杰克逊

在其悠久的历史中 黄金的国家 的小镇 杰克逊 earned the unique distinction of serving as the county seat for not one but two California counties: Calaveras from 1850 to 1852 and Amador since 1854. Come to 杰克逊 today and you’ll find a host of historic attractions in a classic Gold Rush town that makes an ideal base for exploring Amador县，包括该地区备受赞誉的 葡萄酒的国家.

杰克逊的历史

杰克逊 has a beautifully preserved 150-year-old Main Street, which is commanded by the town’s most famous landmark: the 国家酒店. Established in 1852 and rebuilt following an 1862 fire, the hotel has been beautifully restored to its Victorian-era grandeur. Rooms and suites blend the atmosphere of a bygone time with modern amenities, 还有一些房间, 最著名的是蜜月套房, open to a balcony overlooking Main Street.

下载一个 徒步旅行 to 45 sites in downtown 杰克逊—a national historic district—to learn more about the city’s colorful past. 兴趣点包括 St. 萨瓦的塞尔维亚东正教教堂, the first Serbian Orthodox Church in North America and a National Historic Landmark since 1986. Also on the tour is a stately 1859 Greek Revival–style building, the former residence of an early settler, 现在这里是 阿马多尔县博物馆. Stop in for exhibits on Gold Rush history and to see Native American artifacts before taking a stroll through the lovely gardens.

A couple miles from downtown, head to the 肯尼迪金矿, once one of the world’s deepest gold mines with depths to nearly 6,000 feet. 更多的 than $34 million worth of gold was extracted at the mine before operations shut down in 1942. Take your pick of guided or self-guided tours to see such surviving structures as the grand office building and the mine’s towering head frame.

In a valley about 15 minutes from 杰克逊, 印度n Grinding Rock State Historic Park preserves North America’s largest collection of bedrock mortars, which the area’s indigenous people used to pound and grind acorns and seeds. 的 Chaw 'se地区印第安人博物馆 on park grounds tells the story of the local Miwok people and has a reconstruction of a native village.

杰克逊还有更多事情要做

You wouldn’t expect professional theater at an old gold mine but 杰克逊’s 缅街剧院作品 has staged productions in an amphitheater at the Kennedy Mine for more than 25 years.

的re are more surprises on the second floor above 嗯 & 公司书店, Main Street’s enormous indie bookseller (650,000 books!). 杰克逊 is a long, long way from London, but 贝克街西 is where you’ll find eight themed shops inspired by Sherlock Holmes. Come here for readings of Holmes stories and to take docent tours of a re-creation of the great detective’s flat.

If you’re looking for nightlife (beyond gazing out at the foothills’ star-filled skies), the 杰克逊兰彻里亚赌场度假村 是该去的地方吗. Try your luck on the slots (the casino has over 1,总共500台机器, 包括视频扑克), or test your Blackjack and Ultimate Texas Hold ‘em skills at the tables. 的 resort’s dining options range from the 独狼餐厅 & 休息室, where you can pair a succulent ribeye with one of Amador县’s famed Zinfandels, to the noodle specialties at the casual 太平洋烧烤.

在杰克逊哪里吃饭

Start the day with a farm-fresh breakfast at 玫瑰花蕾的咖啡馆 and bite into such favorites as a delectable croque madame with bacon, 蛋, 还有烤面包上的焦糖洋葱. 的 restaurant raises its own pastured 蛋s and grows much of its own produce. Don’t forget to treat yourself to a made-to-order beignet!

Opened in 1921 by Teresa Bassignani, an 意大利 immigrant who arrived in the 黄金的国家 as the bride of a miner, 特蕾莎修女的地方 is a local landmark for such homestyle classics as chicken Parmesan and linguine and clams. Saluti的 is another popular 杰克逊 destination for 意大利, while 喜马拉雅的味道 brings top-notch, top-of-the-world flavors from 印度 and Nepal to the area. 的 公路楼餐厅 & 酒吧 is a beloved 杰克逊 spot thanks to its cinnamon-roll 法国 toast and an assortment of 蛋s Benedict. And finally, 杰克逊’s Serbian tradition lives on at the 蓝门面包店, where you have to arrive early to score one of the sweet—and much coveted—morning buns.