A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Placerville to Jackson
Overview
Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a self-driving tour from Placerville to Jackson with this affordable audio tour.
• Find out about the hard-rock mining era of the California Gold Rush which began in the 1850s, shortly after the area’s placer mines began to run dry
• 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
- Transportation
Meeting Location
247 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
33 Broadway
Jackson, CA 95642, USA
The tour ends in Jackson.
What To Expect
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Placerville (pass by)
Shenandoah Valley (pass by)
Villa Toscano Winery (pass by)
La Mesa Vineyards (pass by)
Fiddletown (pass by)
Drytown (pass by)
Bunker Hill Mine (pass by)
Amador Creek (pass by)
Sutter Creek (pass by)
Kennedy Gold Mine (pass by)
Jackson (pass by)
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)
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Activity code: C-110804P460
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