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Things to do in Tuolumne 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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Free and Budget-Friendly in Tuolumne County

Free entry, free admission days and free hours from every section.

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Section: Free and Budget-Friendlyhistoric site

Columbia State Historic Park

FreePets OK

Preserved Gold Rush town, once the "gem of the southern mines," with park exhibits and merchants three miles north of Sonora.

Hours
Park exhibits daily 10am-4pm (Oct 1-Apr 30); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Most merchants 10am-5pm.
Cost
Vehicle day use free
Dogs
Dogs allowed; not in historic buildings.
Where
22708 Broadway Street, Columbia, CA 95310
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Family Outings in Tuolumne County

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

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Section: Family Outingshistoric site

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Pets OK

Working steam-era railroad in Jamestown with historic trains, a roundhouse with operating turntable, maintenance shops and Hollywood film history; guided roundhouse tours daily and seasonal excursion train rides.

Hours
Daily 9:30am-4:30pm April-October; 10am-3pm November-March; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Cost
Museum entry: adults $5, youth $3, children 5 and under free
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed outdoors.
Where
5th Avenue and Reservoir Road, Jamestown, CA 95327
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Pet-Friendly in Tuolumne County

Places whose official source says dogs or pets are welcome.

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Section: Pet-Friendlyhistoric site

Columbia State Historic Park

FreePets OK

Preserved Gold Rush town, once the "gem of the southern mines," with park exhibits and merchants three miles north of Sonora.

Hours
Park exhibits daily 10am-4pm (Oct 1-Apr 30); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Most merchants 10am-5pm.
Cost
Vehicle day use free
Dogs
Dogs allowed; not in historic buildings.
Where
22708 Broadway Street, Columbia, CA 95310
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Section: Pet-Friendlyhistoric site

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Pets OK

Working steam-era railroad in Jamestown with historic trains, a roundhouse with operating turntable, maintenance shops and Hollywood film history; guided roundhouse tours daily and seasonal excursion train rides.

Hours
Daily 9:30am-4:30pm April-October; 10am-3pm November-March; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Cost
Museum entry: adults $5, youth $3, children 5 and under free
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed outdoors.
Where
5th Avenue and Reservoir Road, Jamestown, CA 95327
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Outdoors and Nature in Tuolumne County

Parks, trails, beaches, gardens and nature reserves.

3 picks
Section: Outdoors and Naturehistoric site

Columbia State Historic Park

FreePets OK

Preserved Gold Rush town, once the "gem of the southern mines," with park exhibits and merchants three miles north of Sonora.

Hours
Park exhibits daily 10am-4pm (Oct 1-Apr 30); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Most merchants 10am-5pm.
Cost
Vehicle day use free
Dogs
Dogs allowed; not in historic buildings.
Where
22708 Broadway Street, Columbia, CA 95310
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Section: Outdoors and Naturepark

Hetch Hetchy (Yosemite National Park)

Reservoir valley in Yosemite with shoreline trails such as the 5-mile round trip to Wapama Falls. The road is open sunrise to sunset and closes when it snows or snow is forecast overnight.

Hours
Hetch Hetchy Road open sunrise to sunset; closed when snowing or snow is forecast overnight
Cost
Yosemite private vehicle entrance $35 (7 days)
Dogs
Pets not allowed on the dam or hiking trails.
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Section: Outdoors and Naturehistoric site

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Pets OK

Working steam-era railroad in Jamestown with historic trains, a roundhouse with operating turntable, maintenance shops and Hollywood film history; guided roundhouse tours daily and seasonal excursion train rides.

Hours
Daily 9:30am-4:30pm April-October; 10am-3pm November-March; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Cost
Museum entry: adults $5, youth $3, children 5 and under free
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed outdoors.
Where
5th Avenue and Reservoir Road, Jamestown, CA 95327
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Museums in Tuolumne County

Art, history and science museums, with hours and prices from each source.

2 picks
Section: Museumshistoric site

Columbia State Historic Park

FreePets OK

Preserved Gold Rush town, once the "gem of the southern mines," with park exhibits and merchants three miles north of Sonora.

Hours
Park exhibits daily 10am-4pm (Oct 1-Apr 30); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Most merchants 10am-5pm.
Cost
Vehicle day use free
Dogs
Dogs allowed; not in historic buildings.
Where
22708 Broadway Street, Columbia, CA 95310
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Section: Museumshistoric site

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

Pets OK

Working steam-era railroad in Jamestown with historic trains, a roundhouse with operating turntable, maintenance shops and Hollywood film history; guided roundhouse tours daily and seasonal excursion train rides.

Hours
Daily 9:30am-4:30pm April-October; 10am-3pm November-March; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Cost
Museum entry: adults $5, youth $3, children 5 and under free
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed outdoors.
Where
5th Avenue and Reservoir Road, Jamestown, CA 95327
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