The museum is filled with wonderful historical items from the area. If you love period clothing,…read morethey have a ton! There is also a 1/12 scale operating model and presentation of the Kennedy Mine nearby. This is given by local resident, Gary, who is very knowledgeable and friendly.

This event was a type of searching for spirits, a ghost hunt event. As simple as it was it was also…read morea great experience a bit complex as well but also the environment really made it. The castle itself is historic with some insanely horrific history to it. I'm not going to say much more it's a great experience. The castle does all different types of events throughout the year, they're most popular is the haunt during Halloween season or throughout October. I went one year it was pretty amazing. My family has gone a few times and loved it. Look forward to this year!! Get your tickets quick because it sells out fast.

The Castle never disappoints. It helped that we also had awesome Docents, Francisco and Aaron.read more

Amador City is the smallest town in California. Before Western settlers, the Miwok Native Americans…read morelived in the area. The mining town sprung up around 1853 due to the discovery of gold nearby. The town's historic Main Street now houses restaurants, brewery, hotel, boutique shops, historic buildings... and the Amador Whitney Museum. I luv museums... large and small... and this is no exception. Drop on in to check out the musuem. It is free of charge, payment is donation based. They also sell postcards of photos of places on Main Street in its heyday from turn of century. Pretty neat. The postcards are for less than a dollar apiece. Hours are posted on their website, but may vary since they are staffed by volunteers. Currently the listed hours are Friday-Sunday 11am-~3pm. Fee is donation based. The museum current display focuses on the women of the early days of the Western settling of the town. There were quite a bunch of remarkable women. They took on roles of miners, postmaster, business owners, farmers, and unofficial historians. The letters that many women in the early years of the settlement wrote were preserved generational and given to various museums and institutional archives such as UC Berkeley. Some displays are actual artifacts and others are replicas. The museum is small and compact. I enjoyed touring it. Another important tidbit is that museum is named after Mr. Jerrold Whitney (1939-1992), an art dealer, that bequeathed the building to the town for a museum. Previously it was his home, art gallery, studio, and store where he showcased art including that of his partner, Mr. Clayton Pinkerton (1930-1993). Mr. Pinkerton was a talented world renowned painter that studied at the Sorbonne. He bequeathed many of his paintings to be sold to support the museum as well. Some paintings are on display at the museum. They chose Amador City to be their home in 1983. Their generosity is truly testament of their love for their adopted community. This story is also an important part of Amador City's history that should not be forgotten.

Love this place! Have been going here for years and have bought many pieces of jewelry, paintings,…read morepottery, etc.

This is a little shop situated on the main drag of Sutter Creek-- a must stop if you are in the…read morearea, but be prepared to endure some snobbery at this little gallery. Unfortunately, some of the less than delightful shopkeepers have been out right cold to me, my friends... it's perfectly okay, we didn't intend to buy anything super expensive, but still... a smile doesn't cost anything does it? I do own a pair of earrings from here that I picked up a couple of years ago that I adore, so that's what keeps me coming in. I've noticed that they have some better or upscale inventory than some of the other shops in the area, but I've also seen some of the same art elsewhere in California galleries. Hoping for future improvements.

Truly fantastic wines, great service and gorgeous mountaintop location. This winery is a little bit…read morefurther off the main drag from other Amador wineries and well worth the trip. Their winemaker hails from some well known Napa wineries and the wines hold up to that standard. Highly recommend.

Kehret never disappoints. The attention Bret gives to each taster is great. The views are…read morephenomenal.

Another fabulous find for us in Jeff Runquist Winery. They attended the Amador Four Fires festival…read more This festival provided insight into some amazing wines and Jeff Runquist is one of them. This winery sources wines from 12 different appellations. This means you have tremendous access to fantastic wine regions across California and wonderful varieties to tempt your taste buds. The tasting room was clean and welcoming and the day we visited it was member pick up day. The wines we tasted were fantastic and we purchased quite a few. Membership is available and several levels to choose from. I would recommend this winery. The festival provided a fantastic opportunity to taste these wines and others as well.

This is my absolute favorite winery in Amador County!…read more Honestly the best spot for red wine tasting‼ It was only $10 for six tastings, and they even offered free snacks that paired perfectly with the wines. Super affordable!! The staff were always so attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. I loved that they did full service pours. It made the experience feel extra special. I've really been enjoying the 2023 wines lately. There are so many great ones from that year! Many options available here (as of November 2025). ※ My Favorites (as of Nov 2025): * 2023 Pinot Noir - absolutely my top pick. It pairs perfectly with the apricot! * 2022 Sangiovese - amazing with cheese. Even my husband, who normally prefers white wine, really enjoys the reds here.:)

This is a fantastic spot if you're on the hunt for handmade, reclaimed, or heirloom quality wood…read morefurnishings. The dining tables and chairs are incredible, and they are constantly rotating new ones in as existing ones sell. The owners do a lot of custom work for clients, so if you're searching for something that you haven't quite found let them know. Along with the furnishings and small home good items, there is also a nice selection of photo prints from local artists as well as light home goods (ex. dish towels, games, etc). And apparently there's even a sip and paint night for patrons who want to test their artistic skills.

This is a delightful little mountain gallery. I fell in love with the place as soon as I walked in…read more They have custom made wood furniture, framed photography and paintings, ceramics, and all sorts of locally crafted unique home decor. They showcase the work of several local artists. They have several rooms to wander through with many beautiful items you will not see anywhere else. The owners, Lynn and John, are very friendly. A number of the artists work in the gallery so it is nice to be able to chat with them.

Went to Plymouth for wine tasting last year, this place was second on our list and we've been…read morehooked ever since! Beautiful scenery! The building is modern and we love it compared to other wineries around there that are all woody inside. Service is outstanding. They are all so knowledgeable about their wines and vines! We went to a few other wineries, they pour your wine and then just leave! Don't go into detail about anything. Love love love this place! We bring family with us and they love Iron Hub as well!

Great wines and great vibes. The place is a little journey to get it but it is so worth it. The…read moreview is amazing! It's a little oasis! There's indoor and outdoor seating. The interior is elegant and modern. The outside seatings are covered by shed and sun umbrellas, the view outside is amazing. A few things I tried on this visit: A bottle of rose to share: it came chilled which is perfect for the hot weather. The color is beautiful and such a delight to sip~ A loaf of ciabatta and a block of smoked Gouda: I love that you can order food items with your wine tasting. Would have gone for the charcuterie but I wasn't super hungry. The ciabatta is warmed and brought out, so tasty. The Gouda is delicious too, goes very well with wine~ A glass of Resolute (red wine): a very tasty red I love it so much ended up getting a bottle of it to take home~ Service is friendly and attentive. The tasting associates are very knowledgeable. I also really love their wine ambassadors roaming around greeting everyone. Wine ambassadors are the winery pups haha. During my visit I said hi to Brixie. She is very helpful. I accidentally dropped a tiny piece of cheese on the floor when I was cutting it. She cleaned it up RIGHT AWAY. Such impeccable attention to details 10 out of 5 stars. (But please don't intentionally feed the wine ambassador pups. I really wanted to pick it up myself but she is FAST. I'll be more careful next time) I really enjoyed my time here and looking forward to my next visit~