde Carroll). V ISITOR G UIDE Explore and goldminingtowns.Nomattertheseason,your stopping toenjoyantiqueshopping,historicmuseums rafting. DrivealongportionsoftheoldLincolnHighway, gold panning,naturephotography, orthethrillofriver Forest. Getoff thebeatenpathandtryyourhandat you hiketheoldwagontrailsin Tahoe National outdoor recreationalopportunities.Retracehistoryas is situatedvirtuallyinthecenterofanamazingrange search offortune. hopeful youngmenandwomentotheGoldCountryin In 1849,wordofplacergoldspreadlikewildfire,bringing Rafting ontheAmericanRiver(photo courtesyRapidShooters). To day, visitorsstrikeitrichintheGoldCountry, which 9 The Gold Country / UIDE G ISITOR (530) 887-2111 V Auburn, CA 95603 13411 Lincoln Way 13411 www.visitplacer.com oll free in US 866-752-2371 T OUNTY Placer County Visitor Council and Placer County Visitor California Welcome Center Auburn Center California Welcome C LACER P Bev Lewis). Mine interior in Old Town Auburn (photo by Bev Lewis). Foresthill (photo by evis Cup Rider climbing Rock T (photo by Hughes Photography). troll through the historic town of Auburn, the Placer troll through the historic town of As Interstate 80 traverses the entire county, while Highway Interstate 80 traverses the entire county, Many of the streets and structures in the Gold Country Many of the streets and structures in the Gold remains much as it was in the late 1800s. contemporary foothill communities. Main Street of Colfax County seat, reveals life as it was and as it is today in visitors. al, agricultural, and historic attractions easily accessible to al, agricultural, and historic attractions easily 49 bisects the Gold Country in Auburn, making recreation- 49 bisects the Gold Country in towns look similar to when they were built 150 years ago. towns look similar to when they were built 150 rience the richness of the Gold Country. with breathtaking vistas and color. We invite you to expe- We with breathtaking vistas and color. sightseeing trip through the Gold Country will reward you sightseeing trip through the Gold Country will Play

Whatever your favorite activities, chances are you’ll be

able to enjoy them in the High Country. Lake Tahoe’s

shimmering waters are perfect for waterskiing, sailing,

scuba diving, jetskiing, fishing and even ballooning.

Experience the magic of a dinner cruise aboard a pad-

High Country dlewheeler or a glass-bottom boat. You may choose

to enjoy the tantalizing entertainment offered 24 hours Hot air balloons (photo by Eric Vomund). The a day by the North Tahoe casinos.

The High Country calls to the adventurous and those

seeking rest and relaxation alike. Hiking, camping,

High country skier (photo by Larry Prosor).

Tahoe beach bikers (photo by Melanie Anderson-Caster).

Tahoe vista (photo by Brett Boyle).

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The High Country / UIDE G ISITOR V OUNTY Resort at Squaw Creek C LACER P Lake Tahoe water fun at Kings Beach (photo by Dick James). water fun at Lake Tahoe Ice Lakes Lodge, Serene Lakes Home to some of the nation’s most famous ski resorts Home to some of the nation’s High Country will capture your imagination, too. and the 1960 Olympic home, Squaw Valley USA, the and the 1960 Olympic home, Squaw Valley High Country can accommodate you. hill and cross country skiing...name your passion, the hill and cross country skiing...name your passion, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, down- mountain biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, 12

/ P Sports & Activities LACER Rafting thewhitewater(photobyEricVomund). C OUNTY V ISITOR Rope swingatLongLake(photobyAnn Bowler). G UIDE Live Kayakers onLakeTahoe Prosor). (photobyLarry you andyourclubs. Lake Tahoe —thereisabeautifulcoursewaitingfor play aroundintheFoothills,GoldCountryorNorth Choose fromover20courses—whetheryouwantto GOLF ming opportunitiesalongitsmilesofshoreline. T and the American River confluencenear Auburn. Lake Sugar PineReservoir, LakeClementine,Rollins of thebestGoldCountryswimmingcanbefoundat W In theFoothillregion,FolsomLakeandCampFar SWIMMING County moreenticing! certainly makesthelureofgoldpanninginPlacer over 80%ofthegoldisyettobediscovered—which According toexperts,evenafterthe1849GoldRush, GOLD PANNING ahoe, theHighCountry’s jewel,offers grandswim- est offer greatopportunitiesforwatersports.Some 13

