The Bernhard Museum Complex will tell you more about the history of the place. In 1851 ‘Traveler’s Rest’, the main building of the complex was constructed as a hotel for gold miners and other travelers, but seven years later it turned into a home. In 1874 a winery was started there and several more buildings appeared for business purposes.
Now the exposition of the museum is a home, furnished with the objects of Victorian time, a winery, and a carriage barn with different kinds of wagons.
At the Placer County Museum, you can see some Native American artifacts and authentic gold mining gear.
At The Old Town of Auburn, you can find the restored buildings dating back to the Gold Rush times. They include the Post Office and the fire station.
If you are a sports person, you should pay attention to Auburn State Recreation Area. Various outdoor sports can be found here: hiking, camping, boating, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, motorcycle riding, and so on.
Other sporting options in Auburn include all kinds of endurance events. Actually, the city calls itself the ‘Endurance Capital of the World’.
Trying locally produced wine can also be a good idea.