Factory Tours/Field Trips
Ages: 3 and up
Ages: 3 and up
California Cavern is California's first cave show! Discovered in 1849 and opened in 1850, Captain Taylor made it possible for daring settlers to visit the inside of the cave for just a pinch of gold. Today's visitors may see the etched names of hundreds in the Registry Hall, a large chamber with limestone walls and ceiling.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! Since more of the cavern has been explored and made safe for further wal...
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The family-owned and operated Oakdale Cheese Factory will satisfy a cheese craving any day of the week! Open every day (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day), this small but fun-filled local attraction is home to a small fruit, vegetable and nut stand; cheese factory, factory store and bakery; and a kid-friendly animal area.
Families can tour the cheese factory beginning at 9am, and at the large viewing window, can see that the d...
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Daisy, the Jersey Cow mascot of the world-acclaimed Hilmar Cheese Factory, will show how cheese is made, and what role cows and factories play in the process, during her "mooovie" and interactive exhibit. Learn about the mechanics of cow milking, the process that raw milk goes through, and what products are made with dairy (besides milk and cheese)!
The Factory's visitor center is also a lovely little shop and café. Find gourmet fo...
more»Ages: 3 and up
Over 150 volunteers step back in time to 1852 to recreate life in a gold diggings encampment. Volunteers are dressed as miners, merchants, blacksmiths, actors/actresses, etc. to help kids learn about life during the Gold Rush. Visitors will also be able to examine the lifestyle of families who settled in Columbia; learn about crafts, how their children played, cooking, their music and more. This event is held at Columbia Historic Sta...
more»Ages: 3 and up
Ages: 0 and up
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