A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown
Experience Highway 49 in a whole new way with this affordable driving tour along Calaveras County. • Take in some of California’s amazing natural wonders and the southern Gold Rush towns of Murphys, Sonora and Jamestown • Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories • Do it all in 150 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- The tour ends in the Parking Lot for Jamestown.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes - 3 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Angels Camp
Angels Camp, California
While traveling from Angels Camp to Jamestown on this self-guided driving tour, you’ll hear the stories of some of the era’s most headstrong women, including innkeeper Jennie Megquier, who caught gold rush fever three times without any success.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Murphys
Murphys, California
The tour takes you through Murphys.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mercer Caverns
Sheep Ranch Road, Murphys, California
See the unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Mercer Caverns and Moaning Caverns.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, California
At the Calaveras Big Trees State Park, you’ll find the largest trees in the world, the Sierra Redwood which is also known as the Giant Sequoia.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
5350 Moaning Cave Road, Vallecito, CA 95251
See the unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Mercer Caverns and Moaning Caverns.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Natural Bridges Trailhead
Parrotts Ferry Road, Vallecito, CA 95251
On the tour, you'll have the opportunity to stop and enjoy the Natural Bridges Trailhead, a 1 1/2 mile round trip hike that leads to a spectacular limestone cavern which has been carved out by Coyote Creek.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Stanislaus River
17968 Covered Bridge Rd, Knights Ferry, California
While you drive, you can see the Stanislaus River.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Columbia State Historic Park
11259 Jackson St, Columbia, California
Well-preserved western streets await at Columbia State Historic Park where you can experience the sights and sounds of a working gold rush town and try your hand at gold panning or take a ride on the stagecoach.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sonora
Sonora, California
The tour takes you through Sonora.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
10501 Reservoir Road, Jamestown, CA 95327
You’ll be stepping back in time to the late 1800s with a visit to Railtown 1897 State Park in Jamestown where you can explore the railroad museum, roundhouse, and machine shop.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Jamestown
Jamestown, California
This self-guided driving tour ends in Jamestown.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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