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Arnold, Ca. USA
United States
Submitted by:Stephanie | Santa Barbara, CA | Kids ages: 3 | 8/26/2009

Family Highlights

Calaveras Big Trees State Park. We were checking out the venue where my brother will be wed. HUGE Redwoods,beautiful campground and trails.
In addition to the popular North Grove, the Park features South Grove, a five mile hiking trip through a spectacular grove of giant sequoias in their natural setting.

Other attractions in the Park include the Stanislaus River, Beaver Creek, the Lava Bluff Trail and Bradley Trail.

The Park also houses two main campgrounds with a total of 129 campsites, six picnic areas and hundreds of miles of established trails.

Dining Highlights

Grounds Restaurant. And there's a little deli on the main street that had an amazing roasted turkey and smoked gouda panini. And Hazelnut Gelato!

Shopping

Known as a fantastic wine region, tasting rooms abound.

Entertainment

Parks,wineries and cave tours

Local Transportation

Car

Prices

Affordable

Fun For Kids

My 3 year old daughter played in the creek right in the heart of this quaint town. Kid and dog friendly. Adorable cottages avail. for about 150 a night. 2 bedrooms,fireplace,full kitchen. 5 min. walk to town if that.

Fun For Mom & Dad

Historic Murphy's hotel will send you back to the 1800's. Ironstone Winery.

Nearby Excursions

Cave tours just outside town. Lakes and rivers are very close.

Pros & Cons

Pros At 5000 feet, the air was amazing. Warm summers and snowy winters

Cons Long drive. But my daughter is absolutely fabulous in the car.

Resources & Contacts

Google cottages in Murphys.

Tips for Travel

Sunblock due to the high altitude

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