Places worth an outing — Preston Castle, the lakes, golf, the pool, rail bikes, wineries, the casino, the arena and local venues.
The Amador County Historic Railroad Foundation Inc. is a Nonprofit, Public Benefit 501(c)3, California Corporation. All donations are tax-deductible, to the fullest extent allowable by law.
1129 W Marlette St, Ione, CA 95640-9533
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Public golf course with a practice area, plus a bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a patio.
1000 Castle Oaks Dr, Ione, CA 95640
Call (209) 274-1067
Inside Ed Hughes Memorial Arena. Barrel races and clinics at the Ed Hughes Memorial Arena — everyone welcome.
Ed Hughes Memorial Arena, 600 S. Church Street, Ione, CA 95640
Call (209) 443-4484
Small family winery on Highway 124 between Ione and Plymouth, making small-lot wines since 2002.
Ione neighborhood marketplace and Weddings & Event Space
217 W Jackson St, Ione, CA 95640
Italian-style estate winery and lakeside tasting room on 420 acres off Paine Road.
Ione's horse arena on South Church Street — equine clinics, races, concerts and community events.
600 S. Church Street, Ione, CA 95640
Call (209) 448-9319
Casino in the Gold Country hills with around 950 slots and 20 gaming tables, several restaurants and a Starbucks. Open 24 hours.
4640 Coal Mine Rd, Ione, CA 95640
Call (866) 915-0777
Ione Swimming Pool, home of the Ione Marlins, is a great way to beat the heat in the hot summer days.
Family owned and operated since 1972, in the oak-studded foothills. Fishing, camping and disc golf. Call for reservations and fishing information.
A family-friendly campground and recreation area with 54 miles of shoreline and 7,700 acres of water. Camping, rental cottages, RV sites, hiking and equestrian trails, boat rentals, fishing and swimming. Also a venue for weddings and events. Dry campground from May 1 to September 30.
Historic 1894 landmark above town. Castle tours and events, April to August.
Pedal-powered rail bikes along the old railroad line. The Amador Division of Rail Explorers, which brought the South Korean railbike idea to the United States.
Ranch stays on Dry Creek Road — a cabin, a tiny house and a converted bus, plus seasonal baby goat feeding.
