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Top Ways to Beat the Heat in El Dorado County
138 Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
Summer is here, and if you're looking for ways to cool off, we're here to help!
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Go river rafting on the South Fork of the American River
El Dorado County, CA
Enjoy Class I - III+ rapids on the South Fork of the American River. It's a thrilling way to beat the heat!
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Treat yourself to ice cream
1216 Broadway
Placerville, CA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Enjoy a cold scoop of ice cream or other frozen treat at purveyors throughout El Dorado County!
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Cool off in a real gold mine!
2635 Gold Bug Ln
Placerville, CA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Step back in time (and temperature) when you explore Gold Bug Park & Mine, a real gold mine built into the side of a mountain. Fun fact: The average temperature inside the mine is 55 F
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Head to the lake
4771 Sly Park Rd
Pollock Pines, CA
Monday:
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
You’ll find lakes upon lakes in El Dorado County, which means you’ve got tons of options. Whether you’re looking for a small alpine lake or something larger, balmy to ice-cold in temperature, shallow to too-deep-to-see-the-bottom, you’ll find your perfect swimming hole.
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Go to the coolest place in El Dorado County
Cool, California, United States
Grab a drink at Cool Beerwerx or a snack at Cool Coffee & Crumbs. And definitely get a photo by the iconic sign!