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Things to do in Calaveras County

3 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups. Every listing links to its source. Details can change. Check with the venue before you go.

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Family Outings in Calaveras County

Family-friendly events, hands-on activities and outings for all ages.

2 picks
Section: Family Outingsattraction

California Cavern

Indoor

Guided walking tours over nearly level, well-lit passages with about 60 steps, into the Jungle Room and its crystalline "vines." Tours are not wheelchair accessible, and backpacks and walking sticks are not allowed.

Hours
Fri-Sun 10am-4pm; Veterans Day weekend Fri-Sun 10am-4pm; closed Thanksgiving
Cost
Walking tour: adults (13+) $24, children (4-12) $16, 3 and under free; senior discount (also military)
Where
9565 Cave City Road, Mountain Ranch, CA 95246
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Section: Family Outingsattraction

Mercer Caverns

Indoor

45-minute guided cave tours descending about 161 feet; the tour has 440 steps and is moderately strenuous on the way out. Group rates for 10 or more.

Hours
Off-season (after Labor Day): Thu-Mon, first tour 10:30am, last tour 4:30pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Cost
Adults $24; children 3-12 $18; group rates for groups of 10 or more
Where
1665 Sheep Ranch Road, Murphys, CA 95247
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Friends and Groups in Calaveras County

Escape rooms, bowling, trivia nights and other group activities.

1 pick
Section: Friends and Groupsattraction

Mercer Caverns

Indoor

45-minute guided cave tours descending about 161 feet; the tour has 440 steps and is moderately strenuous on the way out. Group rates for 10 or more.

Hours
Off-season (after Labor Day): Thu-Mon, first tour 10:30am, last tour 4:30pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Cost
Adults $24; children 3-12 $18; group rates for groups of 10 or more
Where
1665 Sheep Ranch Road, Murphys, CA 95247
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Senior Outings in Calaveras County

Senior discounts, accessible venues and community centers.

1 pick
Section: Senior Outingsattraction

California Cavern

Indoor

Guided walking tours over nearly level, well-lit passages with about 60 steps, into the Jungle Room and its crystalline "vines." Tours are not wheelchair accessible, and backpacks and walking sticks are not allowed.

Hours
Fri-Sun 10am-4pm; Veterans Day weekend Fri-Sun 10am-4pm; closed Thanksgiving
Cost
Walking tour: adults (13+) $24, children (4-12) $16, 3 and under free; senior discount (also military)
Where
9565 Cave City Road, Mountain Ranch, CA 95246
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Pet-Friendly in Calaveras County

Places whose official source says dogs or pets are welcome.

1 pick
Section: Pet-Friendlystate park

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Pets OK

Mixed conifer forest with two groves of giant sequoias, four miles northeast of Arnold on Highway 4. The South Grove area is currently closed.

Hours
Day use sunrise to sunset, open on holidays
Cost
Vehicle day use $10 ($12 on special holiday, seasonal or weekend dates); seniors (62+) $9 ($11 holiday)
Dogs
Dogs allowed only in campgrounds and on fire roads.
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Outdoors and Nature in Calaveras County

Parks, trails, beaches, gardens and nature reserves.

3 picks
Section: Outdoors and Naturestate park

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Pets OK

Mixed conifer forest with two groves of giant sequoias, four miles northeast of Arnold on Highway 4. The South Grove area is currently closed.

Hours
Day use sunrise to sunset, open on holidays
Cost
Vehicle day use $10 ($12 on special holiday, seasonal or weekend dates); seniors (62+) $9 ($11 holiday)
Dogs
Dogs allowed only in campgrounds and on fire roads.
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Section: Outdoors and Natureattraction

California Cavern

Indoor

Guided walking tours over nearly level, well-lit passages with about 60 steps, into the Jungle Room and its crystalline "vines." Tours are not wheelchair accessible, and backpacks and walking sticks are not allowed.

Hours
Fri-Sun 10am-4pm; Veterans Day weekend Fri-Sun 10am-4pm; closed Thanksgiving
Cost
Walking tour: adults (13+) $24, children (4-12) $16, 3 and under free; senior discount (also military)
Where
9565 Cave City Road, Mountain Ranch, CA 95246
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Section: Outdoors and Natureattraction

Mercer Caverns

Indoor

45-minute guided cave tours descending about 161 feet; the tour has 440 steps and is moderately strenuous on the way out. Group rates for 10 or more.

Hours
Off-season (after Labor Day): Thu-Mon, first tour 10:30am, last tour 4:30pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Cost
Adults $24; children 3-12 $18; group rates for groups of 10 or more
Where
1665 Sheep Ranch Road, Murphys, CA 95247
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Rainy Day and Indoor in Calaveras County

Indoor outings for wet or cold days.

2 picks
Section: Rainy Day and Indoorattraction

California Cavern

Indoor

Guided walking tours over nearly level, well-lit passages with about 60 steps, into the Jungle Room and its crystalline "vines." Tours are not wheelchair accessible, and backpacks and walking sticks are not allowed.

Hours
Fri-Sun 10am-4pm; Veterans Day weekend Fri-Sun 10am-4pm; closed Thanksgiving
Cost
Walking tour: adults (13+) $24, children (4-12) $16, 3 and under free; senior discount (also military)
Where
9565 Cave City Road, Mountain Ranch, CA 95246
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Section: Rainy Day and Indoorattraction

Mercer Caverns

Indoor

45-minute guided cave tours descending about 161 feet; the tour has 440 steps and is moderately strenuous on the way out. Group rates for 10 or more.

Hours
Off-season (after Labor Day): Thu-Mon, first tour 10:30am, last tour 4:30pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Cost
Adults $24; children 3-12 $18; group rates for groups of 10 or more
Where
1665 Sheep Ranch Road, Murphys, CA 95247
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