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San Francisco Travel 2014 Partner Showcase Presentation

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This presentation was given at the San Francisco Partner Showcase with the Calaveras Team which included the Calaveras Visitors Bureau; Heather Ginn, Cave and Mine Adventures; Ron Dwelley, frog wrangler from the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee (who brought California bullfrogs); and Kris Fichtner, Lunch Lady Catering who catered a three course meal paired with Calaveras wines.

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San Francisco Travel2014 Partner Showcase Presentation

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• We are located in the heart of California’s historic Gold Country

• We also extend east into the High Sierra and are part of the Sierra Foothills Wine Region

• An easy way to remember where we’re located is that we are equidistant between Yosemite and Lake Tahoe

• Calaveras County is just two and a half hours from San Francisco, but seemingly worlds away.

Where the heck is Calaveras County?

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1. More show caves than any other California county.

• Caves are beautiful geological marvels with ancient formations.

• We don’t just do walk tours – we were pioneers in offering caving expeditions.

• Moaning Cavern Adventure Park also has zip lines and a climbing tower.

The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit

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The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit

2. Calaveras Big Trees State Park

• This is where Giant Sequoias were discovered

• Giant sequoia groves are easily accessed via 3 trail systems

• Park is open year round… snowshoe through in winter

• Brand new, beautiful visitor center and museum

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The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit

2. Outstanding Wine & Food Region

• Unique historic downtown wine region with fabulous restaurants.

• Laid-back snob free zone.

• Major award-winning wines focusing on quality and innovation.

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The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit

2. Gold Rush History

• Great museums and historical events set in small towns with charming period

architecture.

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The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit

2. Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway5

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The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit

2. Mountain Sports Recreation6

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The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit

2. 5 Championship golf courses & 5 gorgeous lakes

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The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit

2. Year-round festivals & events8

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The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit

2. Quirky Calaveras Shopping.

Twisted Oak Winery

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Stories in Stones

Marisolio Tasting Bar

The Cupcake Lady

Nelson’s Candy Kitchen

The Spice Tin

Petroglyphe

Gallery

DEA Bathroom

Machineries

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The TOP 9 Reasons to Visit

2. Every visitor is a Calaveras VIP

• Top Calaveras County businesses offer great discounts throughout the tourist seasons. Participants include:

• 22 lodging properties• 8 restaurants• 20 recreation providers• 11 retail stores • 19 wineries

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