Sports & Activities / UIDE G (530) 887-2111 ISITOR Auburn, CA 95603 13411 Lincoln Way 13411 www.visitplacer.com V oll free in US 866-752-2371 T Placer County Visitor Council and Placer County Visitor California Welcome Center Auburn Center California Welcome OUNTY Hiking at Squaw Valley (photo by Ann Bowler). C LACER P Casting in whitewater (photo by Pete Cassam). MOUNTAIN BIKING MOUNTAIN Auburn area has many mountain biking The Area State Recreation Auburn trails; call the Area for information. Gap (Interstate 80) Yuba Eagle Mountain at USA and Squaw Valley and Northstar-at-Tahoe have great mountain biking trails Truckee near that are used for ski trails or slopes in the win- provides a mountain Trail Rim Tahoe The ter. biking challenge for even the most experi- enced. SNOW FUN The winter months bring bountiful snowfall and snow-fun to the higher elevations of Placer Winter activities include snowboarding, County. snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice skating, sleigh of rides, sledding, tobogganing, snow play and course downhill, telemark and cross-country skiing. WHITEWATER SPORTS WHITEWATER raft- expansive waterways offer Placer County’s ing, kayaking and canoeing — whitewater thrills for adventurers of all ages. Particularly spec- American River is host to over 30 the tacular, commercial companies. OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION OFF-HIGHWAY For information, call 530/885-5821. FISHING at pictur- bend from heavy strikes Fishing rods reservoirs — from esque lakes, rivers and bass, to Rollins Folsom Lake for largemouth and French Meadow Lake for German brown, for rainbow trout. and Sugar Pine Reservoirs their rustic American and Bear Rivers, with The and great fly-fishing. Mackinaw offer beauty, Tahoe. Lake rainbow abound at pristine 14

/ P Sports & Activities LACER by VinceVillani). Biking (photo Anderson). Melanie (photo by Y Pe Ty (photo by Sierra archer From top: C oung riders OUNTY lfry). V ISITOR G UIDE throughout PlacerCounty. Hole, CampFarWest, Lake Tahoe andmanyotherlakes Lake, RollinsFrenchMeadows,SugarPine,Hell Boat rampscanbefoundatLakeClementine,Folsom BOATING County thathavehorsesavailableforrent. Cup Ride. There areseveralprivatestablesinPlacer famous Western States Trail thathoststhe100Mile Tevis County fortheirbeautyandruggedness—includingthe Horseowners worldwidelaudthetrailsthroughoutPlacer HORSEBACK TRAILRIDES V Loch LevenLakes,andtheShirleyLake Trail inSquaw Long Lake(andcloseby, KiddandCascadeLakes), The PlacerBig Trees GroveontheForesthillDivide, 6053). trails atthePlacerNatureCenterin Auburn (530/873- our nativeIndianculture.Familiesfindeasilyaccessible cases petroglyphsandotherarchaeologicalremindersof in Rosevillehasatrailandinterpretiveareathatshow- easy half-hourtrekintothewoodlandhabitat.MaiduPark RavineinGraniteBayprovidesan els ofhikers.Miner’s From thefoothillstohighcountry, trailsenticealllev- HIKES Alpine Meadowsisanothergreatride. scenic pathfrom Tahoe Cityalongthe Truckee Riverto T are 17milesoftrailforbikingandrollerbladingfrom street bikingandhikingpath.InNorthLake Tahoe there Ravine Bike Trail inRosevilleisapleasant,paved,off- Folsom LaketohistoricOldSacramento. The Miner’s Lake StateRecreation Area, offers 32pavedmilesfrom The American RiverBike Trail, locatedintheFolsom PA heCt oSgrPn on tt ak splendid ahoe CitytoSugarPinePointStatePark. A alley, alloffer hikingfun. VED BIKETRAILS 15

