Looking for things to do in the California Gold Country area? We’ve got you covered with driving directions and drive times from Fun Cabin Rentals in Twain Harte, California.Things To Do In The Tuolumne County Area – Tuolumne County Travel Planner Bible
Are you planning a vacation to Sonora, Twain Harte, Calaveras County, Tuolumne County, etc? Here’s a list of popular places, things to do, places to get groceries and eat with how far each place is from Fun Cabin Rentals and approximately how long it takes to drive there.
Twain Harte & Tuolumne County Travel Planner Bible – Things To Do In Tuolumne County
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Local Resources – Fire – Medical
Emergency Room – ER – Hospital
Sonora Regional Medical Center
1000 Greenley Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-5000
Doctors Medical Center
Level II Trauma Center
1441 Florida AveModesto, CA 95350
(209) 578-1211
In Case of emergency dial 911 for FIRE – MEDICAL – POLICE
Walk in Clinic – Urgent Care
Indian Rock Prompt Care
14540 Mono Way
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-6680
Twain Harte Water & Sewer – (209) 586-3172
Tuolumne County Air Quality
Burn Day In Tuolumne County – (209) 533-5598 – It’s always ok to burn in fireplace.
Tuolumne County Tree Mortality Info Line – (209) 533-6394
CA Forest Stewardship Program – (800) 738-TREE or at ncsaf@mcn.orgTwain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce (209) 586-4482 www.twainhartecc.com
Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce (209) 532-4212
Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau – (209) 533-4420
Twain Hare Homeowners
Twain Harte Rotary – (209) 586-5860
Twain Harte Property Management – (925) 963-2857
Report Poachers & Polluters 24/7 confidential (888) 334-2258
PG&E – (800) 743-5000
Animal Control (209) 694-2730
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
Garbage
You can buy a orange bag at Twain Harte Market for the price of $7.45. Then put that at the top of your driveway/road Sunday night or very early Monday morning. You must call Waste Management to order a pickup. The phone number is (209) 532-1413. They are open Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 4 pm.
The other option is you can drive the trash directly to the “dump”. A 35 gallon trash can is roughly $10.90. The address is:
Transfer Station
19309 Industrial Dr
Sonora, CA 95370
Mon – Sun 8 am – 4 PM
(209) 536-1719
Twain Harte, CA
Twain Harte Market – 1.5 miles – 6 minutes – Directions
18711 Tiffeni Drive – 209.586.6100
Twain Harte Market Store Hours: Mon — Thr 7am – 8pm; Fri – Sat 7am – 9pm
Sunday 8am – 8pm; Outdoor BBQ open 11am – 6pm Friday & Saturday
Twain Harte Mini Golf – .7 miles – 3 minutes – Directions
18 holes of miniature golf fun!
23098 Fuller Road, Twain Harte, CA (209) 586-5569.
Hours: Friday 5:00pm-8:30pm; Saturday Noon-8:30pm; and Sunday Noon-6:00pm.
Twain Heart Video Rentals – 1.4 miles – 5 minutes – Directions
Yes video rentals are still a thing, at least in Twain Harte they are. Located right next to the Twain Harte Market, pick up some popcorn and chocolate.
18711 Tiffeni Drive, Twain Harte, CA 95383 – (209) 586-1367
Twain Harte Lake – .8 miles – 4 minutes – Directions
A small private lake for lake members only (access is included with Fun Cabin Rentals). You can rent lake bikes, and blow up your own floaties. Relax all day at the beach and grab a snack at the Snack Shack.
Brentwood Lake – 1.7 miles – 5 Min Directions
Small members only lake in Twain Harte – Phone number (209) 586-9910
Sportsman Coffee Shop – .8 miles – 3 minutes – Directions
Enjoy a delicious breakfast or cup of coffee at the Sportsman located downtown.
22978 Joaquin Gulley Road – (209) 586-5448
Twain Harte Concert in the Pines – .09 miles – 4 minutes Directions
Happens every Saturday in the summer. Check out the schedule for details on who’s playing. We recommend putting your blankets and chairs out early for a good spot!
22901 Meadow Dr, Twain Harte, California 95383 – 209-586-4482
Twain Harte Movies in the Pines – .09 miles – 4 minutes – Directions
Movies are shown throughout summer. Bundle up though! It gets cold!
22901 Meadow Dr, Twain Harte, California 95383 – 209-586-4482
Twain Harte Farmers Market – .8 miles – 15 minutes Directions
Fridays 3:30-6:00pm from June until September in Downtown Twain Harte
Twain Harte Lake Duck Races – .8 miles – 4 minutes – Directions
Enjoy the winding down of summer at Twain Harte Lake with the duck races! Purchase a duck and watch your little ducky float to first place!
