Friday, 22 February 2008 00:45

Sutter Creek Bus/Walking Tours

Guided bus and walking tours, for residents and visitors alike, will begin Saturday, March 1 in Sutter Creek. The bus tours, available at 15 dollars per person, cover various aspects of Sutter Creek and Amador County history related to Farms, Wines, Mines and Spirits. Guided walking tours of Sutter Creek’s historic buildings and sites are also being given, following a successful January 30 walking tour which drew 135 people. Tour guides, include local historians Larry Cenotto, a former county archivist and expert on Amador County history; Eric Costa, author of wine books and a professional winemaker; Robert Richards, an author and fourth generation native of Sutter Creek; and Dennis Price, a retired teacher and long-time tour guide at the Kennedy Mine. Advance reservations for bus or walking tours may be made with the American Exchange Hotel at 267-0242.