- The list below includes 84 free or cheap things to do in or near Placerville, California, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, History Museums, Forests and Camping Site.
- From Eldorado National Forest to Hangtown Gold Bug Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Placerville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Orangevale and Roseville.
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39.2 Miles
A movie theater featuring 16 screens, Century Laguna 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides arcade games as well as a concession area with food and drinks.
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Discovery Park
Garden Highway and Discovery Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833
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Discovery Park is built at a point where the American and Sacramento rivers converge which makes it a great place for launching boats into the water. The park itself has walking trails and picnic areas which are well-maintained. The parking fee is high so car pool is advised.
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111 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Open all year round, the California State Railroad Museum offers you the chance to learn about the history of the railroad. You can take rides on engines, explore a variety of exhibits and enjoy a multitude of events.
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101 I Street, Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Old Sacramento Underground Tour is a great way to know about local history. With experienced guides dressed in period costumes, the visitors are lead underground where they can explore many excavated foundations and enclosed pathways. The tour lasts about an hour and is a little pricey.
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Have a throwback night at River City Saloon. A historically decorated saloon that offers a selection of beers and cocktails.
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Wells Fargo History Museum tells the history of this company and the telegraph industry. A lot of historical interest here, and for a reasonable entry fee.
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Old Sacramento
2nd St btwn 1st & Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Experience the Sacramento of yesteryear with a visit to Old Sacramento. Costumed guides are available for groups of all sizes. Vintage train enthusiasts find Old Sacramento especially enjoyable due to its impressive locomotive car collection.
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Tahoe City's Eagle Falls Trail is a hiking trail of moderate difficulty. The trail is short and requires climbing around small rock formations. It is popular with hikers and photographers. Bikes and other vehicles are not permitted on the trail.
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Spanning a total of 16-acres, Laguna Community Park is a public park filled with numerous amenities available for public use. Soccer fields, a skate park, a dog park, and a playground are a few of the many facilities available.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is a Mexican Catholic church located on T street in Sacramento California. On Sundays, people come here for the Mexican food the vendors are selling.