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Placerville Travel

As you drive into town from the highway, you get the distinct impression that this lovely, historic city of Placerville was once rough and ready. A mock dummy in a hangman's noose dangles from a second story at the famed Hangman's Bar, where the bartender will tell you the facts and lore of this once hanging location that brought criminals to their end, while towns folk watched during the California Gold Rush. Placerville was one of the busiest mining camps and even today, you can tour nearby Gold Bug Mine, one of the few remaining mines open to the public for tours. Operated as a California State Historic Park, it is worth the fee to see, and a gift shop sells neat little souvenirs that help support the park facilities operations. You can actually pan for gold there, which is an experience you may want to try, or let your kids dip their hands in the trough filled with cool mountain water, and explore how it must have felt to pan for gold some 150 plus years ago.

Placerville, itself, is a walk back in time. A huge tower sits smack dab near the center of the downtown street, and some of the streets have incredibly high curbs which are original in size and height. Now part of residential neighborhoods, this is where gents would be let off curbside by stagecoach to visit ladies of the night.

While Placerville has modern shops, restaurants, and clothing boutiques (plus some country western themed stores,) you can stay at modern hotels with outdoor swimming pools, but our favorite is the historic Carey House on the main thoroughfare. If you are so lucky, you may feel an unusually soft breeze in the air, or some unexplained experience compliments of the resident ghosts. While most guests don't sense anything at all, you can't help but let your imagination run wild as you hop into the old-fashioned elevator with the metal, spring-loaded door you must shut before you can get the thing to transport you to the second floor. The hotel has wine receptions some evenings, and story-telling. You won't generally find this in the modern hotels, and the location downtown lets you wander out of your room, down to the busy street where you can explore shops, historic buildings, take lots of photos, and even enjoy a healthy hike in the wooded area nearby.
 
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Lexington Historic Cary House Hotel

Lexington Historic Cary House Hotel
300 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667

2 Star


Property Description

Welcome to the Lexington Historic Cary House Hotel. Since 1857, Cary House Hotel has represented the finest in lodging and service in the Gold Country and is aptly referred to as *The Jewel of Placerville*. Experience the history of the gold rush era while enjoying the comforts and amenities of a modern hotel. Each room is uniquely furnished with period pieces and vintage furnishings. Your deluxe accommodation will be named after a local winery, places relevant to California*s gold rush era, or an individual that played a key role in the town of Placerville, such as James Sutter, John Studebaker, and Mark Twain. . Surrounded by historical landmarks and a downtown lined with boutique shops and fine restaurants, the Lexington Historic Cary House Hotel is within close proximity to the wine country of the Sierra foothills, white water rafting, fly-fishing, golfing and gold panning. So whether you*re seeking a quiet vacation or a trip back to the past, our property offers five-star flair combined with old-time hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you. . Historic â?¦. Romantic â?¦. Elegant â?¦.



Amenities · Air Conditioned
· Bath Tub
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Business Center
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Copy Service
· Desk with lamp
· Elevators
· FAX
· Free Parking
· Free Local Telephone Calls
· Hairdryers Available
· Ice Machine
· Internet Access – Complimentary
· Wireless Internet Access
· Iron
· Ironing Board
· King Bed
· Kitchenette
· Kitchen
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Murphy Bed
· Murphy Bed
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Pets Allowed
· Phone Service
· Bus Parking
· Parking
· Queen Bed
· Refrigerator
· Restaurant
· Ramp Access to Buildings
· Room Service
· Shower
· Sitting Area
· Smoke Detectors
· Sofa Bed
· Telephone
· TV
· Television with Cable
· TV Remote Control
· Wheel Chair Access
· Wet Bar


Hotel Room Information and Amenities

1 Qn Dlx NS
1 Queen Bed/Dlx/No Smoking/Free Wi-Fi Internet Coffeemaker/Cable TV/Free Cont. Breakfast/Iron
1 Kg Dlx NS Guest Rm
1 King Bed/Dlx/Non-Smoking/Free Wi-Fi Internet Mini-Fridge/Coffeemaker/Free Cont. Breakfast
1 Kg Ste NS
1 King Bed/Suite/No Smoking/Free Wi-Fi Internet Kitchenette/Mini-Fridge/Free Cont. Breakfast
1 Qn Bed Ste NS
1 Queen Bed/Suite/Non-Smoking/Free Wi-Fi Internet/Mini-Fridge/2 TVs/Free Cont. Breakfast
1Qn 1Dble Dlx 2Rm Ste
1Queen Bed/1 Double or Murphy Bed/Free Wi-Fi Internet/Mini-Fridge/TV/Free Cont. Breakfast
1 Kg Dlx Kitchen Ste
1 King Bed/Deluxe/Free Hi-Speed Wireless Internet/Kitchen/Cable TV/Free Cont. Breakfast

Miscellaneous Information

· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is GMT
· 0 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 0 floors.




Directions

Downtown, Business district, Shopping district, Tourist site

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Guarantee Policy

Deposit: 15Sep2009 to 15Sep2012 - Guarantee may be required; check rate rules.


Cancellation Policy

Cancel before 12:00 AM of arrival day. Cancellation penalty is 1 nights not including tax. by 3PM, 2 days before arrival: penalty 1nts; Cancel before 12:00 AM of arrival day. Cancellation penalty is 1 nights not including tax. by 3PM, 3 days before a


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