Recreational Activities | Entertainment Leisure Activities | Food & Wine | Educational Return to Main Special Activity Planning Page Sightseeing: The uniqueness of the Gold Country draws in sightseers from around the world. Visit some of the most beautiful areas of California as you tour our charming towns, historic landmarks, art galleries, and museums. Half Dome of Yosemite, Mark Twain's Cabin, The Giant Sequoias of California, these are just a few examples of the marvelous sights to be seen in The Gold Country. Getting around is easy and convenient, and you'll find various forms of public transportation and car rentals available to you if needed. Shopping: Enjoy a relaxing stroll along an old-fashioned Main Street while shopping in the many specialty shops featuring antiques and collectibles, clothing and accessories, fine jewelry, gifts, and fine arts and crafts. Merchants are friendly, hospitable, and more than happy to help you with any request, and shops maintain longer summer hours year round for your convenience. Spa Treatment: Whether you want to be pampered in your own hotel room or spend the day in one of our premier spas, The Gold Country offers countless ways to rejuvenate and relax any traveler. Choose from a list of specialty services including full body massage, herbal treatments, exfoliating wraps, natural hot springs, facials, and mineral cleansing.