A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville
Description
Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour. • Find out the history of the California Gold Rush as you visit the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma, where gold was first discovered in January 1848 • Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories • Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.
On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Gold Rush Museum, a stamp mill, and a blacksmith shop.
The tour passes by the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead.
The tour passes by Hart 2 Hart Vineyards.
Hike along the Gerle Loop trail at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead where you’ll catch glimpses of the American River.
Your drive from Auburn to Placerville takes you along the spectacular American River.
See where gold was first discovered by James Marshall at John Sutter’s Mill while visiting Marshall Gold Discovery State Park
See the Sutter's Mill Replica.
See the James Marshall Monument and learn more about the man who first reported gold in the area.
Explore Gold Bug Mine, an actual hard-rock mine from the late 1880’s.
This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Reviews(26)
This was such an interesting narration. We learned a lot about the area and the gold rush . The only thing I would change is the directions to the starting point . It says to go to a parking lot which does not exist . It starts in the gas station. That was our only hiccup.
We are seniors and not tech savy so it was very frustrating. The app kept giving me "app permission denied" and "location unavailable" We wasted almost one hour trying to get to the exact location to start. I could not even force the start. We drove around the block about 3 times trying to get the app to connect. We decided to forget the app and just drive Hwy. 49 on our own. We finally found the highway and the app "magically" started. There was a lot of history at the beginning some of which I thought was unnecessary. Also the background sound effects were very distracting.
Once I found the beginning point (program won't let you start until you are EXACTLY at the location), it was great! GPS tracked me the whole way and the narrative led me to spots I would have never found by myself. Definitely recommend, thank you.
Start to finish this audio tour was easy to follow, wonderfully informative and articulated for the entire journey.
Nice drive, good points of interest. Lots to explore at the start location City of Auburn and end point, City of Placerville. Right at Placerville this time of year, apple & grape harvest. You have to explore Apple HIll, everything apple and many boutique wineries to visit. Shout out to High Hill Ranch, the Best Apple Pies !
Great tour and full of interesting facts. I did struggle to find the start as no parking but once we got going all ok. Good to be able to stop and start the tour. It a very good way to learn as you go.
Finding the starting point in Auburn was frustrating. But after we finally located it, the trip was wonderful. Lovely drive. Lots of interesting places to stop and visit. Be sure to spend time in Placerville.
The tour was very informative and the directions were great. Was able to pause when needed or stop and start up again after a lengthy visit in Coloma.
Too many winding roads and traffic. Construction/ road work was taking place and had cars including myself back up for about a half a mile. Not my ideal tour.
Hi there, I'm sorry that the route wasn't what you hoped. Can you let us know where the construction was taking place so that we can see if this is something that will significantly impact the route. Unfortunately we can't control construction on the route but if we can flag it for future users, we would appreciate your feedback. I'm sorry you felt this product was not worth the cost. Regards,
This audiotour made it easy to experience a beautiful back country drive and learn the history of the area at the same time.
