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Placerville weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
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Nov
58°F 14°C
40°F 4°C
Dec
51°F 10°C
37°F 2°C
Jan
50°F 10°C
37°F 2°C
Feb
55°F 12°C
38°F 3°C
Mar
63°F 17°C
39°F 3°C
Apr
66°F 18°C
42°F 5°C

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Saturday
28 Nov
Hi:
52°F 11°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C
Sunday
29 Nov
Hi:
56°F 13°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C
Monday
30 Nov
Hi:
58°F 14°C
Lo:
41°F 5°C
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Lava Cap Winery
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 23 attractions in Placerville

Beautiful location, with great views.

Attraction type: Winery
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Hangtown's Gold Bug Park
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 23 attractions in Placerville

A place to see one of the old gold mines.

Attraction type: Park; Mine
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High Hill Ranch
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 23 attractions in Placerville

Rides galore, and plenty of apple and wine based activities.

Attraction type: Farm; Winery
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El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 23 attractions in Placerville

This organization distributes information on the numerous attractions in the area.

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Eldorado National Forest
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 23 attractions in Placerville

The hiking areas are located within this forest.

Attraction type: Forest; National park
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Boeger Winery
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 23 attractions in Placerville

The winery's historic main building was built in 1872.

Attraction type: Winery
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Hangman's Tree Tavern
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 23 attractions in Placerville

Unfortunately, the Hangman's Tree Tavern closed it's doors in October 2008 after many years in business.  Alas, it is no more.

Attraction type: Blues bar; Historic site; Bar/club
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Bell Tower
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 23 attractions in Placerville

Placerville's fire alarm in 1856.

Attraction type: Monument
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Olde Dorado Antique Emporium
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 23 attractions in Placerville
Attraction type: Antique shop
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Goldbud Farms
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 23 attractions in Placerville
Attraction type: Farm; Winery
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Placerville Historical Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 23 attractions in Placerville

Located in the oldest building in Placerville.

Attraction type: History museum
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Sierra Consignment Co.
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 23 attractions in Placerville
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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El Dorado County Museum
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 23 attractions in Placerville

This history museum of this Gold Rush community displays old mining tools and railroad equipment.

Attraction type: History museum
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Gold Hill Vineyard
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 23 attractions in Placerville

Located in Gold Country, this winery is perfect for weddings and open for tastings on weekends.

Attraction type: Winery
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Sierra Vista Winery and Vineyards

Sierra Vista Winery and Vineyards is tucked away in Central El Dorado County in the Pleasant Valley Appelation. It is one of the oldest wineries in the County dating back to the 1970's. It is family...

Attraction type: Winery
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Jodar Vineyards

Spectacular grounds and fabulous chardonnays and cabernets make this winery a worthwhile visit.

Attraction type: Winery
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Denver Dan's U-Pick

Popular apple picking orchard.

Attraction type: Farm
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Plubell's Orchards

The farm is full of animals to pet.

Attraction type: Farm
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Grandpa's Cellar

The orchard is well known for its pies.

Attraction type: Farm
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Bolster's Hilltop

Pick your own apples.

Attraction type: Farm
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