Things to Do

Wine Tasting – There’s more wine in California than just Napa Valley. Here are just a handful of the wineries nearby that have tasting rooms open:

	Mt. Vernon Vineyards – Wine tasting right in Auburn 10850 Mt. Vernon Road, Auburn, CA 95603, (530) 823-1111 Tasting room hours: Thursday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm
	Venezio Vineyards And Winery – Tours available (8 miles away) 5821 Highway 49, Coloma, CA 95613, (530) 885-WINE Tasting room hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm
	Boeger Winery – Complimentary tours by appointment (20 miles away) 1709 Carson Road, Placerville, California 95667, (530) 622-8094 Tasting room daily hours: 10am – 5pm
	Lava Cap Vineyards – More wine tasting near the Boeger Winery 2221 Fruitridge Road, Placerville, CA 95667, 530-621-0175 Tasting room daily hours: 11am – 5pm
	Sierra Vista Winery – More wine tasting near the Boeger Winery 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville, CA 95667, 530-622-7221 Tasting room daily hours: 10am – 5pm

Outdoor Activities – Our favorite thing about living in California is the endless list of things to do in the great outdoors. Here are some things to do in the area:

	Sugar Bowl ski resort is only 45 minutes from Auburn, the spring skiing should be great! 629 Sugar Bowl Road, Norden, CA 95724, (530) 426-9000
	Auburn State Recreation Area – Fishing, hiking, biking, & recreational gold panning Entrance on Hwy. 49, 1 mile south of I-80, 530-885-4527
	Placer County Visitor Information Center – Information about trout and bass fishing 13464 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, 530-887-2111

Cityscapes – Whether you’re interested in the history of the gold rush, or the distinctive culture of the west coast lifestyle, there is plenty to explore within the city limits:

	Old Town Auburn – Explore the history of this quaint gold rush town which has been largely unaffected by the high tech hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley just a couple hours west.
	Sacramento – The California state capital has lots to see and do, this is the nearest big city to the wedding.
	San Francisco – Rich in culture and experiences, this is definitely worth stopping by, especially if you are traveling in and out of San Francisco International Airport.

Restaurants – California produces most of the country’s produce and dairy products, and the restaurants take advantage of the great natural resources to create amazing food. Here are some of our favorites:

	La Provence – Distinctive French cuisine 110 Diamond Creek Place, Roseville, CA 95747, (916) 789-2002
	New Moon Café – Contemporary dining inspired by the current season 203 York Street, Nevada City, CA 95959, (530) 265-6399

Shopping – For those of you who love to go home with more than you arrived with, there is lots of local boutique shopping as well as a major shopping mall nearby:

	Galleria Mall, Roseville
	Downtown Auburn
	Downtown Nevada City

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