Downtown Sonora, California
Sonora, California - Founded by Mexican miners of the state of Sonora, in Mexico, this community during the California Gold Rush was once a booming center of industry and trade in California and come to be known as the Mother Lode. Most of the gold that was removable with traditional mining techniques and was quickly extracted, leaving miners to use more complex and expensive mining techniques to reach deep pockets of quartz and gold.
The area economy was historically based on the mining and timber industries but now relies on tourism. Sonora is one of the closest cities to Yosemite National Park and provides services to some of Yosemite's visitors. The city also benefits from its proximity to Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in nearby Jamestown.
The newspaper of record for the Sonora area is the Union Democrat and this daily community newspaper is filled mostly with local news. Because of the cities historical past, the Tuolumne County Film Commission describes Sonora as "one of the country's most versatile locations", where more than "300 films and television series" has been made. Sonora is also home to the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance. In the heart of Downtown Sonora
Experience the warmth and exceptional hospitality of the
Gunn House Hotel.
Steps away from historic downtown Sonora, a lovely drive to
Yosemite National Park.
For Reservation
(209) 532-3421
286 So. Washington St.
Sonora, California