Amador Adventures From Mild to Wild!
When you come to Amador County, there is no end to the things you can do. Sometimes it's a little hard to get started, so we've put together some itineraries for you to use as a starting point for your visit.
Click on an adventure below to find out more!
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Gold can be found in Amador County in many forms. Take a bus tour where you can discover the rich, sometimes lusty history of Amador County. Mount a photo and historical expedition of the dramatic head frames at mines doted throughout the county. Tour a working underground gold mine, or get a gold pan and try your hand at the real thing... you might find a nugget of a lifetime! |  |
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Amador County is home to the dazzling Black Chasm Caverns in Volcano. Guided tour gives awe-inspiring views of gorgeous stalactites, draperies and helictites, and a stunning turquoise lake. Make a day of it in Volcano and the surrounding are |  |
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Plan to stay and play in and around Sutter Creek, where the past and present mingle charmingly. Stroll the back streets, shop in gift shops and antique stores on Main Street, dine at fine restaurants and stay in a cozy country inn. |  |
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Looking for a comprehensive tour of Amador County's Gold Country history? |  |
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Amador’s Shenandoah Valley is the heartland of robust, old-vine Zinfandel. |  |
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Want some history and culture with your glass of old-vine Zinfandel? Find out about the long and rich history of the Gold Country's premier wine region - Amador County's Shenandoah Valley. |  |
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Amador offers far more than great Zinfandel. |  |
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Amador’s Wine Country is concentrated in the northern part of the county in the Shenandoah Valley, but there are several fine wineries to the south near the towns of Sutter Creek and Ione. |  |
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Ione's Gold Country location provides a convenient central point for exploring the local countryside. Ione is surrounded by gently rolling hills, cattle ranches and farms, and fish-filled lakes. Within the city of Ione itself, there are lots of activities, things to do and places to stay. |  |
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