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 Yreka Sonora                 

<b>Distance:</b> 332 miles one-way<br><br>

Sonora, Calif., the county seat of Tuolumne County, has a charming downtown full of antiques shops, clothing boutiques and restaurants. Start the weekend by heading to the Sonora Farmers Market on Saturday morning. The market, at Theall and Stewart streets, sells not only fresh fruits and veggies, but also pastries, crepes and locally roasted coffee.<br><br>

-- Mike Morris<br><br>

Read more: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-gold-country-escape-20120610,0,1084283.story">Sonora, Calif.'s antiques, eateries and train ride</a>

The Railtown 1897 State Historical Park

( Mike Morris / May 6, 2012 )

The Railtown 1897 State Historical Park, in Jamestown, Calif., offers scenic train rides.

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