PLACER COUNTY
Welcome to Placer County, where there is never an off-season.
Placer County offers a diverse, year-round destination spanning 1,400 square miles of California’s stunning landscape. From urban South Placer to the Gold Country Foothills and North Lake Tahoe, visitors can enjoy national forests, wineries, farmers’ markets, and cultural attractions. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless activities like skiing, hiking, rafting, rock climbing and mountain adventures. With a vibrant culinary scene and charming communities, Placer County promises Life at its Peak for every traveler.
Vibe:
Relaxed and casual, always ready for adventure — Life at its peak
Known for:
Year-round outdoor recreation
Don’t miss:
Placer County Wine and Ale Trail
Historical Landmarks & Cultural Hotspots:
- Maidu Museum and Historic Site — experience the history and culture of the Maidu people
- Placer County Museum — Placer County history from the early Nisenan people to the twentieth century
- Griffith Quarry Park and Museum — three miles of trails and exhibits relating to this quarry, founded in 1864
- Foresthill Bridge — highest bridge in California
Key Attractions and Things To Do:
- Abundant Hiking Trails
- Placer Wine and Ale Trail
- White Water Rafting on the Middle Fork of the American River
- High Hand Nursery, Cafe and Brewery
- Old Town Auburn
- Downtown Auburn
- Watersports
- Year-round Farmers’ Markets
- Lincoln Potters Baseball
Major Annual Events:
- Sip into Spring on the Placer Wine Trail
- The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB
- Mountain Mandarin Festival
- Western States Endurance Run
- Dry Diggings Music Festival
Popular Food and Drink:
Restaurants
Beverages
Recent Media Features
Gold Country California Road Trip: Sierra Nevadas, Gold Rush Towns, Wine Country & Big Adventures | HoneyTrek
Hikes and winery adventures along the Placer County Wine Trail | East Bay Times
The 10 Spot: Explore Placer | Style Magazine
Want to learn more?
visitplacer.com
(530) 887-2111
info@visitplacer.com
Travel Trade and Media Contact:
Tiffany McKenzie
Director of Marketing
tmckenzie@visitplacer.com