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Amador County
The Heart of Amador County
Jackson is the county seat of Amador County, a vibrant small city where Gold Rush history meets modern foothill living. Its charming Main Street is home to local shops, restaurants, and cultural venues, while nearby landmarks like the Kennedy Mine and the Amador County Museum tell the story of the region's rich mining heritage.
Explore one of the deepest gold mines in North America with guided surface tours on weekends
Learn about Gold Rush history, Miwok heritage, and mining technology in a free county museum
Walk the easy 2.5-mile loop trail around a quiet foothill lake with fishing and kayaking
Cool off in the North Fork Mokelumne River at Vaught's Beach — a locals' favorite swimming hole
See the first Serbian Orthodox church in North America, built in 1894 by gold miners
Discover antiques, vintage finds, jewelry, and local goods in the walkable downtown
Head to nearby Shenandoah Valley for world-class Zinfandel, Barbera, and small-lot wines
See the restored 60-foot wooden tailing wheels and visit the off-leash dog park at Jackson Gate Road
Outdoor summer theater at Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre — picnic-and-play evenings under the stars for 30+ years
Community park with seasonal swimming pool, playground, skate area, baseball diamond, and walking paths
A free county museum in a historic 1859 Greek Revival house featuring Gold Rush exhibits, working mine models, Victorian-era rooms, and Native American and Chinese American collections.
2 activities →A riverside day-use area on the North Fork Mokelumne River below the Electra Powerhouse, locally known as Vaught's Beach — popular for swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
4 activities →One of the deepest gold mines in the world — now offering weekend tours of its towering headframe and surface buildings.
2 activities →A quiet foothill lake with a 2.5-mile loop trail, stocked fishing, and kayaking — a local favorite tucked away on a Gold Country backroad between Jackson and Pine Grove.
4 activities →The first Serbian Orthodox church in North America, built in 1894 by Serbian miners working the Kennedy and Argonaut gold mines, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and still an active parish.
2 activities →Landmark 1862 hotel with Gold Rush-era charm and modern comforts
A Jackson landmark since the 1850s, occupying the corner of Main and Court streets
Full-service resort with 86-room hotel, gaming, dining, and entertainment on Miwuk tribal land
118-room hotel on Highway 49 with free breakfast, seasonal pool, and pet-friendly rooms
Modern accommodations on Clinton Road with complimentary breakfast, fitness center, and pool
Family-run 21-room motel on Highway 49 with pool, pet-friendly rooms, and a quiet setting just south of downtown
Calvary Chapel
Church of Christ
Non-Denominational
United Methodist
Pentecostal
Serbian Orthodox