COLUMBIA STATE HISTORIC PARK

The town's old Gold Rush-era business district has been preserved with shops, restaurants and two hotels. Visitors have the chance to time-travel to the 1850s, imagining life when gold miners rubbed shoulders with businessmen and the other residents in Columbia. Visitors can experience a bygone era watching proprietors in period clothing conduct business in the style of yesterday. There are opportunities to ride a 100 year-old stagecoach, pan for gold, and explore the real working businesses of Columbia.

Daily Town Tours:
June 15th - Labor Day: Daily @ 11:00 AM Monday-Friday based on staff and docent availability. Please check with museum upon arrival.

Year-round: Saturday & Sunday @ 11:00 AM
Led by staff and docents. Meet at the museum.
Approximately 1 hour.

For groups over ten people, special tours must be arranged in advance by calling par office.

Gold Rush Days occur the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 4pm. Many special exhibits are open and hands-on activities are led by volunteers in period attire throughout the afternoon. Call park office for details.

Columbia also offers lodging options with The Columbia City Hotel, the Fallon Hotel and thee cottages.

Over a hundred TV shows and Hollywood films have utilized Colombia's authentic setting - including Behind the Mask of Zorro, Radio Flyer, Blood Red, Little House on the Prairie, Death Valley Days, High Noon, and the Lone Ranger.  (interested in filming in Columbia?  See the website for more information.)