Top Things to do in Placer County
Top Hotels in Placer County
- 1. Best Western Colfax
- 2. Best Western Golden Key
- 3. Hyatt Place Sacramento / Roseville
- 4. Best Western Plus Orchid Hotel & Suites
- 5. Comfort Inn & Suites Rocklin
- 6. Hilton Garden Inn Roseville
- 7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Roseville Sacramento
- 8. Holiday Inn Auburn, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Larkspur Landing Roseville
- 10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roseville - Galleria Area, an IHG Hotel
What to do and see in Placer County, Placer County: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Placer County, United States including Auburn Visitor Center, Auburn Old Town Gallery, Machado Orchards, Placer County Historical Museum, Placer County Visitor Information Center, Old Town Auburn, Antique Trove, Foresthill, Miners Ravine Trail Loop, Dono dal Cielo, an Estate Vineyard.
Restaurants in Placer County
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. Antique Trove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Antique Trove of Roseville, Northern California's grandest display of rare and vintage antiques and collectibles, is sure to inspire your creativity through distinctive and timeless pieces handsomely presented in 40,000 square feet of unique vignettes with over 250 distinctive shop owners, you're sure to find unique items and creative ideas to enhance your personal spaces. Outside, we proudly present our Garden Terrace's Antique Village in over 10,000 square feet of outdoor shopping. Stroll through an eclectic collection of individual shops featuring everything from rustic iron, stoneware, metal sculptures, architecturals, garden furniture, salvage decor, as well as some unexpected one-of-a-kind items.Antique Trove is your ultimate source for repurposing and upcycling antique collectibles and vintage decor. Express your individuality without the carbon footprint and come experience a "world of treasures from across the globe".
Reviewed By Randy6272 - Stockton, United States
We have been going to antique stores for fun for years. This is the first time we have been here had a great time strolling up and down the aisles of the 40,000 square foot space. We took our time and spent 2 days looking, shopping and reminiscing. Close to Motels and Restaurants.
8. Foresthill
9. Miners Ravine Trail Loop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By JereLakoJoy - Roseville, United States
I have lived here in Roseville 40 years now and recently started walking/biking the Ravine. I saw somewhere where it said "Loop" trail. No it's not a Loop trail and there are many places to enter or exit the Trail system. Sierra College and downtown Roseville is the beginning and or end of the Trail. 8.5 miles from one end to the other. Like I said, there are many areas to enter and exit. I saw one homeless camp area but have never encountered someone who looked homeless. Many walkers/joggers/and bikers. Area's are marked well and Trail is wide. Walkers and Joggers to the Left and Bikers to the right. GREAT place to exercise.
10. Dono dal Cielo, an Estate Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
In Italian, “Dono dal Cielo” means ‘Gift from Heaven’. We are following our lifelong passion for that perfect balance of earth, sun and soil. Dono dal Cielo was born in 2002 with our first 6,000 Zinfandel vines planted on 7 acres. Secreted away in the graceful rolling hills of Newcastle, we offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere that invites you to relax and have fun while sampling our handcrafted wines. We want you to feel at home, gather here and cozy up with each other. Take a bottle or a glass outside on the patio or stroll through the vineyard. Bring your children, your friends and your dogs. We welcome your family to become part of our Dono family!
