Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine Tours

Nuggets of fascinating mining facts are waiting to be dug up at Hangtowns Gold Bug Park and Mine. This place will open your eyes to the techniques and equipment used in days gone by.

Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine is a great place to begin your day of discovery in Placerville. This inactive mine site comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Save time for other attractions like Historic Main Street Placerville, Placerville Speedway, and Apple Mountain Golf Resort to make the most of what the area has to offer.

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Hilton Garden Inn Davis Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Davis Downtown

3 out of 5
Downtown Davis
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Aug 30 - Sep 3
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Burbank (BUR) to Sacramento (SMF)
8.2/10 Very Good! (833 reviews)
Love it here. Will stay again

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca

3.5 out of 5
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Oct 13 - Oct 17
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Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento (SMF)
8.6/10 Excellent! (893 reviews)
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The Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa

The Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Southwestern Sacramento
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Oct 8 - Oct 12
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (138 reviews)
Very pictureque setting by the river. Nice rooms with balconies over looking river. The restaurant is very expensive. The grounds are spacious with plenty to do. The pool needs more up keep. There were dead insects floating around. The water was a bit cold.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

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Historic Main Street Placerville

Historic Main Street Placerville

During your trip to Placerville, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Historic Main Street Placerville. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Historic Main Street Placerville
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El Dorado County Historical Museum

You can browse the exhibits at El Dorado County Historical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Placerville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

El Dorado County Historical Museum

Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building

You can study the exhibits at Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Placerville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building

Placerville Historical Museum

You can study the exhibits at Placerville Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Placerville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Placerville Historical Museum

El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce

El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce is just one of the places to see in Placerville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce

Bell Tower

3.5/5(6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Placerville when you stop by Bell Tower. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Bell Tower

Best Lodging Options Near Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine

Historic Cary House Hotel

Historic Cary House Hotel

3 out of 5
300 Main Street, Placerville, CA
Historic Cary House Hotel
National 9 Inn Placerville

National 9 Inn Placerville

2 out of 5
1500 Broadway, Placerville, CA
National 9 Inn Placerville
Mother Lode Motel

Mother Lode Motel

2 out of 5
1940 Broadway, Placerville, CA
Mother Lode Motel
Best Western Plus Placerville Inn

Best Western Plus Placerville Inn

2.5 out of 5
6850 Green Leaf Dr, Placerville, CA
Best Western Plus Placerville Inn
Red Hawk Resort & Casino

Red Hawk Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
1 Red Hawk Pkwy, Placerville, CA
Red Hawk Resort & Casino
Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast

Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast

3.5 out of 5
581 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA
Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast
Eden Vale Inn

Eden Vale Inn

4 out of 5
1780 Springvale Road, Placerville, CA
Eden Vale Inn
Westhaven Inn Pollock Pines

Westhaven Inn Pollock Pines

2.5 out of 5
5658 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA
Westhaven Inn Pollock Pines
Studio 6 Suites Cameron Park, CA – Folsom

Studio 6 Suites Cameron Park, CA – Folsom

2 out of 5
3444 Coach Ln, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, CA
Studio 6 Suites Cameron Park, CA – Folsom
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