Sports & Activities / UIDE G ISITOR V OUNTY C LACER P From top: Young trailblazer (photo by Mary Scott). From top: Young Novice rock climbers (photo by Dan Blackburn). Sleigh ride. wo breathtaking, short jaunts are ahoe (Martis Valley is particularly spectac- ahoe (Martis Valley ular, where sagebrush meets evergreens). where sagebrush meets ular, Highways 89 and 267 from Truckee to Lake Truckee Highways 89 and 267 from T DRIVING TOURS Highway 193 from Newcastle to Lincoln is particularly pretty in springtime bloom. Auburn, Highway 49 north or south From with ventures farther into the Gold Country, quaint towns and services along the way. fur- The drive along Foresthill Road offers ther adventures. Interstate 80, en route to many diversions. offers Tahoe, North Lake T CAMPING camping Over 1,100 sites for tent and RV are operated by the California State Department of Parks and Recreation and the U.S. Forest Service. Backpacking and wilderness experiences are available in the There are also several private high country. facilities available. camping and RV Statistics

Placer County is located in diverse Northern California, bordering Sacramento, Nevada and El Dorado counties and the State of Nevada. Over half of beautiful Placer County is National Forest and State Park property offering wild and scenic rivers, breathtaking streams, valley views, and high mountain vistas. Lower eleva- tions include grasslands, Gold Rush-era town- sites and gently rolling hills. Two major high- Nevada City Dutc ways, Interstate 80 and State Highway 49, Gold R Grass Valley 174 Rollins intersect at the City of Auburn. Lake Land area ...... 1,404 square miles The Elevation ...... 40 ft to 9,000 ft above sea level 20 Population (2000) ...... 243,646 Foothills Climate Temperature (ºF) Marysville Bear River Colf Average annual...... 60.5 Recreation area 49 80 January ...... 44.6 99 Fo July...... 77.8 Ponderosa Way Weima 70 Camp Far West Average annual rainfall...... 35.91” Reservoir Applega Meadow Vista Annual snowfall (Lake Tahoe) ...... 400” Sheridan La Bowman C Gold Country The westernmost edge of Placer County is a Fairgrounds e Riv scant 100 feet above sea level. The eastern ican Amer Fork portion of the county is home to the majestic dle Mid mountain range, with peaks Ophir towering above 9,000 feet. Season tempera- Lincoln 193 G tures vary widely according to elevation. Newcastle Auburn 5 Griffith Quarry Historic Park Penryn Co ACCESSING PLACER COUNTY 65 If traveling by air, the Sacramento Loomis 49 Metropolitan Airport is a 40 minute drive from Rocklin Col 99 Auburn, and Reno Airport is a short drive Placer County Marshall Gold Fairgrounds Sierra from Lake Tahoe. There are smaller airports College Discovery State Historic Park located at Auburn, Lincoln, Truckee-Tahoe, Roseville Folsom Granite and Blue Canyon. Lake Folsom Lake State Pla If traveling by car, Interstate 80 runs the Bay Recreation Area SACRAMENTO length of the county, and is intersected by a AIRPORT 80 network of well-developed rural roads, TO providing easy access to many areas. SAN FRANCISCO 80 Sacramento Mileage from Auburn, county seat, to: Sacramento...... 32 San Francisco...... 132 5 Reno ...... 100 Los Angeles ...... 418 TO LOS ANGELES

16 / PLACER C OUNTY V ISITOR G UIDE High Country Big Bend Ranger Station USFS Long Lake, Cascade Lake, Loch Leven Snowmobile Kidd Lake TO RENO & Trailhead Serene Lake RENO AIRPORT Eagle Mtn. Ski Area Soda Springs 80 Ski Area Truckee TRUCKEE/TAHOE AIRPORT Soda Springs Yuba Gap 267 Cisco Sugar Bowl Northstar-at-Tahoe Emigrant Gap Kings Grove Royal Gorge 89 Blue Canyon Robinson Beach Kings Beach State Flat Squaw Valley USA Recreation Area Sailors Flat Carnelian Bay Alta China Wall Alpine Meadows Baxter Snowmobile Tahoe Vista ch Flat Trailhead 28 Big Reservoir/ Granite Chief Dollar Point Run Morning Star Wilderness Areas er v Tahoe City i Burton Creek R n ca Sugar Pine Camp Talbot Granlibakken Resort State Park ri Ahart Campground e Sugar Pine Am Reservoir Tahoe State 395 rk Fo Campground North Tahoe Regional Park h Recreation Area rt o French Meadows Snowmobile Trailhead N Iowa Hill . Reservoir Gatekeeper’s Museum D R State Park L IL French Meadows Homewood Ward Creek State Park H Grouse Falls 50 T Campground Ski Area S Overlook lfax E Hell Hole R Michigan Yankee Jim’s Bluff D Reservoir Lake O OA F R GE Tahoma RID Hell Hole Tahoe ITO Foresthill QU Campground MOS Placer Big Big Meadows ar AT RD. ACKSMITH FL Trees Grove Campground gate BL

