Location: Auburn
Top Things to do in Auburn
Top 10 Free Things to do in Auburn, California (CA)
Auburn is a city in and the county seat of Placer County, California. Its population was 13,330 during the 2010 census. Auburn is known for its California Gold Rush history, and is registered as a California Historical Landmark.
Restaurants in Auburn
1. Auburn Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Offers information on this historic Gold Rush town.
Reviewed By 222oakland - Oakland, United States
This is review number Maestro or Maestra a few notes on the piano if you please, TWELVE, of excellent Auburn California Visitor Center! Was in Auburn maybe July 29, 2020 to August 24, 2020 (Doggy Sitting)! Morning times before get too hot temperature of weather, would walk to Old Town Auburn and Downtown Auburn! Three times come to this Auburn Visitor Center! So very helpful employees, so very helpful volunteers! Like many Visitor Centers they greet you, ask where you from! Found out of a Tevis Cup, one day race so many miles with your horse! Wow, that sounds interesting! Thank you then to employees and to volunteers at this Auburn, California in Placer County, Visitor Center!
2. Auburn Old Town Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Gallery of approximately 60 different local artists. Art is juried for quality and variety. A wonderful place to purchase unique gifts or for that spaecial place in your home.
Reviewed By AJacuzzoAbbott - Roseville, United States
It was a perfect place to see art and relax after lunch in Old Auburn. My 16 year old son really took the time to look at everything and explain the different types of techniques used by the artists that he has learned in art class.
3. Machado Orchards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By GrammyJ43 - Auburn, United States
I’ve lived in Auburn for 38 years and have always enjoyed their delicious apples, fruits, nuts and great pies. The Machado family has been around for many years. Their pies have become famous. The holidays find them with pie orders. They are delicious.
4. Placer County Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By pwillard
My daughter and I visited the museum. Based on internet information and/or signage, we had the impression this museum was closed due to Covid. We were walking by this beautiful stately building and decided to walk up to the doorway...it was open and we went inside. This is when we found out the museum was open. We had a wonderful visit. This was enhanced by the fact we got to go to a real indoor museum after over a year of doing everything outdoors. The docent at the museum was friendly, helpful and gave great suggestions about what to view in the building. We viewed all the exhibits and then went to the upper floors to view the beautiful hallways on the courtroom floors. The courtrooms were locked, so we could not see inside unfortunately. If you are in Placer County Old Town area, don't miss coming here. It will only take you about an hour, and you will learn a lot about local and California history.
5. Placer County Visitor Information Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
A good resource for adventure travel in Placer County, meeting connection and all things family. You'll find all types of information on the most beautiful destination showcasing 'hidden golden nuggets,' around every turn.
Reviewed By 222oakland - Oakland, United States
This is review number (MAESTRO or MAESTRA a few notes on the piano if you please) SEVENTEEN of this Placer County Visitor Center! We been here September 2019, they were very good to recommend hiking! At time we went to hiked to Lake Clementine Trail! I now for four weeks in town Auburn, very peaceful, very serene, very child friendly! Been in here four times, yes thank to Mister Corona Virus, every wearing masks! Each time they ask where person from, that I understand! The Visitor Center that I volunteer summer months so May to September each year, the protocol is greet/welcome them, ask where they visiting from! Lots good information, plus current editions of their Visitor Guide! The people that have helped me different visits are Karissa, short yellow hair, Tina, short brown hair, Linda, pony tail yellow hair!
6. Old Town Auburn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
This pleasant neighborhood has nice shops and fun antiques.
Reviewed By elleefont - Grass Valley, United States
Absolutely love spending time here - wonderful restaurants and cute shops. Sad that Awful Annie's relocated to another spot in Auburn, but still great choices for food and drinks. Love the old charm and quaint streets.
7. Foresthill
8. Knee Deep Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By AuburnBP - Auburn, United States
Knee Deep is known for their IPAs and they have a bunch of good ones. There’s always 20+ beers on tap including some other styles. Their tap room is spacious with picnic style tables inside and also a smaller area outside. Food trucks rotate but one is almost always there.
9. Vina Castellano Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
10. Moonraker Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By wolfcreek7 - Grass Valley, United States
Had wonderful time at the Moonraker yesterday in a private party during "Light Out in California"!!! We all enjoyed the generated electricity and mass variety of Beers available. Samplers and/or personal preference from previous visits were all available at a minimal cost. You gotta go there!!
