What is going on in and around Columbia

 


Columbia has everything to make your vacation memorable. The hardest thing about being here is what to do first.    

 RVing, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, backpacking, canoeing, fishing, gold panning, gold prospecting, rock hounding, treasure hunting and metal detecting, flying over Yosemite, zip lines, and many wineries.

On our website you will find all the information you need to do decide if you would like to treat yourself to a tour of the area's vintners and taste award winning wines, while enjoying historic remnants of the Gold Rush. Or take in an afternoon melodrama or a full-stage production at the restored Fallon House Theatre.

 

 

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Adventure & Entertainment

Matelot Gulch & Hidden Treasure Gold Mine
209-532-9693
  Visit a working, hardrock gold mine, shop, and learn to gold pan.
Quartz Mountain Stage Line
209-588-0808
  Historic Stagecoach and Guided Trail Rides.
Sierra Repertory Theatre (Fallon House)
209-532-3120
  Live Theatre in Sonora & Columbia's Fallon House
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Food and Drink

Brown's Coffee House & Sweets Saloon
209-532-1850
  Full Expresso Bar, baked cookies, ice cream. Bulk teas, coffee, spices, lunch specital.
Columbia Kate's Teahouse
209-532-1885

Serving Tea, Scones and other eatables. Also available are specialized gifts, buttons and antiques.
Columbia Mercantile
209-532-7511
  Old Fashioned Store. Groceries, Beer, Wine, and Sundries. ATM
The Frosty
209-532-9949
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The Frosty definitely fits the mould for an old-time diner. The atmosphere is very social, and the service is very friendly. You will find that eating here always makes for an enjoyable outing.  Best Shakes this side of the state park.
Goldstreet Bakery
209-533-2654
   
Hungry Prospector   Street vender serving hotdogs and other goodies
Jack Douglass Saloon
209-533-4176
  Coldest beer in the Motherlode. Superb Sandwiches, Live Music & Authentic Atmosphere. for School Lunch Program.
Nelson.s Columbia Candy Kitchen
209-532-7886
  Handmade Confections of the Finest Quality for 4 Generations.
Mt. Brow Winery
209-533-8491
   
St. Charles Saloon
209-533-4656
  Sandwiches, Beer & Wine, Billiards
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Lodging and Camping

49er RV Ranch
209-532-4978
  Old Ranch Hospitality since 1852. AAA approved. Store, Club Barn, Campfire, Cable TV, Wi-Fi - Coupon -
Huell Howser PBS Special
Harlan House Bed and Breakfast
209-533-4862
   
Marble Quarry RV Resort
209-532-9539
  Clean, Upscale Haven. Family oriented.
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Sterling Gardens Bed & Breakfast
209-533-9300
  Quiet country setting, with gardens & gourmet breakfast.
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Wy's Acres Bed & Beakfast
209-536-9004
   
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Shopping

Columbia Candle & Soap Works 
209-536-9047
  Candles, Homemade Soaps & Bath Items.  - Coupon -
Columbia Booksellers & Stationers 
209-533-1852
  Books, Stationary, Nineteenth Century Items. - Coupon -
Columbia Mercantile
209-532-7511
  Old Fashioned Store. Groceries, Beer, Wine, and Sundries. ATM
Fancy Dry Goods & Clothing Store 
209-533-1849
  Authentic Clothing, Patterns of the Gold Rush days.
Farmer's Friend
209-532-2894
  Garden tools and other goodies
Matelot Gulch Supply Store & Hidden Treasure Gold Mine
209-532-9693
  Visit a working, hardrock gold mine, shop, and learn to gold pan.
Mt. Brow Winery
209-532-8491
   
Nelson's Columbia Candy Kitchen
209-532-7886
  Handmade Confections of the Finest Quality for 4 Generations.
Parrott's Blacksmith
209-532-4474
  Authentic Gold Rush Shop with a Cold Forge, Handcrafted Gifts, Custom Orders. - Coupon -
Pioneer Emporium
209-588-0955
  Household Sundries & Unusual Gifts.
Towle & Leavitt
209-532-7306
  Country Gifts, Jewelry, & Gifts
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Services

Blue Mountain Minerals
209-533-0127
  Limestone Products for Industrial Mineral Uses
Church of the '49ers
209-532-2441
  Columbia's Only Active Church - Worshipping Here Since 1854
Columbia College
209-588-5100
  A comprehensive accredited Community College. Quality Education & Environment.
Columbia Volunteer Fire Dept. Engine Co. #1
209-532-3772
  Antique Fire Apparatus
Columbia Volunteer Fire Protection District
209-532-3772
  Full-Service Fire Rescue & Fire Protection
Friends of Columbia State Historic Park
209-532-3184
   
Illustrated Columbia Gazette
209-536-1143
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Periodic periodical, featuring current town and nearby news, Comin’s, Goin’s and Genuine Gossips, Dispatches from the Diggin’s, Excerpts from the Good Old Days, Musin’s and Cogitation’s, Localites’ writings and photography.

Native Sons of the Golden West, Parlor No. 258
209-588-8475

 
State of Ca. - Dept. of Parks & Rec.    
209-588-9128
  California State Park Office
Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office (CSU-Jamestown)
209-984-3012
  The Community Service Unit of the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office.
Tuolumne County Sheriff's Search & Rescue
209-533-5815
  Search & Rescue services in Tuolumne County
Umpqua Bank
209-536-5900
  A real operating bank in a Gold Rush setting
Union Democrat
209-532-7151
  Local Newspaper covering News, Events, serving Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties
Yosemite Gazette
209-962-7308
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Dick Pland, District Supervisor 
209-533-5521
   
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