Placerville was named after the placer deposits found in the river and creek beds around the town during the Gold Rush. So, not only did miners find gold in the rivers and creeks around town, but Placerville also became an important supply center for the surrounding mining camps.
Hwy 50 Brewery is a friendly gathering place to enjoy great beer. We’ve got rotating taps, brick oven pizza, occasional live music and a big outdoor patio with amazing views.But the beer is the reason to head our way. Brewer, Gary Ritz, makes clean, delicious beers that make you glad you got Read more [...]
Apple Bistro proudly represents traditions through our outstanding cuisine, service excellence, regional wine favorites, and legendary fresh baked goods! Its full-service restaurant on Highway 50 between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, offers some of the best views during your meal, with panoramic sights of the El Dorado County. Apple Bistro is the Read more [...]
Uncle Tom’s Cabin is a bar any family, miner, 4-wheelers, motorcyclist, hunter or explorer would feel at home in. It has been referred to as “It’s as rustic as it gets,” “Norman Rockwell flashback,” “the jewel of the Sierra,” “An anomaly on its own,” and my favorite, “Best Mountain Bar Read more [...]
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