Coming to El Dorado County? Don’t Forget to Visit Placerville!

If you are coming to El Dorado County and not visiting Placerville, you are definitely missing out on something really amazing. Formerly known as Old Dry Diggings, Dry Diggings, and Hangtown, Placerville is a charming “Gold Rush” town. The town got its name in the late 1840’s when the placer gold deposits were found in its river beds and hills.

Placerville’s treasured heritage can be seen in the 19th-century architecture of its downtown. A popular and important historic landmark that still remains on Main Street is the Bell Tower that presently serves as a get-together place for parades, celebrations, and various other Main Street events.

Places to visit in Placerville
When it comes to tourist destinations, Placerville does not run short on options. Following are some of the must-visit places in Placerville:-

Gold Bug Park & Mine
Apple Hill™
Historic Downtown
Galleries & Exhibitions
Museums
Wineries
Community Observatory

Now coming to your stay in the town, there are some of the best hotels and motels in Placerville, CA that you can book easily. The lodges are budget-friendly and equipped with all the important amenities that are compulsory for a comfortable stay.

Some of the most popular motels and hotels in Placerville, CA are as follows:-

Gold Trail Lodge
Holiday Inn Express
Elizabeth`s Lodge
Ambassador Motor Lodge
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
Stardust Lodge
Hansens Resort
Forest Suites Resort

So, what’s the wait for? Pack your bags and come to Placerville! Visit El Dorado County!