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: There'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.
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沿108/49号公路到 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 Nelson's 哥伦比亚 Candy Kitchen. 斯威格进入1856年 St. 查尔斯轿车 (aka "The Charlie") to sip sarsaparilla and ogle the menagerie of mounted deer and elk heads before checking out a musical, 喜剧, or dramatic performance at the 历史法伦剧院, a restored Gold Rush–era venue.
在邻国 詹姆斯敦, antique shops peddle vintage posters, Gold Rush–period coins, and colored glass bottles. 停止在 Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, 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, 和度假租赁.
Highway 120 winds up Priest Grade to 迪 和1852年 铁门轿车, 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, 迪酒店 gushes Victorian charm with a modern twist: platform beds made from reclaimed wood, 时尚的沙发, 和豪华床单.
品尝美食美酒
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. Get the day started at 索诺拉's 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, jeans-and-fleece品酒, 头 密室酒窖 (featuring Tempranillo and other Spanish 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, Around the Horn Brewing Company.
探索河流和山脉
Not only does 图奥勒米县 over-deliver on Gold Rush heritage and culinary gems, it's also rich in wild landscapes. The 图奥勒米河 offers spring and summer whitewater thrills—more 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 斯坦尼斯洛斯国家森林.
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 播客.
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. 进入公园 大橡树平 station, then walk among the massive sequoias of the 默塞德和托奥勒姆树林. In the summer months, drive through the nonstop forest-and-granite scenery of 泰奥加高中的入学率通过路 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 more time in Yosemite's spectacular high country, so reserve in advance for an overnight stay at 图奥勒米草甸小屋.
