8 Great Things To Do Around Sonora, California
Sonora is a small town in what used to be one of the most popular Gold Rush areas in Central California. Located just an hour from Stockton and two hours away from Sacramento, Sonora is a wonderful little historic town that now mostly serves as a weekend getaway from the nearby cities. With mountains on the East and the New Melones Lake just a few minute’s drive from Sonora’s downtown, this place offers tons of outdoor recreational activities along with lots of historical attractions from the Gold Rush era in the 1850s. In this post we cover 8 great things to do on a weekend escape around Sonora, California: Columbia…
The Service Station: Great Food & Craft Beers In Jamestown
The Service Station is a wonderful restaurant in the historic Jamestown offering high-quality ingredients, craft beers, and local wines. We stumbled upon The Service Station after calling around trying to find dog-friendly restaurants near Sonora or Jamestown. While originally we were looking for a quick meal after a long day of driving, we ended up having an excellent dinner and a great time at The Service Station. The Atmosphere The Service Station restaurant is located inside an old historic building in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown is one of the most popular Gold Rush towns in California and has been featured in over 250 Western movies. The Service Station is one of…
Hiking Dragoon Gulch Trail In Sonora
Dragoon Gulch Trail is a beautiful day hike on the outskirts of Sonora town in Central California. The Dragoon Gulch Trail system consists of more than 3 miles of hiking trails ranging from short easy ones to moderately strenuous ones. Dragoon Gulch is the perfect trail for those who want to head out for a quick escape into nature without having to venture too far away from Sonora and the other nearby cities. Location The Dragoon Gulch Trailhead is located on top of a hill just west of Sonora’s Downtown. There is a small designated parking lot right at the trailhead where hikers can leave their cars. But note…
