Fountain and Tallman Soda Factory MuseumMarshall Gold Discovery State Historic ParkSportsmans Hall State Historic Landmark 704Pine Hill State Ecological ReservePollock Pines Recreation ParkLadies Canyon
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Placerville

Placerville is a town in El Dorado district, California, United States of about 10,650 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fountain and Tallman Soda Factory Museum, Eddy Arboretum and El Dorado County Federated Church.

38.7296° N, 120.7986° WPop. 10,650

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km92
Must-see167
Notable59
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fountain and Tallman Soda Factory Museum, museum near Placerville
Must-see

Fountain and Tallman Soda Factory Museum

Museum · 1 km

Eddy Arboretum, nature spot near Placerville
Must-see

Eddy Arboretum

Nature spot · 1 km

El Dorado County Federated Church, church near Placerville
Must-see

El Dorado County Federated Church

Church · 1 km

Places near Placerville by type

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One day from Placerville

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:56 pm

97 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Placerville
  2. Sportsmans Hall State Historic Landmark 704park · 45 min
  3. Pollock Pines Recreation Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Ladies Canyonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Pine Hill State Ecological Reservehill · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Placerville
Today’s loopPlacervilleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Placerville?

Fountain and Tallman Soda Factory Museum (museum, about 1 km), Eddy Arboretum (nature spot, about 1 km), El Dorado County Federated Church (church, about 1 km), Episcopal Church of Our Saviour (church, about 1 km), Placerville City Park (park, about 1 km), Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (nature spot, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Placerville?

92 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 churches, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Placerville?

Ladies Canyon, about 6 km by road; Kapa Hollow (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Placerville?

Big Canyon Reservoir, about 18 km by road; D'Agostini Reservoir (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Placerville?

Start in Placerville, visit Sportsmans Hall State Historic Landmark 704, then Pollock Pines Recreation Park, then Ladies Canyon, then Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, then Pine Hill State Ecological Reserve, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.