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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp

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150 to 180 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a self-driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp with this affordable audio tour.

• Find out about the California Gold Rush from a miner’s prospective and learn the history of the Miwok Native Americans who lived in the area long before early pioneers
• 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

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

33 Broadway
Jackson, CA 95642, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

S Main St &
Birds Way, Angels Camp, CA 95222, USA

The tour ends near the Angels Camp (California Historical Landmark No. 287).

What To Expect

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Jackson (pass by)

This self-guided audio tour starts in Jackson and ends in Angel's Camp. As you drive, you'll pass through western boom-style towns. Each town offers a unique picture into the life of the early pioneers and gold rush miners. While you wind your way through these towns, you’ll hear tales of outlaws Joaquin Murrieta and Black Bart
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Amador County Museum (pass by)

The tour passes by the Amador County Museum.
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Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park (pass by)

Explore Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park and learn how miners dealt with the tons of waste product that hard-rock mines produced
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Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort (pass by)

Visit Jackson Rancheria Casino and learn the history behind its creation
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Pine Grove (pass by)

This self-guided audio tour starts in Jackson and ends in Angel's Camp. As you drive, you'll pass through western boom-style towns. Each town offers a unique picture into the life of the early pioneers and gold rush miners. While you wind your way through these towns, you’ll hear tales of outlaws Joaquin Murrieta and Black Bart
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Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (pass by)

The tour passes by the Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. It's an optional stop on this tour.
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Volcano (pass by)

Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.
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Black Chasm Cavern National Natural Landmark (pass by)

Take in the awe-inspiring Black Chasm Cavern and view the unusual helictites (a type of cave-formed mineral) that make this a National Landmark
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Mokelumne Hill (pass by)

Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.
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Mokelumne River (pass by)

The tour follows part of the Mokelumne River.
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San Andreas (pass by)

Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.
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Red Barn Museum (pass by)

The tour passes by the Red Barn Museum and the Red Barn Annex. It's another optional stop on this tour.
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Angels Camp (pass by)

Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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