- 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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45.7 Miles
31%
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Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, CA 95247
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The Ironstone Amphitheatre is a concert venue that has hosted a number of hit musicians and artists. Past performances at the amphitheatre include Jeff Beck, ZZ Top, and Lady Antebellum.
46.1 Miles
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Tahoe National Forest, Tahoe City, CA 96145
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Located on the edge of the river, Truckee River Bike Trail is a paved trail open to cyclists, joggers, and rollerbladers. From the path, visitors have panoramic views of the river and surrounding forests.
46.2 Miles
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Rubicon Trail
D.L. Bliss, Emerald Bay State Park, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96154
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Rubicon Trail is a scenic 9 mile trail around Lake Tahoe that is popular for hiking and snowshoeing. While walking on the trail visitors will cross waterfalls and be surrounded by rocks, trees and flowers.
46.3 Miles
87%
39 votes
130 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
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The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society & Gatekeepers Museum is held within a reconstruction of the original Gatekeeper's Cabin on the same site where it used to stand. The collection in the museum showcases Tahoe history and includes a resource library.
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No fishing license is required at Tahoe Trout Farm, where guests can fish from two ponds stocked with rainbow trout, using supplied equipment or their own. Guests are charged for each fish caught, with price depending on size.
46.3 Miles
Lake Tahoe’s Gatekeeper’s Museum is located in a replica of the original Gatekeeper’s Cabin, occupied by the watermaster who controlled water flow from the lake. The museum has a variety of displays about local history.
46.4 Miles
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59 votes
55 w. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
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Truckee River Rafting gives lessons and group excursions in rafting. The water I not too challenging, and is a good option for the whole family.
46.4 Miles
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3080 North Lake Blvd, Ste A, Tahoe City, CA 96145
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With Best Shore Paddle LLC, visitors can reserve canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards to take out on the lake. The company will deliver the rentals directly to a location on the lake, a hotel, or a cabin.
46.5 Miles
Discover Lake Tahoe Wine and Harvest Tour offers guided tours of four chosen wineries and boa vista orchards. They charge reasonable prices which include the tastings and the lunch. The drivers and guides are attentive and well-informed about the area.
46.6 Miles
Just a little off Route 89 is the Inspiration Point Vista which offers some breathtaking views of Emerald Bay. Refreshments and restrooms are available but good parking spots might be difficult to find.