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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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lodi/North Stockton

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lodi/North Stockton

2 out of 5
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6.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
Tub was dirty, carpet in the hallway was dirty. Not much choices for breakfast

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

The Sterling Hotel

The Sterling Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Sacramento
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8.2/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
Charming, quiet, and unique rooms. I highly suggest the King Grand Suite. The hot tub style bath tub was amazing. Huge apartment room. Loved it. I'll be coming back soon.

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Best Western I-5 Inn & Suites

Best Western I-5 Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
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7.8/10 Good! (709 reviews)
We had a clean, well appointed room. The staff was friendly.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Popular places to visit

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
Boutique Retreat in Wine & Gold Country

Boutique Retreat in Wine & Gold Country

2 out of 5
300 Main St Placerville CA
Boutique Retreat in Wine & Gold Country
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
Gold Trail Motor Lodge

Gold Trail Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
1970 Broadway Placerville CA
Gold Trail Motor Lodge
Mother Lode Motel

Mother Lode Motel

2 out of 5
1940 Broadway Placerville CA
Mother Lode Motel
Red Hawk Resort & Casino

Red Hawk Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
1 Red Hawk Pkwy Placerville CA
Red Hawk Resort & Casino
Studio 6 Suites Cameron Park, CA – Folsom

Studio 6 Suites Cameron Park, CA – Folsom

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

Westhaven Inn Pollock Pines

2.5 out of 5
5658 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines CA
Westhaven Inn Pollock Pines
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