Things To Do

Horseback Riding

  If you are interested in horseback riding or lessons we have two facilities in the area both require advanced reservations.  Lacey Ranch offers horseback riding lessons they can be reached at 530-333-1097 or visit website at www.laceysarabians.com

River Rafting Trips

Whitewater River Rafting is just 3 miles down the raod from us in the town of Coloma.  California Whitewater offers river rafting trips on the South Fork & Middle Fork of the American River. They have campgrounds in Coloma, California. This area is one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in California since they appeal to both beginner and advanced levels of ability. Click the link to vist website http://www.goldrushriver.com River Rafting Video

GeoCaching

Geo-Caching Sites near Greensboro Ranch:  Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. A geocacher can place a geocache in the world, pinpoint its location using GPS technology and then share the geocache's existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS device can then try to locate the geocache as we have tons of great GeoCache Sites within 5 miles.  Geocaching is great fun for familes that enjoy hicking and what can be more exciting than to be looking for a treasures! 

To locate a GeoCache site click on the official website Official Geocaching Website  

Never heard of GeoCaching Before ???  To View GeoCaching in Action click here YouTubeVideo 

Gold Panning

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma:  Pan where gold was actually discovered (pans are sold at the park museum); $5 entry fee per car telephone number (916) 622-3470.

Gold Country Prospecting in Placerville:  Prospector Paul Bailey gives 3-hour lessons in gold panning on local streams. Cost: ranges from $20-40 telephone number (916) 622-2484

Gold Panning Trips:  Strike it Rich offers gold panning trips in the Placerville.  For more information visit website at www.2getgold.com

Casino and Gaming

The new Red Hawk Casino is less than 3 miles away in the town of Shingle Springs.  In addition to the casino they have six restaurants with buffet and a family fun center. 

Wine Tasting

 Wine Tasting 5-10 minutues from the property.  Over 40 wineries offering free tastings of excellent varietals are nearby ( Jackson, Sutter Creek, Amador City, Dry Town, Placerville, and Plymouth are just a few historic Gold Country towns offering a taste of California's colorful past.  El Dorado County information on things to do in the area website link http://www.visit-eldorado.com/index.html

Activities 

  • Wine Tasting - 5-10 minutes from property
  • River rafting
  • Horseback riding
  • Hiking, Biking
  • Golf, Tennis
  • Horseshoe Pit on Property
  • Fishing
  • GeoCaching
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Shopping - Antique shops in downtown Placerville
  • Restaurants
  • Cinemas
  • Sightseeing
  • Swimming Pool and Built in Spa on the property
  • Boating, Sailing and Water-skiing
  • Siteseeing Gold Country (Gold panning)

Enjoy shopping, antiquing and exploring along with great casual and fine dining. Lake Tahoe is about an hour's drive away so consider renting Alpine Lodge in conjuction to Greensboro Ranch for a double get-away!