Tuolumne County

Columbia

Living Gold Rush History

~2,300 2,143 ft

Step back in time at Columbia State Historic Park, one of California's best-preserved Gold Rush towns. Stagecoach rides, gold panning, and costumed docents bring the 1850s to life. Beyond the park, Columbia offers a thriving arts community and stunning natural surroundings.

Things to Do

Gold panning adventure

Pan for real gold the old-fashioned way

Stagecoach ride

Ride a genuine Wells Fargo stagecoach

Fallon House Theatre show

Catch a live performance in a historic venue

Saturday Farmers Market

Fresh produce and artisan goods every Saturday

Local Attractions

Columbia State Historic Park

Living history museum of the California Gold Rush

Gold Panning

Try your luck at finding real gold in the sluice

Stagecoach Rides

Authentic Wells Fargo stagecoach experience

Fallon House Theatre

Historic theater with live performances

Where to Stay

Historic Hotel

City Hotel

Restored Gold Rush-era hotel within the state park

Historic Hotel

Fallon Hotel

Victorian elegance in the heart of Columbia

Motel

Columbia Gem Motel

Comfortable and affordable near the park

Where to Eat

  • Columbia Kate's Teahouse
  • Jack Douglass Saloon
  • City Hotel Restaurant

Where to Shop

  • Columbia Mercantile
  • Mrs. Jones' Emporium
  • Cheap Cash Store

Activities & Destinations

Sunday Services