Drinking spot
Great place for local brews and pub fare. Apricot Wheat is the best!
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Snowshoe Brewing Company
2050 CA-4Great place for local brews and pub fare. Apricot Wheat is the best!
Relatively new and hip place. Uniquely flavored spirits, young whiskey. Cool owners and friendly atmosphere.
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Hinterhaus Distilling LLC
925 California 4Relatively new and hip place. Uniquely flavored spirits, young whiskey. Cool owners and friendly atmosphere.
Indian Rock Vineyards
1154 Pennsylvania Gulch RdChill environment, pretty premises, and good wine.
Aloria Vineyards
448 Main StGreat wines and people that pour a glass
So many beers on tap. Food selection is limited, but who cares if you come for quality craft pours.
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The Watering Hole
223 Big Trees RdSo many beers on tap. Food selection is limited, but who cares if you come for quality craft pours.
Sightseeing
Giant sequoias, anyone? Walk among impressive trees and learn local history.
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4Giant sequoias, anyone? Walk among impressive trees and learn local history.
Not for claustrophobics. The caverns can be enjoyed by both adults and kids. With a bit more driving you can reach California Caverns and Moaning Cavern.
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Mercer Caverns
1665 Sheep Ranch RdNot for claustrophobics. The caverns can be enjoyed by both adults and kids. With a bit more driving you can reach California Caverns and Moaning Cavern.
Curious about the local history? Even if the place is closed, you can still wonder around and see logging equipment scattered around the museum.
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Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
2148 Dunbar RdCurious about the local history? Even if the place is closed, you can still wonder around and see logging equipment scattered around the museum.
Personally my favorite spot for kayaking. Small islands in the reservoir make for great stop-overs for either lunch or dips.
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Utica Reservoir
Personally my favorite spot for kayaking. Small islands in the reservoir make for great stop-overs for either lunch or dips.
Perhaps the best spot for sunset around the area. The hike is short but steep... and totally worth it.
Top of the World
Manual Peak RoadPerhaps the best spot for sunset around the area. The hike is short but steep... and totally worth it.
Winter fun - skiing and snowboarding area. The Bear Valley village also offers cross country skiing. Summer time offers hiking trails and festivals at the Bear Valley village. You can also find mountain bikes for rent there.
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Skyline Bear Valley Mountain Resort
2280 CA-207Winter fun - skiing and snowboarding area. The Bear Valley village also offers cross country skiing. Summer time offers hiking trails and festivals at the Bear Valley village. You can also find mountain bikes for rent there.
Picnic tables along Stanislaus River, hiking trails and swimming in summer. One of the best spots around.
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Sourgrass Day Use
Picnic tables along Stanislaus River, hiking trails and swimming in summer. One of the best spots around.
While crowded and very hot in summer days, it is worth visiting. At least once.
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Natural Bridges Trailhead
Parrotts Ferry RoadWhile crowded and very hot in summer days, it is worth visiting. At least once.
City/town information
Murphys Main St. is lined up with tasting rooms and great food places.
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Murphys
Murphys Main St. is lined up with tasting rooms and great food places.
Market
A local organic and health oriented grocery store. It has a great selection of local wines as well as local breads/pastries.
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Big Trees Market
25020 Shake Ridge RdA local organic and health oriented grocery store. It has a great selection of local wines as well as local breads/pastries.
Marisolio Tasting Bar
488 Main StWhat a nice selection of olive oils - many flavors, many types.
A cute little shop with a wide variety of spices and spice mixes.
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The Spice Tin
457 Algiers StA cute little shop with a wide variety of spices and spice mixes.
Food scene
Lake Alpine Lodge restaurant serves one of the best Bloody Mary's (if not the best!). Kayak rentals are just across the street.
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Lake Alpine Lodge
4000 CA-4Lake Alpine Lodge restaurant serves one of the best Bloody Mary's (if not the best!). Kayak rentals are just across the street.
Craving pizza? Good selection of brews and other non-pizza food items.
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Firewood
420 Main StCraving pizza? Good selection of brews and other non-pizza food items.
Traditional Italian food. Sarafina is popular and busy. Call for a reservation.
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Sarafina's Italian Kitchen
794 CA-4Traditional Italian food. Sarafina is popular and busy. Call for a reservation.
Heart and Soul Country Kitchen
One of the latest additions. Owned and run by a renowned chef.