Things to do in Placerville
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Liars' Bench
Placerville's bars are akin to the neighborhood watering holes in the Midwest: they open at 06:00, get an annual cleaning at Christmas and are great for people who want to soak up local color. The Liars' Bench has a classic old martini sign beckoning like a neon siren.
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Apple Hill
In 1860 a miner planted a Rhode Island Greening apple tree on what is the present-day property of a family named Larsen, and thus began what is now the prolific Apple Hill, a 20-sq-mile area east of Placerville and north of Hwy 50 where there are more than 60 orchards. The miner's Rhode Island Greening tree still stands (a major gimmick for the Larsens, who operate a museum) and is flanked by Granny Smiths, pippins, red and yellow delicious, Fujis from Japan and Braeburns from New Zealand.
Apple growers sell directly to the public, usually from August to December, and some let you pick your own. At other times other fruits are in season and at Christmas several places…
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Hangman Tree
Placerville's bars are akin to the neighborhood watering holes in the Midwest: they open at 06:00, get an annual cleaning at Christmas and are great for people who want to soak up local color. Marked by vintage signs, the Hangman Tree is built over the stump of the eponymous tree, and the Liars' Bench.
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Cozmic Cafe
Expect to see patrons sitting in the lotus position at this funky place in an 1859 building. The menu is organic and boasts vegetarian and healthy fare plus treats like fresh smoothies. There's a good selection of microbrews and live music on weekends, when it often stays open late.
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Gold Bug Park
One mile north of town on Bedford Ave, Gold Bug Park is on the site of four mining claims that yielded gold from 1849 to 1888. You can visit the Gold Bug Mine and Stamp Mill, do some gold panning and explore the grounds and picnic area for free.
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El Dorado County Historical Museum
El Dorado County Historical Museum, on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds west of downtown (exit north on Placerville Drive from Hwy 50), is an extensive complex of restored buildings, mining equipment and re-created businesses.
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Tomei's
This brightly decorated restaurant has an attractive menu that matches the crisp decor. Local patrons are so loyal they run into the street urging you to try the Italian-accented cuisine.
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Placerville Historical Museum
Placerville Historical Museum, housed in the Fountain & Tallman Soda Works Building, has a small collection of soda factory relics and old Placerville photographs.
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Boeger Winery
Some noteworthy wineries, all north of Hwy 50, include Lava Cap Winery and Boeger Winery. The latter makes a fine viognier.
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Lava Cap Winery
Some noteworthy wineries, all north of Hwy 50, include Lava Cap Winery and Boeger Winery. The latter makes a fine viognier.
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Gelato D'Oro Cafe
This place serves crepes, sandwiches and creamy Italian ice cream. The hearty Sunday brunches are popular.
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Bell Tower
Prominent on Main St is the Bell Tower, a relic from 1856 that was used to summon volunteer firemen.
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Placerville News Co
Wooden-floored, with a wealth of maps, history and local interest books, newspapers and magazines.
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Bookery
A good used-book store.
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