Guidebook for Visiting Horseshoe Cottage Murphys
Parks & Nature
A walk through the North Grove is a must. Those giant redwoods are breathtaking. Don't forget to visit the visitor center for history, displays and more information.
274 locals recommend
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 CA-4A walk through the North Grove is a must. Those giant redwoods are breathtaking. Don't forget to visit the visitor center for history, displays and more information.
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
5350 Moaning Cave RdMercer Caverns
1665 Sheep Ranch RdA 30-45 minute drive up highway 4 gets you to beautiful Lake Alpine.Great place to get out of the heat, cool your toes or take a walk around the lake on well defined walking paths.
52 locals recommend
Lake Alpine Lodge
4000 CA-4A 30-45 minute drive up highway 4 gets you to beautiful Lake Alpine.Great place to get out of the heat, cool your toes or take a walk around the lake on well defined walking paths.
Down town Murphys. Relax next to the creek, cool your toes check out a book from the library next door. Great place to chill.
20 locals recommend
Murphys Community Park
505 Algiers StDown town Murphys. Relax next to the creek, cool your toes check out a book from the library next door. Great place to chill.
Sightseeing
Restored mining town with shops, museums, restaurants, candy shops, theatre and so much more! Must go
8 locals recommend
Columbia State Park (Park HQ) station
Restored mining town with shops, museums, restaurants, candy shops, theatre and so much more! Must go
Wonderful Mark Twain exhibit. Also walk down to the carriage house below the main museum.
18 locals recommend
Angels Camp City Museum
753 S Main StWonderful Mark Twain exhibit. Also walk down to the carriage house below the main museum.
The Museum is actually housed in the old historic court house which has been fully maintained. Great Museum
Calaveras County Historical Society
30 Main StThe Museum is actually housed in the old historic court house which has been fully maintained. Great Museum
Railtown 1897 State History Park
10501 Reservoir RdGreat fun for the train enthusiast
Ironstone Vineyards
1894 6 Mile RdAngels Camp
Wonderful old mining town charm
Mokelumne Hill
Old west charm
Murphys
Fun little town
Essentials
Sierra Hills Market
117 CA-4Also has a great deli with a Natural Food Store next door
Great kickstart to your morning. Wonderful staff and good place to meet some locals.
16 locals recommend
Gold Country Roasters
78 Scott StGreat kickstart to your morning. Wonderful staff and good place to meet some locals.
V restaurant & Bar
402 Main StGreat food & great team
Grounds
402 Main StCan’t beat the food or service
Firewood
420 Main StOven style pizzas
Historic bar & restaurant. Ask to see the special rooms upstairs
52 locals recommend
Murphys Historic Hotel
457 Main StHistoric bar & restaurant. Ask to see the special rooms upstairs
New kid on the block. Big open spaces. Unparalleled beer selection!
23 locals recommend
The Watering Hole
223 Big Trees RdNew kid on the block. Big open spaces. Unparalleled beer selection!
Great staff and a perfect garden to meet new and old friends over a pint and a sandwich. Right down town Murphys.
34 locals recommend
Murphys Pourhouse
350 Main StGreat staff and a perfect garden to meet new and old friends over a pint and a sandwich. Right down town Murphys.
Entertainment & Activities
Great Summer Concert Series. Check their website for the summer lineup. Ironstoneamphitheatre.com
33 locals recommend
Ironstone Amphitheatre
1894 6 Mile RdGreat Summer Concert Series. Check their website for the summer lineup. Ironstoneamphitheatre.com
Murphys Irish Pub
415 Main StGreat live music with outstanding local musicians
Wine tasting, art (pottery) and live 🎶 all in one location. Hard to beat. Checkout their webpage for the concert schedule.
21 locals recommend
Brice Station Vineyards
3353 CA-4Wine tasting, art (pottery) and live 🎶 all in one location. Hard to beat. Checkout their webpage for the concert schedule.
Wine tasting in the gardens with live local music on first fridays. See their website for upcoming schedules. Great way to spend a relaxing Friday evening. Most of the time there are munchies available. When you go, make sure you say hello to Lynie.
12 locals recommend
Twisted Oak Winery Murphys Tasting Room
363 Main StWine tasting in the gardens with live local music on first fridays. See their website for upcoming schedules. Great way to spend a relaxing Friday evening. Most of the time there are munchies available. When you go, make sure you say hello to Lynie.
Going on 53 years old, the Bear Valley Music Festival has been an icon for generations. 2021 schedule runs July 23-Aug. 1. Go to bear valley music.org for the schedule.
9 locals recommend
Bear Valley General Store
3 Bear Valley RdGoing on 53 years old, the Bear Valley Music Festival has been an icon for generations. 2021 schedule runs July 23-Aug. 1. Go to bear valley music.org for the schedule.
Locke Vineyards
949 Green Meadow CtLocke Vineyards is just across the street! Easy walk