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Numerous exhibits detail the ways that railroads shaped the lives, economy, culture, and history of the Golden State. Kids will enjoy being able to step aboard Pullman-style sleeping cars, a dining car filled with railroad china, and a replica of a railway post office. Take in the view from a first-class observation car, a closed coach, or an open-air gondola guess which one kids like best.

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Consider the Kinetic Grand Championship, a cosmically silly three-day battle between human-powered works of art Step into the s in this Gold Country gem. Rush for gold, rush for adrenaline. More things to do in Amador County. Soak up river history in a ride on or along the water. Old Sacramento Walking Tours. Calfornia State Railroad Museum. Hornblower Cruises and Events. See where the rush for gold started. Climb aboard majestic locomotives for a cruise through the Sierra foothills. Railtown State Historic Park. Tuolumne County visitor information.

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Historic Jamestown — Lodging. Sip Wine in the Gold Country. Columbia State Historic Park. Walk, climb, or rappel into a subterranean wonderland.

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Concerts in the Cave. Tour a Gold Rush mansion then go underground. Climb aboard restored railroad cars at this family favourite. Visit Sacramento Family Fun. Old Sacramento Underground Tours. Discover the North Coast. The Craft Beer Boom. Big Basin Redwoods State Park.

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Regions Pick a region form the map or the list below to explore. San Francisco Bay Area 5. Los Angeles County Regions Scroll down to explore the twelve regions of California.

Shasta Cascade This region, in California's north-east corner, is know for its mountains, forests, waterfalls, and amazing, safe-to-visit volcanoes. The region, a 3-hour drive north of Sacramento, gets its name from the rugged Cascade Mountains and their signature peak the 4,metre Mount Shasta—yes, a volcano. Lassen Volcanic National Park. California Welcome Centres in Shasta Cascade. The largest city, Eureka, is roughly a 5-hour drive north of San Francisco—but what a drive!: California Welcome Centres in the North Coast.

While gold is still found in the region, new riches include top museums and art in Sacramento, the state capital, plus whitewater rafting, tucked-away towns, farm-fresh dining, and award-winning wines.

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California Welcome Centres in the Gold Country. In winter, enjoy snow sports; in summer, go hiking, mountain biking, fishing, or boating. California Welcome Centres in the High Sierra. Central Valley Running right down the middle of California, this broad region contains some of most productive farmland in the world. Wine country around Lodi features big, bold reds. Further south, Fresno has a lively arts scene. California Welcome Centres in the Central Valley. Central Coast In this narrow strip of coastal hills and valleys, discover romantic towns, including Carmel by the Sea, historic Monterey, and elegant Santa Barbara, nicknamed 'the American Riviera.

San Luis Obispo County. Channel Islands National Park. California Welcome Centres in the Central Coast.

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Deserts This dramatic region takes up the southeastern half of the state. Remarkable desert parklands, including Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Anza-Borrego, provide an extraordinary chance to explore, while the oasis-like allure of Palm Springs, 3 hours northeast of San Diego, offers sunny resort-style getaways, with golf, tennis, spas, and high-end shopping. Death Valley National Park. Joshua Tree National Park.

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Frank Allfrey is an aspiring artist, but unfortunately, his financial supporter an old uncle is against all forms of art and wants his nephew to have nothing to do painting. He eventually sends Frank to California, where he works for some time as a clerk before the company collapses and Frank is left without a job. However, while at the office, he has made friends with a man named Joe Graddy, who offers his assistance and service to Frank, who gladly accepts him.

They eventually decide to try Frank Allfrey is an aspiring artist, but unfortunately, his financial supporter an old uncle is against all forms of art and wants his nephew to have nothing to do painting. They eventually decide to try their hand digging for gold in the great Californian mines.

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