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Plan a Road Trip > Explore America > California > Auburn |
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Time Zone
Pacific
Latitude/Longitude
38.90° /-121.06°
Today's Forecast
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HIGH: 66
LOW: 43
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Born as a gold-rush boomtown, Auburn survived long after the gold strike played itself out. It was ideally located as a supply center for miners, and when the transcontinental railroad came through in 1865, Auburn's future was secure. The wide range of architectural styles that grace the town testify to the community's prosperity. Stroll the streets of Auburn to see styles from Queen Anne and Eastlake to Craftsman and WPA Modern. The crowning glory is the Placer County Courthouse, a grand Classic Revival building topped with a Renaissance Revival dome. Opened as a museum in 1994, the courthouse has a number of local history exhibits on its ground floor. While you're in town, don't miss the Gold Country Museum, where you dip your gold pan into an indoor stream, watch a working stamp mill, and see all types of mining equipment. The nearby Bernard Museum Complex features a 19th century residence, winery (now a gallery), wine processing building, and a carriage barn.
Placer County Courthouse (530-889-6500) is located at 101 Maple Street in Auburn; it's open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. The Gold Country Museum is located at 1273 High Street, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Call 530-887-0690. The California Welcome Center Auburn can be reached by phone at 530-887-2111.
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