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5 Hidden Gems in El Dorado County, California
941 Cold Springs Rd
Placerville, CA
Explore the other side of El Dorado County with these unique experiences, including Wakamatsu Farm, the first Japanese colony in the United States, established in 1869.
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Catch a melodrama in an historic theater
380 Monument Rd
Coloma, CA
This historic theater tends to make most visitors think they have just stepped through a time machine, as it’s that authentic! Its intimate size, coupled with its emphasis on past melodramatic performances, makes it fun for all ages. Booing, hissing, and throwing popcorn at the villain(s) is highly recommended.
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Ride the rails
4560 Oriental St
El Dorado County, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The El Dorado Railroad is the oldest railroad line west of the Mississippi River. Ride a piece of history on original Gang Cars which were used by railroad inspectors, officials, workers, and others to travel the rails. Great fun for all ages!
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See a glassblowing demonstration
4191 Business Dr
Cameron Park, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Watch the beautiful form of artistry known as glass blowing. It combines craftsmanship with precision and creativity. 2BGlass offers live glassblowing demonstrations in Cameron Park.
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Visit a genuine distillery
5050 Robert J Mathews Pkwy
El Dorado Hills, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 – 5:00 PM
In 2016 El Dorado County welcomed Dry Diggings Distillery, the first of its kind in El Dorado County in a very long time.