“Columbia State Park is an old, Historic gold mining town. A family favorite. Enjoy the Stagecoach ride, old fashioned candy shops, sarsaparilla and restaurants. And some of the best pizza can be found at the St. Charles Saloon. ”

“Operated by the Sierra Repertory Theatre, the Fallon House is a fun way to spend an evening. They have a variety of plays throughout the year. Check out their website for what is playing during your stay.”

“This Gold Rush town is beautiful. You can mine for Gold. The streets are for perfect for walking, it's safe for kids and has a stage coach ride (horse drawn Stage Coach) Lots of Restaurants- Park entrance is Free.”

“Visitors time-travel to the 1850s, can experience a bygone era watching proprietors in period clothing conduct business in the style of yesterday. Ride a 100 year-old stagecoach, pan for gold.”

“Flight tours, based in Columbia aiport, but they can pick up here at the Groveland airport.”

“A Charming Community College with it's own lake. 1 mile to enterance road, or 1 mile hike thru the woods (Trailhead at North end of property). A beautiful setting for a campus. Ask about the LABYRINTH”

“The best preserved original gold mining town in California. Many original buildings and examples of authentic mining equipment, cute shops, a functioning blacksmith who you can watch work (or purchase a freshly-made metal item), ice cream, restaurants and bars, and you can even pan for gold. A SUPER family day of history, excitement, learning and playing. Something for every member of the family, and an important part of our western story. ”

“Delicious handmade candies made on site at this old-fashioned candy shop. The Nelson family has owned this candy store for five generations. They have fudge, licorice, candied apples, and every confection you can imagine. My favorite is the chocolate pine nut roll. I never go to Columbia without stopping here. There is also a location on Main Street in Murphys.”

“The City Hotel is a Goldrush era hotel upstairs, an excellent restaurant downstairs and the What Cheer Saloon is adjacent.”

“Check out their candle dipping on Main Street in Columbia if you have young kids”

“Columbia seems to be frozen in the 1800's. Today, Columbia State Historic Park is the best preserved of California gold rush towns.”