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Placer County Visitor Council and California Welcome Center Auburn 13411 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 887-2111 Toll free in US 866-752-2371 www.visitplacer.com

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/ P Museums & in Auburn (photo by Cultural Activities Museum Country Sutter). LACER Keith Gold (photo byKeithSutter). ParkandMuseum,Penryn Griffith Quarry C OUNTY Boy Scouts(courtesyCityofRoseville). V ISITOR G UIDE L V in thearea’s theatricalproductions.EventssuchasMusiconthe forests. The MagicCircle Theatre inRosevilleplaysaprominentrole focuses onthebeautyofPlacerCounty’s orchards,farmsand international reputation. The AGROart Festivalisauniqueeventthat Feats ofClayexhibitioninLincolnhavegainednotedanddeserved view ofworkingartisans. The annualClayfestpresentationand the springandautumnafford visitorsapersonalandexperiential glass, wood,fabric,metalsandmixedmedia.Openstudiotoursin throughout theyear, highlightthecreationsofartistswhoworkin cultural amenitiesPlacerCountyoffers. The Auburn Art Walks, held earn isitors willbeenthralled,entertainedandenrichedbythevarietyof (photo by Jerry Rouillard). (photo byJerry Bernhard Museum,Auburn 19

Museums & Cultural Activities / UIDE G (530) 887-2111 ISITOR Auburn, CA 95603 13411 Lincoln Way 13411 www.visitplacer.com V oll free in US 866-752-2371 T Placer County Visitor Council and Placer County Visitor California Welcome Center Auburn Center California Welcome ours (530) 889-6500 OUNTY Forest Hill Divide Museum Hill Divide Forest Park Botts Memorial Leroy Street 24601 Harrison Foresthill, CA 95631 (530) 367-3988 T portray the histo- Museum displays and Iowa Hill ry of the Foresthill of the Divides and include a model fire- Foresthill Logging Company, feature fighting equipment, and the Gold depictions of life during trans- Rush and early modes of portation. QuarryGriffith Park and Museum C major supplier of granite for many ours (530) 889-6500 Corner of Taylor & Rock Springs Roads CornerTaylor of Penryn, CA 95663 (916) 663-1837 T A buildings, including of California’s the State Capitol in Sacramento, history dates back Quarry’s Griffith The muse- to its founding in 1864. um houses exhibits reflecting the history of the granite industry in this The park boasts three miles region. views of of nature trails that offer the old quarry sites. Co. Roseville Telephone Museum Street 106 Vernon Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 786-1621 With exhibits detailing the history of telephone communications and of Company, Telephone the Roseville a portrayal of this museum offers an often-overlooked aspect of our past. Displays include old-style switchboards and telephones; models range to present day. LACER P ours (530) 889-6500 ours (530) 889-6500 ours (530) 888-6483 ours (530) 889-6500 Placer County Placer County Courthouse Museum Auburn, CA 101 Maple Street, 95603 (530) 889-6500 completed in 1898, The courthouse, of the rich is truly representative that have brought natural resources It was prosperity to Placer County. Colfax, constructed of marble from from granite from Rocklin, slate bricks from Slatington, and lime and to the The museum, home Auburn. American Pate Collection of Native first floor artifacts, is located on the with a gift of the Courthouse along shop and information center. Gold Country Museum 1273 High Street, Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 887-0690 T This museum chronicles the rich history of gold mining in the region. Exhibits include gold panning demonstrations with an opportunity for hands-on panning, a walk through a mine shaft, an operational stamp mill model, and displays showing the lifestyle of gold country residents during the Gold Rush. Museum Complex Bernhard 291 Auburn-Folsom Road Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 888-6891 T This complex was built as an inn in The Rest. Travelers 1851 called house, one of the oldest wooden was structures in Placer County, added c. 1868. Now restored, the house is furnished with late Victorian is an 1874 Also located here pieces. one of the first in the state. winery, Joss House Museum and Chinese History Center Corner of Sacramento Street and Auburn Town Brewery Lane, Old T This Joss House is currently under- The original tem- going restoration. ple altar is preserved in this Chinese house of worship, and on display are artifacts representative of the lives of the Chinese people during the Gold Rush. Golden Drift Museum 32820 Main Street Dutch Flat, CA 95714 (530) 389-2126 T In a village that makes visitors feel transported to an earlier era, this museum tells the story of the area encompassing Dutch Flat, Gold The exhibits Alta and Towle. Run, explore the history of these commu- nities and of the mining and railroad industries in the region. Museums Placer County Courthouse Museum, Auburn (photo by Keith Sutter). Placer County Courthouse Museum, Auburn (photo Discover an eclectic and exciting array of performing, literary, Placer County’s environment is the perfect stage for creative environment is the perfect stage Placer County’s the year in the rich environment of Placer County! visual, cultural arts and community events available throughout lighting technicians, and musicians. and studio photographers, as well as skilled crafters, sound and professionals such as poets, editors, writers, graphic designers for art and musical productions. enthusiasts. Squaw Valley is noted for its state-of-the-art facilities enthusiasts. Squaw Valley events. The Auburn Symphony plays to houses packed with music The events. patrons of all ages. See page 29 for a partial list of yearly county patrons of all ages. See page 29 for a partial Summer Music Festival and local community activities attract Summer Music Festival and local community Green, Evening in the Park, Gold ‘N’Tahoe Fiddle, the Lake 20

