Discover the serenity of Amador County… where sounds of footsteps on the boardwalks echo off the overhanging balconies.
Elevations from 200 feet to 9,000 feet make Amador County an endless playground anytime of the year. Amador is an oasis of relaxation, history and fun.
Pitch your tent in a campground along a stream & pan for gold just as the first settlers or sweetly slumber in an historic home on a feather bed surrounded by modern luxuries.
A stroll though Amador's communities will lead you to locally owned restaurants and cafes, each with a unique flavor.
The silenced mines of Amador County have been replaced with world-class wines of the Shenandoah Valley and Amador County
Amador County is located 35 miles southeast of Sacramento.
Adventure from Mild To Wild
Upcoming Events in Amador County
August 2008
Volcano Amphitheatre
August 8th-September 6th, Friday and Saturday Evenings - "Girl in a Goldfish Bowl"
Curtain: 8:00pm; Doors open for picnics at 6:30pm
Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, Jackson
September 2008
Westover Field, County Airport, Jackson
Airport Appreciation Day: Mooney Fly-in and car show. Free event for all ages. For more information, call 209-223-2376.
Preston Castle, Ione
Tour the castle while tasting local wines.For more information, visit prestoncastle.com or call 209-274-4112.
Fiddletown
Street fair, food, vendors, music, raffle, and fiddlers' contest. Free admission and free shuttle to and from parking.
County Fairgrounds, Plymouth
Band hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.For more information, visit landspromotions.com.
 
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