Usually in September. Check website for exact dates.
Twain Harte Lake Fishing – So Much Fun For The Kids! – .8 miles – 4 minutes – Directions
Kids only under 16 – No fishing license needed.
Twain Harte Golf Course Reviews – Twain Harte Golfing – .3 miles – 3 minutes Directions
Twain Harte Golf Club -22909 Meadow Lane Twain Harte, CA 95383
209 586-3131 18 hole course, full bar, restraunt, Banquet Room Facilities
22950 Joaquin Gulley, Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-1157 Only place in town open 24 hours
Paws Awhile Pet Grooming in Twain Harte California
Twain Harte California No Burn Day Information
Twain Harte Road Kill And Deer Removal
Wineries, Vineyards, Tasting Rooms and Breweries
Sierra Cellars Wine Tasting – .7 miles – 14 minutes – Directions
(209)-586-1104
Located right downtown, for $5 you get a sample of about 5 wines of your choosing. Come back another time and sample another 5. They only offer unique wines you can’t find anywhere else! Also try the chocolate wine!
La Bella Rosa – 10.7 miles – 20 minutes – Directions
17990 Old Wards Ferry Road Sonora, CA 95370 – 209-533-8668
La Bella Rosa Vineyard offers wine tastings Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. They offer the following Red Wines: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Port, Merlot, Aglianico and White Wines: Chardonnay. Come sip win and wander through the incredible gardens on site. The gift shop offers delightful gifts and is open 12 to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.
Ironstone Vineyards – 24.2 miles – 35 minutes – Directions
1894 Six Mile Road Murphys, CA 95247 – 209-728-1251
Visit Ironstone Vineyards to taste their delicious wines and stop at their deli for gourmet sandwiches, hot daily specials, salads, and home-made desserts. Pay just $5, and sample 5 wines. Complimentary Winery Tours start in the Tasting Room at 1:30 pm from Wednesday through Sunday. Ironstone Vineyard also hosts a number of concerts in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater in the middle of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Visit FunCabinRental’s post about Ironstone for more information about 2016 summer concerts.
Ironstone Amphitheatre Lodging At Ironstone Vineyards And Winery
Black Sheep Winery – 29 miles – 45 minutes – Directions
221 Main Street Murphys, CA 95247 – (209) 728-2157
They specialize in zinfandel, Cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, and a special wine in celebration of the Frog Jumps in Calaveras county known as “True Frogs Lily Pad Red”. The Black Sheep Winery is open daily from 11am to 5pm in the charming yellow historic farmhouse on Main Street. Enjoy a glass of wine and then wander down the charming main street of Murphys.
MT Brow Winery – 15.7 miles – 23 minutes – Directions
10850 Mt. Brow Rd., Sonora, CA – 209 532-8491 – Mt. Brow winery offers free wine tasting every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 PM
Family owned, the Costello Vineyard is run with a dream of Italy. The Costello family started planting grapes in 1993. Jim, Pam, Dennis, and Jeff each have their roles in the family business. Maybe this is why the wine is so good, because of the love. Perhaps it is Jim’s philosophy and God is using the Costellos and the land to make delicious wine. The Mt. Brow Winery has 1.5 acres of Merlot, 1 acre of Zinfandel and 4 acres of Sangiovese.
Gianelli Vineyards – 14.3 miles – 25 minutes – Directions
12581 Algerine Road, Jamestown, CA 95327 – 209 984-1500
Anticipated to grow to 7,000 cases by 2015, the Gianelli Vineyards & Winery not only stands as a testament to the past, but is also a wonderful example of the successful balance one can achieve between old world traditions and modern day innovation. Ron & Lorie Gianelli have become pioneers in their industry, helping to pave the way for other Californian growers who are interested in planting European varietals that have been too long neglected in the American marketplace. As their winery and vineyards continue to thrive, their hope is to educate their fellow vintners and the public about the wonderful, expressive character of Italian varietals grown here in the Sierra Foothills.
Tasting Room Hours: Monday-Thursday: 1:00 – 5:00; Friday: 1:00 – 6:00; Saturday: 12:00 – 6:00; Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00
Stevenot Winery – 31 miles – 50 minutes – Directions
2690 San Domingo Road Murphys, CA 95247 – (209) 728-0638 and 458 Main Street Murphys, CA 95247 – (209) 728-0148.
Since 1973, they have been making delicious wines such as Chardonnay and Orange Muscat to Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, and the newest flavor – Tempranillo. The Stevenot Winery Philosophy is: “I consider blending to be the true art of the winemaker. My goal is to arrive at a wine that is greater than the sum of its parts – to transcend varietal expression and create a distinctive wine that incorporates the finest elements of its component parts without speaking with one dominant voice. Blending is the only way to create a truly layered, complex flavor profile.”
