Things to do in Amador County are listed by cities below such as Ione, Jackson, Sutter Creek, Plymouth and Amador City. Amador County, California rests in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in north central California east of Sacramento. The county is known as the "Heart of the Mother Lode" referring to its rich history in the Gold Rush era. In addition to the mining history, Amador County is also home to over 40 vineyards and wineries including those in the Shenandoah Valley (yes, California has a Shenandoah too). The area is famous for its Zinfandel wine. Historic gold mining towns, such as Kennedy Mine in Jackson, Chew Kee Store in Fiddletown, and the Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek, and wine tasting activities are the most popular attractions. However, there are also plenty of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, like fishing, hiking, camping, ATV riding, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months.
Things To Do in Amador County, CA
Top 10 Cities in Amador County
- 1. Ione
pop. 7,723
- 2. Jackson
pop. 4,158
- 3. Sutter Creek
pop. 2,461
- 4. Plymouth
pop. 1,090
- 5. Amador City
pop. 229
- 6. Clinton
- 7. Martell
- 8. Pioneer
- 9. Pine Grove
- 10. Fiddletown
All Cities in Amador County California
Upcoming Events in Amador County
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Jackson CFM Sunday Farmers Market, in Jackson, California, takes place June 01, 2012 and ends in October. This Farmers Market event is sponsored by Amador Farmers Market and will be located at Busi Municipal Parking lot on Highway 49 (near Hwy 88).
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Plymouth Community Market Thursday Farmers Market, in Plymouth, California, takes place June 01, 2012 and ends in October. This Farmers Market event is sponsored by Amador Farmers Market and will be located at Begovich Park.
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Pine Grove CFM Wednesday Farmers Market, in Pine Grove, California, takes place June 01, 2012 and ends in October. This Farmers Market event is sponsored by Amador Farmers Market and will be located at Pine Grove Community Park.
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Sutter Creek CFM Saturday Farmers Market, in Sutter Creek, California, takes place June 01, 2012 and ends in October. This Farmers Market event is sponsored by Amador Farmers Market and will be located at Eureka Street parking lot (Eureka Street & Highway 49).
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Ione CFM Monday Farmers Market, in Ione, California, takes place June 01, 2012 and ends in October. This Farmers Market event is sponsored by Amador Farmers Market and will be located at Ione Street at Main and Highway 104.