/ P Shopping, Antiques & Art LACER watercolor stilllifebyVernalee Huckabye. “Fruitful Lady”byMyaDelong,and From top:OilpaintingbySandraDelong, C OUNTY V ISITOR G UIDE Shop that linemainstreetandGoldRusheraoldtowns. to strollandbrowsethemanyquaintsmallshopsboutiques Here youfindrelaxedsmalltownsettingsthatbeckonshoppers Country andHighoffer shoppingofadifferent variety. tional opportunityforthededicatedshopper. stores andshopsadjacentto The Galleriaoffer hoursofaddi- Abercrombie-Fitch, amongothers.Numerousothername-brand Pottery Barn,CrateandBarrel,WilliamSonoma, Galleria inRoseville,withtenantsincludingNordstrom,Macys, The numeroussmalltownsthatdottheFoothills,Gold Mall shoppingisatitsfinest The Westfield Shoppingtown 21

Shopping, Antiques & Art / UIDE G ISITOR V OUNTY C LACER P Auburn rendering by Michael Murphy. Nicholson Blown Glass, Auburn. The Sierra foothills is home to many Antiquing and vintage collectable shop- vintage collectable Antiquing and with international reputations. respected local artists as well as those to fine galleries displaying the works of ing the works of numerous local artisans, or art form, to cooperative galleries offer- from local shops specializing in one artist Placer County. These galleries range Placer County. proudly displayed in galleries throughout on the rise. The work of these artists is on the rise. world-class artists and even more artists covered. unique inventory just waiting to be dis- unique inventory just waiting of antique shops each with their own of antique shops each County. Each community offers an array an offers Each community County. ping is more than a hobby in Placer ping is more than a hobby Events in Placer County

January Farmers Market, Auburn, Open all year Gem & Jewelry Show, Auburn

February PlacerGROWN Farm Conference, Lincoln Lover’s Cup Dual Slalom, Homewood, Tahoe

March Celebrity Chefs Dinner, Auburn National Alpine Championships, Squaw Valley

April Strawberry Festival, Roseville Wild West Stampede Pro-Rodeo, Auburn

May Feats of Clay, Lincoln Annual Spring Antiques Street Faire, Old Auburn

June American River Confluence Festival, Auburn Western States Endurance Run, Squaw Valley

