In 1890, the 230 acre parcel of land where the Preston Castle stands was purchased from the Ione Coal & Iron Company for $30 per acre with 100 acres donated. The Preston Castle has also been named a California State Historical Landmark (#867) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Public tours are available most Saturdays, April 6 to August 31. Guided tours are led by a trained docent, who will guide you through the Castle. They are scheduled for 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, and 2:00 pm., limited to 3 groups of 16 guests each. They will last about 60-70 minutes and tickets may be purchased in advance online: http://www.prestoncastle.com/.
Sutter Creek Cheese Shoppe offers a quality selection of cheese and other specialty products. Drink Wine and try some amazing Cheese.
Tomorrow’s Heirlooms is a vintage inspired boutique located in the heart of the Sierra foothill wine country – on Sutter Creek’s historic Main Street. They specialize in unique selections of elegant home furnishings, romantic, fun clothing, jewelry and accessories for women and children.
Black Chasm Cavern is a cave in the hamlet of Volcano in Amador County, California
The Kennedy Gold Mine is a gold mine in Jackson, California, one of the deepest mines on the Mother Lode. It closed in 1942 and together with nearby Argonaut Mine, is registered as California Historical Landmark No. 786.