Top Things to do in Amador County
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Amador County, Amador County
Discover the best top things to do in Amador County, United States including Cooper Vineyards, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kennedy Gold Mine, Daffodil Hill, Helwig Vineyards & Winery, Bray Vineyards, Terra d'Oro Winery, Karmere Vineyard and Winery, Amador Cellars, Amador Brewing Company.
Restaurants in Amador County
1. Cooper Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By AppMyHome - El Dorado Hills, United States
Cooper Vineyards is one of the best vineyards in Amador County, and their patriarch, Dick Cooper is famous in the area for his amazing grapes. This is a family-owned and operated place and it is likely you will run into someone from the Cooper family during your tasting. Their Italian and Rhone style wines are absolutely delicious, and their Dicembre port-style dessert wine is one of our favorites. They have great wines for every price range - if you want a real treat, splurge on the Sangiobello or Anniversary. Cooper also gives back to the community with lots of charity events and their wine club events are some of the most popular in the area.
2. Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
This spectacular Sierra ski resort has a base elevation at 7,800 feet that is open for great skiing during the winter season, and great hiking trails in the summer.
Reviewed By Alilu007 - Menlo Park, United States
While out of the way from South Lake Tahoe, would definitely recommend the trip for a full day of skiing on the weekend. Kirkwood is the most challenging out of the three on the Epic pass and is great for getting you out of your comfort zone. The terrain is definitely unique compared to Northstar and Heavenly. It is exposed, not a lot of trees or folds in the mountains, and so you can see people skiing from very far away, which makes the lifts more entertaining! Solitude lift gets crowded with intermediate skiiers as it only services blues, but the line is shorter on the Reut lift, and some of those blacks are pretty comparable to other blues on the mountain. On days when it’s not icy, my favorite run is Conestoga, off the Reut. Lower Monte Wolfe off Solitude is also not too crowded. Lifts opened with staggered times, so the back side can get crowded in the late mornings. There also are no single riders lines.
3. Kennedy Gold Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Opened in 1860 and closed in 1942, the mine unearthed $34 million in gold. Open for tours weekends March thru October.
Reviewed By katbullock6 - Sneads, United States
This was a Father's Day trip for our family. Even though we have lived in Tuolumne County for years we have never visited any mines in Calaveras County. The guide was very knowledgeable and we all had a great tour. The only issue was we came on the hottest day of the year.
4. Daffodil Hill
5. Helwig Vineyards & Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By citronjimmerz - Irvine, United States
They make a Sparkling Wine here that is pretty good. Good enough to buy a few bottles anyway. Their long tasting room and bar also displays their many awards from the State Fair in Sacramento and other spotlight events. We just like to go outside and look at the magnificent mountains, some miles away.
6. Bray Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Home of BrayZin Hussy. Visit our Tasting Room located at our Estate Vineyards in the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Amador County, California.
7. Terra d'Oro Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By djafrica - Lincoln, United States
This fabulous winery reopened last week, by reservation only amid covid 19, and did it right! All employees in masks, guests in masks except when tasting. Plexiglass shields, a new glass used for each and every taste. Only four tasters allowed inside at a given hour. Outside, under the spacious covered patio, black table clothes were laid before outdoor tasting or picnicking began. The staff was superb as always. Thank you Stacy, Irene, Riley, and Lindsay for making our day at Terra d’ Oro a memorable during this pandemic.
8. Karmere Vineyard and Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 165kimberleyr - El Dorado Hills, United States
Great wine (Naughty Bawdy is my favorite), wonderful bubbly (yummy Sparkling Almond), friendly employees (Haley is so kind), and beautiful tasting room (feels like an old country French cottage) and beautiful scenery (gorgeous vineyards in the back). What's more to love?!?!
9. Amador Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Amador Cellars is a family owned and operated winery that produces a number of different wines including Zinfandel, Italian and Rhone varieties. We are quality driven and passionate about the grapes that we grow and the wines that we make. Our tasting room sits on a knoll overlooking our vineyards and is actually inside of our straw bale constructed winery. Our goal is to give the taster a wonderful experience and to make wines that are not only enjoyable but memorable.
Reviewed By 14hannon - Sonoma, United States
Amador Cellars is a gem. Family owned and operated, producing about 4000 cases per year, the handcrafted wines have won many awards. My favorite was the Syrah from our tasting, that featured excellent fruit, complexity, and a long finish. WE rated the wine a 93, which it richly deserves.
10. Amador Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Heartmyfurbaby
Love this place. they have amazing beer and delicious food vendors. The staff is extremely friendly and not to mention they are dog friendly!!!
