Tourism/Things to Do

SWCC is a golf country club with food and beverage options year-round.

Gold Country Adventures operates Black Chasm Cavern and California Cavern, two iconic show caves in California’s historic Gold Country. We offer guided walking tours, adventurous spelunking expeditions, educational programs, and unique event experiences—including underground weddings. Our mission is to inspire curiosity, adventure, and appreciation for the natural and historical wonders hidden beneath the Sierra foothills.

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The Mother Lode Theatrical Alliance is committed to supporting and uplifting local theater. Our mission is to inspire, encourage, support, and unite the theaters of our community by fostering an environment that celebrates the performing arts.

We understand you have many options when choosing an adventure vacation. But there’s a reason that 70% of our travelers each year are repeat guests or were referred by a past OARS traveler.

Calaveras Visitors Bureau is located inside the Angels Camp Museum and is your go-to for information about all there is to see and do in Angels Camp, Calaveras County, the Gold Country and High Sierra. We are here to help you have an amazing time in this beautiful region, creating memories to last a lifetime.

We will tailor our suggestions to your interests and give you inside information known only by locals. Want to know why we’re all about the frogs? Here’s where you can hear the whole story. Want to know which local restaurants are hosting events this week, or where to go for free music in the parks?  We can help you!

Off the Wall Youth Theatre Troupe is a non-profit youth theatre group in San Andreas, CA, specifically targeting children aged 5-18. They are a spin-off of Fourth Wall Entertainment Troupe and operate from the Metropolitan.

ESCAPE YOUR EVERYDAY ! Play over 1,100 Slot machines, 22 Table Games, Black Oak Cafe', The Charlie and Seven Sisters fine dining.  Dance to live Music at the Willow Creek Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights.  Enjoy all of the Family Fun at Black Oak Lanes, The Kids Quest (childcare) and Cyber Quest Kids Arcade, and don't forget the "Elevate" Jump Zone.  Stay at our Newly remodeled HOTEL with an all-new Kids Big Bucket-Splash Zone, Adult Pool, and Spa with a Super-size outdoor TV, a snack shack & Bar.  Get restocked with snacks and gasoline at the Bear Creek Station and roll up to our RV Park with a Clubhouse - Pool and spa, laundry/shower/bathroom facilities, and a Dog Park!   Come and enjoy a true "Paradise in the Pines" at Black Oak Casino Resort!  Please go to www.blackoakcasino.com for Details!

WorldMark Angels Camp is a timeshare resort featuring 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. The resort is open for non-timeshare owners to book at www.extraholidays.com with a two night minimum. The resort accepts walk-in reservations based upon availability. WorldMark is a proud to partner and support with many non-profit businesses in Calaveras County.

Located in the heart of the Mother Lode of Amador County and near Sacramento, Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is your gaming destination.

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Voted Amador’s Best Casino

Located in the heart of the Mother Lode of Amador County and near Sacramento, Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is your gaming destination. Play over 1,400 of the most popular slot machines, 28 of the most exciting table games, and an all new Bingo experience in Dalton Hall with seating up to 420 at Jackson Rancheria. Experience around-the-clock action at the best casino in Northern California. Let's go!

Our olives are hand harvested and pressed fresh in our Pieralisi olive mill on the property.   We leave the oil unfiltered to preserve the flavor.  After passing rigorous testing and sensory evaluation, our Olive Oil is certified by the California Olive Oil Council (COOC).

Calaveras Big Trees Association (CBTA)  can trace its roots to the original Calaveras Grove Association organized in 1926 by a group of individuals intent on preserving the historic groves for future generations. Through their efforts Calaveras Big Trees State Park was born on July 5, 1931.

Main Street Theatre Works is a professional, non-AEA theatre company performing in Amador County, California.

Celebrating our 30th year, we are dedicated to bringing professional and community theatre artists together to produce classical and contemporary plays, striving for a balance that stimulates both artists and audiences. An ensemble of gifted actors, directors, and designers lend their vision and skills to create rich seasons and

wonderful theatrical experiences.

Moaning Caverns was discovered in the 1840s by gold miners but there is evidence of arrowheads and other pointed tools that appear to have been quarried in the area, date back thousands of years and tell us that the first humans on the continent may have lived near Moaning Caverns.

