Travel Reference
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Sleeping & Eating
Bradford Place Inn
B&B
( 209-536-6075;
www.bradfordplaceinn.com
;
56 W Bradford St, Sonora; r $145-265; )
Gorgeous gardens and inviting porch seats surround this four-room B&B, which emphas-
izes green living. With a two-person claw-foot tub, the Bradford Suite is the definitive, ro-
mantic B&B experience.
Gunn House Hotel
HISTORIC HOTEL
( 209-532-3421;
www.gunnhousehotel.com
;
286 S Washington St, Sonora; r incl breakfast $79-125;
)
For a lovable alternative to Gold Country's cookie-cut chains, this historic hotel hits the
sweet spot. Rooms feature period decor and guests take to rocking chairs on the wide
porches in the evening. Teddy bears, a nice pool and a big breakfast also make it a hit with
families.
Legends Books, Antiques & Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain
ANTIQUES
( 209-532-8120; 131 S Washington, Sonora; 11am-5pm)
The place to sip sarsaparilla, snack on a polish dog, share a scoop of huckleberry ice
cream, and then browse books downstairs in the old tunnel miners used to secret their
stash directly into the former bank.
Lighthouse Deli & Ice Cream Shop
DELI
(
www.thelighthousedeli.com
;
28 S Washington, Sonora; sandwiches $8-9; 8am-4pm Mon-Sat)
The flavors of N'Awlins make this unassuming deli an unexpected delight. The muffeletta
- a toasted piece of Cajun paradise that's stacked with ham, salami, cheese and olive
tapenade - is the best sandwich within 100 miles.
Diamondback Grill
AMERICAN
(
www.thediamondbackgrill.com
; 93 S Washington St, Sonora; meals $6-11;
11am-9:30pm Fri & Sat,
to 8pm Sun)
