Things to Do in Placerville in 2024

Placerville Attractions

There's something rather charming about smaller cities. Whether you're heading off to Placerville for a handful of days or you're thinking of staying for longer, you'll quickly fall in love with this place. In fact, with so many thrilling things to do and impressive attractions to take in, you might never want to go home!

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Recommended things to do in Placerville

Number of things to do	11
Things to do from	$14
Cheapest thing to do	Lake Tahoe Audio Driving Tour
Top 5 things to do	Placerville Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game Wine Tasting Audio Tour - Amador County CA Old Town Auburn Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour Lotus: South Fork American River Rafting 1/2 Day California Audio Tour Bundle Get 4 Audio Tours
Under $25	Lake Tahoe Audio Driving Tour
With kids	Lotus: South Fork American River Rafting 1/2 Day South Fork Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip from Lotus (Class 2-3+) Lake Tahoe: South Fork American River - Gorge Run Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip on Middle Fork from Auburn (Class 3-4)

What to do in Placerville

Free Things to Do in Placerville

Traveling to Placerville on a budget? The following can be seen for nothing.

Placerville Historical Museum - Talk to the staff and learn about the unique collections exhibited here.

Fountain and Tallman Soda Works Building - Spend time at this historic landmark and learn a thing or two about the area's cultural heritage.

El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce - Widely renowned among those who reside here, this site is worth a look.

Lumsden Park - If you love working in your garden, this attraction will satisfy your inner green thumb.

Things to Do in Placerville with Kids

If you're going away with the youngsters, there are loads of fun things to do in Placerville. These family friendly experiences will put wide smiles on faces of all ages:

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Placerville on a sunny day?

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Are there cheap things to do in Placerville?

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What can you do in Placerville for free?

You could even leave your wallet in the hotel safe for the day, because these cool attractions can be seen for nothing:

Eldorado National Forest
Historic Main Street Placerville
Placerville City Hall
Toogood Estate Winery

Discover the most popular places to visit in Placerville

Historic Main Street Placerville

During your trip to Placerville, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Historic Main Street Placerville. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

El Dorado County Historical Museum

You can browse the exhibits at El Dorado County Historical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Placerville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Red Hawk Casino

4/5(171 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Red Hawk Casino during your time in Placerville? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

El Dorado County Fairgrounds

4/5(12 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to El Dorado County Fairgrounds during your trip to Placerville. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

3.5/5(6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Coloma with a stop at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.

Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Hangtown's Gold Bug Park and Mine, a lovely green space in Placerville. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Apple Mountain Golf Resort

Enjoy a round of golf in Placerville at Apple Mountain Golf Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and wineries.

Placerville Speedway

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Catch an event at Placerville Speedway during your trip to Placerville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Placerville Historical Museum

You can study the exhibits at Placerville Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Placerville. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.