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The Man Cave

Need a gift for a man in your life? Then you’ve found the right spot! The Man Cave in historic downtown Murphys, CA. has gifts for all occasions. Hats, cigars, socks, wallets, games, and so much more!

California Cavern State Historic Landmark

Originally called Mammoth Cave, California Cavern was California’s first show cave and is its longest cavern system. Depending on the season, the guided cavern walk tour can be 45 minutes to 80 minutes long featuring an enchanting trail with beautiful crystalline cave formations in historical and recently discovered pristine areas. The cavern walking tour takes … Continued

California Cavern Gift Shop

The California Cavern gift shop and visitors center offers lots of fun, interesting and educational merchandise for adults and children. Choose from rocks, fossils, games, puzzles and books and Gold Rush history items. You can also purchase an unopened geode, and crack it right here at the shop where you will be the first person … Continued

Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

Moaning Caverns Adventure Park holds California’s deepest cave chamber, where you can descend deep underground on a guided walk tour.  Gemstone mining at the custom flume system is always fun for the whole family and cracking geodes is a big hit with rock hounds of all ages. Reservations are strongly recommended for all activities. The … Continued

Mercer Caverns

Mercer Caverns, one of three caves in Calaveras County, is open for guided tours, year round. See deep underground in this cavern filled with a large array of cave formations like stalactities, stalagmites and flowstones. This cavern also won the Paris World’s Fair for its display of the rare cavern formation: flos feri. An early … Continued

Black Chasm Cavern, National Natural Landmark

Explore beautiful trails and chambers in this enchanting National Natural Landmark cave on 50-minute guided walk tours. See sparkling flowstones, stalactites and hugh clusters of rare, crystalline helictite formations.

Calaveras Fall Itineraries

Valley Springs to Mokelumne Hill Day One:  Drive in from Sacramento for some beautiful fall colors around New Hogan Lake.  Try fishing at this year-round lake for bass, stripers, catfish, and bluegills. Little coves and inlets around the lake make this a peaceful place for anglers of all levels to cast their lines. There are … Continued

Discover Calaveras: Murphys

Experience Gold Rush charm in adorable downtown Murphys with comfortable lodging and modern dining. Discover family-owned wineries and unique shops all within a half-mile walk.

Biking in Calaveras

Whether you are looking for a nice easy bike ride, a heart pumping mountain bike trail, or a challenging bike race, Calaveras offers diverse trails and some of the best racing events. Combined with mild temperatures, lush green countryside, and wildflowers bursting with color, Calaveras in the springtime is a great time to ride.  Everything you need to ride is right here in Calaveras. Read on for scenic racing events, leisurely routes, breathtaking mountain bike trails, and the right folks to talk to about biking in Calaveras.

Love Calaveras

Whether looking for classic romance or the opportunity to try something new, Calaveras has you covered. Read on to plan your Valentine’s weekend with our top Valentine’s events occurring throughout the month of February. From wine and beer tasting, gorgeous sunset views, Gold Rush era charm, to strolling among giant sequoias or snow play in the High Sierra, Calaveras has a lot to offer.

Discover Calaveras: Mountain Ranch, San Andreas, & West Point

Take a beautiful drive through the Calaveras foothills and see some historic, quaint small towns…the kind you see in your favorite movie or read about in a beloved book. Looking for unique festivals, attractions, and adventures? West Calaveras has a little somethin’ somethin’ for you to discover…

Family-friendly Ideas for Winter Activities

Calaveras County is one of those great winter spots in California where you can have full-on snow fun at higher elevations, or completely avoid it all together at lower elevations. Here are some of our favorite family-friendly ways to enjoy winter in Calaveras.

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