Amador County
Where History and Community Thrive
Fiddletown is a small historic community in the rolling hills east of Plymouth, known for its rich Gold Rush heritage and tight-knit rural character. The town features one of the oldest Chinese herb shops in California and hosts beloved community events including craft fairs and harvest festivals. Surrounded by vineyards and ranchland, Fiddletown embodies the quiet beauty of the Sierra foothills.
Tour this rare preserved Chinese Gold Rush-era herb shop
Enjoy handmade goods and local hospitality
Explore nearby Fiddletown AVA vineyards known for old-vine Zinfandel
Cruise through beautiful foothill ranchland and vineyard scenery
Preserved 1850s Chinese herb shop, a Registered National Historic Landmark
Historic one-room schoolhouse that hosts community events
Small family vineyards producing Zinfandel from old-vine grapes
Charming inns and B&Bs just a short drive away
A full-service outdoor resort with fishing, camping, boating, and cabin stays on the Mokelumne River.
4 activities →The last water-powered foundry in the United States — a living piece of industrial history.
2 activities →One of the deepest gold mines in the world — now offering weekend tours of its towering headframe and surface buildings.
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