Shop till you drop or stroll down the street. The historic main street contains unique shops, antiques, art galleries and restaurants. Enjoy small-town charm with a backdrop of gold rush history.

Main Street Scavenger Hunt

There are 10 miner medallions hidden throughout Main Street Placerville from Sacramento Street to Clay Street. These miners all had an impact on Placerville and El Dorado County during the gold rush period. Each miner has a QR code on the medallion that, when scanned with your phone’s camera, will take you to a webpage about the miners. So grab your phone and start the hunt!

Banners on Parade

Banners on Parade is a public art project that promotes art on the historic Main Street in Placerville, California. It is a collaborative effort between artists, businesses, non-profit organizations, and city government. It is one of the longest-running public art projects in California, with 556 pieces of excellent public art on display over the past nineteen years.

Placerville Downtown Merchants

The Placerville Downtown Merchants Association organizes a variety of events on historic Main Street, including monthly art strolls, historic celebrations such as Gold History Days, and the annual fall tradition of Oktoberfest and Daschund Dash!