Cheap Things To Do in Vallecito, California

Inscription. One of California's important early day mining towns named by Mexicans meaning Little Valley. Gold was discovered here by the Murphy Brothers on 1849. It was originally called "Murphys' Old Diggings". This bell was cast ... More on HMDB

Inscription. From New York in 1900 to the present day in California; from cookhouse to firehouse this bell has been a part of Vallecitos history. In 1906, Beach Thompson needing water for his hydraulic mining, and investors in San ... More on HMDB

The California Caverns in Cave City have been open since 1850. The caves feature miles of passages. The Califo ... More on PlanetWare

Beautiful, unusual crystalline formations; stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, curtains, Angels wings, ... More on Gocalaveras.com

Overall I would recommend taking this tour if you are in the area, just try to phase out the instructor. More on TripAdvisor

Inscription. Built is 1861 by Antonio and Caterina Gagliardo. Served as a Post Office and social center for the community of Douglas Flat. A hand dug well located next to the store supplied Douglas Flat with good fresh water and remains ... More on HMDB

'New Melones Lake' is an artificial lake in the central Sierra Nevada foothills of Calaveras- and Tuolumne County, California near Jamestown. This reservoir created by the construction of the New Melones Dam ... More on Wikipedia

Inscription. Originally located near Dr. Jones apothecary and destroyed by fire, during which chalice and other sacred appurtenances were carried to safety by “Auntie” Moran in her voluminous apron. Present edifice financed ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Constructed by Peter L. Traver in 1856, this is the oldest stone building in Murphys. Its iron shutters and sand on the roof protected it from the fires of 1859, 1874, and 1893. It served as a general store, a Wells Fargo ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Built in 1858 by Pierre Bonet with fire proof steel shutters and stone walls. Owned and operated by Victorene Compere to provision the miners. Restored and preserved as a private residence in 1939. Historic American Building ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Douglas Flat was a roaring mining camp of the early 1850s. In 1857 the Harper and Lone Star Claims produced $130,000 worth of gold. The so-called Central Hill Channel, an ancient river deposit from which vast quantities ... More on HMDB