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Representing over 50 local, family farms, the Apple Hill℠ Growers are dedicated to supporting agriculture in our community. Founded in 1964 with just 16 apple ranches, we’ve now grown to include unique fruit & veggie farms, wineries, B&Bs, flower gardens, Christmas tree farms, and even a day spa. Our winding roads and scenic beauty have been a popular destination for over 50 years. Come enjoy the fruits of Apple Hill℠ Growers any time of year!

South Lake Tahoe is a California resort city on Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s known for nearby ski resorts and beaches, like El Dorado Beach, with its picnic areas. The city’s restaurants and bars merge with the casinos of adjacent Stateline, Nevada. Van Sickle Bi-State Park has wooded trails and lake views. West of the city, Emerald Bay State Park includes Vikingsholm, a 1929 Nordic-style mansion.

Folsom Lake is a reservoir on the American River in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, United States. It is located within Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento counties. It is about 25 mi northeast of Sacramento. The lake contains 11,500 acres of water and has a surface elevation of 466 feet.

The museum is small but impressive, packed with memorabilia related to Johnny Cash and the rich history of this 100-year-old jail. You'll find exhibits showcasing Cash's famous 1968 concert at the prison, along with artifacts that provide a glimpse into the daily life and history of the inmates and staff.

Placerville was named after the placer deposits found in the river and creek beds around the town during the Gold Rush. While miners found gold in the rivers and creeks around town, Placerville became an important supply center for the surrounding mining camps. Today, Historic Main Street has unique shops and top notch restaurants enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Placerville Downtown is a great place to have a business, too! See the About pages to find out more about the Placerville Downt

Old Sacramento State Historic Park is located within the Old Sacramento Historic District of Sacramento, California. It is generally referred to as Old Sacramento, or Old Sac, and since the 1960s has been restored and developed as a significant tourist attraction.

The California State Capitol is home to the government of California. The building houses the bicameral state legislature and the office of the governor. The grounds of the capitol form the Capitol Park.