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Small Towns: Placerville
Here’s one from our series on small towns in the foothills, with some highlights from our visits.
Main Street, Placerville
One of the larger small towns in the foothills, Placerville is bisected by Highway 50, a rest stop for travelers between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. Its downtown district rife with storefronts, restaurants, museums is anchored by the Bell Tower, a monument to the city’s volunteer fire department, and a gathering spot for events today. Walk this Main Street and you’ll be treated to some of the finest 1850s architecture in the foothills.