On the way to 约塞米蒂国家公园 from Sacramento or San Francisco, you'll wind through the curvy byways of 图奥勒米县. Ease off the gas and take a look: 的re's no big-city skyline, but for cultural sites and natural wonders, this county punches well above its weight class. Take time to discover Gold Rush heritage sites, trout-filled河流, 山麓酒厂, and a surprisingly sophisticated culinary scene. (Ed. note: Before driving to Yosemite, visitors are advised to check the park's 当前形势下 页面. 的re can be road closures due to snow, flooding, and other weather conditions.)
重温淘金热
沿108/49号高速公路行驶至 索诺拉, where an 1866 jail has been repurposed as the 图奥勒米县 Museum and History Center. Ten prisoners' cells are filled with 19th-century firearms, gold nuggets, and Victorian hair wreaths. Eight miles further north, wander the streets of 哥伦比亚, a preserved Gold Rush town and home of 哥伦比亚州立历史公园. Ride a century-old stagecoach, pan for gold, or shop for sweets at 纳尔逊的哥伦比亚糖果厨房. 昂首阔步进入1856年 St. 查尔斯轿车 (aka "的 Charlie") to sip sarsaparilla and ogle the menagerie of mounted deer and elk heads before checking out a musical, 喜剧, 或者是戏剧表演 历史悠久的法伦剧院这是一座经过修复的淘金热时期的场馆.
在邻国 詹姆斯敦, antique shops peddle vintage posters, Gold Rush–period coins, and colored glass bottles. 顺道拜访 铁路镇1897州立历史公园, home of the world's most photographed locomotive, a shiny black steam engine that has starred in 100-plus films. From there, head northeast on 108 for 13 miles and you’ll roll into 吐温哈特, a tiny mountain community—named after authors Mark Twain and Bret Harte—that makes for a great area home base with its many inns, 的住宿, 还有度假租赁.
Highway 120 winds up Priest Grade to 迪 1852年 铁门沙龙, one of California's oldest watering holes. Behind the swinging, cast-iron doors, the tavern's ceiling is covered with wadded-up dollar bills. 隔壁是 迪酒店 gushes Victorian charm with a modern twist: platform beds made from reclaimed wood, 时尚的沙发, 奢华的亚麻布.
品尝美食和美酒
图奥勒米县's towns toss in a few surprises—new-wave coffee bars and innovative wineries shake up the old-timey vibes. 在索诺拉开始新的一天 恢复咖啡, where organic beans roasted on a vintage Probat roaster make epic pour-overs and oat-milk lattes. For lunch, spoon tonkotsu-broth ramen with pork belly at Yoshoku, or kick back with a bison burger at 响尾蛇烧烤, where the farm-sourced ingredients and an unpretentious wine bar draw a crowd.
Spend the afternoon sipping the foothills' bounty: For laid-back, 牛仔裤和羊毛品酒会, 头 内圣所地窖 (featuring Tempranillo and other 西班牙语 varietals) or Gianelli葡萄园 (意大利红酒). Sample hand-crafted hard cider and organic apple brandy at Indigeny储备, or nurse a Hetch Hetchy Haze IPA at 迪's local brewpub, 在霍恩酿酒公司附近.
探索河流和山脉
Not only does 图奥勒米县 over-deliver on Gold Rush heritage and culinary gems, 它也有丰富的野生景观. 的 图奥勒米河 offers spring and summer whitewater thrills—更多的 than 40 named rapids in an 18-mile stretch. Join a guided trip with local outfitters 塞拉Mac, 桨, 足户外, or ARTA. If you'd rather lift a fly rod than a paddle, stock up on nymphs and caddis at 索诺拉飞行公司 and stalk rainbow trout in the Tuolumne or Stanislaus rivers. Hikers can choose from 800 miles of trails in 斯坦尼斯劳斯国家森林.
喜欢下雪的人也有其他选择. 到达斜坡 道奇岭度假村2022年美国的主场山.S. 奥运会滑雪运动员基利·卡什曼. 或者坐着雪橇从山上滑下来 利兰梅多斯高山雪景, the largest dedicated snow tubing and snowplay resort on the West Coast.
Whatever draws you to this corner of California, a great way to get a feel for 图奥勒米县 and hear from area business owners, 历史学家, 户外活动爱好者, and other locals is to check out the Follow Me in Tuolumne: A Visit to 图奥勒米县 Podcast.
想要更多的? 超过一半的 约塞米蒂国家公园 lies within 图奥勒米县, and the driving is easy from 迪 on Highway 120. 通过…进入公园 大橡树公寓 station, then walk among the massive sequoias of the 默塞德和托勒姆树林. In the summer months, drive through the nonstop forest-and-granite scenery of 泰奥加山口路 to 图奥勒米草甸, the Sierra's largest subalpine meadow. 停在 Tenaya湖 for a bracing swim, or sit on the beach and watch rock climbers inch their way up granite cliffs. Hike to the top of Lembert Dome for an unforgettable view of the pristine meadows. You'll always want 更多的 time in Yosemite's spectacular high country, so reserve in advance for an overnight stay at 图伦梅多斯旅馆.
