California Gold Country
Visit Amador City
A charming Gold Rush town between Sutter Creek and Plymouth on historic Highway 49 — settled in 1853 and incorporated in 1915.
Points of interest
Imperial Hotel
Stay the night at the Imperial Hotel, Saloon & Restaurant, circa 1878, and enjoy the town’s Gold Country way of life.
Amador Whitney Museum
Housed in one of the oldest commercial buildings in town (1860), the museum tells the story of Amador City at the peak of the Gold Rush. Open 11–3 on weekends.
Amador City Cemetery
A self-guided walk through the 1.25-acre cemetery behind the Imperial Hotel, dating back to the founding of the town.
Historic Walking Tour
Explore the original mining-era buildings of Main Street — now home to unique shops, restaurants, and an artisan bakery.
Get outdoors
- Biking and walking back roads along tree-lined creeks, old mining head frames, and rock walls
- Wine tasting in the nearby Shenandoah Valley
- Fishing at nearby lakes and rivers
- Gold panning, golfing, and camping
- Geocaching in and around Amador City and Amador County
Be prepared
Fire prevention
Amador City sits in a high fire-risk area. Keep defensible space around structures, know your evacuation routes, and join the City’s emergency contact list so we can reach you quickly during an emergency.
Contact City Hall to be added to the emergency contact list.