AMADOR COUNTY

Gold Rush History, world-class wines, year-round outdoor activities

With elevations ranging from 250 to 9,000 feet, this year-round destination is a true Gold Country gem. Unique history, natural beauty, and small-town charm converge here, offering something special in every season. Whether you’re sipping award-winning wines under the warm sun, hiking around pristine lakes, exploring rich California history or dining on historic street patios, this is a place that invites you to slow down and savor the moment.

Vibe:

Authentic, relaxed, and full of character — a place where California history meets small-town charm, scenic beauty, and a thriving wine and culinary scene.

Known for:

The oldest Zinfandel planting in United States, Gold Rush history, limitless outdoor recreation

Amador Hotels
Don’t miss:

Knight Foundry, Kennedy Mine, Preston Castle, Black Chasm Cavern

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View of a vineyard in full fall colors
Old John Deere tractor coming down the Midway with passengers in the manure spreader on opening day of the Amador County Fair
Sunset over grinding holes at Indian Grinding Rock State Park
People enjoying a glass of wine at the Amador County Four Fires Food and Wine Festivals
Interior view of the historic Chew Kee General Store in Amador County
Horse and wagon parade down the highway at the Days of 49 celebration
1930s-era police car at the Italian Picnic Parade at Sutter Creek
View of the headframe of the Kennedy Mine in Jackson, California
Large group dining outdoors at the 2018 SUTS dinner
Classic muscle cars lining the street during the Motherlode Cruise of 2018
Field of poppies along Highway 49 in Amador County
Preston Castle at sunset
Silver Lake and the surrounding mountains from a high ridge above the lake
Stalagtites in Black Chasm Cavern, Amador County (photo by Visit Amador County)
Closeup of cocktail at Element 1 restaurant (photo courtesy Element 1 restaurant)
Closeup of hands and pan of someone gold panning in Amador County (photo by Visit Amador County)
Friends enjoying a sunny brunch on the patio at Hotel Sutter (photo: Nicole Shebl)
Fresh salad at the Imperial Hotel in Amador County (photo rights: Imperial Hotel)
California poppies blooming n Amador County (photo by Shannon Landis)
Beautiful view of Silver Lake and the surrounding mountains with the bow of two standup paddleboards in the foreground (photo: Visit Amador County)
Hiker and his dog looking out at Silver Lake and the surrounding mountains in Amador County (photo by Tracey Berkner)
Friends around a table of sumptuous food at Taste Restaurant, Amador County (photo by Nicole Shebl)
Closeup of someone's hand-sorting white grapes for wine at harvest time in Amador County (photo by Shannon Landis)
Closeup of famous Witch's Kiss cocktail at Element 1 restaurant (photo courtesy Element 1 restaurant)
Women around a table enjoying one of the fine wines of Amador County (photo by Shannon Landis)
Recent Media Features

Visit Kennedy Mine in Amador County, California’s deepest | abc10.com

The Best of Amador Wine Country: Wineries, Restaurants, and Attractions By Wine Aficionado and Founder of California Corks John Krause | Palos Verdes Pulse

Road-Trip Through Gold Country in Amador County, California | Via

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