July July 4th Celebrations – Auburn, Colfax, Foresthill, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville Trans Tahoe Regatta, Tahoe City Tevis Cup 100 mile Endurance Ride, Tahoe to Auburn

August Foresthill Heritage/Gold Miners Gathering Concours d’Elegance Vintage Boat Show, Lake Tahoe

September Gold Country Fair, Auburn Hot Chili & Cool Cars, Rocklin Eggplant Festival, Loomis

October Coloma’s 49er Festival Auburn Community Festival Fall Antique Street Faire, Old Auburn Autumn Food & Wine Festival, Lake Tahoe

November Mandarin Festival, Auburn Christmas Crafts & Music Festival, Auburn Autumn Arts 70+ Studio Tour, Lincoln to Colfax Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, Loomis

December Tiny Tim Christmas Village, Truckee Old Town Country Christmas, Auburn

For a full schedule of calendar events contact the Placer County Visitors Council and California Welcome Center in Auburn 530-887-2111 or email [email protected].

22 / PLACER C OUNTY V ISITOR G UIDE Important Telephone Numbers Placer County Visitor The Gold Country Information Center Auburn Area Chamber of and California Welcome Center Commerce 13411 Lincoln Way 601 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603 Phone: (530) 887-2111 Auburn, CA 95603 Fax: (530) 887-2134 Phone: (530) 885-5616 www.placer.org Fax: (530) 885-5854 www.auburnchamber.net The Foothills Lincoln Area Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce 511 Fifth Avenue P. O. Box 86 Lincoln, CA 95648 2 South Railroad Street Phone: (916) 645-2035 Colfax, CA 95713 Fax: (916) 645-9455 Phone: (530) 346-8888 www.lincolnchamber.com www.colfaxarea.com Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce Foresthill Chamber of 5911 King Road, Suite C Commerce Loomis, CA 95650 23801 Foresthill Road Phone: (916) 652-7252 Foresthill, CA 95631 Fax: (916) 652-7211 Phone: (530) 367-2474 www.loomischamber.com Fax: (530) 367-2474 www.foresthillchamberonline.com Rocklin Chamber of Commerce State of California 5065 Rocklin Road Rocklin, CA 95677 Department of Parks Phone: (916) 624-2548 and Recreation Fax: (916) 624-5743 Auburn State www.rocklinchamber.com Recreation Area 501 El Dorado Street Roseville Chamber of Auburn, CA 95603 Commerce Phone: (530) 885-4527 Serving Roseville and Granite Bay Fax: (530) 885-2798 650 Douglas Boulevard www.cal-parks.ca.gov Roseville, CA 95678 Phone: (916) 783-8136 Forest Service Fax: (916) 783-5261 Tahoe National Forest — www.rosevillechamber.com Foresthill State of California 22830 Foresthill Road Department of Parks and Foresthill, CA 95631 Recreation Phone: (530) 367-2224 7806 Folsom-Auburn Road Fax: (530) 367-2992 Folsom, CA 95630-1797 www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/ Phone: (916) 988-0205 Fax: (916) 988-9062 www.parks.ca.gov [email protected]

24 / PLACER C OUNTY V ISITOR G UIDE The High Country North Lake Tahoe Resort Association: Chamber of Commerce 380 North Lake Boulevard Post Office Box 5459 Tahoe City, CA 96145 Phone: (530) 581-6900 Fax: (530) 581-6904 www.mytahoevacation.com Visitors and Convention Bureau 950 North Lake Boulevard, #3 Post Office Box 5459 Tahoe City, CA 96145 Phone: (530) 583-3494 Fax: (530) 581-4081 www.Tahoe-4-u.com

United States Forest Service Tahoe National Forest — Truckee Ranger District 10342 Highway 89 North Truckee, CA 96161 Phone: (530) 587-3558 Fax: (530) 587-6914 www.r5.fs.fed.us/tahoe

Other Important Phone Numbers Placer County Department of Museums (530) 889-6500

Arts Council of Placer County (530) 885-5670

Road Conditions (Cal Trans) (800) 427-7623 or (916) 445-7623

Placer County Phone Numbers General County Information (530) 889-4000 Placer County Office of Economic Development (530) 889-4016

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