| pets are welcome for a fee. the understated rooms feature complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. suites add sitting areas with sofas. set 2 miles from the auburn state recreation area, this straightforward hotel off interstate 80 is 3 miles from the gold country museum and 5 miles from lake clementine. there's also a hot tub, a fitness center and a coin-operated laundry. freebies include parking, and continental breakfast served in a no-frills dining room. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Sacramento International Airport 43 min
Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park (24 min)
River and equestrianism Foresthill Bridge (19 min)
Base jumping, hiking, and river Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (30 min)
Replica of the sawmill that spawned the Gold Rush, 20+ historic mining buildings & gold panning. No Hands Bridge (10 min) Bernhard Museum (6 min)
Museum of life in the mid-19th-century in an old hotel, with artifacts & furnishings from that era. Placer County Museum (5 min)
Museum in a courthouse exploring county history, with Native American artifacts & a gold collection. Vina Castellano Winery (14 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Hidden Falls Regional Park: Pre-paid parking reservations required Saturdays and Sundays, some holidays. (20 min)
Scenic warren of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding amid foothills & waterfalls. Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead (10 min)
Hiking and outdoor recreation Bonitata Boutique Wine (6 min)
Winery and wine Auburn State Recreation Area Ranger Station (8 min)
Mountain biking, river, camping, and outdoor recreation Lake Clementine (9 min)
Lake, kayaking, river, camping, and outdoor recreation Sutter's Mill Replica (32 min)
Mining, museum, and history Mt. Vernon Winery (10 min)
Winery and wine Lake Clementine Trail (11 min) | 
