Auburn State Recreation Area includes hiking, river access, boating, fishing, camping, mountain biking, gold panning, limited hunting, equestrian/horseback riding trails and off-highway motorcycle riding.
Foresthill Bridge is a road bridge crossing over the North Fork American River in Placer County and the Sierra Nevada foothills, in eastern California. The Foresthill Bridge spans across 2,428 feet over the stunning vistas of the American River’s North Fork and is reported to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California at 730 feet.
Located in the heart of California’s Gold Country, Auburn is a charming town known for its rich history and natural beauty. One of its hidden gems is Upper Lake Clementine Beach, a tranquil lakeside oasis that is popular with outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Auburn is a city in and the county seat of Placer County, California. Its population was 13,776 in 2020. Auburn has gone from a quaint outpost for antiques to a vibrant city bubbling with outdoor enthusiasts and creative types making Auburn happen. A new generation has moved in, and now the remaining antiques stores mix with modern boutiques and award-winning breweries, wineries and restaurants.
Funny Farm Petting Zoo features a variety of miniature and small breed farm animals including bunnies, miniature horses, miniature donkeys, sheep, goats, miniature chipmunk pigs, alpaca, miniature cows and chickens.
The Gold Rush Museum features a mining tunnel, gold rush “Twitter wall,†many hands-on exhibits and an indoor panning stream that is wheelchair accessible.
Bernhard Museum is filled with artifacts and furnishings from a bygone era and will transports visitors to a simpler time. The Bernhard Museum also serves as home to the third grade Living History Program.