Chaton Vineyards – 26.5 miles – 38 minutes – Directions
1969 Hwy 4, Douglas Flat, CA 95229 – 209.736.6500 – Open 11-5 daily.
Chatom Vineyards is nestled in the breathtaking Esmeralda Valley of the Sierra Foothills in Calaveras County. The valley was originally planted with low field crops, fruits and nut trees. Today, the vineyard boasts 13 varietals planted on 65 acres, including Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah, Sangiovese and 5 Portuguese varietals.
Milliaire Winery In Murphys California – miles – Directions
Golf Courses & Country Clubs
Mountain Springs Golf Course and Club – 13.1 miles – 20 minutes – Directions
17566 Lime Kiln Road Sonora, CA 95370 – (209) 532-1000
Saddle Creek Resort and Golf Club – 32.4 miles – 44 minutes – Directions
1001 Saddle Creek Drive Copperopolis, CA 95228 – 209.785.7400
Sequoia Club Golf Club and Country Club – 40.8 miles – 1 hour 4 minutes – Directions
209-795-1000
Forest Meadows Golf Course – 34.4 miles – 52 minutes – Directions
633 Forest Meadows Drive Murphys, CA 95247 – (209) 728-3439
Greenhorn Creek Golf Club – 29.6 miles – 46 minutes – Directions
711 McCauley Ranch Rd Angels Camp, CA 95222
Phoenix Lake Golf Course and Club – 7.8 miles – 16 minutes – Directions
21448 Paseo de los Portales, Sonora, California 95370 – (209) 532-0111
Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course – 34.4 miles – 47 minutes – Directions
19228 Pine Mountain Drive Groveland, CA 95321 – (209)962-8600
Don Pedro Golf Course and Country Club – 44.8 miles – 56 minutes – Directions
21980 Springfield Road, Sonora, California 95370 – 888-525-5152
Twain Harte Golf Course Reviews – Twain Harte Golfing – .3 miles – 3 minutes Directions
Twain Harte Golf Club -22909 Meadow Lane Twain Harte, CA 95383
209 586-3131 18 hole course, full bar, restraunt, Banquet Room Facilities
Theater, Movies, and Arts
Sierra Repertory Theater – 8.2 miles – 13 minutes – Directions
13891 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 – (209)-532-3120
Stage 3 Theater – 11.3 miles – 17 minutes – Directions
208 S. Green St. Sonora, CA 95370 – (209) 536-1778
Sonora Movie Theater – 9.5 miles – 15 minutes – Directions
Regal Cinema Sonora 10 – 901 Sanguinetti Road, Sonora, CA 95370 – (844) 462-7342
DVD Movie Rentals, Playstation, XBox, Etc.
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Bowling Alleys And Arcades
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Bingo, Card Rooms, Casinos and Gambling
Chicken Ranch Casino – 15.5 miles – 20 minutes – Directions
16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown, California 95327 – (209) 984-3000
Black Oak Casino – 7.1 miles – 13 minutes – Directions
19400 Tuolumne Rd N, Tuolumne, CA 95379 (877) 747-8777
Jackson Rancheria Casino Hotel Concerts Coupons RV Park and Buffet – 57 miles – 1 hour 15 minutes – Directions
10690 Dalton Road, Jackson, CA 95642
Ski Resorts, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Sledding, and Ice Skating
Dodge Ridge Ski Area – 22.7 miles – 37 minutes – Directions
1 Dodge Ridge Road, Pinecrest, CA 95364 – 209-965-3474 – Monday – Sunday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (lift hours)
Bear Valley Ski Resort – 70.1 miles – 1 hour 34 minutes – Directions
2280 State Route 207, Bear Valley, CA 95223
Long Barn Ice Skating Rink – 8.7 miles – 16 minutes- Directions
25957 Long Barn Road, Long Barn, CA 95335 (209) 586-3533
Leland Snow Park and Leland High Sierra Snow Play – 25.4 miles – 41 minutes – Directions
34033 Leland Meadow Road, Pinecrest, CA 95364 – 209.965.4719
Rodeos
Oakdale Rodeo – 42.8 miles – 47 minutes – Directions
Located in the Cowboy capitol of the world, Oakdale has an awesome lineup of bucking broncos and your traditional rodeo events! Not to be missed!
