Sonora Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Located at the Sierra Nevada Foothill at the heart of "Gold County" is Sonora. It is named after Sonora, Mexico when their town miners settled in the city in 1848. Sonora is also dubbed as "Queen of the Southern Mines" because the area drew gold seekers from all over the region who … Read more > Located at the Sierra Nevada Foothill at the heart of "Gold County" is Sonora. It is named after Sonora, Mexico when their town miners settled in the city in 1848. Sonora is also dubbed as "Queen of the Southern Mines" because the area drew gold seekers from all over the region who want to discover the "Mother Lode" in California.

Because of this interesting heritage, you can expect Sonora vacations to be fun, interesting, and enjoyable. Many couples decide to take a romantic Sonora vacation because it is a city with culture, heritage, and distinction. There are various places that a couple could visit, including the Sonora Dunes Golf Course and the Sonora Desert Museum.

For some people though, it is enough to stroll along the city's main street because the city is reminisce of an era gone by. Travelers can observe brick buildings, iron shutters, and historic homes that have expansive gardens all around the area. But of course, your Sonora vacations will not be complete without stopping by one of its antique shops or eating a fine meal at one of the city's notable coffee shops, restaurants, and bakeries.

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