There’s no place better to get immersed in California’s Gold Rush history than in Columbia State Historic Park where you can stroll along wooden sidewalks, ride an authentic stagecoach, pan for riches of gold, and chat with knowledgeable and friendly townspeople dressed in period attire. Historic inns, restaurants, working blacksmith shop, old-fashioned bowling alley, theatre, and shops supplied with treats and trinkets add to the ambiance of the town where a new surprise is around every corner. Wine tasting and other fun activities are nearby too.
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Conveniently located off of Highway 49, Columbia, "Gem of the Southern Mines," is a small town with a significant history. Home to Columbia State Historic Park, a living, breathing Gold Rush town.