A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

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Lorren_R
71 days ago
This audiotour made it easy to experience a beautiful back country drive and learn the history of the area at the same time.

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour. • Find out the history of the California Gold Rush as you visit the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma, where gold was first discovered in January 1848 • Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories • Do it all in 120 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

  • Starts at 1650 Lincoln Way, Auburn California. 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.

Return Details
  • The tour ends in Placerville.

Duration
2 hours - 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
310 Black Street, , Coloma, California
This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Placerville
Placerville, California
On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Gold Rush Museum, a stamp mill, and a blacksmith shop.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: American River

The tour passes by the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Auburn
Auburn, California
The tour passes by Hart 2 Hart Vineyards.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Gold Rush Museum
601 Lincoln Way, Auburn, California
Hike along the Gerle Loop trail at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead where you’ll catch glimpses of the American River.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Magnolia Ranch Trailhead
Coloma Road, Pilot Hill, CA 95664
Your drive from Auburn to Placerville takes you along the spectacular American River.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Hart 2 Hart Vineyards & Winery
5821 California 49, Pilot Hill, CA 95664
See where gold was first discovered by James Marshall at John Sutter’s Mill while visiting Marshall Gold Discovery State Park
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: James Marshall Monument
220 Monument Road, Placerville, CA 95667
See the Sutter's Mill Replica.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Gold Bug Mine
Placerville, CA 95667
See the James Marshall Monument and learn more about the man who first reported gold in the area.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Sutter's Mill Replica
Coloma Road, Coloma, CA 95613
Explore Gold Bug Mine, an actual hard-rock mine from the late 1880’s.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead
150 California 193, Auburn, CA 95603
This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.
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
Inclusions
  • 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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