Columbia State Historic Park Columbia State Historic Park

Take a Step Back in Time at the Gold Rush Town Near the Bay Area Giddyup! 🐎 Immerse yourself in the Gold Rush era with a carriage ride! A 2.5-hour drive from the Bay Area for a 2-day self-guided tour, visit Columbia State Historic Park and the charming Twain Harte Lake as a Lake Tahoe alternative. 🌟Over 100 years ago, the California Gold Rush played a significant role in American history. The Columbia area was one of the richest discoveries of the time. 🌟Around 1850, gold was discovered in the region. Subsequently, gold mining areas and other resources were developed, gradually forming a bustling gold rush town. Today, nearly 30 of the original buildings remain. Every July 4th, there are retro parade performances and more! 🌟Stepping into the town is like traveling back in time to the 1850s! Tour guides dressed in century-old attire run a general store, serenading visitors at the entrance with a melodic tune (this guy is pretty handsome!), explaining their daily work in the town, offering a truly immersive experience! 🌟Stroll along the main road of the town and you’ll find a quaint bread and jam shop, an adorable chocolate and candy store, a leather goods shop with exquisite craftsmanship, a blacksmith’s forge, as well as an old-fashioned bowling alley, candle dyeing experiences, a vintage photo studio, and more… Plus, a gold panning experience that kids love! Grab a little basin and patiently pan for gold in the “creek” – you might just find a surprise! (It’s said that staff regularly sprinkle gold dust in there.) #OffTheBeatenPath #WeekendGetaways #BayArea #Travel #GoldMining #GoldRushTown #CulturalSights #CaliforniaTravel #USATravel #BayAreaWeekend