A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp

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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp

2 Adults x $11.99

$23.98

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$23.98

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation

Overview

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the California Gold Rush from a miner’s prospective and learn the history of the Miwok Native Americans who lived in the area long before early pioneers • Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories • Do it all in 150 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Meeting points

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

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The tour ends near the Angels Camp (California Historical Landmark No. 287).

Itinerary

Jackson (Pass By)

This self-guided audio tour starts in Jackson and ends in Angel's Camp. As you drive, you'll pass through western boom-style towns. Each town offers a unique picture into the life of the early pioneers and gold rush miners. While you wind your way through these towns, you’ll hear tales of outlaws Joaquin Murrieta and Black Bart
Amador County Museum (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Amador County Museum.
Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park (Pass By)

Explore Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park and learn how miners dealt with the tons of waste product that hard-rock mines produced
N/A (Pass By)

Visit Jackson Rancheria Casino and learn the history behind its creation
Pine Grove (Pass By)

This self-guided audio tour starts in Jackson and ends in Angel's Camp. As you drive, you'll pass through western boom-style towns. Each town offers a unique picture into the life of the early pioneers and gold rush miners. While you wind your way through these towns, you’ll hear tales of outlaws Joaquin Murrieta and Black Bart
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. It's an optional stop on this tour.
Volcano (Pass By)

Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.
N/A (Pass By)

Take in the awe-inspiring Black Chasm Cavern and view the unusual helictites (a type of cave-formed mineral) that make this a National Landmark
Mokelumne Hill (Pass By)

Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.
N/A (Pass By)

The tour follows part of the Mokelumne River.
N/A (Pass By)

Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.
N/A (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Red Barn Museum and the Red Barn Annex. It's another optional stop on this tour.
Angels Camp (Pass By)

Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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So. Much. History!!!!

Published on Jun, 2023

I continue to be amazed about the abundant treasures and rich legacy of our area of the state. So. Much. History!!!! It was another fantastically curated tour, and was great to get an insider's perspective on what life was like during those times. I will look forward to trying out more of these tours!

Great experience

Published on Apr, 2023

Very informative and interesting. Great way to get an overview of Gold country! Loved the VoiceMap app and how it played the audio at the right time and allowed for optional stops.

California Gold Country Back Roads tour featuring interesting history and natural beauty

Published on Jul, 2022

This is the third in a series of 4 tours of the California Gold Country that my wife and I took over a recent weekend getaway to celebrate our anniversary. We are both big history buffs and really enjoyed hearing about some of the more interesting wild west characters from that era. Wonderful chance to explore some of the more picturesque Norther California back roads. Some beautiful natural wonders as well, such as the Black Chasm Caverns and Indian Grinding Rock Historic Park. Kennedy Tailing Wheels showed you just how massive some of these mining projects were. And major shout out to the Jackson Rancheria Casino and the cute little town of Angels' Camp, the home of Twain's Annual Jumping Frog Contest. Some great shops and restaurants.

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