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

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Dani_R
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Start to finish this audio tour was easy to follow, wonderfully informative and articulated for the entire journey.

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.
Duration2 hours - 2 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: AuburnAuburn, CaliforniaThis self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Gold Rush Museum601 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CaliforniaOn this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Gold Rush Museum, a stamp mill, and a blacksmith shop.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead150 California 193, Auburn, CA 95603The tour passes by the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hart 2 Hart Vineyards & Winery5821 California 49, Pilot Hill, CA 95664The tour passes by Hart 2 Hart Vineyards.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Magnolia Ranch TrailheadColoma Road, Pilot Hill, CA 95664Hike along the Gerle Loop trail at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead where you’ll catch glimpses of the American River.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: American RiverYour drive from Auburn to Placerville takes you along the spectacular American River.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park310 Black Street, , Coloma, CaliforniaSee where gold was first discovered by James Marshall at John Sutter’s Mill while visiting Marshall Gold Discovery State ParkDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Sutter's Mill ReplicaColoma Road, Coloma, CA 95613See the Sutter's Mill Replica.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: James Marshall Monument220 Monument Road, Placerville, CA 95667See the James Marshall Monument and learn more about the man who first reported gold in the area.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Gold Bug MinePlacerville, CA 95667Explore Gold Bug Mine, an actual hard-rock mine from the late 1880’s.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: PlacervillePlacerville, CaliforniaThis 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 InstructionsVOICEMAP CODE───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───Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app2. Create an account3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes4. Enter your code then select Download NowPLEASE NOTE───• 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───For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Dani_R
Start to finish this audio tour was easy to follow, wonderfully informative and articulated for the entire journey.
695reneeb
Nice drive, good points of interest. Lots to explore at the start location City of Auburn and end point, City of Placerville. Right at Placerville this time of year, apple & grape harvest. You have to explore Apple HIll, everything apple and many boutique wineries to visit. Shout out to High Hill Ranch, the Best Apple Pies !
Richard_S
Great tour and full of interesting facts. I did struggle to find the start as no parking but once we got going all ok. Good to be able to stop and start the tour. It a very good way to learn as you go.
Patricia P
Finding the starting point in Auburn was frustrating. But after we finally located it, the trip was wonderful. Lovely drive. Lots of interesting places to stop and visit. Be sure to spend time in Placerville.
rhondasJ8510DY
The tour was very informative and the directions were great. Was able to pause when needed or stop and start up again after a lengthy visit in Coloma.

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