Second Weekend in April (209) 847 – 4083
Whitewater Rafting
Knights Ferry Rafting by Sunshine Rafting Adventures – 32.4 miles – 37 minutes – Directions
Sierra Mac River Rafting Trips – 46.2 miles – 57 minutes – Directions
800.457.2580
Zephyr Whitewater River Rafting – 46.4 miles – 1 hour – Directions
27890 California 120, Groveland, CA 95321 – 800-431-3636
Gold Mines, Zip Lines, Gold Panning, Cave And Cavern Tours
Black Chasm Caverns – 65.9 miles – 1 hour and 30 minutes – Directions
15701 Pioneer Volcano Road, Volcano, CA 95689 – 1-866-762-2837
Gold Cliff Mine – 27.1 miles – 41 minutes – Directions
866 -762-2837
Moaning Caverns – 24.9 miles – 40 minutes – Directions
866.762.2837
California Caverns Cave Tours In Mountain Ranch – 49.2 miles – 1 hour and 11 minutes Directions
209-736-2708
Gold Panning In Jamestown California –
Sutter Gold Mine In Sutter Creek California
Currently Closed
Ghost Towns And Historic Towns
Bodie Ghost Town – 108 miles – 3 hours 11 minutes – Directions
Bodie State Historic Park Bridgeport, CA 93517 – (760) 647-6445 – March 1st to the Friday before Memorial Day: 10:00am to 3:00pm OR AS POSTED; Saturday before Memorial Day to Mid-September: 8:00am to 6:00pm OR AS POSTED; Mid-September to Mid-October: 8:00am to 4:00pm OR AS POSTED; Mid-October to October 31st: 10:00am to 3:00pm OR AS POSTED
November 1st to the end of February: 10:00am to 3:00pm OR AS POSTED
Columbia State Park – 15.7 miles – 25 minutes – Directions
Columbia State Historic Park takes you back to the peak of the gold rush! Enjoy a sarsaparilla, pan for gold, take a stagecoach journey but watch out for bandits, and check out all the unique things to do!
Columbia State Historic Park – 11255 Jackson Street, Columbia, CA 95310 – (209) 984-3953
Horseback Riding
Aspen Meadows Pack Station – 24.4 miles – 42 minutes – Directions
Crabtree Road, Pinecrest, CA 95364 (209) 965-3402
Hiking Trails
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Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit Yosemite National Park – 84 miles – 2 hours – Directions
Amazing National Park. Yosemite has many several different entrances. Be sure to call to make sure they are open. Directions are only to the Yosemite Valley. Driving in farther can take a lot longer. Expect lots of traffic.
Steam Train Engine Excursions Rides and Tours
Railtown 1897 – 13.2 miles – 19 minutes – Directions
Open Daily (April-October, 9:30am-4:30pm; November-March, 10am-3pm); Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day; Trains operate every Saturday and Sunday from April-October, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm & 3:00pm
10501 Reservoir Road
Jamestown, CA 95327
State and Federal Parks And Monuments
California Big Trees State Park – 43.6 miles – 1 hour – Directions
1170 East State Highway 4, Arnold, CA 95223
Misc. Attractions
Covers Apple Ranch – 7.1 miles – 13 minutes – Directions
(209) 928-4689 – Open Weekdays from 6am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm. Closed on Sunday.
