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Experience Highway 49 in a whole new way with this affordable driving tour along Calaveras County.
• Take in some of California’s amazing natural wonders and the southern Gold Rush towns of Murphys, Sonora and Jamestown
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories
• Do it all in 150 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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends in the Parking Lot for Jamestown.
Itinerary
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Angels Camp (Pass by)
While traveling from Angels Camp to Jamestown on this self-guided driving tour, you’ll hear the stories of some of the era’s most headstrong women, including innkeeper Jennie Megquier, who caught gold rush fever three times without any success.
Admission ticket free -
Murphys (Pass by)
The tour takes you through Murphys.
Admission ticket free -
Mercer Caverns (Pass by)
See the unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Mercer Caverns and Moaning Caverns.
Admission ticket free -
Calaveras Big Trees State Park (Pass by)
At the Calaveras Big Trees State Park, you’ll find the largest trees in the world, the Sierra Redwood which is also known as the Giant Sequoia.
Admission ticket free -
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park (Pass by)
See the unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Mercer Caverns and Moaning Caverns.
Admission ticket free -
Natural Bridges Trailhead (Pass by)
On the tour, you'll have the opportunity to stop and enjoy the Natural Bridges Trailhead, a 1 1/2 mile round trip hike that leads to a spectacular limestone cavern which has been carved out by Coyote Creek.
Admission ticket free -
Stanislaus River (Pass by)
While you drive, you can see the Stanislaus River.
Admission ticket free -
Columbia State Historic Park (Pass by)
Well-preserved western streets await at Columbia State Historic Park where you can experience the sights and sounds of a working gold rush town and try your hand at gold panning or take a ride on the stagecoach.
Admission ticket free -
Sonora (Pass by)
The tour takes you through Sonora.
Admission ticket free -
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (Pass by)
You’ll be stepping back in time to the late 1800s with a visit to Railtown 1897 State Park in Jamestown where you can explore the railroad museum, roundhouse, and machine shop.
Admission ticket free -
Jamestown (Pass by)
This self-guided driving tour ends in Jamestown.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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