Jackson Gold Country California Vacations, Escapes and Business Trips

Jackson in historic California gold country is surrounded by the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, and shares important gold rush neighbors in Mokelumne Hill and Sutter Creek where gold was first discovered. Jackson, California is approx. 50 miles from Sacramento and accesses the wine country where 15 wineries provide delicous boutique wines, wine tasting and special events throughout the year. One highlight and tourist attraction in Jackson is the Kennedy Mine. When it operated it was one of the deepest gold mines in the world, reaching deep into the ground 5912 feet, which is lower than one mile!) Kennedy Gold Mine produced approx. $34 million in gold and offers a glimpse into the gold rush era through tours that include a look at one of the largest stamp mills in gold country. Open March through October, there guided tours take over an hour to complete and offer great information. Visitors are taken through the mine office where gold flakes were melted into large bricks, then shipped by Wells Fargo to San Francisco.

Jackson is located in Amador County, known for its wineries. Names such as Amador Foothill Winery, Charles Spinetta Winery, Clos du Lac Cellars, Dillian Wines, Dobra Zemlja Winery, Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Easton Wines, Karly, Kestrel Vineyards, Monteviña Wines, Renwood Winery, Jeff Runquist Wines, Shenandoah Vineyards, Sobon Estate, Story Winery and Sutter Ridge Vineyards offer tourists more than just a glimpse of the gold that once brought riches to common men. The wineries now offer a wealth of enjoyment as you viist the wineries open to the public for tasting and touring.