Sierra Glen Apple Ranch 5.5 miles – 14 minutes – Directions
15665 Big Hill Rd – Sonora, CA 95370
Phone number (209) 532-2534
Lakes, Rivers, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting
Lyons Reservoir and Damn – 9 miles – 33 minutes – Directions
S Fork Rd and Forest Rte 4No2
Springfield Trout Farm – 15.1 miles – 23 minutes – Directions
21980 Springfield Road, Sonora, California 95370 – 209-532-4623
Hoover Wilderness – 101 miles – 2 hours and 50 minutes – Directions
Bridgeport, CA 93517 – (760) 932-7070
Beardsley Lake – 34 miles – 1 hour and 6 minutes – Directions
Beardsley Reservoir Rd – (408) 733-9296
Pardee Lake Reservoir – Directions
4900 Stony Creek Road Ione, CA 95640-9439 – (209) 772-1472
Pinecrest Lake – 19.7 miles – 30 minutes – Directions
421 Pinecrest Lake Road, Pinecrest, CA 95364 – (209)965-3333
Cherry Lake – 40.4 miles – 1 hour 36 minutes – Directions
Forest Rte 1No4 – (209) 532-3671
Lake Comanche – 62.8 miles – 1 hour 25 minutes – Directions
2000 Comanche Road Ione, CA 95640 – (866) 763 – 5121.
New Hogan Lake – 50.4 miles – 1 hour 12 minutes – Directions
2713 Hogan Dam Rd. Valley Springs, Ca. 95252 – 1-877-444-6777
Lake McClure and Lake McSwain – 64.2 miles – 1 hour 22 minutes – Directions
209-378-2611 (Barrett Cove)
There are five major recreation areas at Lakes McClure and McSwain: Lake McSwain, McClure Point, Barrett Cove, Horseshoe Bend and Bagby to enjoy the following activities: Houseboating, RV Camping, Tent Camping, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Watercrafting, Windsurfing, Hang Gliding, Wildlife Viewing, Swimming, Sailing, Picnicking, and Nature walks. Because the average water temperature is around 80 degrees and the temperature in the summer can reach into the 90s and 100s in the summer, Lake McClure and Lake McSwain are especially ideal for water activities.
Special Events
Lake Don Pedro Fireworks Show – 46.2 miles – 1 hour and 1 minute – Directions
Come relax on shore or take your boat out on the beautiful water!
Mother Lode Fair – 12.5 miles – 17 minutes Directions
July 8-10, 2016
Enjoy music, rides, food, and entertainment.
220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA 95370 – (209)-532-7428
Oktoberfest – .8 miles – 13 minutes – Directions
October 1-2, 2016
Grab your leiderhosen and a pint of some great beer with great entertainment!
Columbia Wine Tasting Event – 15.7 miles – 25 minutes – Directions
Columbia State Historic Park 11255 Jackson Street, Columbia, CA 95310 – 209-588-5089
The Columbia Wine Tasting Event occurs in early to mid April. Check the website for official dates.
Columbia Gold Rush Days – 15.7 miles – 25 minutes – Directions
Wander through an 1850s gold rush town where you’ll meet the people who panned for gold and hear their stories.
Columbia Historic Gold Rush Town – (209)-588-9128
Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee – 25 miles – 36 minutes – Directions
A lovely county fair with frog jumps, rodeo, demolition derby & more.
Royal Flush Crapper Derby in Twain Harte
Porta-Potty Racing
Summer Arts and Wine Festival – .6 miles – 13 minutes – Directions
July 23 and 24, 2016
Located in downtown Twain Harte near Twain Harte Miniature Golf. Enjoy wine tasting while browsing local artisan booths for that special something.
Sonora Music Festival – 12.5 miles – 18 minutes – Directions
November 25, 26, and 27, 2016.
Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora, California – (209)-533-3473
This event used to be a separate music festival, however it is now the Sonora Christmas Craft and Music Festival.
Open 10am to 5pm Friday & Saturday
10am to 4pm Sunday
Strawberry Music Festival – 134 miles – 2 hours 58 minutes – Directions
Setember 1-5, 2016
Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Road Grass Valley, CA 95949 Spring 2016 Festival May 26th-30th
Logging Museum and Sierra Nevada Logging Jamboree – 41.5 miles – 1 hour 3 minutes – Directions
209-795-1226
sierralogging@gmail.com
Thursday through Sunday
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
(April to December)
Sierra Quilt Guild 23nd Annual Quilts & Threads Show – 12.5 miles – 17 minutes – Directions
September 16, 17, and 18th, 2016
Mother Lode Festival 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA 95370 – quilt@sierraquiltguild.com.
Shrimp Feed – 29.3 miles – 47 minutes – Directions
Usually in August, but check website for exact dates.
505 Algiers Street in Downtown Murphys
Poison Oak Show – 15.7 miles – 25 minutes – Directions
Usually in September, but check out website for exact dates.
11255 Jackson Street, Columbia, CA 93210 – (209) 533-4656
49er Festival and Chili Cook-off – 33.4 miles – 45 minutes – Directions
Usually in September. Check website for exact dates.
Downtown Groveland
Sonora Bach Festival – 15.7 miles – 25 minutes – Directions
This festival isn’t just one day, but ever weekend throughout October with a different event each weekend. See website for specifics details.
Columbia State Historic Park 11255 Jackson Street, Columbia, CA 95310 – (209) 536-6330
Normal Golden Retriever Rescue Playday – .8 miles – 15 minutes – Directions
Eproson Park – 22901 Meadow Dr – Twain Harte, California 95383
See website for more details.
36th Annual Sonora Christmas Festival In Sonora California
Calaveras Grape Stomp at Murphys Community Park in Murphys California
We are always looking for new places to go, so if you know of something should be on this list or is outdated; please get in touch so we can update this list.
Last update: May 4, 2016
More special events can be found on the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau Special Events Page.