Artifacts and bones found in the cave date back hundreds of years and give us some insight into these ancient people.  A necklace, displayed at our visitor center, was found in a clay layer and is estimated to be over 8,000 years old!

Our name comes from the  moaning sounds that echoed out of the cave. Miners may have heard that sound when they came to this area in large numbers during the late 1840s. In their search for gold, they explored the cavern, entering through the small natural entrance and then lowering themselves to the floor of the main room by means of a large ore bucket on a winch. They used candles and whale oil lamps for light. Today you can explore Moaning Caverns on a cave tour, deep underground!

The Golf Club at Copper Valley offers an enjoyable round, providing the golfer with an atmosphere of seclusion and serenity. The Golf Club is one of the highest rated golf courses in Northern California open to the public.

The Calaveras County Historical Society was formed in 1952 and has been going strong for over 70 years. 

In the first year of the Society, Judge J. A. Smith, the Society's first president, set down a statement of purpose that we still adhere to today. 

"History is a record of past events. Many counties in the State of California have their past events preserved in a written history of the county. This is not true of the county of Calaveras as its history has never been written. 

Located in the center of the gold mining district of California, Calaveras is rich in history, tradition, romance and lore. The early growth and development of the State of California to a great extent took place in the gold mining districts and Calaveras county contributed its full share. Many persons who later became leaders in the state at one time became gold miners in Calaveras county. 

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It is late to get full particulars of many of the early events in the history of the county. The pioneers and Argonauts have gone to their reward. Much valuable material has been lost. 

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However, many descendants of the early residents of Calaveras county are still living, and it is possible to collect from them a vast fund of early history of the county. Many of the issues of early newspapers are no longer in existence, but some of these early newspapers are available in museums and public libraries. 

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The prime purpose of the Calaveras County Historical Society is to collect and preserve for posterity the early history of Calaveras county. 

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It is inevitable that in a work of this magnitude, the execution of which will be in many hands, there will be many errors and omissions. However, it will be the constant aim of the Calaveras County Historical Society to discriminate between the true and the false, to the end that the work of the Society will reflect a true account of events in Calaveras county and that as much as possible of its history will be preserved."   

The Bear Valley Music Festival Offers Concerts Of The Greatest Variety And Quality. The Festival Is Held In A Large Tent In The Heart Of Bear Valley Village. Learn More! An Icon In The Community. Contemporary & Classical.

Visitors can see our operating gold mine and can mine their own gold by panning, sluicing, metal detecting, and dry washing.

Our mission is to create exceptional theatrical experiences and community programs that engage, enlighten, and break down the barriers of human experience.

Travel adventurers and Destination Planners have a vast variety of vacation and event locations to choose from in our beautiful sunshine state of California, but the roads can be busy and driving a challenge, particularly in the beautiful Sierra region. If you need some assistance for planning that perfect vacation or get-away, we can help! We offer tailored tour planning and packaging along with customized transportation services to fit all your traveling needs.

Mother Lode Adventures Charter Services is available to transport you year ‘round to your winter, spring, summer or fall destinations, making your travels more enjoyable, safe and hassle-free.

Calaveras County Fairgrounds Angels Camp California Home of the. Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee!

Venue Highlights

Annual Events: Hosts the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee every third weekend in May, featuring frog jumping competitions, livestock shows, rodeos, concerts, and more.

Facility Rentals: Available for weddings, quinceañeras, corporate meetings, reunions, and other gatherings.

RV Park: Offers full-service RV accommodations with water, power, and sewer hookups.

Scenic Setting: Situated amidst rolling hills, providing a picturesque backdrop for events.

Located in San Andreas, Gold Country Art Spot offers a place where kids can explore their creativity while learning art theory, art history, and experimenting with various artistic techniques and materials. Gold Country Art Spot offers weekly art classes for kids, summer camp, pizza-paint night events, birthday parties & more.

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Nestled off scenic highway 4 in the Central Sierra Mountains and Stanislaus National Forest, Bear Valley Mountain Resort offers world-class terrain at 8,495 feet. Easily accessible from all of Northern and Central California, Bear Valley is a retreat for both beginner and expert skiers and snowboarders seeking space and breathtaking views. At Bear Valley, you'll find a big mountain ski and ride experience with small town vibes.​