We are the oldest continuously operating hardware store west of the Mississippi and 2nd oldest business in California. While we are a hardware store that doesn’t even begin to describe
Placerville Hardware
El Dorado County Road Trips: California’s First Road Trip
Franny’s Farm Table
Everything is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Cozy atmosphere and creative menu.
The Argonaut Farm to Fork Cafe
The Argonaut Farm to Fork Cafe is located at 331 HWY 49, Coloma, CA within the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. We take pride in serving our meals with
Gold Bug Park & Mine
Take a step back in time when you visit the historic Gold Bug Mine and Park in Placerville. As you enter the 352′ drift of this historic hard rock mine,
Dave Moore Nature Area
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Located in Coloma, the park’s Gold Discovery Museum and Sutter’s Mill mark the spot where gold was discovered in 1848, triggering the California Gold Rush. The best place to start
Fountain & Tallman Museum
Located in the original soda works building dating to 1852, today it holds artifacts and exhibits about Placerville’s history, and displays furnishings from a prominent resident.