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Welcome to Tuolumne County!

Get ready for Yosemite explorations, Gold Country discoveries, and High Sierra adventures.

Tuolumne (rhymes with “follow me”) County, located 2 ½ hours east of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a pristine, scenic expanse reaching from the foothills into the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Gold was discovered in Tuolumne County in 1848, setting off the major Gold Rush of 1849.

The main highways leading to the picturesque drive from San Francisco and East Bay Area are Highways 108 and 120 from the west and Highway 49 from the north. The CA Highway 120 entrance to Yosemite National Park is considered the “front door” of the park for the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and other surrounding areas provide natural vistas and settings for hiking, water skiing, horseback riding, rafting, camping, snowmobiling, boating, snow skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities. Historic hotels, golf courses, numerous and varied dining establishments, historic saloons, wineries and a hard cider distillery, train rides, casinos, museums, two state historic parks, live theatre and many bed-and-breakfast inns are among the many other attributes that make the county a year-round vacation destination.


Visit Tuolumne County operates one year-round Visitors Center with friendly, knowledgeable staff who can help you plan your visit:

Sonora, CA: 193 S. Washington St.: Open Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm).  Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Or, call us at (800) 446-1333 for help planning your trip and to get your FREE Tuolumne County Travel Guide.

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park & Train Excursions
Live Music Sundays
Mother Lode Fair
Movies Under the Stars at Pinecrest Theater
Sierra Repertory Theater The Wizard of Oz
The Columbia Big Band Music of Santana & More!
Tall Tales and Silly Songs
A Forest Service Celebration of Songs and Stories
Tuolumne Concerts in the Park and Outdoor Market
Wednesday Excursion Trains at Railtown 1897 State Park
Twain Harte Mountain Air Market
Celebrate July 4th at Black Oak Casino Resort
Celebrate the 4th in Twain Harte!
Columbia's Glorious 4th of July Celebration
Jamestown Friday Night Bazaar
Star-Spangled Steam 4th of July
Concerts in the Pines with The Essentials
Mi Wuk/Sugar Pine Fire Protection District Auxiliary (MWSPFPDA) Pancake Breakfast
Sonora Certified Farmers Market
Gunpowder Man. A One-Person Play
2nd Saturday After 8 Summer Concert Series
2nd Saturday Art Night
2nd Saturday Vendor Market
Coffill Park Community Arts Expo
Columbia Big Band Street Dance
Concerts in the Pines with Kinland Station
Sierra #3 Back on the Rails at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Concerts in the Pines with Breakaway
Movies in the Park Groveland
Concerts in the Pines with King Hippo
Twain Harte Summer Festival
Andy LoRusso The Singing Chef at Black Oak Casino Resort
Farm to Fork at the Eproson House
Concerts in the Pines with Plan B
Sierra Repertory Theater Some Enchanted Evening
Concerts in the Pines with Penetrators Groove Band
Kennedy Meadows Music Festival
Sierra Bigfoot Music Festival
Concerts in the Pines with Zero Gravity
Concerts in the Pines with California Creedence
49er Festival, Parade and Taste of Tuolumne
Sierra Repertory Theater Of Mice and Men
National Parks Fee-Free Day
Sierra Repertory Theater Constellations
Indigeny Reserve Fall Festival
Farms of Tuolumne County Zucchini & Pumpkin Weigh-In
Pine Mountain Lake Presents Dave Stamey & Guest
Tuolumne County Field Of Honor
National Parks Fee-Free Day
Sierra Repertory Theater Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Sonora Christmas Artisan Fair
Sonora Christmas Parade
Sierra Repertory Theater A Christmas Carol
Indigeny Reserve Winter Wonderland
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Visit Tuolumne County is the official Tourism Bureau of Tuolumne County, California. As the role of the Destination Marketing/Management Organization (DMMO) has evolved, Visit Tuolumne County has adopted the following statements to incorporate multiple areas of involvement.

Mission Statement:
To enhance economic growth by increasing tourism to Tuolumne County.

Vision Statement:
The  VTC is the premiere authority for marketing Tuolumne County’s tourism  assets and is looked to for leadership in all areas of destination  management.

Strategic Statement:
As an effort  to align with DMMO trends, the VTC takes an active role in industry  conferences, accreditation programs, continued education, multi-year  planning and strategic partnerships. The VTC will always look for ways  to build on past and current success.

Community Statement:
The  VTC supports the community through a Community Sponsorship program to  leverage marketing dollars and assist various groups in their promotion  of tourism. Additionally, the VTC Team takes pride in being a part of  Tuolumne County by volunteering talent and resources to help make a  vibrant and thriving community.

Inspiration Statement:
The  VTC Team appreciates the specialness of this place we live and is passionate about and inspired by High Sierra Adventures, Yosemite  Explorations and Gold Country Discoveries that abound throughout  Tuolumne County. 

Visit Tuolumne County
193 S Washington St
Sonora, CA 95370

800-446-1333
209-533-4420
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