10 Things to do in Columbia That You Shouldn't Miss

April 10, 2022 Nicolette Lion

Columbia is a town located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It was founded as a boomtown in 1850 when gold was found in the vicinity, and was known as the "Gem of the Southern Mines."
Restaurants in Columbia

1. Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions

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Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions

Zephyr Whitewater is one of the most popular and experienced outfitters in California. We offer river rafting trips near Yosemite on the Merced, Kings, and Tuolumne rivers. Family and group rates, and internet special discounts are available. Our trips range in length from 1/2 to 3-days. On the Merced river, the closest river to Yosemite, we offer both morning and afternoon 11 mile 1/2 day trips, plus full day trips every day. Many guests have said their rafting trip on the Merced river near Yosemite was the highlight of their Yosemite Vacation. Join us and see why!

2. Columbia Candy Kitchen

22726 Main St, Columbia, CA 95310-9401 +1 209-532-7886 http://www.columbiacandykitchen.com
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Columbia Candy Kitchen

3. Columbia Booksellers & Stationers

22725 Main St, Columbia, CA 95310-9401 +1 209-533-1852 http://www.columbiagazette.com/
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Columbia Booksellers & Stationers

4. Ebler's Leather & Saddlery

22751 Main St, Columbia, CA 95310-9401 +1 209-532-1811 http://www.eblersleather.com/
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Ebler's Leather & Saddlery

5. Columbia State Historic Park

11255 Jackson St, Columbia, CA 95310-9425 +1 209-588-9128 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=552
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Columbia State Historic Park

This historic Gold Rush town was made a state park in 1945. Between the 1850s and 1870s over one-half billion dollars in gold (at today's value) was mined in the area.

Reviewed By Guide669488 - Warner Robins, United States

A great touch if the old west gold mining period. Wonderful place to visit. Loved seeing all the old stuff from the California gold rush

6. Yankee Hill Winery and Cooking School

11755 Coarse Gold Lane, Columbia, CA 95310 +1 209-532-3015 http://www.yankeehillwinery.com
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Yankee Hill Winery and Cooking School

7. Seven Sisters Soap & Candle Company

22719 Broadway St, Columbia, CA 95310-9400 +1 209-536-9047 [email protected] https://sevensisterssoapandcandle.com/
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Seven Sisters Soap & Candle Company

8. Courtney Aviation

Courtney Aviation

Tour Yosemite by Air! Our aerial tours of Yosemite National Park are best described as “awesome”. From an aerial vantage point the vertical relief of Yosemite is uniquely captivating. Your pilot narrates the natural history and familiar landmarks like El Capitan, Glacier Point, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. Departs from the Columbia, CA Airport. Aerial tours last 1-1.5 hours.

9. Yosemite Flight Tours

Yosemite Flight Tours

See Yosemite by Air, Awesome! Yosemite National Park is big and mostly remote. We fly through what could take a lifetime to walk. The vertical relief of Yosemite is uniquely captivating soaring from the low country to the highest Glacier. Your pilot narrates the natural history and familiar landmarks like El Capitan, Glacier Point, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Hetch Hetchy, Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne and the Meadows. 1-1.5 hour trips depart from Columbia airport. Pickup available in Groveland, Mariposa and Lee Vining for extra fee.

10. St. Anne's Catholic Church

Church Street, Columbia, CA http://stannescolumbia.org/
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