Auburn California

Auburn, California

Discover Auburn

History

The California gold rush saw men and women come to California in hopes of getting rich. Not many struck it rich however one gold panner named Claud Chana found gold in May of 1848 in what is known today as Auburn Ravine. At that time mining camps would pop up, with sometimes hundreds of people camping there, until the 'easy' gold tapped out and they would move on to the next camp. For some reason Auburn was different; its location and being the county seat caused it to grow and people to settle. Learn more about Auburn's history.

Foothills Culture

Arts and culture: from art studios to symphonies, galleries to theater, museums to festivals, and more.
Auburn is the Endurance Capital of the World and is proud to have recently attracted UTMB and Ironman for qualifying endurance runs. The Tevis Cup 100-Mile Endurance Equestrian Ride and the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run are held annually. There are also combination sports like triathlons, festivals, films, celebrations, expos, and more.
Outdoor adventures: include river rafting and canoeing on the North Fork of the American River; trails for mountain biking, horseback riding, running or walking.
You will find many wineries, distilleries, and breweries serving delicious food and the choicest of adult beverages.
Many seasonal attractions include: the monthly Cruise Night which attracts car enthusiasts from far and wide; Gold Country Pro Rodeo; Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway; Gold Country Fair, Mandarin Festival